Therapists in 48104

I have a deep belief in the ability for you to overcome difficulties. As a therapist, I believe, you are the expert in your experience and it is my role to provide a safe, understanding, and non-judgmental space for you to heal, grow, and move into a new way of being and feeling. But that doesn’t mean you have to figure everything out on your own–we will work together. I am here to support you in your healing journey. Collaboratively, we will set goals on both what you want to achieve and things that you want to rid from your life.

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.

I seek to work with individuals who are living with the impacts of trauma and behaviors that affect their quality of life. I also hold space to process the challenges that arise from life changes and stressors. I assist in identifying goals and introduce mindfulness based treatments to help with stress reduction, coping skills and connecting to clients own inner wisdom. I balance validation and confronting harmful patterns to help clients develop a greater sense of control and clarity in their lives. I can assist to directly approach and process trauma experiences through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I have experience working with people with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have worked in various environments, such as athletics, schools, hospitals, and private practices. My job includes providing therapy to adults and adolescents, performing psychosocial evaluations, creating individual care plans, and managing follow-up appointments. I believe in prioritizing the client's needs and collaborating closely with them and their community to help them attain their objectives.

I believe in working with my clients in a collaborative way to identify intervention areas and to develop the therapeutic roadmap. I specialize in helping you navigate life transitions such as puberty, graduations (high school, college, trade school), diagnoses and changes within relationships (marriage, children, divorce, sexuality and loss of partner). I also work with people struggling with depression and anxiety (including sport and academic performance anxiety and perfectionism). I treat adolescents (11+), college students, young adults, adults and couples.

Do you call yourself a people-pleaser or perfectionist? Do you feel like you're never enough? Have you been feeling depressed or do you endure your day with extreme stress, loneliness, and constantly fighting off negative thoughts? You might be dealing with social anxiety, trauma, or depression. You might want relief, yet you may feel tempted to "tough it out." I understand that thought, but your life is worth addressing right now and I'd like to help you do so. You deserve to feel relief, and you deserve a therapist who can help you get there. Whatever you may bring to therapy, if it's important to you, it's important to me.

There are many reasons why life can feel stressful or overwhelming, and leaving you wondering what you can do to help manage these feelings. Therapy is a safe space where you can come and feel supported in growing to reach your goals and become the best and happiest version of yourself. I believe that everyone is capable of growth given the right support and that each individual is the expert on their own life and experiences. It is my roles as the therapist to meet each client where they are at and give them the support and guidance they need in order to achieve their goals.

Hello, I’m James, and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or have been sitting on the couch for years, welcome! First off, there is no perfect way to do therapy and there is no perfect way to client. So, I hope for you less pressure and worry in exploring this curious thing called therapy. I strive to make my practice safe, comfortable, individualized and resourceful. Another core tenant of my practice that I find equally important: your leadership. You are the expert of you, even if you may not always feel it - I'll do my very best to be of resource to you. (Response 48-72 hrs)

Accepting New Clients- - - Hello there! I specialize in working alongside children, families, and adult individuals in facing and overcoming adversity, life challenges, and discovering ways to live and experience life as authentically possible. I enjoy helping people find balance by working through anxiety, depression, and/or identifying healthy boundaries within their relationships. I also think it is important to work through past experiences in order to create empowerment. I like helping children and adults experience confidence in feeling and communicating their emotions in a healthy way.

HAVEN provides an alternative that considers both the challenges that an individual is currently facing as well as the circumstances that may be contributing to these challenges. Providing a more confidential services, HAVEN takes an integrated approach to health, wellness, and healing of the mind, body, and spirit.

If you are struggling in an important relationship, whether with your partner, child, parent, sibling, or friend, or feel deeply lonely, anxious, sad, or self-doubting, therapy can be an important step towards growth and healing. I think of therapy as an opportunity not only to seek support, but also to build a collaborative working relationship within which a deeper understanding of your hopes and fears enables you to make significant change.

***OPENINGS*** for Online Videochat/Telemental Health Clients*** Welcome! I am glad that you are here. Taking the step to seek therapy is personal and I recognize the importance of finding a therapist that you feel safe with and can connect with. I walk alongside my clients to offer a space of compassion, empathy and healing that lends to foster support, change and growth. I am grateful to do what my passion is and I believe it is felt by my clients and those I get to work with. With over 19 years of experience, I currently offer individual sessions in a cozy setting or via teletherapy.

Dr. Matthew Gonzalez is a fully licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. He has over 30 years of experience spanning all age groups, populations, settings, and the full spectrum of mental, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive concerns. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan and his Doctorate (Psy.D.) from Rutgers University. For the past 13 years, Dr. Gonzalez has worked with civilian, military, government, and intelligence community populations. Prior to that, he ran a busy private practice in both clinical and neuropsychology in Michigan.

I want to start off by saying that I am proud of you for taking the first step in healing! Making the choice to seek out therapy can be a tough one, choosing your therapist shouldn’t be. My goal as your therapist is to create a comfortable and safe environment (however that may look for you) to process, heal and grow. It is important to me that your therapy space is inclusive, trauma informed and person centered.

I provide individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. My work with children is specific to gender identity. My clinical work is focused on eating disorders, gender identity, LGBTQQ+ concerns, multicultural counseling, survivors of sexualized violence and trauma. I work with clients through a social justice and holistic health lens that emphasizes the inseparable connection between our mind, body, and environment. My approach to therapy is strength-based and client centered rooted in cultural humility. I incorporate mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based techniques depending upon the goals of each client.

Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, revisiting therapy, or searching for a new therapist, I extend a warm welcome and deep gratitude. Having undergone extensive training spanning over three years at Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry, including a rigorous two-year fellowship and additional training at U of M Counseling and Psychological Services, my specialization focuses on providing comprehensive care for adults, couples, and families navigating the challenges associated with various mental health disorders. My goal as a therapist is to help you live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Accepting New Clients! A large part of therapy includes the relationship and rapport between a client and their therapist. I understand the importance of having an affirming therapist and I strive to be that therapist. I am passionate about working with a variety of diverse populations, with the majority including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adolescents and young adults. I also have experience working with anxiety, depression, self esteem issues, and interpersonal relationship struggles.

Is life leading you or your loved ones to feel stressed out, overwhelmed and unhappy? Are relationships, family life, school or work life unfulfilling? Are you experiencing anxiety, worry and sadness or having difficulty staying focused and motivated? Is chronic pain interfering with your quality of life? If you or your loved ones are experiencing difficulties that are interfering with true happiness, I can help! I have over 30 years of experience helping people sort through seemingly insurmountable problems and arrive at solutions in a compassionate, non-judgmental way! Life CAN be better than this!