Licensed to practice in Michigan and accepts 43 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and 9 more.
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• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan • Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) • Over 26 years of experience providing telehealth therapy and mental health counseling across Michigan • Provides therapy for children, teens, adults, and older adults • Specializes in anxiety therapy, panic disorder treatment, ADHD counseling, depression therapy, trauma therapy, PTSD treatment, OCD therapy, stress management, anger management, and emotional regulation • Supports individuals with life transitions, burnout, chronic stress, self-esteem issues, and resilience building • Provides weight management therapy and support for emotional eating, stress eating, binge eating, body image concerns, weight-related anxiety, healthy habit development, and behavior change strategies • Provides addiction counseling for alcohol use disorder, substance use disorders, drug addiction, behavioral addictions, gambling addiction, pornography addiction, relapse prevention, and craving management • Offers autism support for preteens, teens and adults including independent living skills, executive functioning skills, communication skills, social skills, peer relationship building, peer support and community integration • Provides employment readiness training, vocational skills support, and therapeutic life skills coaching for autistic individuals and neurodivergent clients • Offers parent coaching to support autism and ADHD including transition to adulthood, employment preparation, housing support, community resource navigation, case management referrals, and vocational rehabilitation linkage • Helps clients with grief, loss, divorce, family conflict, caregiver stress, aging-related concerns, and major life adjustments • Uses evidence-based treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Motivational Interviewing (MI), trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based approaches • Focuses on coping skills, emotional regulation, communication skills, boundary setting, problem-solving, and long-term behavioral change • Provides telehealth therapy across Michigan offering accessible, confidential, and compassionate mental health care • Supports clients in building stability, improving functioning, reducing negative symptoms, and creating meaningful, lasting change in daily life
#🌿 OUR FIRST ONLINE THERAPY SESSION (MICHIGAN) ##💬 Welcome Welcome—I’m really glad you’re here. Starting therapy can bring up a mix of emotions, and that’s completely normal. Whether you’re struggling with **anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, addiction, anger, caregiver stress, work burnout, or life transitions**, you deserve a space where you feel supported, understood, and never judged. If you’ve been searching for: * Online therapy in Michigan * Telehealth therapy Michigan * Therapist near me in Michigan * Anxiety therapist near me * ADHD therapist Michigan * OCD therapy online * Addiction counseling Michigan * Trauma therapy Michigan * Depression counseling online 👉 You’ve already taken an important first step. --- ## 🧠 WHAT YOUR FIRST SESSION LOOKS LIKE Your first online therapy session is about **connection, clarity, and direction—not pressure**. We will: * Get to know each other * Talk about what brought you to therapy * Explain how telehealth therapy in Michigan works * Create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space You set the pace. You are never required to share more than you are ready for. **You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting. You just need to show up.** --- ## 🔐 PRIVACY & TELEHEALTH SAFETY All sessions are provided through secure, HIPAA-compliant **telehealth therapy in Michigan**, ensuring complete privacy and confidentiality. We will review: * Confidentiality limits * HIPAA protections * How your information is safeguarded Trust and safety are the foundation of therapy. --- ## 🔍 WHAT WE’LL TALK ABOUT We explore what’s impacting your emotional and mental well-being and identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Many clients come in seeking support for: ### 🧠 Anxiety & Panic Anxiety therapy Michigan, panic attacks, overthinking, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm. ### 🌧 Depression & Burnout Low mood, exhaustion, lack of motivation, emotional numbness. ### 🧩 ADHD (Preteens & Adults) Focus, attention, impulsivity, emotional regulation, executive functioning challenges. ### 🌀 OCD (Intrusive Thoughts & Compulsions) Mental loops, intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviors. ### 💔 Trauma & PTSD Including childhood trauma, emotional abuse, and stress responses. ### 😤 Anger & Emotional Regulation Reactivity, frustration, and difficulty managing emotions. ### 💔 Grief & Loss Counseling Processing loss at your own pace. ### 💼 Work Stress & Burnout Career pressure, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion. ### 👵 Caregiver Stress Emotional depletion from caring for others. ### 🧓 Life Transitions Aging, identity changes, and adjustment stress. ### 🔄 Addiction & Compulsive Behaviors Alcohol, substances, gambling, pornography, shopping, and behavioral addictions. ### ⚖️ Court-Ordered Counseling (Michigan) DUI/OWI, probation requirements, anger management, mandated treatment. --- ## ⚖️ WEIGHT LOSS, BODY IMAGE & GLP-1 SUPPORT Support is available for individuals on **medical weight loss programs and GLP-1 medications**, including: **Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®** Many clients experience emotional and psychological shifts during physical change. Support includes: * Body image changes and self-esteem during weight loss * Emotional adjustment while using GLP-1 medications * Identity shifts and self-worth concerns * Emotional eating patterns and shame cycles * Fear of regain and post-weight loss anxiety * Motivation and behavior change support * Self-compassion and confidence building * Trauma-informed, non-judgmental support * CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based strategies Your weight loss journey is not just physical—it’s emotional, psychological, and deeply personal. If you’re ready to feel more in control of your mindset while your body changes, support is available. --- ## 🧭 HOW I WORK IN SESSION We focus on **patterns, triggers, and root causes**, not just symptoms. We explore: * What triggers anxiety, ADHD, OCD, or addiction cycles * Emotional and behavioral patterns that repeat * How trauma, relationships, and stress affect you * What is maintaining distress and overwhelm The goal is clarity first—then real change becomes possible. --- ## 🛠️ MY THERAPEUTIC APPROACH I use a **compassionate, collaborative, evidence-based approach**, including: * CBT * DBT * ACT * Trauma-informed therapy * Mindfulness-based strategies * Strength-based therapy * Solution-focused therapy We focus on practical tools you can use in daily life. --- ## 🎯 WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH By the end of your first session, you can expect: * A clearer understanding of what you’re experiencing * A direction for therapy moving forward * Practical coping strategies * Emotional grounding tools * A sense of relief from being heard --- ## 🌍 EXPERIENCE & CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING I bring over **26 years of clinical experience** as a therapist and school social worker. I provide **online therapy in Michigan (telehealth counseling)** for preteens, adults, older adults, veterans, and diverse cultural backgrounds. I also offer therapy in: * English * Arabic * Chaldean This helps clients receive care in the language they feel most comfortable with, making therapy more accessible and meaningful. --- ## ❤️ MY COMMITMENT TO YOU If you’re searching for: * Online therapist Michigan * Anxiety therapy near me * ADHD counseling Michigan * OCD therapy online * Addiction counseling Michigan * Trauma therapy Michigan * Grief counseling near me * Caregiver stress support * Weight loss mental health support * GLP-1 emotional support * Court-ordered counseling Michigan 👉 You are in the right place. My goal is to meet you where you are and support you through real, sustainable change through **online therapy in Michigan**. --- ## 🌿 YOU’RE NOT ALONE If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, grief, addiction, anger, or stress—you’ve already taken the hardest step by being here. Therapy is not about being perfect. It’s about being willing.
I bring more than 26 years of experience working with people from different backgrounds, ages, and life circumstances. That experience has taught me that therapy cannot be one-size-fits-all. One of my greatest strengths is knowing when to listen and hold space and when to be more direct. I want clients to feel safe enough to be honest without feeling judged, but I also believe therapy should sometimes challenge us to look at ourselves, our patterns, or situations from another perspective. When I believe a client may benefit from examining another point of view, I am comfortable respectfully challenging their thinking. I do this with compassion and without judgment. My goal is not to tell clients what they should do, but to help them consider possibilities they may not have seen before. I also bring a practical, collaborative approach. I tailor sessions to the client's goals, needs, strengths, and readiness rather than following a rigid formula. My experience working in schools, psychiatric settings, community mental health, and with veterans has given me the opportunity to support people experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, addictions, and life transitions. Another strength I bring is the ability to connect what happens in therapy to real life. I want clients to leave sessions with greater understanding and practical tools they can use between sessions. Most importantly, I genuinely care about the work I do. Therapy has never felt like just a job to me. I give my clients my full attention and work to make each session purposeful and meaningful. Ultimately, I want clients to feel heard, understood, respected, and supported while also knowing that I will be honest with them when I believe another perspective could help them grow.
I serve a diverse range of clients across the lifespan, including children (ages 6–12), adolescents, adults, and older adults. I am particularly well-positioned to support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management challenges, substance use concerns, and difficulties with emotional regulation or impulse control. Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck in negative thought patterns, or frustrated by ineffective coping strategies, and are seeking practical tools to regain a sense of control and stability in their lives. I work well with individuals who are motivated for change but may not yet have the skills or structure to achieve it. This includes those struggling with low self-esteem, poor confidence, relationship stress, life transitions, or a history of relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms. I also support clients dealing with addiction and recovery, helping them build insight, accountability, and sustainable coping strategies. My approach is culturally responsive and inclusive. I welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and value creating a space where individuals feel seen, respected, and understood. I also work with persons of faith who wish to integrate their spiritual beliefs into the therapeutic process in a meaningful and supportive way. Whether a client is seeking to better manage emotions, improve behavior, strengthen coping skills, or develop a healthier sense of self, I provide structured, goal-oriented support tailored to their developmental level and personal goals. My work focuses on building practical skills, increasing self-awareness, and fostering long-term resilience.
