Family Therapy in Michigan
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Cristina DeFiore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plymouth, MI 48170
I enjoy working with folks who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ issues, sexuality, life transitions, family conflict, women’s issues, family planning, and healing from childhood trauma in adulthood.
Hi, I'm glad you're here! It is a sacred privilege to be a therapist, to sit with people during the most challenging moments of their lives. I’m looking forward to collaborating together, as you navigate healing and growth. My goal as a clinician is to cultivate a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where you feel comfortable to express yourself authentically. Together, we can use an integrative approach toward healing through mindfulness, expressive art, and other evidenced based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
I enjoy working with folks who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ issues, sexuality, life transitions, family conflict, women’s issues, family planning, and healing from childhood trauma in adulthood.
Hi, I'm glad you're here! It is a sacred privilege to be a therapist, to sit with people during the most challenging moments of their lives. I’m looking forward to collaborating together, as you navigate healing and growth. My goal as a clinician is to cultivate a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where you feel comfortable to express yourself authentically. Together, we can use an integrative approach toward healing through mindfulness, expressive art, and other evidenced based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
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Thus, I integrate contemporary psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family systems, mind-body, ACT and existential approaches.
Deciding to seek help can be one of the most difficult and most rewarding decisions of your life. Facing vulnerability is hard, but connecting with a therapist, feeling heard and understood, and working as a partner in your journey toward a more fulfilling life makes it easier. I provide a comfortable, safe environment where you will feel free to express yourself, to understand what holds you back and causes distress, and to take the steps necessary to move forward. My attuned, respectful manner helps people overcome painful anxiety, shame, depression, relationship difficulties, job/school stress, trauma, identity and eating issues.
Thus, I integrate contemporary psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family systems, mind-body, ACT and existential approaches.
Deciding to seek help can be one of the most difficult and most rewarding decisions of your life. Facing vulnerability is hard, but connecting with a therapist, feeling heard and understood, and working as a partner in your journey toward a more fulfilling life makes it easier. I provide a comfortable, safe environment where you will feel free to express yourself, to understand what holds you back and causes distress, and to take the steps necessary to move forward. My attuned, respectful manner helps people overcome painful anxiety, shame, depression, relationship difficulties, job/school stress, trauma, identity and eating issues.
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Sherrell Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Play Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Family Systems, and Gottman’s Sound Relationship House Theory.
“You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” Are you allowing trauma, anxiety, and stress to disrupt your inside space? Trauma can change your view of your life and yourself. Stress and anxiety can shorten your lifespan. I am passionate about helping my clients, who include children, adults, families and couple, build upon their strengths so they can remove any barriers that keep them from feeling peaceful, complete, and safe.
These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Play Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Family Systems, and Gottman’s Sound Relationship House Theory.
“You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” Are you allowing trauma, anxiety, and stress to disrupt your inside space? Trauma can change your view of your life and yourself. Stress and anxiety can shorten your lifespan. I am passionate about helping my clients, who include children, adults, families and couple, build upon their strengths so they can remove any barriers that keep them from feeling peaceful, complete, and safe.
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Jeannine A. Tyree
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRC, LPC, CRC, ACS
Verified Verified
Southfield, MI 48075
In my practice I provide psychotherapy to adults, teenagers, and couples in a warm, patient, non-judgmental environment. My office is an inviting, safe space for healing. I work with people who seek support for anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationships, family issues, anger, life balance, and life stressors. I assist in empowering people with areas such as work, school, and change in living dynamics, disabilities, chronic illness, self-care, relationship breakups and divorce. I have extensive experience with diversity, spirituality, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
In my practice I provide psychotherapy to adults, teenagers, and couples in a warm, patient, non-judgmental environment. My office is an inviting, safe space for healing. I work with people who seek support for anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationships, family issues, anger, life balance, and life stressors. I assist in empowering people with areas such as work, school, and change in living dynamics, disabilities, chronic illness, self-care, relationship breakups and divorce. I have extensive experience with diversity, spirituality, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
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Erin Oldford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CPS
Verified Verified
Hartland, MI 48353 (Online Only)
What keeps you awake at night? Interpersonal relationships? School? Work? Friendships? Family? Parenting? Depression? Anxiety? Self doubt? Deeply rooted negative habits? Not sure? Have you experienced loss or a life-changing event? Are you ready to tackle personal issues that have been tripping you up? Are you having difficulty caused by past relationships? Can you trust your own intuition? Is negative self-talk a problem? I'd imagine you're looking for contentment, peace of mind, perspective, healing and ideas to help you successfully cope with the challenges that life brings.
