Transgender Therapists in Walled Lake, MI
Deborah Fishman Bienstock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walled Lake, MI 48390
I am a Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience in mental health. I have a deep appreciation for supporting people as they face and work through life’s most difficult challenges. In therapy, I hope to help clients gain insight, develop coping strategies, and strengthen their emotional core. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and have particular interests in grief and loss, adjustment to illness, and issues associated with aging.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience in mental health. I have a deep appreciation for supporting people as they face and work through life’s most difficult challenges. In therapy, I hope to help clients gain insight, develop coping strategies, and strengthen their emotional core. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and have particular interests in grief and loss, adjustment to illness, and issues associated with aging.
Amanda Saxe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Before I became a Counselor, I was a Teacher working with children ages K-12. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. I have also worked as a School Counselor and can help navigate getting support at school for your child. Whether you are calling for yourself or for your child, I am here for you to listen non-judgmentally and to get to the root of the issue. I work with adults, children, and teens utilizing various treatment approaches including CBT behavioral approaches, play and art therapy, among others. My goal is to help clients reach their goals, and become the best version of themselves.
Before I became a Counselor, I was a Teacher working with children ages K-12. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. I have also worked as a School Counselor and can help navigate getting support at school for your child. Whether you are calling for yourself or for your child, I am here for you to listen non-judgmentally and to get to the root of the issue. I work with adults, children, and teens utilizing various treatment approaches including CBT behavioral approaches, play and art therapy, among others. My goal is to help clients reach their goals, and become the best version of themselves.
Ashley A Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walled Lake, MI 48390
I believe in empowering clients through hands-on activities and goal-driven communication. I have a passion for Individual, Couples and Family therapy. I specialize in dysfunctional communication patterns, victims of trauma, LGBTQ+, blended families, PTSD, adjustment/mood disorders, anxiety, grief, stress, and the aftermath of COVID-19. Remember, we Repeat what we don't Repair....!
I believe in empowering clients through hands-on activities and goal-driven communication. I have a passion for Individual, Couples and Family therapy. I specialize in dysfunctional communication patterns, victims of trauma, LGBTQ+, blended families, PTSD, adjustment/mood disorders, anxiety, grief, stress, and the aftermath of COVID-19. Remember, we Repeat what we don't Repair....!
Sherry DeGrazia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walled Lake, MI 48390
We start therapy due to situational stressors or an ongoing stressor, such as mood disorders, anxiety or depression. I have been providing guidance, coaching and understanding for over 9 years. Our brains as well as our bodies are complicated yet amazing! To maintain mind, body and spiritual balance is difficult, but not impossible, As a therapist, I have experience working with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in working with individuals with Trauma, anxiety, depression and ADHD. My role, as a therapist is to support each client in learning how to listen and properly respond to their mind/bodies on a daily basis.
We start therapy due to situational stressors or an ongoing stressor, such as mood disorders, anxiety or depression. I have been providing guidance, coaching and understanding for over 9 years. Our brains as well as our bodies are complicated yet amazing! To maintain mind, body and spiritual balance is difficult, but not impossible, As a therapist, I have experience working with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in working with individuals with Trauma, anxiety, depression and ADHD. My role, as a therapist is to support each client in learning how to listen and properly respond to their mind/bodies on a daily basis.
Dr. Rachel Pad
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, conflicts in relationships, and uncertainty in overcoming life’s many challenges. I place equal emphasis on developing a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship and on the practice of intense listening. This allows us to discover and explore aspects of your self that have been hidden away as a means of coping with distress. At present I am able to bill for Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) or work with you to establish a fee based on a sliding scale.
I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, conflicts in relationships, and uncertainty in overcoming life’s many challenges. I place equal emphasis on developing a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship and on the practice of intense listening. This allows us to discover and explore aspects of your self that have been hidden away as a means of coping with distress. At present I am able to bill for Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) or work with you to establish a fee based on a sliding scale.
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I am a dedicated clinician that specializes in working with addiction, anxiety and depression, self esteem, family and marital conflict, adoption, and eating disorders. I truly believe each person has a right to find their path to happiness. I have worked in therapy for the past ten years and enjoy helping others help themselves. I work with individuals, families and couples.
I am a dedicated clinician that specializes in working with addiction, anxiety and depression, self esteem, family and marital conflict, adoption, and eating disorders. I truly believe each person has a right to find their path to happiness. I have worked in therapy for the past ten years and enjoy helping others help themselves. I work with individuals, families and couples.
Reed Behavioral Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48390
Do struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression that affects your day to day life, ability to function and/or relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or stuck just getting through the day? Do you hope that your life could be more peaceful? Now more than ever women are struggling with anxiety and difficulty in relationships. I offer a safe space for all people and am dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ population.
