Individual, family, couples and child psychotherapy. Long and short term therapy. EMDR for rapid resolution of trauma. In my work with couples and parents, I place a strong emphasis on accountability as essential to improvement in relationships. I often will work on an individual basis with both members of a couple, as well as seeing them together. This allows me a comprehensive understanding of all contributing factors in a couple's problems.I have the ability not to "take sides" in couple or family problems. The result has been a high success rate in my family and marital therapy. In my work with children, I always evaluate a child's problem in the context of the family system. Parents need to be willing to be involved in the treatment. Sometimes I will meet only with the parents, with excellent results.
Licenses/Certifications
 Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Licensed Psychologist
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License Info
Michigan 6301003712 & 6801057969
Education
Masters Degree from the Merrill Palmer Institute, 1979
EMDR Training - Second level completed 1999
Bio
I have a Masters Degree in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology and am licensed as both a Masters Social Worker and a Limited Licensed Psychologist. I have been a certified EMDR practitioner for 12 years. The heart of my approach is humanistic, meaning that I view my clients as equals, rather than "patients" .I have been in private practice for over 30 years treating clients of all ages for depression, anxiety, trauma recovery and relationship difficulties. My reputation has been built on my commitment to my clients as well as honesty, support and goal-focused therapy. My goal as a therapist is to understand a client's underlying issues and the necessary therapeutic interventions as quickly as possible. I often will give clients feedback and a sense of direction for the therapy by the end of their first session. As a Humanistic therapist, I believe deeply in the ability of individuals, couples and families to heal themselves. Often we need guidance and a witness to our process to achieve this. I feel a profound commitment to my clients, as is evidenced in my ongoing professional training, rapid evaluation and accessibility to clients. I pride myself on returning phone calls in short order.
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Payments Accepted
Cash, check
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8am - 7 pm
Helpful Links
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Parenting Book written by me in 2010:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Adolescents
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Anger Management
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Anxiety and Panic
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Body Image Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Children's Counseling
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Chronic Illness
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Eating Disorders
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Educational Therapy
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Men's Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Online / Teletherapy
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Relationship Issues
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Stress Management
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Trauma and PTSD
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Women's Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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