Motivational Interviewing Therapists in West Bloomfield, MI

Drew Bengel is a Social Worker with years of experience providing skilled, compassionate care to clients of all backgrounds. He typically works with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and substance use concerns, but also has experience with more complex diagnoses such as personality disorders and bipolar disorders.

Hello! I’m Leah. Oftentimes kids and teen’s feelings are invalidated or told that what they are experiencing is “not a big deal.” That can be very frustrating, especially as a teen! My goal as a clinical social worker is to help people, no matter their age, work through their trauma, anxieties, and life struggles. I understand how trauma and life experiences can shape a child or teen’s life which is why I am so passionate about helping youth through these vulnerable years.

Megan Silverman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan with over 10 years of experience. She serves those seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, life transitions, trauma/PTSD, women’s issues, behavioral issues, anger, stress, self-esteem, career, coping skills, sleep, and relationships. Megan works with both individuals and couples.

Over the past 24 years, I have counseled adults and adolescents with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. I specialize in chemical dependency treatment and have extensive experience educating clients on techniques for managing urges.

At Zair Counseling Center, we understand daily stress and life adjustment can cause inner conflict, as well as disrupt your daily living. Individual therapy allows clients a safe environment to process and explore behaviors, feelings and beliefs. A strong therapeutic relationship can facilitate growth, increase insight, coping skills and overall well-being. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and develop overall wellness by creating individually tailored goals, using an eclectic approach including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing.

My name is Virgil M Williams Jr, and I am a licensed master’s level clinical therapist. I have been in practice for over 35 years. If you or a family member are struggling with depression, feelings of hopelessness/helplessness and are no longer finding joy in the things that you use to find enjoyable, then please reach out to me. Together we will find what is missing in your life so that you can become all that you can be. I am a firm believer in the clients’ ability to heal, recover and to lead a quality life.

Hi. Welcome. One of the bravest and commendable things one can do is to ask for help. I specialize in the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Challenges, Depression, Family/Parent Concerns, Giftedness, Grief and Loss, and Social Skills Training, with adolescents, adults, children, families, and young adults, ages 5 and up, using cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused treatment approaches. I have 24 years of clinical experience in outpatient behavioral health, private practice, and school settings.

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.

It can be challenging to address your mental health concerns alone. As your counselor, I woud be honored to work together with you, or your child/teen, in a collaborative effort to discover new ways to cope with stressors and improve the quality of life. I utilize creative strength and interest based interventions to ensure an affirming and welcoming environment for clients from ages 4 and up- both neurodiverse and neurotypical. My counseling style is non-judgemental and is flexible to better respond to individual client needs. I also offer Supervision for Michigan LLC clinicians who are seeking full licensure.

Having difficulty motivating oneself, is it tough for you to get up in the morning because of the overwhelming thoughts and feelings that constantly weight you down, do you feel depressed or anxious, are you abusing alcohol, prescribed drugs and or illegal drugs as a means of coping or dealing with life. Maybe you are abusing other things like food, sex and or gambling as a means of coping and you just don't know how to stop.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or other stressors? Are you looking to build happiness, decrease stress, improve relationships, or learn to cope with life problems more effectively? I would love the opportunity to work with you to help you reach your goals and start making some of these changes now.

If you have an elementary age child, or are a senior citizen, I am excited to work with him/her/you to increase resilience or adaptation to life changes. My style is warm and creative, using sensitivity and humor when appropriate to promote goals in a self loving and uplifting manner. With kids, I offer play therapy, CBT, games, mindfulness, art, music and more for learning about their feelings and coping better with divorce, ADHD, illness, bullying , anxiety and /or depression.

You want to feel happy as you did in the past. As adults we wished that someone would have warned us about the many trials that we would face in life. Trying to balance being a single mother, navigating motherhood, caring for an aging parent, children with disabilities, and having strained family relationships are causing you to feel like you are in a rut. You might feel helpless at times about feeling at peace again. But you are seeking therapy because there is some hope that positive change can happen in your life? What are you willing to put into practice to create change in your life?

Are you struggling to meet your full potential? Does fear seem to get in the way of your true desires? Do your self-perceptions affect other aspects of your life such as your relationships and/or career? The journey of therapy is one of self-reflection and exploration, self-awareness, and growth. I was trained with the Humanistic belief that many factors of one's life play a role in our development and fuel our thought and behavior patterns later in life. Together, we can develop a treatment plan that works best for you and encompasses your current needs and goals.

Mental health challenges are complex and can impact every aspect of a person's life. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or another mental health concern, seeking support from a licensed therapist can make a significant difference in your overall well-being. As a therapist, I believe that mental health challenges are often the result of a combination of factors, including biological, psychological, and social influences. I use evidence-based approaches to help individuals develop coping skills and improve their overall well-being.

Do you ever feel like it’s Groundhog Day? Every day seems exactly like the one before. You wake up, work, eat, sleep - lather, rinse, repeat. We’re all a little different than we were pre-pandemic. Perhaps you’re taking care of aging parents, your kids, trying to keep your marriage together. But what about you? Who takes care of you? You thought working from home would be great, but now you feel isolated and alone. You have people you can talk to, but you don’t want to feel like you’re “complaining”. You just want to stop feeling as though you’re on autopilot. You’re just… so… tired. You know what? I feel exhausted sometimes, too.

Therapy can change your life for the better. We all go through tough times- stressful transitions, painful loss, rough patches in our relationships. We long to find peaceful balance and greater hapiness. I would love to help you make that happen. In the past 10 years I have assisted a diverse population of adults and adolescents overcome their depression, anxiety, grief and trauma, emotional problems, and adjustment issues. I help my clients identify clear goals and work toward them. In the process, clients gain great insight, understand their thoughts and feelings, and learn new skills and techniques.

Riley Nichols is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with a wide range of demographics and presentations. Riley is person first and empathetically focused in practice working with adults, children, and adolescents. Riley focuses on individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and difficulties in attachments. Riley earned his Master's degree in Social Work at New York University following undergraduate study in Psychology at Michigan State University.

I am consistently inspired by how resilient we are as a people. Every single person reading this has already survived all of their worst days. Coming to therapy does not take away strength, but it is a resource to help build it up. Therapy is for anyone who desires to understand themselves more and improve their daily life. My therapeutic approach focuses on instilling hope and increasing self-efficacy based on the strengths of the client.