Do struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression that affects your day to day life, ability to function and/or relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or stuck just getting through the day? Do you hope that your life could be more peaceful? Now more than ever women are struggling with anxiety and difficulty in relationships. I offer a safe space for all people and am dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ population.
Personal growth, more satisfying relationships and a greater sense of peace and enjoyment are areas that CAN improve with effort and where therapy CAN help. Struggling with life's challenges sometimes requires a professional point of view and therapy CAN help. I bring an interactive approach to the therapeutic relationship where family members, significant others are always welcome. Having a comfortable place to explore these areas in our lives where we may need to learn and practice acceptance or make personal changes is most important . This is a primary goal and one that will lead to a brighter place.
Personal growth, more satisfying relationships and a greater sense of peace and enjoyment are areas that CAN improve with effort and where therapy CAN help. Struggling with life's challenges sometimes requires a professional point of view and therapy CAN help. I bring an interactive approach to the therapeutic relationship where family members, significant others are always welcome. Having a comfortable place to explore these areas in our lives where we may need to learn and practice acceptance or make personal changes is most important . This is a primary goal and one that will lead to a brighter place.
Gabrielle McDaniel is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2019. In the last five years Gabrielle has worked with individuals of all calibers, in various community settings. Her current skills working with all age groups have allowed her to understand the needs of a person from an individual, group, or family standpoint. Gabrielle has taken her experience and learned that each day is a new day of evolution to our minds, environment, and future. She takes pride in being realistic and accountable with a person-centered approach to everyday well-being.
Gabrielle McDaniel is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2019. In the last five years Gabrielle has worked with individuals of all calibers, in various community settings. Her current skills working with all age groups have allowed her to understand the needs of a person from an individual, group, or family standpoint. Gabrielle has taken her experience and learned that each day is a new day of evolution to our minds, environment, and future. She takes pride in being realistic and accountable with a person-centered approach to everyday well-being.
Healing Is Healthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LLCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Novi, MI 48377
Do you feel like you don't have a voice and NO ONE is listening? Has dealing with your family and friends' problems become a burden? Is your mind constantly racing? Are you overwhelmed (STRESSED OUT) with everyday life? Does the simplest task feel like climbing a mountain?
Do you feel like you don't have a voice and NO ONE is listening? Has dealing with your family and friends' problems become a burden? Is your mind constantly racing? Are you overwhelmed (STRESSED OUT) with everyday life? Does the simplest task feel like climbing a mountain?
Colleen Crossey is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 1986. She attended the University of PA for Criminology and received a Bachelor in Arts (BA) in 1990 and attended Duquesne University and received a Master's in Science Education (MSED) in 1998. Colleen has worked with people who have major depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and kids at risk. She has worked with inmates at Washtenaw County jail and worked on the line in a factory making car seats. Colleen has a calming voice and a strong spirit for advocacy.
Colleen Crossey is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 1986. She attended the University of PA for Criminology and received a Bachelor in Arts (BA) in 1990 and attended Duquesne University and received a Master's in Science Education (MSED) in 1998. Colleen has worked with people who have major depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and kids at risk. She has worked with inmates at Washtenaw County jail and worked on the line in a factory making car seats. Colleen has a calming voice and a strong spirit for advocacy.
Chances are you have come to this website because you are going through some difficult times. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, a divorce, and low self esteem. You may want to better understand your relationships and learn healthier ways to cope with life. I specialize in helping people recognize internal and external cues that fuel their troubles, as well as find healthier ways to cope. We all have the ability to find peace and happiness, and psychotherapy aids in that journey.
Chances are you have come to this website because you are going through some difficult times. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, a divorce, and low self esteem. You may want to better understand your relationships and learn healthier ways to cope with life. I specialize in helping people recognize internal and external cues that fuel their troubles, as well as find healthier ways to cope. We all have the ability to find peace and happiness, and psychotherapy aids in that journey.
Deborah B Schiffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48390
Deborah Schiffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan. She has over 25 years of experience partnering with adults, families, children, and adolescents seeking to treat a variety of struggles such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, and more. She completed her Bachelor of Arts from University of Michigan and received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University. Deb utilizes a variety of treatment modalities to meet the individual needs of each client.
Deborah Schiffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan. She has over 25 years of experience partnering with adults, families, children, and adolescents seeking to treat a variety of struggles such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, and more. She completed her Bachelor of Arts from University of Michigan and received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University. Deb utilizes a variety of treatment modalities to meet the individual needs of each client.
Nicole Ann Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48390 (Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches to clinical care. I have specialized training in Trauma Focused CBT for treating individuals who have a history of trauma. I am also experienced in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches to clinical care. I have specialized training in Trauma Focused CBT for treating individuals who have a history of trauma. I am also experienced in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders.
