Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Waterford, MI

Hi, my name is Christy and I am so glad you took a moment to learn a bit more. I created and founded Family Growth Psychology to strengthen families and help parents raise resilient children. I specialize in ages 3-12, parent consultations, and family sessions. I am here to be a resource and support. How can I be of support to you and your family?

As a clinical psychologist, I use evidence-based practices to empower and assist patients to reach their personalized goals. I work with individuals of all ages who are facing challenges to their well-being due to stress, depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, ADHD, adjustment issues and life transitions. I provide concrete tools to improve coping skills, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. I have specialized training and extensive experience with children and adolescents, having worked as a psychotherapist and researcher at Children’s Hospital of Michigan for more than 10 years.

Client needs are my FIRST priority. I am a specialist in evidence-based treatments (EBT), which radically improves my client's success rates, increases effectiveness of treatment, and gets results quickly. The majority of my client's report improvements, within the first session: life-functioning (work- home-school-relationships) and report immediate reduction in symptoms. Reducing anxiety/panic, decreasing depression, developing stronger coping strategies to stress and balancing mood dysregulation are my specialty, as symptoms can result from adjustment challenges to sudden life changes: parenthood/divorce/grief/college. We collaborate on thinking traps, tracking triggers, modifying behavior, successful coping skills and strengthening resiliency.

Welcome to A Brighter Day Counseling & Support Services, PLLC. Are you looking for a safe, calm, non-judgmental space to let out all that you are thinking and feeling? Are you ready to let go of those nagging intrusive thoughts that just won't go away? Are you ready to take charge of your happiness and own it? Whether you are suffering from anxiety; depression; anger; bi-polar; spousal/significant other relationships; intimacy concerns; family relationships; parent/child relationships; I would like to help you.

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 board-certified therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I was clinically trained as a social worker by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System Depression Center, where I also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues.

Rana is trained in the Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing approach (EMDR) which works with multiple disorders. Rana is experienced in trauma (PTSD), bipolar disorder, eating disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, phobia, ADHD, anger management, and mood disorder. In her practice, Individual counseling, family counseling, couples counseling, and LGBTQ. She is well versed and knowledgeable in several counseling techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness therapy, and existential therapy.

I specialize in the confidential treatment of personal, relational and sexual issues affecting adult individuals and couples. With over 29 years of clinical experience, I offer a warm and individualized approach to treatment and value my collaboration with other health professionals to ensure holistic & inclusive patient care. My goal is to help clients grow through gaining intrapersonal insight in order to promote sustained change and healthier relationship patters. I commonly treat issues such as relationship dissatisfaction, desire discrepancy, infidelity, sexual compulsivity, ED and PE. I exclusively treat adults.

I specialize in helping people feel calm and relaxed. I believe in teaching people the skills they need so no matter what life throws at them they can feel calm and in control. I use a variety of techniques and approaches to make therapy work for you to meet your goals.

Do you feel unmotivated or something seems to be missing in your life or perhaps you may think you're just not enough? Do you want something different? Do you want to better yourself? I can help you discover your truth, potential and empower your unique self. Live in the moment and allow faith in your life!

My professional life has been consistently focused on serving people in need. After obtaining my bachelors degree from Michigan State University, I initially worked in the Governor's office in Lansing. I then decided to exercise my entrepreneurial spirit and transitioned into helping guide economically challenged families to find better housing solutions by developing low cost single family homes and developing large tracts of vacant and abandoned land. This work of helping families led me to desire doing work even more impactful, which led to my returning to school and obtaining my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology.