Therapists in Troy, MI
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Jennifer Oles- Lmsw-C @ Great Lakes Psychology Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Troy, MI 48084 (Online Only)
TELEHEALTH PROVIDER***Problems with your spouse, partner, child, family, friends or job? Feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Finding a therapist who understands your needs can be very difficult but with my 38+ years experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment can help you live a more satisfying life. I have experience with all age clients with mental health, substance abuse, grief and loss, communication, impulse control, ADH-D, learning disabilities, autism, parenting, school staff and trauma issues.
TELEHEALTH PROVIDER***Problems with your spouse, partner, child, family, friends or job? Feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Finding a therapist who understands your needs can be very difficult but with my 38+ years experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment can help you live a more satisfying life. I have experience with all age clients with mental health, substance abuse, grief and loss, communication, impulse control, ADH-D, learning disabilities, autism, parenting, school staff and trauma issues.
![Photo of Ashley Drogs, LCSW, MA, BA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/461118cc-b820-4396-bf28-1f1b71fdc0e8/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ashley Drogs is a clinical therapist who specializes in CBT & DBT individual therapy. Among her areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and PTSD. Ashley is an interactive, solution-focused clinician. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and clinical feedback to help clients effectively navigate life’s challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. Ashley uses evidence based intervention tools, but creates a safe space for her clients to be authentically themselves.
Ashley Drogs is a clinical therapist who specializes in CBT & DBT individual therapy. Among her areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and PTSD. Ashley is an interactive, solution-focused clinician. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and clinical feedback to help clients effectively navigate life’s challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. Ashley uses evidence based intervention tools, but creates a safe space for her clients to be authentically themselves.
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Laurel Greenwood-Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Troy, MI 48098
Sometimes when you feel broken, you need the help of another to rebuild. But where do you start when you’re seeking a therapist who is empathetic and experienced, supportive and compassionate? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years experience, I promise I am here to offer you a hand, not a judgment. Over two decades, I have worked with individuals, couples and families specializing in depression, anxiety, grief/loss, bereavement, body image, caregiver stress, family issues, relationship struggles and adjustment disorders/life transitions.
Sometimes when you feel broken, you need the help of another to rebuild. But where do you start when you’re seeking a therapist who is empathetic and experienced, supportive and compassionate? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years experience, I promise I am here to offer you a hand, not a judgment. Over two decades, I have worked with individuals, couples and families specializing in depression, anxiety, grief/loss, bereavement, body image, caregiver stress, family issues, relationship struggles and adjustment disorders/life transitions.
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I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict and life issues.
"The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow." I'm passionate about working with adults and couples who are seeking to overcome life challenges and live a fulfilling life. I strive to create a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment that encourages insight and self-awareness and enhances the self-discovery process. I will empower you to make positive changes in your life that increase personal connections and help you to feel hopeful about the future.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict and life issues.
"The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow." I'm passionate about working with adults and couples who are seeking to overcome life challenges and live a fulfilling life. I strive to create a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment that encourages insight and self-awareness and enhances the self-discovery process. I will empower you to make positive changes in your life that increase personal connections and help you to feel hopeful about the future.
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My personal experience includes working in a variety of settings including inpatient, private practice, group setting, and community mental health. I have specialized training in Eating Disorders and Adolescents. My training includes supervision from a specialist in eating disorders, nutrition and body image for eating disorders, eating disorders with athletes, and eating disorders within adolescents. I also have experience with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and trauma. I provide an accepting and nonjudgmental approach to help you get to your ideal self. I aim to instill hope and ensure that you don’t feel alone.
My personal experience includes working in a variety of settings including inpatient, private practice, group setting, and community mental health. I have specialized training in Eating Disorders and Adolescents. My training includes supervision from a specialist in eating disorders, nutrition and body image for eating disorders, eating disorders with athletes, and eating disorders within adolescents. I also have experience with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and trauma. I provide an accepting and nonjudgmental approach to help you get to your ideal self. I aim to instill hope and ensure that you don’t feel alone.
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Areas of Interest Include: Postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, pregnancy emotional support, infant grief and loss, infertility support, infant attachment/bonding, maternal guilt and shame, postpartum adjustment and support, interpersonal relationship support.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan. I also have my endorsement with the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH). I have over 10 years of clinical experience in supporting women through their journey with motherhood. I tailor treatment to individual needs and goals and incorporate practice using the following modalities; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based therapy, Parent-Infant Psychotherapy and Family Systems models.
Areas of Interest Include: Postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, pregnancy emotional support, infant grief and loss, infertility support, infant attachment/bonding, maternal guilt and shame, postpartum adjustment and support, interpersonal relationship support.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan. I also have my endorsement with the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH). I have over 10 years of clinical experience in supporting women through their journey with motherhood. I tailor treatment to individual needs and goals and incorporate practice using the following modalities; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based therapy, Parent-Infant Psychotherapy and Family Systems models.
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I also have extensive experience in sitting with individuals who are seeking to understand and cope with life, who may also be struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or chronic pain.
I am currently only accepting new patients for testing, not therapy. An important aspect of my practice is creating a space that allows us to explore the obstacles people face and develop tools to remove them. My primary focus is neuropsychological assessment for individuals struggling with a spectrum of concerns, including ADHD, Autism, and dementia. I am certified by the ACBIS and Brain Injury Association of America as a Brain Injury Specialist and work closely with other providers to ensure that all aspects of a person's health are addressed. I have also been certified by IBCCES as an Autism Specialist.
I also have extensive experience in sitting with individuals who are seeking to understand and cope with life, who may also be struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or chronic pain.