What keeps you awake at night? Interpersonal relationships? School? Work? Friendships? Family? Parenting? Depression? Anxiety? Self doubt? Deeply rooted negative habits? Not sure? Have you experienced loss or a life-changing event? Are you ready to tackle personal issues that have been tripping you up? Are you having difficulty caused by past relationships? Can you trust your own intuition? Is negative self-talk a problem? I'd imagine you're looking for contentment, peace of mind, perspective, healing and ideas to help you successfully cope with the challenges that life brings.
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Deborah Gottlieb-Porlick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, CAAC
Verified Verified
Brighton, MI 48116
Are you experiencing difficulties due to marital/relationship conflicts? Unresolved grief? PTSD? Substance abuse or support for family members of a substance abuser? Depression and anxiety? Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families to learn how to cope with these issues.
Are you experiencing difficulties due to marital/relationship conflicts? Unresolved grief? PTSD? Substance abuse or support for family members of a substance abuser? Depression and anxiety? Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families to learn how to cope with these issues.
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My specialties include couple, marital and premarital counseling along with family work employing family systems approaches, incorporating attachment needs.
I believe that most people come to counseling after many attempts to solve their problem other ways, but have found that those efforts have not led to an outcome that fits, or has been able to last over time. Counseling provides an opportunity to explore aspects of one's self and relationships in ways that lead to increased awareness and greater fulfillment and meaning in relationships and various aspects of one's life.
My specialties include couple, marital and premarital counseling along with family work employing family systems approaches, incorporating attachment needs.
I believe that most people come to counseling after many attempts to solve their problem other ways, but have found that those efforts have not led to an outcome that fits, or has been able to last over time. Counseling provides an opportunity to explore aspects of one's self and relationships in ways that lead to increased awareness and greater fulfillment and meaning in relationships and various aspects of one's life.
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Child & Family Psychological Services
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Child & Family Psychological Services is a full-service private practice offering psychological and counseling services in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek and teletherapy services throughout Michigan. Our clients are all ages, from all walks of life and come to us with a wide range of concerns. If you need help getting to a better place in your life, we invite you to learn more about our professional services, areas of expertise and clinical staff. At CFPS, we like to say It’s About Relationships. Because how happy we are in our relationships — both with others and with ourselves — largely determines how happy we are in life.
Child & Family Psychological Services is a full-service private practice offering psychological and counseling services in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek and teletherapy services throughout Michigan. Our clients are all ages, from all walks of life and come to us with a wide range of concerns. If you need help getting to a better place in your life, we invite you to learn more about our professional services, areas of expertise and clinical staff. At CFPS, we like to say It’s About Relationships. Because how happy we are in our relationships — both with others and with ourselves — largely determines how happy we are in life.
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Amy Plettner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden, MI 49835 (Online Only)
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Are you feeling stuck? Don’t know where to turn? Taking the first step in getting help takes courage. I am here to help you take the next steps in your journey of healing. I am licensed masters social worker in Michigan with 5 years of professional work experience. I enjoy helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, OCD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I value every person’s human worth and believe all should be treated equally.
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Are you feeling stuck? Don’t know where to turn? Taking the first step in getting help takes courage. I am here to help you take the next steps in your journey of healing. I am licensed masters social worker in Michigan with 5 years of professional work experience. I enjoy helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, OCD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I value every person’s human worth and believe all should be treated equally.
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I am here to support you and your family.
I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker and I most often go by "Miss Lisa." For over 15 years I have supported children across residential, school and outpatient therapy settings. I have training in a variety of psychotherapy approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and complimentary therapeutic play strategies with an interoception focus.
