Self-Harming Therapists in Shelby Township, MI

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in working with Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Self-harming Behaviors, Suicidal Ideation and Major Life Events. I’m trained in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I'm able to incorporate my techniques on a client to client basis to help make each session a unique, comfortable and safe place. My goal as a therapist is to guide others in identifying their barriers and create healthy coping mechanisms in order for them to achieve their best quality of life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is apart of the national certified counselors association. My specialties include working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, identity issues, adjustment issues, trauma, and the effects of these in our daily lives.

Contact my office (email or phone) or visit: www.LakesideProfessionalCounseling.com for assistance scheduling an Intake with me. "You will have the opportunity to share with me how you would like your life to be better. I will see things from your perspective and bring insight to your sessions. You being happy living your live is the most important goal!"

At our practice, we have created an inviting and comfortable environment in which clients and professional staff can collaborate to address a number of presenting concerns. We are trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment methods that have been developed and rigorously researched by some of the world's leading experts. Our measured, thoughtful approach to assessment and treatment planning help to ensure that all clients are presented with treatment options that are well-suited to meet their needs. You and your therapist will partner to develop a customized plan to help you achieve an optimal treatment outcome.

As a licensed psychotherapist, I have experience working with a variety of issues. I believe that change happens when an individual experiences the therapeutic relationship as safe and nonjudgmental. This allows individuals to develop a voice and be heard. I support my clients in accessing their innate motivation to change while assisting them in re-evaluating patterns of thought and behavior that inhibit personal growth. I have been trained in therapeutic practices that are shown to be effective in helping clients to reach their personal goals.

Hope, healing, wholeness. This is what we all want. But instead we sometimes feel despair, broken, and alone. We long to feel loved and understood. But often that doesn't happen. Something has gone wrong. Life is not what we had hoped. We are not who we want to be. Are you troubled by guilt, destructive behavior, discouragement or depression? Or perhaps it's marital problems, being a single adult, or adolescent issues. Maybe you struggle with a constant feeling of failure, the pain of sexual abuse, or the memory of bullying. There is help-and hope.

People have the power to overcome adversity. My passion is to help you learn how to get back on your feet, find your inner strength, while supporting and empowering you. I am a down-to-earth and accepting person, which creates a safe space to discuss things that can be difficult to talk about. My objective is to create an atmosphere for personal growth, self-discovery, and an opportunity to learn healthier, more realistic, and positive ways of thinking without fear of judgment. I serve a diverse population of individuals, couples, and families and work with clients with an assortment of presenting problems, varying in severity.

I offer a gentle and self-compassionate approach to therapy which is largely tailored to help you meet your individual needs and goals. I use a combination of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), mindfulness, and emotional processing through person-centered therapy.

"Sometimes we have to let our old story go, so that a newer and truer version can be told about who we are." Life can feel so unpredictable at times. You might find that you start to ask yourself how you got here, why these events are happening to you, how it got this way, and if things will get better. You deserve to find answers, and more importantly, you deserve to reconcile your old story and find meaning in the next season of life.

Are you feeling stuck in life? Experiencing difficulty overcoming anxiety, depression, or a major life transition? If you answered yes, then counseling could be for right for you. It is my belief that every individual could use an unbiased support system to help them regain control of their life. Free yourself of the problems that hold you back from finding true happiness. All it takes is the desire for a better life and the right tools. Some areas may include problems communicating, difficulties relating to others, domestic violence and adjusting to life changes. You don't need to suffer alone. Transform your life now!

When confronted with life's trials, I perceive them as opportunities for personal growth and transformation. As a seasoned Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to delivering exemplary care to diverse populations. My extensive training has honed my capacity for empathy and understanding, enabling me to foster an environment where individuals feel comfortable discussing sensitive and challenging issues. I approach each interaction with an open mind and refrain from passing judgment.

Contact my office (email or phone) or visit: www.LakesideProfessionalCounseling.com for assistance scheduling an Intake with me. "Why struggle alone? I work with clients to reduce depression and anxiety, improve communication, work through grief and loss, and improve overall satisfaction in your life. Have you have been having difficulties in relationships at home, at work? Are you generally unhappy? As your therapist I offer support as you overcome struggles and allow a safe environment for you to uncover your strengths as you journey toward self-awareness, and positive change in your life."

“People start to heal the moment they are heard." We face so many challenges daily, particularly now as we navigate a world filled with unprecedented stressors. It is more important than ever to have the therapeutic support and encouragement you need to feel safe, to have your voice heard, and your feelings validated. I strive to provide a safe therapy space where my clients will be treated with respect, compassion, and professionalism. Once you make the decision to seek therapy, you will have taken the first step toward self-compassion.

“Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness, its the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing that the light will shine again.” - Anonymous. I am a limited licensed psychologist (master's level) that practices therapy under the supervision of a fully licensed psychologist (LP).

I have experience working with a full spectrum of diagnosis, however, i throughly enjoy working with eating disorder treatment, anxiety, depression and PTSD. I love working with clients who have motivation and willingness to work towards their goals, individually and as a team.

Hello! My name is Laverne Santangelo and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. I am also a certified Wholistic Life Coach and Yoga Teacher. I am a retired army veteran. I enjoyed serving my country and I now serve from the yoga mat and my therapy office! My experience and knowledge in the mental health field and helping professions is vast. I am passionate about my clients achieving balance and wellness in all areas of their life! Our minds, bodies and souls can become healthy from counseling, coaching and positive regard.

Managing the inevitable challenges and transitions of life can be difficult and overwhelming. At times, it may also feel very isolating. Fortunately, you do not have to cope with these difficulties alone. As a therapist, I believe clients have the resources and strengths within them to make meaningful, lasting changes. I see it as an opportunity and my responsibility to hold a safe, empathic space for you to explore, reflect, develop insight and coping skills, and create the growth you desire in order to live more authentically.

Does life feel REALLY hard? Are you feeling tired of being tired? Do you wish you could tell people no and not feel bad about it? Do you feel overwhelmed and avoidant of all the things on your to-do-list and then avoiding it causes more anxiety and stress? Those feelings of shame, frustration, and sadness you are carrying around are HEAVY. I’ve been there, and the struggle is real, even realer when you try to handle it alone. I became a therapist because I want to help you learn strategies that make your life more manageable, help you unpack the heavy stuff you have been carrying around for too long, and validate your experiences.

We are all unique, but the truth is, all of us face challenges and difficulties at different points in our lives. Some difficulties are painful and yet other difficulties seem more "chronic" and "just get in the way of us being the best we can be". Whatever the case is for you, my goal is to partner with you, listen to you, and work together to identify the best strategies and concrete tools for you, to get you where you want to be.