Therapists in Michigan
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Dr. Erika A. Brown
Counselor, PsyD, DLLP, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Haven, MI 48048 (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Erika A. Brown, I am a Doctoral Educated Limited Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Owner of TC Counseling Transformations, PLLC. I specialize in treating various areas with adults including the following (to name a few): Mood Disorders, Borderline Personality, PTSD/Trauma, and Relationship Difficulties. I have a special interest in and focused my dissertation on racial identity development, specifically with Multiracial individuals. If racial identity is your presenting difficulty, I am accepting patients as young as 15.
My name is Dr. Erika A. Brown, I am a Doctoral Educated Limited Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Owner of TC Counseling Transformations, PLLC. I specialize in treating various areas with adults including the following (to name a few): Mood Disorders, Borderline Personality, PTSD/Trauma, and Relationship Difficulties. I have a special interest in and focused my dissertation on racial identity development, specifically with Multiracial individuals. If racial identity is your presenting difficulty, I am accepting patients as young as 15.
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Brandan Erick Snook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Alma, MI 48801 (Online Only)
I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, couples and marital issues, teen, BPD, complex trauma as well as personality disorders.
We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live better. At Harvard Avenue Counseling Services we offer Individual, couples, marital, intensive family, trauma and personality disorder treatment. We start with building a relationship. We help you by having a safe place to process your struggles and developing a plan. We offer safe, specific treatments so you can move forward within you and your families lives. Our passion is for our clients and their family's to find peace and stability to move forward effectively through life. Feel free to reach out today to connect and and schedule an initial consultation.
I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, couples and marital issues, teen, BPD, complex trauma as well as personality disorders.
We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live better. At Harvard Avenue Counseling Services we offer Individual, couples, marital, intensive family, trauma and personality disorder treatment. We start with building a relationship. We help you by having a safe place to process your struggles and developing a plan. We offer safe, specific treatments so you can move forward within you and your families lives. Our passion is for our clients and their family's to find peace and stability to move forward effectively through life. Feel free to reach out today to connect and and schedule an initial consultation.
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Melanie Tomalia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
I have worked a lot with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, ODD, OCD, Anger, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality disorder, LGBTQ+ related issues, and more. My ideal client is really anyone who wants my help. I love to help people to find the ways that they have to better their lives, and help make people happier. I help people through very hard times in their lives and to find small ways to make life go a little more smoothly.
I have worked a lot with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, ODD, OCD, Anger, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality disorder, LGBTQ+ related issues, and more. My ideal client is really anyone who wants my help. I love to help people to find the ways that they have to better their lives, and help make people happier. I help people through very hard times in their lives and to find small ways to make life go a little more smoothly.
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Chris Lawitzke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 3.5 years of experience. He works with teens, adults, and seniors to identify their goals and work through issues related to addictive disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral modification, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), depression, LGBTQIA+-related issues, PTSD, stress, and more.
Chris Lawitzke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 3.5 years of experience. He works with teens, adults, and seniors to identify their goals and work through issues related to addictive disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral modification, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), depression, LGBTQIA+-related issues, PTSD, stress, and more.
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Mind Balance Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Dearborn, MI 48124
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.
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.
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Bryce (Brees) Routhier
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with something in your life or the world as a whole? Do you need someone who can listen with a nonjudgmental & discerning ear? Have you come to a place in your personal growth where you need help? If any of the above describes you or you just need help. Feel free to contact me. My name is Bryce (Pronounced B-rees rather than B-rice). I am a counselor working in Michigan via Teletherapy. I am also a trans woman. I have spent the last decade learning everything I can to support people with compassion and skills to aid them on their personal journey. Hope to hear for you soon!
Are you struggling with something in your life or the world as a whole? Do you need someone who can listen with a nonjudgmental & discerning ear? Have you come to a place in your personal growth where you need help? If any of the above describes you or you just need help. Feel free to contact me. My name is Bryce (Pronounced B-rees rather than B-rice). I am a counselor working in Michigan via Teletherapy. I am also a trans woman. I have spent the last decade learning everything I can to support people with compassion and skills to aid them on their personal journey. Hope to hear for you soon!
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Ashley Rich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Are you being bullied and feel the urge to harm yourself? Are you struggling with anxiety and dissociative issues? Are you a member of the LGBTQIA2-S+ community and feel misunderstood? I can help you improve relationships, overcome challenges, cultivate personal growth, and gain the self-confidence you need to thrive. My specialties are teens, young adults and LGBTQIA2-S+ individuals struggling with trauma, sexuality or gender identity, as well as those who struggle with dissociation and neurodivergent disorders. I make therapy a safe, comfortable, and productive place to be. No judgment. Just clear communication and understanding.
Are you being bullied and feel the urge to harm yourself? Are you struggling with anxiety and dissociative issues? Are you a member of the LGBTQIA2-S+ community and feel misunderstood? I can help you improve relationships, overcome challenges, cultivate personal growth, and gain the self-confidence you need to thrive. My specialties are teens, young adults and LGBTQIA2-S+ individuals struggling with trauma, sexuality or gender identity, as well as those who struggle with dissociation and neurodivergent disorders. I make therapy a safe, comfortable, and productive place to be. No judgment. Just clear communication and understanding.
![Photo of Sean Feehery, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2533dbce-68c6-405a-9396-70bbb90a9e2e/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe therapy should be tailored to what each individual client needs and should be a collaborative process in which clients find their ability to empower themselves and find ways to make positive changes in their life. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement free place where my clients can explore their lives and experiences to better understand themselves and their goals. I believe in applying a direct, integrative, and inclusive approach helping my clients identify their goals so I can support them on their journey to achieving them.
I believe therapy should be tailored to what each individual client needs and should be a collaborative process in which clients find their ability to empower themselves and find ways to make positive changes in their life. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement free place where my clients can explore their lives and experiences to better understand themselves and their goals. I believe in applying a direct, integrative, and inclusive approach helping my clients identify their goals so I can support them on their journey to achieving them.
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Ever felt like you were ready for change, but you weren’t quite sure where to start? Or that you wanted to talk to someone, but you weren’t sure how? Or wondered, “has anyone else ever felt this way?” Good news, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Root & Bloom Therapy, a mental health practice serving Metro Detroit.
Ever felt like you were ready for change, but you weren’t quite sure where to start? Or that you wanted to talk to someone, but you weren’t sure how? Or wondered, “has anyone else ever felt this way?” Good news, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Root & Bloom Therapy, a mental health practice serving Metro Detroit.
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Joseph Schell Harman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarkston, MI 48346
Create the life you want. Move forward and heal through counseling. Remove thought barriers and take steps towards making a better future for yourself. Especially during the pandemic, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions and changes. There are solutions and brighter days ahead! I specialize in complicated cases, DBT group therapy, stress management, depression, grief and loss (including pet loss). I have worked with families, children, teens, and adults in a wide variety of settings. Over 22 years of experience. With my diverse background I will help you find a creative solution to your concerns.
Create the life you want. Move forward and heal through counseling. Remove thought barriers and take steps towards making a better future for yourself. Especially during the pandemic, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions and changes. There are solutions and brighter days ahead! I specialize in complicated cases, DBT group therapy, stress management, depression, grief and loss (including pet loss). I have worked with families, children, teens, and adults in a wide variety of settings. Over 22 years of experience. With my diverse background I will help you find a creative solution to your concerns.
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Stan Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49014
When people are hurt by trauma or severe life stressors, often they feel trapped and out of control. It is my mission in life to bring healing to broken hearts and freedom to those who feel trapped. I help my client's including children, adults, and families, to grow healthy perceptions of themselves and repair and create strong relationships so they can feel peaceful, complete and safe.
When people are hurt by trauma or severe life stressors, often they feel trapped and out of control. It is my mission in life to bring healing to broken hearts and freedom to those who feel trapped. I help my client's including children, adults, and families, to grow healthy perceptions of themselves and repair and create strong relationships so they can feel peaceful, complete and safe.
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Nicole Rachel Martinez
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
You can master out-of-control feelings and transcend ingrained ways of being. I specialize in treating individuals with intense emotions, spiraling thoughts, feelings of emptiness, a fear of abandonment, identity conflicts, a history of unstable relationships, and self-defeating tendencies i.e. disordered eating, compulsive sex, substance abuse, maladaptive perfectionism. I help clients understand how they have been affected by experiences such as childhood neglect and abuse, emotional invalidation and manipulation, harshly critical or demanding parents, parental addiction, and family boundary violations.
You can master out-of-control feelings and transcend ingrained ways of being. I specialize in treating individuals with intense emotions, spiraling thoughts, feelings of emptiness, a fear of abandonment, identity conflicts, a history of unstable relationships, and self-defeating tendencies i.e. disordered eating, compulsive sex, substance abuse, maladaptive perfectionism. I help clients understand how they have been affected by experiences such as childhood neglect and abuse, emotional invalidation and manipulation, harshly critical or demanding parents, parental addiction, and family boundary violations.
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Ashley E Lupico
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Overwhelm, burnout, wanting to be your best for the people you care about, and to show up and take care of yourself too, I see you. The heavy weight of parenting, the chaos of chronic trauma, the isolation of neurodivergence, the bumpy road of queerness. These paths aren't always easy but they're ours, and we can walk them together. I have been working with kids, teens, families, and individuals working their way through understanding their identities and traumas for the past 12 years.
Overwhelm, burnout, wanting to be your best for the people you care about, and to show up and take care of yourself too, I see you. The heavy weight of parenting, the chaos of chronic trauma, the isolation of neurodivergence, the bumpy road of queerness. These paths aren't always easy but they're ours, and we can walk them together. I have been working with kids, teens, families, and individuals working their way through understanding their identities and traumas for the past 12 years.
