Grief Therapists in Waterford, MI

Welcome. For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to help them deal with life's changes and challenges: * enhancing and healing relationships * facing loss and change * finding nourishment and direction * attachment issues * sexual trauma * combat trauma (PTSD) and support of loved ones with PTSD * dealing with issues of aging * dealing with long-standing problems or immediate concerns I help people find and use their inner resources for discovery, problem-solving, and personal growth

Everyone wants to live a life with self-compassion and strong connections to those they care about most, but sometimes we need some help along the way. Therapy can be intimidating, so my number one priority is to provide an environment of safety and trust. For me, the road to healing begins when we recognize that we are each our own worst critic, and that it is okay to not be perfect all the time. I strongly believe that therapy is a collaborative experience, and my main goal is for you to leave each session feeling uplifted, hopeful and one step closer to reaching your personal goals.

I am a neurodivergent provider. I work to provide a safe environment where you can drop the mask you put on for the world and be yourself. Working with clients to help them navigate the world in a way that is comfortable for them and accounts for how their brains work is something I am highly passionate about. I am collaborative with my clients, and work to ensure that both the therapy space and therapeutic process are suited to the needs of each individual I work with.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages - from young children thru to seniors. My areas of focus include Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Bullying, Depression, Grief, Personality Challenges, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse. I received my early education in private parochial schools in India, and obtained a Masters in Child Development and Family Relationships. I taught undergraduate students in my university before moving to the U.S. where I obtained my Masters in Education. Following my desire to help others, I attended Wayne State University where I obtained my Masters in Clinical Social Work.

Greetings! Whether you're contemplating making some changes or have already decided to do it, let's work together to set some realistic goals to help you achieve personal growth and well-being.

Are you suffering from Anxiety, Depression, or Grief? Do you have a child or teen who is struggling with these problems or perhaps having trouble finding ‘direction’ in life? have you tried Therapy in the past and it just didn’t seem to click? if so, VAE Life Coaching can help you. Counseling and Psychology can be of benefit, but combined with coaching skills and planning techniques, you can see a vast improvement very quickly. Not only are these sessions great for adults, they work as well if not better for young people and teens. You can rid yourself from those feelings or doom or gloom and start living A life of joy and purpose.

Part of our journey through life involves challenges, setbacks, and crossroads. Sometimes, these come in the form of normal life transitions. Other times, it can be in the form of the unpredictable: trauma, loss, cancer. No matter what your current circumstance is, know this: there is hope. You WILL rise again-better and stronger than before and through this rising you will find peace, acceptance and personal growth. You will learn to turn your wishes into outcomes. You have already taken the first step. I look forward to helping you to continue on your path to healing.

For 30+ years I have worked with people struggling with depression, anxiety, marital, family, child, career/work, military and trauma issues. I help them better understand themselves, those around them and how they can get the outcomes they want. People who talk to me feel understood and respected. They get practical direction that makes sense and gets results. I help people find the words to express what is confusing or difficult and to identify the steps needed to get the outcomes they want. I help them gain confidence and identify the inner resources needed for relief and success.

Are you feeling anxious, stressed and worried about your relationships with others? Have you experienced a life transition that is difficult? Are you wanting to gain emotional insight and healing and feel a greater sense of strength, courage and bravery? I am here to help. You don't have to go through it on your own. Areas I focus on include: couple's counseling, high school/college transitions, stress and anger issues, health-related difficulties like chronic pain and HIV, family conflict, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and identity, grief, loss and trauma and issues related to gender identity development.

Life can be full of challenging emotions and difficult situations. As a strength-based counselor, my goal is to tailor therapeutic interventions to meet your specific needs. I offer a safe space, free of judgement, where you can process your hurts, difficult relationships, insecurities, anger and worries. I am proactive in my approach and want to work with you to help you achieve your daily, short and long term goals.

As a licensed clinical psychologist I will work collaboratively with you to identify and better understand the challenges you are facing, as well as the strengths and supports you possess to address these challenges. I have seen firsthand how this exploration can lead to desired changes in people's lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, body image and eating problems, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life adjustments, family issues, identity and sexual orientation issues, self-esteem development, immigration, and acculturation issues.

I have worked with people having several issues, including but not limited to, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation, Emotional Dys-Regulation, Social Anxiety, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Relationship Issues, LGBTQ+ issues, Social Communication/Boundary Issues, Divorce, Grief and Loss, and other Life Challenges. I counsel teenagers and adults who are dealing with some of these life challenges. I want to help you to be able to move forward again – taking one small step at a time. I want to remind you that you are not alone and that there is help available.

Life isn't easy. I believe that there are many paths to mental wellness. Let's find yours together! I help my clients discover and harness their own power to reduce their symptoms of anxiety, depression, improve quality of life, and recover from substance use addiction. My specialties include treating: Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, stress management, life transitions, grief and loss, prisoner re-entry and post- incarceration (persons on parole & probation). I have fourteen years of inpatient, outpatient, and private practice experience helping individuals from all walks of life.

Sometimes we try to decide how something should be before actually experiencing it; our journey through counseling will help redirect and ground any preconceived notions of how to experience life. For counseling to be effective, both you and I must be actively involved in developing counseling goals and assessing progress towards a state of positive mental health. As a person centered therapist, rather than analyzing what is wrong with you or subjecting your feelings and behaviors to analytical interpretation, I give you the room to access your own wisdom so I can support you with navigating and finding solutions to life’s problems.

Genuine Solutions Counseling Center, PLLC strives to empower people to clarify and reach their personal goals in therapy.

When you have been hurting in silence for many years. It can be difficult to make that decision to seek therapy, but you've come to the end of the road and you are tired of hurting. You want the pain to stop. You want to feel whole, and you want to have a sense of joy and peace, that you have never experienced before. Well, I'm here for you, to assist you with the process of getting to a place of help, hope and healing.

Hello, I'm Jamie. My approach to counseling is that every person has the "power" to redirect their lives that will lead to living a fulfilled happy life. I am completely committed and driven to help you discover inspiration, empowerment and clarity to start working towards eliminating symptoms. I help clients tap in their own capabilities to become resilient when faced with feelings and thoughts that keep us down the same "old" path. I believe if we work together, you will discover again that you are courageous, capable, and amazing. It's time to take that step towards a "new you".

Are you looking to change areas of your life that are holding you back or do you need a safe space to talk and have someone listen to you? If you are struggling with depression, self-esteem, anxiety, adjustment, relationships, parenting, substance misuse, or other areas that make you feel that you are not living your life to your fullest potential, I can help! We have it in us to be the best version of ourselves and sometimes we need help to unlock it.

Experiencing scary life changing events can leave you feeling, afraid, angry and depressed, with a reeling desire to feel safe and a sense of normalcy again. Your everyday encounters can leave you feeling frustrated because of frequent triggers and reactions that make you feel as if you are reliving the event all over again. One thing is for sure, you are ready to do some thing intentional about this, so that you can cope with this experience in a healthy way. Maybe you are the parent of a child or teen, who experienced a scary event and you are looking for answers to help your child. You are at the right place.