Therapists in Bloomfield Hills, MI

In Person, Virtual, Weekend and Evening Appointments Available! We work with folks who give of themselves freely but find it hard to be on the receiving end; rebellious teens who are bright, quiet or outspoken AND also largely misunderstood; disillusioned parents and couples who are unhappy with the way things are but are committed to getting things back on track. You are welcome here! We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, stress and trauma in BIPOC, Black and African American teens and adults. If you are considering the courageous next step toward a life of thriving, we'd be honored to partner with you on your journey.

Often times the effects of old and new emotional wounds can become a person's way of life. This way of life tends to cause an individual to have feelings of loneliness, hopelessness/helplessness, thoughts leading to emotional pain, and ineffective actions that led to self-defeat. Are you dealing with emotional pain or after effects of a traumatic experience(s)? As a counselor I have aspirations to help empower you to overcome your inner battle and win! I am a licensed counselor who believes that inner healing is possible and understands the importance of having a quality of life.

Welcome! It's a pleasure to meet you! I'm Alaina Randall, a clinical mental health counselor in the State of Michigan. I work with individuals with a special focus on maternal mental health and life transitions. I have a burden for holistic wellness, and before I even meet you, I'm committed to your personal journey of healing, internal growth, and self-discovery. I take an eclectic approach to therapy, meaning there's never a "one-size-fits all," approach. Your story, your trauma, your life - is unique.

As a professional counselor, I am a natural advocate who yearns to help people overcome life's many challenges. I am here to assist those who are struggling with things such as sexual abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, grief, relationship issues, and many other things. It is my greatest desire to help you work through these lingering issues and make positive CHANGES in your life. As the great Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t like something, CHANGE it.”

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse populations and backgrounds.I have experience with treating people on the ASD in addition to the specialty areas listed elsewhere on this site. I have had extensive training in trauma recovery, whether it is dealing with a single episode or of a chronic and repetitive nature. I also work with Complex PTSD, including dissociative disorders. Too, I like working with people that may need some guidance with problems of daily living or a particular life shift or developmental issue. I also provide supervision for therapists seeking to bolster skills in trauma recovery.

For over 20 years I have worked with individuals, couples and families. Because I also teach at the University of Michigan I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques for working with everyone! I enjoy my work and I find that teaching provides a unique perspective to keep me up to date on new interventions which I often utilize in my private practice work. In 2013, I completed training as a sex therapist and sexual health educator. This program has given me highly specialized training in working with a variety of sexual health issues including low sex drive, fertility issues and everything in between!

Honestly, life sometimes deals us a hand we don't think is fair, and it doesn't matter how old we are. This proverbial hand may appear in our infancy, early childhood, teenage years, young adult years, middle age or golden years; and sometimes hand after hand they may last a lifetime. These hands may appear at home, school or work and involve a variety of other systems/institutions: foster care, residential, hospitalization, or correctional, all of which separates families. The optimum outcome it seems would be healing from the trauma; peace, acceptance, some understanding and effective coping skills at last.

Tele-mental health therapy provides the means of reaching clients who might, otherwise, never seek treatment due to reasons such as having anxiety about entering a therapist's office, time factor or distance, illness, or continued need for social distancing. I utilize a HIPPA supported tele-health platform. Each allows clients to engage in secure and confidential telehealth appointments. Clients are granted access to private tele-mental health sessions while remaining inside the security and comfort of your home, or perhaps during the office lunch break. I offer weekday sessions, as well as limited evening and weekend appointments.

Reaching out for help is a difficult, but a courageous first step and it signifies your desire for positive change in life. You may be someone who is suffering from emotional pain, and have become "stuck". You've realized it's time to transform. You are ready to set goals, to learn how to love, trust and challenge yourself; to learn how to simplify life and to become more self-reliant. You desire to boost your self-esteem and attain greater self-confidence. Now is the time to take back control of your life and to live a more authentic and happy life.

Hello, I am Deborah. I am a Limited License Professional Counselor practicing as a therapist and life coach. My educational background in counseling gives me an unique and effective approach to helping in facilitating change in clients experiencing mental health and behavioral issues. As a counselor I work to provide clients with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives. I have a masters level education in mental health counseling from Central Michigan University and I am a professional member of the American Counseling Association.

I understand that taking the first step toward therapy can be quite daunting. Finding a counselor that is right for you is vital. I believe we all have the ability to heal and grow and create positive changes when we have someone we trust to talk with who will listen, accept us, and guide us without judgment. As a team, we work collaboratively to improve your self-image, and identify strategies for you to lead a positive and enriching life. I provide you with a safe, comfortable and supportive environment to help you identify and overcome the issues that are preventing you from living the life you desire.

At North Oakland Counseling our mission is to: 1-Improve your communication skills so you can deepen your connection in marriage and other relationships. 2-Provide you with tools to cope effectively with stress and experience relief from anxiety and depression. 3-Help you control & manage obsessive-compulsive behaviors. 4-Work with you through grief and emptiness so you are able to transform hopelessness and helplessness into joy and happiness. 5- Help you manage anger & recover from abuse, trauma, & addictions. 6-Increase your sense of personal integrity consciously and subconsciously so you can begin to experience more life contentment and more authentic self.