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Higher Heights Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC, ACA
Verified Verified
Southfield, MI 48034
The truth is we are living in intense times that contribute towards discord and dysfunction. As such, you may find yourself on a journey not of your own choosing; and, often during these times, you could stumble upon a place called uncertainty. Basically, this is a place of being stuck at a crossroad, not knowing which direction to take that will produce the results you desire. Or, perhaps you have made some decisions that have resulted in negative consequences and the solutions seem improbable. In essence, no matter the contributing factors to where you are today, CHANGE is still possible, and HEALING is still obtainable!
The truth is we are living in intense times that contribute towards discord and dysfunction. As such, you may find yourself on a journey not of your own choosing; and, often during these times, you could stumble upon a place called uncertainty. Basically, this is a place of being stuck at a crossroad, not knowing which direction to take that will produce the results you desire. Or, perhaps you have made some decisions that have resulted in negative consequences and the solutions seem improbable. In essence, no matter the contributing factors to where you are today, CHANGE is still possible, and HEALING is still obtainable!
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Jason Eldred
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
My path to becoming a therapist is very unique and I am thankful for the opportunities to serve people of all ages. Throughout my time as a clinician, I have enjoyed working with adolescents starting at the age of 8 through their teen years. I have also found a passion working with the family in sessions on various issues at home. I also enjoy working with adults and older adults on various concerns such as depression, anxiety, OCD, severe mental illness, self-esteem, and other internal conflicts. My role is not to "fix" the problem, but to help you see your potential by identifying distorted thoughts and replacing them!
My path to becoming a therapist is very unique and I am thankful for the opportunities to serve people of all ages. Throughout my time as a clinician, I have enjoyed working with adolescents starting at the age of 8 through their teen years. I have also found a passion working with the family in sessions on various issues at home. I also enjoy working with adults and older adults on various concerns such as depression, anxiety, OCD, severe mental illness, self-esteem, and other internal conflicts. My role is not to "fix" the problem, but to help you see your potential by identifying distorted thoughts and replacing them!
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The quality of one's life can be greatly enriched through the personal growth and healing that takes place in psychotherapy. As human beings, we cannot control all the things that happen to us in life, but with help, we often can find ways to bring some positive meaning to unfortunate events. I believe that many of the solutions to our problems lie within us, so I work with clients to help them unlock their own unique strengths and overcome obstacles to resolution.
The quality of one's life can be greatly enriched through the personal growth and healing that takes place in psychotherapy. As human beings, we cannot control all the things that happen to us in life, but with help, we often can find ways to bring some positive meaning to unfortunate events. I believe that many of the solutions to our problems lie within us, so I work with clients to help them unlock their own unique strengths and overcome obstacles to resolution.
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“Any change is about becoming less of what you were and more of what you will be.”
“Any change is about becoming less of what you were and more of what you will be.”
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Yeirim Kim
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
I am committed to working collaboratively with diverse populations, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. My practice is grounded in a person-centered approach, where I integrate multicultural perspectives, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), & trauma-informed care. I believe in fostering an environment where vulnerability, authenticity, and self-understanding are encouraged. By addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, identity conflict, and immigrant experiences, I aim to empower my clients to build self-esteem & reach their full potential.
I am committed to working collaboratively with diverse populations, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. My practice is grounded in a person-centered approach, where I integrate multicultural perspectives, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), & trauma-informed care. I believe in fostering an environment where vulnerability, authenticity, and self-understanding are encouraged. By addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, identity conflict, and immigrant experiences, I aim to empower my clients to build self-esteem & reach their full potential.
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I'm passionate about working with clients who want to better understand themselves, others, and the world around them so that they may live in a healthier way. I enjoy helping clients with depression, anxiety, and in the transitional seasons of adolescents into adulthood. I love it when you come alive and lean into your unique story, learning new skills to live a full life.
I'm passionate about working with clients who want to better understand themselves, others, and the world around them so that they may live in a healthier way. I enjoy helping clients with depression, anxiety, and in the transitional seasons of adolescents into adulthood. I love it when you come alive and lean into your unique story, learning new skills to live a full life.
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Samantha A Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LLMFT
Verified Verified
Detroit, MI 48219 (Online Only)
Existential dread, or adversity in everyday life antagonizes everyone at some point. Life seems to happen all the time, then, when it rains, it pours. Sometimes we suffer more than we triumph, and when we do, its easy to get lost. Seeking safety in our most vulnerable times can appear impossible, but it is not. I offer a safe space and understanding. My ideal client base are people who are seeking solutions, and willing to do the necessary actions to create the changes that they most prefer. When there is a problem, there are always multiple solutions. The goal is to help everyone no matter how complicated the problems/issues are.
Existential dread, or adversity in everyday life antagonizes everyone at some point. Life seems to happen all the time, then, when it rains, it pours. Sometimes we suffer more than we triumph, and when we do, its easy to get lost. Seeking safety in our most vulnerable times can appear impossible, but it is not. I offer a safe space and understanding. My ideal client base are people who are seeking solutions, and willing to do the necessary actions to create the changes that they most prefer. When there is a problem, there are always multiple solutions. The goal is to help everyone no matter how complicated the problems/issues are.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.