I am here to support you and your family.
I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker and I most often go by "Miss Lisa." For over 15 years I have supported children across residential, school and outpatient therapy settings. I have training in a variety of psychotherapy approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and complimentary therapeutic play strategies with an interoception focus.
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Samantha Marie Coughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (Online Only)
I believe a child's mental health is just as important as their physical health. I offer individual and family psychotherapy for children, teens and adults. I strongly encourage guardians to be involved in the therapy process. I believe in a collaborative approach between myself, the child, and guardian will ultimately achieve the best therapeutic success and progress. I work within the family dynamic to make long lasting changes that will improve the overall family system. Currently taking new patients for virtual sessions.
I believe a child's mental health is just as important as their physical health. I offer individual and family psychotherapy for children, teens and adults. I strongly encourage guardians to be involved in the therapy process. I believe in a collaborative approach between myself, the child, and guardian will ultimately achieve the best therapeutic success and progress. I work within the family dynamic to make long lasting changes that will improve the overall family system. Currently taking new patients for virtual sessions.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LLC, LLMFT, MIM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midland, MI 48642
I hold a M.S. Counseling Psychology with a Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a Concentration as a Professional Clinical Counselor. I have a master’s diploma in Intuition Medicine, a system of expanded perception of the world through the development of the human sense of intuition. This includes an integrated study of subtle energy anatomy systems and their connection to the physical anatomical systems.
I hold a M.S. Counseling Psychology with a Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a Concentration as a Professional Clinical Counselor. I have a master’s diploma in Intuition Medicine, a system of expanded perception of the world through the development of the human sense of intuition. This includes an integrated study of subtle energy anatomy systems and their connection to the physical anatomical systems.
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When we're feeling overwhelmed with family and/or career responsibilities, we feel we should just be able to “handle” it alone.
"Mental health isn't a thing. Talking about feelings and experiences isn't going to help. Things will get better by just putting my head down and powering through. I'm strong, self-reliant, and I don't need any help. I'll be fine just the way I am." These are all valid thoughts and feelings for an individual to have and many people believe these statements are true. Stereotypically, men especially, fall into these thought patterns. The numbers reflect this, approximately 30% vs 70% of those seeking counseling are men vs women. We are taught men don't have feelings and if they do they sure as hell don't talk to anybody about them.
When we're feeling overwhelmed with family and/or career responsibilities, we feel we should just be able to “handle” it alone.
"Mental health isn't a thing. Talking about feelings and experiences isn't going to help. Things will get better by just putting my head down and powering through. I'm strong, self-reliant, and I don't need any help. I'll be fine just the way I am." These are all valid thoughts and feelings for an individual to have and many people believe these statements are true. Stereotypically, men especially, fall into these thought patterns. The numbers reflect this, approximately 30% vs 70% of those seeking counseling are men vs women. We are taught men don't have feelings and if they do they sure as hell don't talk to anybody about them.
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I hold both a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Masters in Theology.
I have a special concern for women, parents struggling to meet the needs of their children, and members of the LGBTQ communities creating families of choice, dealing with coming out issues, struggling through gender transitioning, and reconciling their sexuality with their spiritual growth.
I hold both a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Masters in Theology.
I have a special concern for women, parents struggling to meet the needs of their children, and members of the LGBTQ communities creating families of choice, dealing with coming out issues, struggling through gender transitioning, and reconciling their sexuality with their spiritual growth.
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Lucas Randolph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
South Lyon, MI 48178
I provide psychotherapy and counseling for OCD, anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief, men's issues, self-esteem/self-worth issues, substance abuse/addiction, existential concerns and a wide range of other personal, family and marital problems, including couples counseling.
I provide psychotherapy and counseling for OCD, anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief, men's issues, self-esteem/self-worth issues, substance abuse/addiction, existential concerns and a wide range of other personal, family and marital problems, including couples counseling.
