Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Southfield, MI.

Anxiety and Stress are two of my top areas for helping clients. Over the years working in this field, I have picked up many tools and tips to help my clients move from anxious to "Normal" in a fairly short period of time. Many of my clients wonder why they didn't come in years ago and what their lives would have been like without all of these intrusions. One of my tools called EMDR is able to knock out most anxiety producing issues very quickly. Some call it a miracle. Come see for yourself!!!

I believe that when a person has an overestimation of threat, combined with an underestimation of their ability to cope, an anxious response develops. Recognizing that anxiety will never fully disappear, I work with the client to live alongside their anxiety by learning to understand it. I help with strategies and techniques that will help the client make meaning of their stress-response and understand and challenge their internal dialogue.

Overwhelmed? Constantly worrying? You don't have to handle it alone. We can discuss ways to calm the wave of worry and search the darkness of being overwhelmed. We will discuss how to set healthy boundaries and develop productive coping skills to manage your stress. I offer a safe space to discuss what is triggering your anxiety and stress, leaving room to discuss how you can move forward healthily.

My approach to treatment for anxiety and stress is a combination of talk therapy, journaling, and cognitive/behavioral therapy. I work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan that makes sense and is accessible for who you are. Sometimes, even the thought of therapy can cause anxiety and/or stress. My goal is to minimize this anxiety and stress so that you can be most productive in reaching your goals to improve the overall quality of your life. Together, we will build on your strengths so that you feel empowered on your healing journey.

Everyone has feelings of anxiety and stress at some point in their life... But when those feelings of anxiety become excessive and interfere with your ability to function in daily life at work, school and in relationships, you may need to get help for it! According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect 40 million Americans a year. Don't be a victim, be a survivor of anxiety!

I am a Professional Counselor and Marriage, Couples and Family Therapist, which allows me to meet a wide range of goals clients seek. I specialize in Emotion Focused Therapy, which addresses the deep underlying emotions behind surface level emotions that may affect our behavior. If your emotions are affecting your health or relationships I can help.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue, affecting over 25 million Americans. Everyone gets nervous or anxious from time to time, but anxiety disorders are different. These disorders are accompanied by chronic anxiety brought on by certain situations that cannot be controlled. Anxiety disorder does not have to be permanent. Therapy can help to lessen or even eliminate anxiety from your life. Discussing the problem or event and gaining a better understanding of it can help to limit the anxiety associated with it. If anxiety is affecting your everyday life, call me to find out how I can assist you.

The last couple of years have been really tough on all of us and we have all really felt the effect of stress and anxiety! But the good news is that there are some fairly easy things that you can implement in your life to greatly improve your ability to cope with stress! Counseling can help you with your stress and anxiety by providing a place to be really heard in a judgment-free environment, and then helping you to master the skills that will help you cope better with your daily life. CBT has been proven to be especially helpful for anxiety and so I tend to use it a lot. You likely will be able to see a difference in your life right away.

Anxiety and stress are two of the most common plagues of our society. They are also two of the most fixable. I've seen clients overcome amazing obstacles about specific anxiety (i.e., flying or dealing with certain family members) as well as the everyday stress that seems inescapable these days. We can't always change the circumstances, but I can give you lots of tools to change how you respond to them and to take back control.

Are you experiencing symptoms of stress caused by anxiety such as worry or fearful thinking? Do you have difficulty controlling your anxiety? Counseling is the most effective way to identify and address the underlying factors of your anxiety and stress. Whatever the cause, anxiety can be reduced if not resolved completely with counseling. Together we will look at the underlining causes to your anxiety and work collaboratively to resolve the emotional and physical symptoms.

I am a psychotherapist who understands life can feel like a daily struggle. No one should have to endure these feelings alone. As a professional counselor, I compassionately listen and support clients as well as offer a therapeutic relationship that provides clients the opportunity to emotionally move forward and bring a healthy balance back into their lives. It is possible to heal, gain a sense of well-being, restore hope, and rekindle happiness even during the most challenging times. Clients that experience less stress/anxiety often feel more relaxed, increased energy, less stressed, motivated, experience satisfaction in relationships, and have an easier time coping with difficulties.

Clients move from “patterns of limited thinking” to developing alternative balanced thoughts and learn how to stop their anxiety by identifying and altering the thoughts accompanying the anxiety. We teach thought stopping, worry control, and coping with panic. Clients address their symptoms in four areas of physical reactions, thoughts, behaviors and moods. assign exercises from various workbooks with a focus on clients ability to identify and challenge “automatic thoughts” and “hot thoughts.” Utilizing the premise that emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are interconnected clients practice the skills of mindfulness and distress tolerance for managing their emotions.

Anxiety and stress can affect every part of life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, tense, and exhausted. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to understand the roots of your anxiety, manage stress effectively, and develop healthier ways to cope. With the right tools and support, you can regain a sense of calm, confidence, and control. You don’t have to live trapped in worry or fear—healing is possible, and a more peaceful, balanced life can be yours.