Therapists in 48104

I have over 20 years experience supporting people from a wide variety of backgrounds and walks of life to become their best selves. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I specialize in helping people with substance use, addiction, and alcoholism, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and grief, among other issues. I provide an eclectic person centered approach to interventions, informed by my training and experience in evidenced practices including cognitive, motivational, dialectic, identity affirming, and systems, models of care. I am invested in supporting dignity and justice for all.

We work with all kinds of concerns you may be struggling with, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Some of our specialties include: justice-involved individuals (incarceration, re-entry), justice system personnel, sex offending, paraphilias, depression, anxiety, spirituality, sexual and gender expression, general sexuality concerns, intimate relationships, relational traumas neuro and psychological assessments (ADHD, Substance Use, & Court-Ordered evaluations), and more.

Being human is fucking hard. You want to feel better, you want to live more authentically but you feel stuck. Trapped in old patterns and relationships; maybe you see the way out but can't quite break through. You've tried talk therapy before with some success, but need to get to the next level in your healing journey. I offer psychedelic integration and trauma informed therapy to help you heal. We'll work together to learn to feel all of your feelings, and be fully human-in all the messiness and beauty that comes with being a person.

You hold yourself to a higher standard yet, lately seem to have lost focus and struggle to maintain your motivation. You find yourself starting to believe the small voice in the back of your head stating that you are not good enough. You go to lengths to take great care of others, however, do not extend the same love and care to yourself. You put on a happy face and pretend that all is well, however, often can feel very much alone and anxious. You may feel consumed by: sadness, fear, anger or hopelessness; and even the simplest of tasks seems overwhelming. You long to get back to your old self and find joy and meaning in life.

Welcome! Whether you are seeking help with your personal or professional goals, stress, anxiety, depression/mood or specialty areas such as eating/ body image concerns and addiction recovery, I would be happy to help. For the last two decades I have had the privilege of working with a broad variety of clients and concerns at Lotus Consulting, Ann Arbor DBT Center, the University of Michigan and other university settings. I utilize evidence and mindfulness based cognitive behavioral approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, business and leadership coaching.

Emotional distress takes many forms: low self esteem, depression, anxiety, chronic anger, and/or relationship problems are some of the reasons people come to therapy. Some people who see me are having a difficult time with a life transition or have been unable to bounce back from a significant loss. Some have a history of being traumatized in ways that still impact them, or have problematic and unproductive ways of coping with life's difficulties.

Seeking therapy is an invaluable investment in oneself, and I believe it is my job as a therapist to empower clients to find and live their own paths and truths. The path to healing begins with a trusting and accepting therapist-client relationship; I provide a space that recognizes and centers the unique strengths, values, and lived experiences of each individual, and I seek to partner with clients to best meet their needs. Respecting client self-determination is fundamental to my practice, which is grounded in cultural humility and recognizing the ways in which our values and identities form the many facets of who we are.

Making space to take care of ourselves is so important to good mental health. People often seek therapy when life has come to feel unmanageable. Coping mechanisms that served you well in the past may no longer work, yet are ingrained, often unconscious, and difficult to change. Whether your goal is to explore long standing issues, or to seek support with present themes, my goal as a therapist is to create a non-judgmental and helpful environment where you can make sense of your experiences and feelings while making progress towards a healthier way of being.

Dr. Chang, founder of Therapy Lab and TL Kids, has provided science-based psychological treatment since 2008. Using evidence-based treatments and a compassionate approach, she offers expertise based on a decade of experience at prestigious research-oriented psychology programs, including UCLA and NYU's Child Study Center, with degrees from Princeton University and The University of Georgia.

You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You may no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as: anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?

Generally, each person and I begin by exploring the issues that has brought them to seek out my services. This exploration entails a joint effort that unfolds over time. A relationship is formed that helps us both to see more clearly how the individual is operating in their everyday life. It is through such an exploration that the individual begins to understand themselves, and, especially, their more intimate relating. I also believe that the person leads the treatment such that we will only go as far as each person desires. I can offer ideas, but, in the end, it is the individual who leads us.

You're exhausted from trying to hold it together. No matter how hard you try, your body won't let go of trauma and stress. You are constantly on alert. It feels like there's always a threat. You feel as though something you wrong with you. You worry that you are broken. It seems like you have lost your way, but you know there is more to you than your past. You are ready to heal and no longer want to be stuck in the past. You're not ready to give up. You know this is the time for change but you aren't sure where to turn or what to do. You are ready to release the trauma trapped inside.

I am a recovering alcoholic of 38 years and a cancer survivor. I specialize in women’s issues because women’s issues are special. I have said “I support strengthening women in every way”. Working with women from teens on up covering the complete gamut of issues has been my focus. Hopefully we can achieve peace and strength together.

You can learn to raise yourself...to enhance the positive aspects of life and build resilience in the face of adversity. The therapeutic relationship is tool to gain self knowledge, acceptance and access to your own wisdom. Therapy does not take difficulties in life away. Instead, you change your relationship to them. You learn the difference between the kind of suffering that is natural and unavoidable from the kind of suffering that is self inflicted. With this growing awareness inner strength and respect for yourself grows. Little by little you uproot destructive patterns and come back to life.

Immediate openings! Frequently I have been told I am a down-to-earth listener and I create a judgment-free zone. I hear the little things, the big things, and all the in-betweens because they all are equally as important to me. That one story you tell me, I’ll bring up months afterwards, the traumatic event from your childhood, I’ll remember every detail. There is no repeating with me because I listen to every word. I am here for you through every step of the way to your life worth living. My mission is to create long lasting change. I genuinely care about you.

I have worked with adults and couples in a variety of settings, including college counseling, hospital emergency room and inpatient floors, forensic inpatient, and veteran's hospitals. I have experience with both acute and long-term trauma, adjustment to life stressors, couple's distress and relationship problems, depression, anxiety, panic, personality disorders, and substance abuse problems. I have also received expert training in many forms of evidence-based psychotherapy, and am particularly well-versed in CBT, DBT, Integrative Behavioral Couple's Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with worry, sense of self worth, their relationship with food & body image, as well as painful past experiences to no longer feel controlled by a harsh inner critic and want to explore living a life that makes them feel worthy, balanced, and safe. To let go of people pleasing habits and set healthy boundaries with themselves and others. Clients who work with me want to learn how to set healthy boundaries, find food freedom and body confidence, develop healthy coping skills to lower stress and anxiety. Clients work to identify and process the underlying issues to heal.

Therapy works best when the environment and therapeutic relationship feel safe, non-judgmental, and supportive for individuals. I value the importance of how intersecting identities may impact one's mental health and recognize the unique experiences and challenges that come with them. My therapeutic approach is adapted to allow space to balance the exploration of thoughts and feelings (process) and address the specific issues or topics that someone may bring up (content). I value working with each person with an understanding of the importance of both insight and tangible change in clients' lives.

It is wonderful that you decided to begin the process of finding a therapist. I think that it is vital that you find someone that is a good fit for you. It is important to create an environment that is free of judgment so that you can feel safe expressing yourself. The way we form our identity is complex, many roles play a factor including our environment, family history, current relationships, and lifestyle. Through the journey of life, events both positive and painful help to mold us. The path of healing and exploration into yourself can lead to a stronger, happier, healthier you.