Therapists in Chelsea, MI

I believe that when people seek counseling it is because they want to make a change in their lives, improve a life situation, make a decision, solve a problem or have greater understanding and insight to their lives. Counseling is a trusting partnership between client and counselor. A process of looking at and integrating thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe environment. It is not about telling you how or when to change, but rather finding what works best for you. Effective counseling requires a commitment of time, energy, and active participation by both client and counselor.

Dr. Thomson is a Licensed Psychologist who received her PhD in School Psychology from Michigan State University. She has worked in school, hospital, and clinic-based settings, and is highly trained in evidence-based treatments for diverse childhood behavioral health concerns. She enjoys working collaboratively with children/teens, families, schools, and others to improve youths' functioning.

Crises, transitions, and old patterns that no longer serve you can be daunting when you try to navigate them alone. I work to support you and/or family in discovering what you need and want in your life, by offering a kind, nonjudgmental space to attend to all the parts of you that you want to explore. While I work with a wide range of issues in my practice with individuals and families, I specialize in helping those experiencing anxiety, difficult situations or transitions in their lives, as well as those with ongoing mental health diagnoses.

Often, we forget about the stress and anxiety our children, teens and young adults are experiencing through traumatic daily life events. These experiences can lead individuals to feel broken and questioning their sense of purpose. Learning how to cope with these feelings and life stressors can help the individual identify their belonging in the world.

If you are struggling, stuck, or want a listening ear, we consider it an honor to learn from your story and walk with you through life's difficulties. We work across the lifespan. We hold advanced training in Perinatal Mood Disorders, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Gottman, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Our highly skilled team has been featured in top-tier press: Women's Health, National Geographic, Parents, and Shape. We will incorporate a thorough assessment of what is going on with the use of research-proven interventions to help. Most of all, we will listen to your story and strive to help you heal and grow during every meeting.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with close to 30 years of post-masters experience in psychotherapy. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families. Depression, anxiety, domestic violence, ADHD, and PTSD are my primary specialties. I also have significant experience in high conflict custody issues and post-divorce conflict. I am available via face-to-face sessions in downtown Chelsea Michigan, or via teletherapy. I take Blue Cross, Blue care Network, and Aetna.

Being human is not always easy and life can be quite difficult. There may be times when you worry about the future, feel angry or sad; guilty or ashamed; feel upset about the emotional pain you are experiencing; or feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed. Therapy can help by providing you with the tools and insights to help you navigate through the most difficult of life's experiences. I believe our most challenging times in life can also be our greatest opportunity for change and growth-therapy is the place to nurture that process.

I have over twelve years of clinical experience initially in a hospital setting so I have a special passion for all things medical, I transitioned into private practice and fell in love with helping clients achieve their best quality of life. In session, I utilize EMDR and find it a huge asset to a client’s healing journey. I also will use a collaborative approach borrowing from several different therapy modalities Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strength-based counseling, solution focused therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) routinely in sessions. I look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness.

I am currently accepting new clients. Through therapy we can break troubling patterns of thoughts and behaviors, move toward more fulfilling relationships, increase our capacity to cope with suffering, and identify and draw upon internal resources and strengths in order to live life in full. I believe that a strong, trusting, empathic, and collaborative alliance is at the core of a successful therapeutic experience and that this relationship is the key to effective treatment.

Are you feeling sad, depressed, worried, fighting, arguing, anxious, feeling stuck, unhappy, having communication issues, inattention, concentration problems, social skills problems, low self confidence, relationship problems, or need crisis intervention? Have you experienced trauma? Do you want to enhance peek performance in sports or everyday life with the development of mental skills (concentration, imagery, self talk, etc.)? I worked with a diversity of problems including parenting skills, child behavior disorders, autism, marital discord, job finding skills, fears and nervous habits, stress, depression, assertiveness training, panic disorder, phobias, social skills deficit, emotional and behavioral problems. I specialize in cognitive behavior therapy.

As a psychotherapist & social researcher, I have 20+ years experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing a broad range of challenges & issues. We all live together in the same society, but the complex factors that effect each of us individually can create challenges that make it hard to succeed, live up to our potential & lead happy, satisfying lives. There are tools, that we can use to deal with these challenges. Learning how to access our inner strength and power is something each of us are capable of - and this empowerment is the key to resolving confusion, pain & suffering.

I've been in practice for over 10 years and have seen patients from three-ninety years old. Many transitions occur throughout the lifespan and during these transitions; some can be more difficult than expected and need examining for better understanding and practices. To do this I facilitate an environment free of judgement and help my patients understand their feelings and thoughts, as well as how to improve their behaviors to better their lives and futures. I enjoy my work and very much and strive to help people find their own voice, achieve their greatest accomplishments and successes in life, love, and work.

My approach to counseling is relationship oriented with the goal of promoting resilience and autonomy for multicultural, cross generational communities that I serve.