Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in West Bloomfield, MI

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.

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.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Reaching out for support often comes during a time of crisis or after living for many years with the weight emotional pain. Bringing people from crisis to hope is the forefront of my practice. The lack of access to quality mental health care for persons of color is real, and mental health needs are at times unmet. My cultural competence through life experience has allowed me to work well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients and have extensive experience with transgender folks, as well as individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and somatic trauma experience. I believe that traumatic experiences can manifest in both emotional and physical ways, which is why I offer a somatic approach to therapy. Through this method, I pay close attention to the body and its sensations in order to help clients work through trauma and build resilience. Healing is a collaborative process and I strive to work with clients to identify their strengths and develop strategies to overcome their challenges.

Life is challenging. Seeking support and treatment is a healthy and courageous response to life’s stressors. Dr. Laura Northerner, PhD, is a fully licensed clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based psychotherapy to children, families, and adults in a safe and supportive environment. Dr. Northerner sees the strength, value and courage in every client, and she sees their boundless potential. Dr. Northerner works collaboratively with clients to create a treatment plan that evolves with the client’s needs. She focuses on her client’s strengths and resiliencies to foster growth.

When life can feel overwhelming it is important to take one thought at a time, one task at a time and one day at a time. I specialize in therapy for women's issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, infertility, relationship issues, stress, marital and premarital issues and family conflict.

Empathy is the foundation of our work together. As a psychotherapist, I listen attentively to understand your emotions and your life challenges. Our therapeutic work will help you feel more fully alive by processing and understanding your emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Your past often creates pain and suffering leaving scars that affect your present emotions and relationships. My goal is to help you recognize these challenges that make you feel overwhelmed and stuck. I will help you rework your thoughts and feelings to free you from the burden of the past and inspire you for the future.

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.

I am a licensed psychologist and 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.

As a counselor, my passion is helping people find hope in their healing process. It's about making commitments to healing in order to become your best self with a partner (myself) who provides a warm, safe environment while supporting you in a non-judgmental manner. Counseling can help both children and adults develop or enhance problem-solving skills, and to cope with stress and a variety of emotional as well as behavioral issues. My goal is not to make decisions or solve individuals' problems, but to gently guide them into naturally making choices that are right for them, their children, and family.

Experienced, compassionate mental health and substance use counseling and assessments for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.

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.

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.

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.

Are you a child, teen, or adult who is struggling to cope effectively with upsets (big or small) or to connect meaningfully with others? Do you struggle with self-care? Are you a parent in need of guidance to cultivate secure attachments with your child(ren) or do you struggle to establish firm behavioral expectations and discipline procedures in response to behavioral difficulties? If you are looking for a caring, nonjudgmental, optimistic and relatable clinician to help you then you have found your therapist!

My professional life has been consistently focused on serving those in need. Following graduation from the U of M school of social work I focused extensively in substance use therapy with both adolescents and adults. I have found there is no greater satisfaction than helping others seek peace and achieve sobriety. As a licensed therapist I also have extensive experience in working with adults and adolescents facing the challenges of coping with anxiety, depression, addiction and behavioral issues. My focus is to learn about your barriers to positive change and work together to meet your treatment goals!

I am a license clinical social worker/therapist providing psychotherapy for a broad range of psychological, emotional, and systemic issues of children, adolescents, and adults. I have over 3o years of experience providing mental and emotional support services to children, adolescents, and adults in psychiatric hospitals, juvenile facilities, community base facilities, schools, clinics and private practice. I have a passion for helping people heal within, change thinking errors, break negative cycles, and change their lives. I am skilled to empower clients to manage emotions, eliminate anxiety, depression, trauma, change Behavior.

Childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are filled with so many different experiences, with everyone’s being unique. Some may come across smaller obstacles throughout their lifetime, whereas others may encounter obstacles that seem too big to overcome on their own. These obstacles that we encounter can come in many different forms, but it is when we cannot overcome them on our own that psychotherapy can equip us with skills to help.

Welcome! I have decades of professional experience specializing in Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, Anxiety, and disorders of mood and emotion. I am comfortable and skilled in working with adolescents, couples, and adults seeking counseling. I sincerely believe that you come first and together we will coordinate my experience with the skills, techniques, and goals needed to fit your life and help to facilitate change. I have been part of several innovative and groundbreaking initiatives in our region to help people change and have recently dedicated my professional career to helping individuals in private therapy.