Therapists in Mount Clemens, MI

Accepting new patients for both Telehealth and Face to Face. Weekend (Saturday) availability/evenings during the week. Nearly 3 decades of experience in the field. I am a certified clinical trauma professional. Cognitive behavioral & solution focused therapy with specialties in eating disorders, grief/loss (including pet loss), bullying & ADD. EMDR trained, & nationally certified. Treating families, adults, adolescents, geriatric clientele, depression, anxiety, phobias, life adjustment issues, obsessive compulsive disorders, & more.

Guiding Light Counseling Services utilizes evidence-based practices to ensure ethical practice allowing clients to experience emotional relief without additional trauma. Clients create personalized treatment goals, develop crisis safety plans, and effectively work towards their treatment goals at their own pace. As a team of mental health clinicians, we provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore and/or examine their personal thoughts and feelings utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Lets be honest, the world is going to Hell in a handbasket, and if that includes your world, I can help you. I am a licensed master social worker, but I fancy myself a psychologist at heart. This unites the best of the two disciplines as social work focuses on fair and ethical treatment for all humanity, while psychology emphasizes behavioral, psychoanalytical skills. Both of which I confidently uphold, and define my career path by. I have experience with both group and individual therapy relating to anger management, opioids, cognitive behavioral therapy, family dynamics, 12 steps, and many others.

Therapy is a deeply personal experience, and I believe it’s important for me to be just as genuine and open in our sessions as I am asking you to be. I don’t put on some professional persona. You’ll always get the real me, nerdiness, weird metaphors and all. And I want to get to know the real you. I will always use the name, pronouns, and labels that you prefer. The therapy I provide is practical and straightforward. I will work with you to develop your personal goals, and together we will accomplish them in a way that makes sense for you.

I help people who are experiencing feelings of depression, and confusion and just need a little guidance and assistance to help reestablish their emotional and mental foundation of strength and clarity.

Experienced licensed therapists specializing in finding peace within the storm. Turning challenges to triumph. Our therapists help you develop skills, coping mechanisms, positive affirmations and identify triggers, strengths and weaknesses to live more abundantly. On your journey, we help you unpack emotional luggage, explore self-limiting beliefs, release old habits not serving you and identify emotional masking to help you heal more deeply. Our aim is to provide therapeutic insight so that you understand self more.

Perhaps you are down or anxious - maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship or just feel that you arn't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be I am here to offer support. One of the most important aspects for successful counseling is the therapeutic relationship. My life experiences help me relate closely to survivors of suicide as well as others. As hard as the first counseling appointment can be, you will find counseling is worth it. I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgmental and nurturing environment for healing and growth.

Are you feeling "stuck"? Not sure what exactly the problem is but know that something is not right .... Do you feel like no one understands you? Are you feeling anxious, lonely, or depressed? Maybe you have used drugs or alcohol to help you feel better, only to end up feeling worse. If you are tired of struggling- help is available! Overcome self-sabotage, mental health issues or other roadblocks that prevent you from living the life you want. Individuals who are struggling have found my approach to be understanding, motivating and non-judgmental.

Living life on Life's terms can be rather difficult, hence the importance of coping skills and balance. I have a passion for helping others realize they have the ability to "make it", even when the odds appear to be against them. As people we are our biggest critic, once we give ourselves the opportunity to succeed, we are on our way to a better situation. Let me help you put the pieces back together one piece at a time. Living in the moment gives us the balance we need to be happy as we survive in our ever-changing life.

My ideal client is looking to make changes in their life, either to improve functioning, improve personal relationships, or would like to find a greater sense of personal life satisfaction, meaningfulness, and inner contentment. My ideal client may have recently experienced a crisis or increase in stressors or has a long history of experiencing interpersonal struggles and unhappiness and is looking for a therapist that provides an empathic approach and offers a safe nonjudgemental environment to explore thoughts and feelings. My client is interested in learning effective coping skills, how to challenge distorted thinking, and ways to improve self-esteem.

I have 10 years of experience working in substance abuse, mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc., grief, trauma, abuse, relationship conflict, criminal justice, communication, anger management, forgiveness, suicide assessment and prevention, domestic violence, and sexual abuse both offender and victim.

TELEHEALTH sessions are offered. I am a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Advanced Schema Therapist and an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist holding over 12 years of experience working with substance related problems and mental health challenges. I understand the courage it takes to make this first step in seeking help and hope to make it a beneficial and life changing event. I provide a compassionate and comfortable environment and use a variety of therapy techniques to educate and build on your skills and strengths.