I am currently only accepting new patients for testing, not therapy. An important aspect of my practice is creating a space that allows us to explore the obstacles people face and develop tools to remove them. My primary focus is neuropsychological assessment for individuals struggling with a spectrum of concerns, including ADHD, Autism, and dementia. I am certified by the ACBIS and Brain Injury Association of America as a Brain Injury Specialist and work closely with other providers to ensure that all aspects of a person's health are addressed. I have also been certified by IBCCES as an Autism Specialist.
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Colleen Reveley- - Child And Teen Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Troy, MI 48084
Is your child struggling to attend school or engage fully in their life because of symptoms of anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you are at a loss on how to help your child feel more like themselves again? Over the past decade working with families, I have become intensely aware of the struggles, challenges, and hurdles our children, teens, and youth are facing. I've gained deep insights into the unique needs children, adolescents, and families have during these critical years. This knowledge allows me to partner with individuals and families to foster, nurture, and grow wellness as a family.
Is your child struggling to attend school or engage fully in their life because of symptoms of anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you are at a loss on how to help your child feel more like themselves again? Over the past decade working with families, I have become intensely aware of the struggles, challenges, and hurdles our children, teens, and youth are facing. I've gained deep insights into the unique needs children, adolescents, and families have during these critical years. This knowledge allows me to partner with individuals and families to foster, nurture, and grow wellness as a family.
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Dr. Jennifer Korenchuk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Troy, MI 48084
Is your child or teenager experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide, behavioral issues, or post traumatic stress? Are these behaviors negatively impacting their family relationships, friendships, academic achievement, attendance, safety, or overall emotional wellbeing? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to support your child in navigating these struggles? Together, we can partner in a plan to create symptom relief and wellness for your whole family. By partnering with children, teens, and their parents, I am able to foster change, healing, and strong family relationships.
Is your child or teenager experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide, behavioral issues, or post traumatic stress? Are these behaviors negatively impacting their family relationships, friendships, academic achievement, attendance, safety, or overall emotional wellbeing? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to support your child in navigating these struggles? Together, we can partner in a plan to create symptom relief and wellness for your whole family. By partnering with children, teens, and their parents, I am able to foster change, healing, and strong family relationships.
![Photo of Liz Grazioli Talbot, LPC, LMSW, ACSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fb13e95-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Liz Grazioli Talbot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Troy, MI 48084
The word "kairos" comes the Greek word meaning, "the opportune and decisive moment for change." I will support you through the counseling process while you search for continued joy and wellness in your life. Child and adolescent services are available to focus in on difficult attitudes, home or school behavior problems, parental divorce or separation issues. Adult counseling is needed to help in difficult life transitions, which may cause anxiety or depression. Couple counseling is available to help develop the necessary communication skills to enhance the relationship. Couples may have reached an impass due to the developmental stages of marriage.
The word "kairos" comes the Greek word meaning, "the opportune and decisive moment for change." I will support you through the counseling process while you search for continued joy and wellness in your life. Child and adolescent services are available to focus in on difficult attitudes, home or school behavior problems, parental divorce or separation issues. Adult counseling is needed to help in difficult life transitions, which may cause anxiety or depression. Couple counseling is available to help develop the necessary communication skills to enhance the relationship. Couples may have reached an impass due to the developmental stages of marriage.
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I believe this blend is effective in managing anxiety and depression, enhancing coping skills, and strengthening relationships.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist, authenticity is key to who I am. I aim to cheer on your victories and, simultaneously, tackle the essential steps toward your goals. I'm committed to meeting you where you are to foster the most effective change. No matter where we begin, my goal is to guide you in identifying the thought patterns and behaviors that block your path to who you want to become. Tailoring my approach to fit each person's unique needs is crucial to your therapeutic success.
I believe this blend is effective in managing anxiety and depression, enhancing coping skills, and strengthening relationships.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist, authenticity is key to who I am. I aim to cheer on your victories and, simultaneously, tackle the essential steps toward your goals. I'm committed to meeting you where you are to foster the most effective change. No matter where we begin, my goal is to guide you in identifying the thought patterns and behaviors that block your path to who you want to become. Tailoring my approach to fit each person's unique needs is crucial to your therapeutic success.
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I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
![Photo of Franklin R Sollars - Sollars and Associates, PhD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17ebee22-4416-4a10-9c06-b02cf5f19012/2/320x400.png)
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
![Photo of Franklin R Sollars - Sollars and Associates, PhD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/69ab9ef3-fafe-43e6-8d47-695cb8811bc1/1/320x400.png)
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
![Photo of Franklin R Sollars - Sollars and Associates, PhD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9b2e25d2-7b7d-4a70-8067-04bdbd1b60a5/1/320x400.png)
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
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I am a licensed psychologist as well as the executive director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist as well as the executive director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
![Photo of Franklin R Sollars - Sollars and Associates - Integrative Counseling a, PhD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/08115e54-932f-4f10-8784-1f6732f43c7e/1/320x400.png)
Sollars and Associates - Integrative Counseling a
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Troy, MI 48084
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
![Photo of Franklin R Sollars - Sollars and Associates, PhD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41ca474f-2ed3-420c-8b9c-c441de2efa8e/1/320x400.png)
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
![Photo of Franklin R Sollars - Sollars and Associates, PhD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27f08b50-3508-42b0-b9fb-dd761fec02c9/1/320x400.png)
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
![Photo of Franklin R Sollars - Sollars and Associates, PhD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c426fe1-7449-4c21-beab-70bf0c726dcf/1/320x400.png)
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.