Therapists in 48073
Katie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Waitlist for new clients
I offer after school and evening appointments to fit into your family's busy schedule.
You work hard as a parent to give your child everything you can. Sometimes it's difficult to know what they need or what they're going through. You don't have to figure it out alone. I have been a child and family therapist for more than ten years and have helped families going through all kinds of challenges. Children change so much as they grow and they often struggle during times of change, stress or loss. When they are having a tough time it can impact the whole family. Your child deserves to feel better. You deserve to feel better. Let's start today.
I offer after school and evening appointments to fit into your family's busy schedule.
You work hard as a parent to give your child everything you can. Sometimes it's difficult to know what they need or what they're going through. You don't have to figure it out alone. I have been a child and family therapist for more than ten years and have helped families going through all kinds of challenges. Children change so much as they grow and they often struggle during times of change, stress or loss. When they are having a tough time it can impact the whole family. Your child deserves to feel better. You deserve to feel better. Let's start today.
Haley Sztykiel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker, providing individual therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I use an empathic, client-centered focus to help each individual work to make positive life changes. My areas of interest include working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma related issues, and life transitions. I strive to help each individual client find the power within, in order to become the best version of themselves.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, providing individual therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I use an empathic, client-centered focus to help each individual work to make positive life changes. My areas of interest include working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma related issues, and life transitions. I strive to help each individual client find the power within, in order to become the best version of themselves.
Franka Arcangeli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48073
I am a board-certified therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I was clinically trained as a social worker by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System Depression Center, where I also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues.
I am a board-certified therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I was clinically trained as a social worker by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System Depression Center, where I also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues.
Center for Therapeutic Arts
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48073
I have always been amazed at the inherent healing qualities of art. By providing my clients with a safe holding environment, I pave the way to explore their concerns in therapy. Art has a way of quickly bringing issues from the unconscious into the conscious realm where they can be processed verbally or just witnessed. Art is wonderful for increasing tolerance of frustration, delay of gratification and learning to verbalize emotional states. I use all of the Expressive Arts to create individually tailored experientials to promote increased understanding and growth with my clients.
I have always been amazed at the inherent healing qualities of art. By providing my clients with a safe holding environment, I pave the way to explore their concerns in therapy. Art has a way of quickly bringing issues from the unconscious into the conscious realm where they can be processed verbally or just witnessed. Art is wonderful for increasing tolerance of frustration, delay of gratification and learning to verbalize emotional states. I use all of the Expressive Arts to create individually tailored experientials to promote increased understanding and growth with my clients.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.