Grief Therapists in Michigan

Is your family going through a major life change or stressor? Perhaps a parent or child is sick? Maybe there has been a loss, a move, or another big event? As a parent, you want so badly to support your child when they are dealing with changes, but sometimes you just don't know how. You might feel guilty, sad or frustrated that you don't know how to help. Your child may need their own space to process what is going on for them, as well as a safe space where you can work through these adjustments together. Therapy can be that space.

Have you been thinking about finding additional support? Have you noticed increased stress, overwhelming emotions or moods, difficulty with school or work after COVID-19, or other emotional, social, or behavioral changes? Maybe you have wondered if it would be beneficial to work with someone. Therapy can help you, your child or your teen. Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to support life-long mental health practices. These are applicable tools to be used to return to a place of stability, balance, and joy throughout your lives.

Accepting new clients! We all heal in different ways, and I value the importance of meeting a client where they are at in their healing journey, remaining patient every step of the way. Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal in a safe space, alongside someone who can guide and teach them along their journey. I am committed to ensuring my clients feel that their voices are heard while guiding them towards recognizing their full potentials.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and I’m so glad you’ve decided to consider taking this first step in pursuing support. I want our sessions together to feel comfortable, safe, and meaningful. While I do my best to tailor therapy sessions to each individuals' goals and preferences, I do hope that over time I can help you learn to give yourself the gift of more self-compassion as you continue to navigate the various seasons of life.

You've been through so much, and you're tired of carrying these heavy emotions on your own. There are days when you find it difficult to cope, and it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. The last thing you need is to feel stuck or helpless. You're not one to back down from a challenge, but there are moments when it all feels overwhelming, and it's hard to keep your resilience intact.

It is important to me that I offer a safe, respectful and confidential environment for clients as they process challenges in their lives. I believe that every individual has the ability to recognize their internal self-worth, which external factors often impede. I believe in focusing on the person as a whole, with attention to the emotional, physical, and spiritual components of wellness. I have a great deal of respect for my clients, and I recognize the strength it takes to address concerns and seek assistance. It is my goal to offer encouragement and support as clients work towards making positive changes to their lives.

I offer convenient online video appointments. I personalize my services to the needs of my clients as my philosophy is that every person recognizes the importance to self-determine their own choices in an empowering environment. I have practiced for over 25 years, helping individuals and couples overcome difficulties and challenges.

Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one, encountered a significant life transition, or needed support in healing and nurturing your relationship with yourself? People usually experience distress and overwhelm long before deciding to begin working with a therapist and often lack meaningful support as they navigate life's challenges. You don't have to figure it all out by yourself. I'm here to help you learn how to embrace and integrate the difficult parts of your life into the rest of your being, a way to find healing and build a life that includes not just these complex parts but also the most joyful aspects of life.

Life is busy. Life is chaotic. And figuring out how to balance it all can feel mentally, physically and emotionally draining. My goal is to help you find some calm in the chaos, and regain a sense of inner peace. When facing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, or distress, we find that your mental health and physical health are affected. The body can hold onto emotions and trauma, so we can work together to release and let go of that which we no longer need. Sometimes time does not "heal all", the body keeps score. Self-care is how you take your power back, and I am here to support you along the way.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents, young adults, and adults from a trauma informed perspective to gain healing and wellness. My focus for providing quality care is to establish a safe space for clients to do their best work at learning self care, positive self image, and safe boundaries. I utilize an eclectic approach with clients, helping them pursue the right care for their needs.

Working with adolescents, adults, and couples is my passion and primary focus. Therapy will empower you to overcome life's challenges and replace old patterns and beliefs with a new openness to the possibilities of your potential. My therapeutic techniques provide supportive interactions that can replace one's undesirable outcomes with improvement in self-awareness, ability to cope with trauma and grief, as well as personal barriers. Life is a constant balancing act of ongoing work, school, sports or health demands that include building and maintaining relationships that at the same time may require social, personal, and/ or parenting responsibilities.

I offer two broad categories of services. First, I provide onsite grief or critical incident support in the workplace. Employers or EAPs request that I come to the workplace to provide immediate emotional first aid after there has been a crisis or disruption affecting employees. The types of workplace events I often respond to include: Death of a Coworker, Layoffs, Injury, Violence, Robbery, Mass Shootings, and Natural Disasters. I am generally available for onsite employee services within 24-48 hours, and I am able to travel quite a distance to your location.

I view life as a process of learning, about ourselves, the world, and our place in it. Challenges and difficulties arise in people's lives a various points, and for various reasons. These provide an opportunity for growth and change, either through adapting and overcoming our problems, or through learning something new. I focus on where each person is in their life without judgment, and works to facilitate growth and improvement in the situation through whatever means that particular person finds most effective.

With my own life experiences I have learned that having support can be the difference between a dark path and a bright one. I have learned that to the core people really just need support and guidance when they reach difficult times in their lives. Life is not meant to be a solo journey, it is meant to be full of connections that help elevate you to become the best possible version of yourself. I can help you along your journey as you face things such as depression, anxiety, pregnancy, postpartum depression, parenting, grief, and trauma as well as other life experiences that can hinder you along the way.

I have several years of experience in grief counseling, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and couples counseling. I am committed to helping you work through your struggles and achieve emotional wellness. I understand that everyone's journey is unique and I take a personalized approach to therapy, tailoring each session to meet your needs.

Whatever the reason you are seeking help, you have already completed the most difficult step, seeking help. Life comes at us fast and sometimes we need help to navigate all of the obstacles that life throws at us. If you are working to navigate through a difficult time, we can work together to set goals, realize and regain your strengths, and develop/renew a long-term plan for success. There are times when everyone needs some help living life on life's terms. Trying to view obstacles from a different perspective can not only be refreshing but can let us see a more clear view of what amazing potentials we can unlock within ourselves.

These last few years of the pandemic have been very difficult for most people. I have seen a surge in anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress on marriages and family relationships, health issues, and loads of despair and grief. The pandemic has seemed to push some of these issues to the front and center for people and they can no longer be avoided or dismissed. It is a sensitive time for people to begin addressing their need for help. It can be so overwhelming and difficult to know how to begin talking about it - especially with someone who is a stranger such as myself.

I believe we all deserve to feel heard and to experience authentic connection with someone. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel empowered and motivated to create positive change in your life. Sometimes we get stuck in patterns and need help to get back in touch with the most important relationship---the one we have with ourselves. This takes trust, support, time and accountability. My role as a therapist is as both a guide and as a witness, helping you to explore and overcome barriers to living fully by drawing upon your own strengths.

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.