Relationship Issues Therapists in Birmingham, MI

Katy Piontsak is a clinical social work therapist who provides individual & couples counseling via telehealth or in person in Birmingham, Michigan. She has experience providing therapy in a variety of settings & with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.

Offering in person and virtual sessions. As your therapist I am here to help guide the way. My eclectic approach utilizes proven therapeutic techniques to help you better understand you, your situation, your goals, and how to achieve that which you desire. Some situations I often work with include the following: learning how to better communicate with people in your life, transitioning through life's changes, managing stress, challenging anxious and depressive thought patterns, and dealing with the changes that occur after a physical health diagnosis.

Are you struggling with balancing your emotions in relationships, at work, or in everyday activities? Are sadness, anxiety, or loneliness a result? My primary focus is centered upon embracing one's inherent strengths while eliminating toxic behaviors and thoughts. This process aids individuals in building stronger and more powerful relationships with themselves and others, as well as fosters greater life satisfaction. I have had extensive training in Relationship Issues, Couples Counseling, Toxic Relationships, Divorce, Stepfamilies, Grief Therapy, Forgiveness Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, and Coping Skills.

I see therapy as a partnership between client and therapist. In therapy, we work together to help you understand yourself on a deeper level in order to feel better and find healthier and happier ways of being.

You are likely considering therapy or counseling for yourself, a family member, or a friend. A person considers treatment for two reasons. Either you are reacting to an immediate event or crisis in your life, or have been thinking about addressing ongoing issues. My approach to therapy is empathic, interactive and rooted in time-tested techniques that produce deep, long-lasting change. Numerous studies have shown that results in therapy have less to do with a particular "brand" of therapy, and more to do with an outgrowth of the quality of relationship between a skilled practitioner and an invested patient.

With over 23 years of experience, I work compassionately with individuals to help alleviate the painful symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. Life transitions and events including relationship issues, college, marriage, childbirth, divorce, death of a loved one, chronic illness, and retirement present new challenges and often touch upon unresolved past issues as well. Working collaboratively with clients through insight oriented psychotherapy, I can help to enhance one's ability to make desired life changes, and to provide a greater sense of well being overall.

Services I offer therapy and analysis for a wide range of psychological concerns. In my practice, each treatment is tailored to meet each client's unique needs. I most often address anxiety and fears, relationship and behavioral issues, depression, family conflict, loss or grief, self-esteem. I am also able to help with career counseling, divorce, and emotional disturbances. I have helped treat certain difficulties, such as Attention Deficit (ADHD), Trauma and PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality, and Mood Disorders.; Ofrezco servicios en ESPANOL. Terapia y psicoanalysis para ayudar a una gama amplia de dificultades psicologicas y emocionales. Soy Bilingue y versada en problemas biculturales.

Despite your best attempts to take good care of yourself and be happy, do you find yourself in the same destructive behaviors and same relationship problems over and over again? Know that you can change. Feeling stuck, anxious and unhappy is your way of telling yourself to pay attention to what is going on inside of you. Many times you may not even be aware of what you are feeling or why you are feeling it. By learning to tune into, tolerate and understand your feelings, you can equip yourself to make new choices for yourself that feel right to you.

I specialize in intimacy and romantic relationship concerns including infidelity, desire & sex therapy for individuals or partners with a focus on rebuilding connection, communication, and conflict skills. My treatment approach is based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This includes exploring self-talk, relationships, and attachment patterns to help you better understand yourself and achieve your goals. I focus on educating the client, utilizing your strengths and providing techniques to overcome conflicts. My goal is not to diagnose you but to improve your life and your relationships to manage future concerns independently.

Welcoming couples clients! Relationship problems are common, and you have taken a courageous step by seeking therapy. As one of the few psychologists specializing in couple therapy, I have supported hundreds of couples by providing effective, evidence-based treatments that scientific research has shown to bring significant and lasting improvement. My own research on relationships has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and featured here in Psychology Today, international media outlets such as Business Insider Germany & New York Times Best Seller Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown.

Hello, I'm Shelley Bonanno, a licensed psychotherapist with more than 35 years of clinical experience. I am passionate about helping individuals develop more satisfying and meaningful relationships with themselves and others. I will create a space for you to lean INTO your emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones you’re so good at avoiding. Whether you're seeking assistance to navigate relationships, manage anxiety or depression, or cope with life changes, therapy can provide a safe and nurturing space for us to explore your thoughts and feelings, make positive changes, and enhance your mental health and overall well-being.

I aim to provide a supportive environment in which lasting life changes are made with a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and overall well-being. I specialize in helping individuals overcome behavioral, emotional, and relationship patterns that often result in anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, substance use, low self esteem etc. As a result of therapy, you will have increased self awareness, make better choices for yourself, and develop healthier, more balanced relationships.

Do you feel overwhelmed in your life? Do want to change - to discover who you are inside, and stretch to fulfill more of your potential? I love helping people learn to live their own life and lifestyle, not someone else's. By providing support as you untangle yourself within relationships, jobs, and lives that are no longer working, I can help you learn the skills needed to make positive changes.

The primary factor that determines if therapy is helpful is the "fit" between therapist and patient, i.e., degree of comfort, ease of communication, agreement on what problems are to be addressed and sense of safety. My approach to treatment is guided by my initial assessment of individuals or couples, wherein I learn why help is being sought and way the specific problems are experienced. This helps me form a picture of what has lead to the problems that bring people to seek help. We then determine together if how I'm thinking is helpful.

Are you feeling sad, depressed or lonely? Do you long for greater happiness & intimacy in your relationships? As a creative & skilled psychotherapist, I bring over 25 years of experience working with individuals & couples, teaching them how to transform conflicts into closeness; to overcome infidelity and trust issues; to learn effective problem-solving skills; and to develop a deeper, more respectful & loving relationship with themselves and others.

Since every client is unique, I tailor my therapeutic approach to complement each client's individual personality, inviting them into a safe and accepting environment where they are met with respect and empathic concern. As a Radical Forgiveness Therapy Practitioner, I help clients accomplish the often difficult task of forgiveness, freeing them from long held anger and hurt. I'm trained in a highly effective treatment for trauma, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing),generating remarkable results with adults and couples, struggling with marital or relationship issues, phobias, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, work issues, or grief and loss.

Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety or sadness? Are your relationships meeting your needs? Do you wonder how your past is getting in your way and impacting you currently? Is it difficult to take good care of your mental and physical health while also taking care of all of your responsibilities? Now more than ever, people are reporting higher levels of anxiety, depression, loneliness and relationship struggles. Would you like to learn how to prioritize your needs while also improving your relationships? My goal, as your therapist, is to partner with you and help you to find ways to live a happier more fulfilling life.

I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples. Couple's work is helpful for restoring intimacy, closeness, and communication. Couples work can also be useful for one's individual psychotherapy as partners often help to bring attention to areas of life which have been neglected. Long-term relationships have ups and downs, multiple stressors, as well as developmental phases, which can rupture relationships. Couples therapy is very dynamic. A well-trained couples' therapist can bring a marriage back from the brink of disaster allowing an entire family to avoid the trauma and financial devastation of divorce.

I believe therapy is about working together as a team and using our conversations to help you achieve clarity, to develop and strengthen your coping skills, and to help you move forward in a positive direction with life. I am results-oriented, and it would be my privilege and pleasure to help you work through whatever is keeping you from a truly happy and productive life.