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Susan E (Sue) Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, CFLE, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Clinical Fellow with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
Caring about people, as well as their relationships especially in families, I am committed to being a resource for anyone seeking change, growth and healing. I have respect for individuals' religious and spiritual beliefs. Do you need to build trust? Do you feel emotionally exhausted and/or alienated from others? Are you anxious? Do you need assistance with marriage, parenting and/or generational issues? Do you want to build a strong foundation for your marriage by effective pre-marital counseling? I offer PREPARE-ENRICH, SYMBIS, and the Gottman Relationship Assessment for premarital and married couples at their request.
Clinical Fellow with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
Caring about people, as well as their relationships especially in families, I am committed to being a resource for anyone seeking change, growth and healing. I have respect for individuals' religious and spiritual beliefs. Do you need to build trust? Do you feel emotionally exhausted and/or alienated from others? Are you anxious? Do you need assistance with marriage, parenting and/or generational issues? Do you want to build a strong foundation for your marriage by effective pre-marital counseling? I offer PREPARE-ENRICH, SYMBIS, and the Gottman Relationship Assessment for premarital and married couples at their request.
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I have experience in helping others navigate many different issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, overwhelming feelings, obsessive thoughts, relationship struggles, communication issues, family wounds, forgiveness and emotional healing, meaning and purpose, crisis of faith, and the search for inner peace.
As a counselor, I care deeply about helping people find support, guidance, and healing amidst the ups and downs of life. I believe that people deserve to be listened to and that the challenges and issues they face need to be understood before solutions can be offered.
I have experience in helping others navigate many different issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, overwhelming feelings, obsessive thoughts, relationship struggles, communication issues, family wounds, forgiveness and emotional healing, meaning and purpose, crisis of faith, and the search for inner peace.
As a counselor, I care deeply about helping people find support, guidance, and healing amidst the ups and downs of life. I believe that people deserve to be listened to and that the challenges and issues they face need to be understood before solutions can be offered.
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I work with a wide range of clients including adults with problems ranging from sexual abuse, depression and anxiety, to marriage counseling, family problems or those who just need fine tuning or coaching.
I have been working as a licensed psychologist for over 25 years, working with individuals and families with a wide range of problems. I am always aware of the systemic context within which problems exist as people are impacted by their work, home and social environments as well as their internal conflicts. I focus on the individual's and family's strengths that can be harnessed to solve problems, improve life or reach goals. I believe that everyone has within themselves the power to solve their problems and find possibility, meaning and hope in their lives. My role is to help them find this power.
I work with a wide range of clients including adults with problems ranging from sexual abuse, depression and anxiety, to marriage counseling, family problems or those who just need fine tuning or coaching.
I have been working as a licensed psychologist for over 25 years, working with individuals and families with a wide range of problems. I am always aware of the systemic context within which problems exist as people are impacted by their work, home and social environments as well as their internal conflicts. I focus on the individual's and family's strengths that can be harnessed to solve problems, improve life or reach goals. I believe that everyone has within themselves the power to solve their problems and find possibility, meaning and hope in their lives. My role is to help them find this power.
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I am experienced in providing Marital Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques and Internal Family Systems, among others. I provide therapy for individuals (children ages 4-12, adolescents and adults), groups, families and couples.
I am experienced in providing Marital Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques and Internal Family Systems, among others. I provide therapy for individuals (children ages 4-12, adolescents and adults), groups, families and couples.
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Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Our experiences include working with teens, family/work related stress, grief and loss, trauma (abuse and other traumatic experiences) and individuals struggling with depression and/or anxiety.
We provide services that would help empower clients to reach their full potential. We believe that a holistic approach is essential in working through life's challenges and focusing on the whole person. The ideal client understands that there is no secret formula for change, however, with persistence and effort, change is inevitable.
Our experiences include working with teens, family/work related stress, grief and loss, trauma (abuse and other traumatic experiences) and individuals struggling with depression and/or anxiety.
We provide services that would help empower clients to reach their full potential. We believe that a holistic approach is essential in working through life's challenges and focusing on the whole person. The ideal client understands that there is no secret formula for change, however, with persistence and effort, change is inevitable.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.