Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling near Brighton, MI

Biography: Finding the right therapist who can meet your needs can be a daunting task. Therapy is about providing a safe place for self-exploration. Clients seek therapy because they want some answers to variety of issues like life transition, grief, loss, cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues. Perhaps, you want to change your thinking and behavior patterns, improve your mood, develop healthy coping and social skills. Well, my goal is to meet you where you, help you navigate some of the salient issues that you seek answers to. I do not have all the answers but I will surely be honest with and treat you with unconditional positive regard. I have worked with formerly incarcerated clients and several clients from underserved communities helping them address their wide range issues such as Anxiety, anger, depression life transition , addiction issues, suicide thoughts, relationship issues and sexual behavior problems. I will walk alongside with to help you find solutions to the answers you seek Learning is a life long learning. A journey to a thousand mile begins with a single step we take. You have taken that bold step towards your transformation. Your perspective and experiences will be incorporated in this therapeutic alliance. Let me be your partner in your rebound. I work flexible hours and mostly available in the evenings via telehealth. Specialty ADHD Addiction Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Chronic Impulsivity Chronic Pain Chronic Relapse Coping Skills Depression

Biography: Hello, my name is Virginia June and I am a licensed, clinical social worker in Michigan. My specialty is addiction and behavioral health and have worked at world class addiction treatment facilities for over 28 years. I have a private practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My clinical theoretical model is psycho-dynamic theory but I find most individuals prefer Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Brief therapy. I work with the LGBTQ community and have been trained in EMDR therapy. Grief and Loss is also my specialty as I was trained under Elizabeth Kubler-Ross MD. (She developed the five stages of grief and loss and brought the hospice movement to the US). If you find yourself "stuck" and in need of someone to talk to, I would love to meet you! Sometimes life can throw us curve balls, and then it is up to us to learn how to hit them out of the ballpark! I look forward to speaking with you and working as a team!

Biography: My name is Brenda Sanders and I am a clinical therapist who makes every effort to bring an efficient and effective combination of experiences and skills to help clients navigate through difficult life issues; all while possessing a genuine concern and deep empathy for the clients. In the therapy process, I will utilize my experiences and skills to maximize outcomes and provide wholeness to individuals and families. I hold an Associate Degree in Science from Wayne County Community District College, Bachelor Degree in Family Community Services from Sienna Heights University, Master Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University; in addition, I am a Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor and specialize in Gerontology; finally, I have been trained in Trauma Informed Care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan. I have over 5 years experience as a therapist and have worked with many populations in a wide range of treatment settings. These have included adult homeless program, returning citizens program, substance abuse treatment facility, agency for autistic children, and both adult and children outpatient mental health programs. I have a broad experience with working with children and adolescents, as well as supervising staff in this field. Area of prominence with children include attention deficit hyperactive disorder, autism disorder, conduct disorder, post-traumatic disorder, developmental delays, various types of abuse/neglect, dysfunctional family, and mood disorder. I also have a strong base of therapist experience working with adults in a wide variety of settings. Specialty areas include substance use disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, general mood disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, schizophrenic disorder, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder. It definitely takes courage to seek change. I am here to assist, support, and empower you when you are ready to seek that change.