Terrie Browning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CFC, DCC
Verified Verified
West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; trained in ERP, Certified Forensic Consultant, Credentialed Telehealth, with specialization in Counseling Psychology. I offer GOAL ORIENTED THERAPIES for adults and adolescents. I am passionate about the mind/body connection and use CBT, ACT, DBT along with mindfulness to increases awareness, create necessary habit changes, improve relationships both personal and professional and maintain a healthy balance in your life. If you are tired of being stuck, repeating certain patterns or themes, I will work along side you to resolve past issues and start living the life you dream about.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; trained in ERP, Certified Forensic Consultant, Credentialed Telehealth, with specialization in Counseling Psychology. I offer GOAL ORIENTED THERAPIES for adults and adolescents. I am passionate about the mind/body connection and use CBT, ACT, DBT along with mindfulness to increases awareness, create necessary habit changes, improve relationships both personal and professional and maintain a healthy balance in your life. If you are tired of being stuck, repeating certain patterns or themes, I will work along side you to resolve past issues and start living the life you dream about.
Having problems with emotions, thoughts, urges or behaviors, we can help. Experiencing difficulty adjusting to or coping with people or situations, we can help. Want to feel or think differently: live a better life, we can help. Find yourself unable to get or stay engaged in the life you want, we can help. Habitually reacting to people, feelings or ideas, repeating or returning to past behaviors, we can help. Experiencing dysfunction at home, school, work or in society, we can help. Preparing to, in the process of, or maintaining changes and want assistance with your efforts, we can help.
Having problems with emotions, thoughts, urges or behaviors, we can help. Experiencing difficulty adjusting to or coping with people or situations, we can help. Want to feel or think differently: live a better life, we can help. Find yourself unable to get or stay engaged in the life you want, we can help. Habitually reacting to people, feelings or ideas, repeating or returning to past behaviors, we can help. Experiencing dysfunction at home, school, work or in society, we can help. Preparing to, in the process of, or maintaining changes and want assistance with your efforts, we can help.
I enjoy working with children, families, couples, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience in helping people work through an assortment of disorders, ranging in severity. I have provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy. I have extensive knowledge in helping individuals and families understand specific strengths and weaknesses through completing neuropsychological/psychological assessments for various ages (2-100). I have worked with children who have experienced significant trauma. I strongly believe that developing a trusting environment is significant for each individual through their healing process.
I enjoy working with children, families, couples, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience in helping people work through an assortment of disorders, ranging in severity. I have provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy. I have extensive knowledge in helping individuals and families understand specific strengths and weaknesses through completing neuropsychological/psychological assessments for various ages (2-100). I have worked with children who have experienced significant trauma. I strongly believe that developing a trusting environment is significant for each individual through their healing process.
Carol Auiler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48390
My approach to therapy is based on the idea that each person has gifts, passions and skills that can be tapped into to guide them toward an authentic, value-based life. My goal is to partner with you to provide a safe, non-judgmental space that allows for reflection, healing from past emotional wounds, and growth by establishing new coping skills to replace old patterns of thinking and behaving. I have extensive training in trauma and EMDR through the International Association (EMDRIA) as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
My approach to therapy is based on the idea that each person has gifts, passions and skills that can be tapped into to guide them toward an authentic, value-based life. My goal is to partner with you to provide a safe, non-judgmental space that allows for reflection, healing from past emotional wounds, and growth by establishing new coping skills to replace old patterns of thinking and behaving. I have extensive training in trauma and EMDR through the International Association (EMDRIA) as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
As a child I never liked seeing anyone sad or hurt so growing up all I knew at the time was that “I wanted to help people”. As a young adult I realized that social work could be the answer to how I could make people feel better about themselves and their lives. So, I took on the challenge and here I am. As a service worker, I introduce my talents that consists of working with the Geriatric population, homeless teenage girls with and without children, finding employment for felons before re -entering society, mental health and substance abuse treatment for all walks of life.
As a child I never liked seeing anyone sad or hurt so growing up all I knew at the time was that “I wanted to help people”. As a young adult I realized that social work could be the answer to how I could make people feel better about themselves and their lives. So, I took on the challenge and here I am. As a service worker, I introduce my talents that consists of working with the Geriatric population, homeless teenage girls with and without children, finding employment for felons before re -entering society, mental health and substance abuse treatment for all walks of life.
Feeling anxious, drained, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with work, home life, or your relationships; including the one you have with yourself? Maybe you are noticing your sleep or eating habits are impacted by how you feel? Anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other issues can impact our ability to function in our day to day lives.
Feeling anxious, drained, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with work, home life, or your relationships; including the one you have with yourself? Maybe you are noticing your sleep or eating habits are impacted by how you feel? Anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other issues can impact our ability to function in our day to day lives.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.