About

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Michigan with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist to individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients ages 6 and up, with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, trauma, and grief/loss. I received my Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue Calumet, and my PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech. I have worked in several different settings, including schools, community clinics, and private practice.

My counseling style is warm and collaborative with a focus on gentle challenges in order to help you achieve your goals. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Additionally, I am an affirmative therapist with extensive experience working with individuals and couples from the LGBTQ+ community. My approach combines several therapeutic models, including narrative therapy, systemic family therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, cognitive-behavioral (including trauma-focused CBT), and solution focused therapy. I will work with you to create a treatment plan that meets your unique and specific needs.

I believe that life begins outside of your comfort zone. It takes courage to step outside this zone in order to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take those steps, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Oakland Family Services

Gender

Female

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

10 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 4101006499 Verify MI

Practice Locations

114 Orchard Lake Rd

Pontiac, MI 48341-2244

Phone Number: (248) 858-7766

Fax Number: (248) 858-7201

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