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Addiction
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Gambling Addiction
Grief
Older Adults
Phobias
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Asian / Asian American
Christian
Hindu
Hispanic / Latinx
Native American
Pacific Islander
Person of Color (POC)
White
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Michigan
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Care Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
**My Experience with CBT and How I Use It in Practice** As a provider committed to compassionate and evidence-based care, I frequently use **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)** to support individuals navigating challenges such as **anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addiction**. CBT is a widely respected therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. What I appreciate most about CBT is that it empowers clients—it’s not just about “talking through problems,” but about developing **practical tools and strategies** that promote long-term emotional health and well-being. **An Empathetic, Empowering Approach to Healing** CBT helps people see the connection between their **thoughts, feelings, and behaviors**. When we’re struggling—whether with persistent worry, low mood, impulsivity, or cravings—our thoughts can become distorted and self-critical. CBT gently challenges these patterns and replaces them with healthier, more balanced ways of thinking. It’s a very **collaborative and compassionate approach**. I always meet clients where they are emotionally and culturally, working at a pace that feels right for them. Many people find comfort in the structure of CBT, especially during periods of overwhelm or uncertainty. Together, we build coping tools that not only relieve current distress but support **ongoing personal growth and resilience**. **Examples of How CBT Can Help** * **Anxiety**: CBT helps individuals identify anxious thoughts like “Something bad is going to happen” and replace them with more grounded, realistic perspectives. We also use relaxation skills and gradual exposure to reduce fear over time. * **Depression**: People struggling with depression often have thoughts like “I’m a failure” or “Nothing will ever change.” CBT helps break the cycle of negative thinking by encouraging small, meaningful actions and reshaping inner self-talk. * **ADHD**: CBT is effective for addressing the **emotional aspects** of ADHD such as low self-esteem, frustration, or shame. It also helps with time management, organization, and developing routines by using **practical, behavior-based strategies**. * **Addiction**: In CBT for addiction, we explore the thought patterns and triggers that lead to substance use. Together, we build a toolkit of alternative coping skills—like grounding techniques, self-soothing, and problem-solving—to stay on the path of recovery. **Why CBT Is So Helpful for Ongoing Healing** One of the most powerful aspects of CBT is that it **teaches lifelong coping skills**. Clients often leave therapy feeling more capable of managing life’s ups and downs on their own. These skills continue to grow over time, supporting not only symptom relief but also deeper healing and self-understanding. Above all, CBT is **hopeful**—it shows that change is possible, even if life has felt stuck or overwhelming for a long time.
I incorporate Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a collaborative and person-centered approach to support clients in making meaningful changes in their lives. MI is designed to enhance a client’s internal motivation by exploring and resolving ambivalence in a compassionate, non-judgmental way. It honors the client’s autonomy while validating their thoughts, feelings, and any resistance they may be experiencing around change. In my practice, I use core MI techniques such as reflective listening, affirmations, and open-ended questions to create a safe and supportive space. I express genuine acceptance of each client’s unique goals and readiness for change, helping them clarify their values and strengthen their commitment to personal growth. This approach empowers clients to move at their own pace and fosters lasting, self-directed change. If you're feeling uncertain or stuck, MI offers a respectful and supportive path forward—I’m here to walk alongside you.
My Approach Using Solution-Focused Therapy Over the course of my 26+ years as a social worker and mental health clinician, I have found Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to be a practical, goal-directed, and empowering approach for supporting meaningful change. This model is especially effective for individuals who feel stuck or overwhelmed, as it shifts the focus away from problems and toward building solutions. In my work, I approach clients as the experts of their own lives. Rather than analyzing difficulties in depth, we focus on identifying what is already working and how to do more of it. Together, we define clear, realistic goals and explore small, achievable steps that move clients closer to their preferred future. A key part of this process involves helping clients envision what life will look like when things improve, and then identifying the subtle signs that change is already beginning. I frequently use targeted, strength-based questions such as: “What will be different when this problem is no longer as impactful?” “What’s already working, even a little, that we can build on?” “When have you handled something like this successfully before?” “What would be the first small sign that things are getting better?” We also pay close attention to exceptions—times when the problem is less present or more manageable—and use those moments as a foundation for creating lasting change. This approach helps clients recognize their own strengths, increase confidence, and build momentum through small, meaningful successes. By focusing on progress rather than perfection, clients often experience a greater sense of hope, motivation, and direction. While I may integrate other evidence-based approaches such as CBT or trauma-informed care when appropriate, Solution-Focused Therapy remains a central framework in my practice—particularly for clients who are ready to take actionable steps toward their goals and create positive change in their lives.
I provide therapy that honors and respects each client’s cultural background, values, and beliefs. I understand that aspects of culture can be a source of strength, identity, and connection, but sometimes cultural expectations or experiences can also contribute to stress, conflict, or emotional challenges. My approach creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore these dynamics, gain insight, and find ways to navigate cultural pressures while staying true to themselves. Through culturally sensitive therapy, we work collaboratively to foster healing, understanding, and personal growth, integrating cultural awareness as a vital part of the therapeutic journey.
11 ratings with written reviews
June 15, 2026
Very attentive to your concerns and the problems you are facing in your personal life. I will definitely be scheduling more sessions with her in the future!
April 28, 2026
She has a systematic way of addressing my concerns. She doesn't hesitate to go outside of the system to address something going on in my life. She is good at validating what I'm saying while gently suggesting things to watch for.
March 23, 2026
Experienced, holds place for understanding.