New York has been my hometown until I recently moved to Florida, where I am officially licensed to practice therapy. I have been a licensed social worker for the last 35 years in New York, Michigan, North Dakota and now Florida. My decades of psychoanalytic/psychodynamic training has provided me with an effective treatment technique that has helped many people throughout my career. Most of my clients present with symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, work/home/partner/relationship problems, binge-eating disorder, and parenting issues.

Hello! My name is Hayley Alkhafaji, and I am so glad that you are here! I am a psychotherapist/licensed clinical social worker (LMSW-C, LCSW). I provide remote/telehealth mental health therapy services to individuals residing in Michigan and North Dakota. I primarily work with the youth, adolescent, and young adult population. I have several years of experience administering mental health services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I am passionate about mental health, and empowering and supporting others. I believe in using a strength based and client centered approach, always focusing on the needs of my clients. I have experience providing mental health services to individuals living with various mental health diagnoses, dual diagnoses, and co-occurring disorders. I have worked with clients who are living with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and disorders related to impulse control, anger, and defiance, such as oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder. Additionally, I have worked with clients who are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and symptoms congruent with mood disorders, problematic sexual behaviors, and behavioral concerns. I have received additional training in the areas of anger management, anxiety, grief and loss, psychosis, trauma work, trauma informed care, play therapy, mindfulness meditation, and therapy work specific to the youth and adolescent population. I have a strong passion working with the youth, adolescent, and young adult population. This is also where most of my experience lies! I have many years of experience working with this age group, and have provided services and care in inpatient, outpatient, and school based settings. I have received additional education, formal supervision, and have completed additional trainings specific to administering mental health therapy services to the youth and adolescent population. I absolutely love what I do, and it would be an honor to be a part of your therapeutic journey.

Hi. My name is Heather Pierce and I am a licensed social worker as well as a school social worker based in a high school. I have worked in this field with adolescents, families and adults over the past 22 years. I like to focus on forward progress and getting unstuck in any area of your life.

Welcome, I am a LMSW (Clinically Licensed Master of Social Worker). I have over 15 years' experience supporting individuals with various life transitions/issues. I graduated from Western Michigan University and have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma including children, families and adults. I provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients to share their feelings and experiences. My experiences in training, work and life help me to relate in supporting individuals on their journey to wellness.

Hi! I am a licensed masters level social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan. I received my Bachelor's in Social Work and Master's in Social Work degrees from Western Michigan University. I have been a therapist for 5 years. I enjoy helping individuals address feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. I have significant experience working with youth and individuals who have experienced trauma.

It is wonderful that you decided to explore finding a therapist that is a good fit for you and your needs. Finding a therapist that has mature experience, is transparent, non-judgmental, and is able to challenge you towards a healthier self is crucial in your journey towards emotional, mental, and personal growth and stability. Wendy Svatora is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 24 years of experience and 5 clinical certifications. Wendy has provided help to clients with a range of mental health challenges including Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Eating Disorders, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Personality Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), medical hardships, aging issues, and more. Wendy received her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She understands that the relationship you have with your therapist is one that is crucial for your growth and uses a warm and seasoned approach that creates that trust. Wendy uses evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and more, to move her clients toward their ultimate goals. Service Specialties Anxiety Disorders Depressive Disorders Eating Disorders Family - Adults Only Individuals Types of Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Adlerian Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Compassion Focused Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Exposure Response Prevention Faith Based - Christian Faith Based - Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations Family Systems Gestalt Internal Family Systems (IFS) Interpersonal Jungian Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Person-Centered Positive Psychology Prolonged Exposure Therapy Psychoanalytic Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Solution Focused Therapy Structural Family Therapy Trauma Focused Focus Areas Alzheimer's Anger Management Anxiety Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Chronic and Terminal Illness Chronic Pain Codependency Depressive Disorders Dissociative Disorders Divorce Eating Disorders Family Conflict Gambling General Behavioral Issues Grief/Bereavement Hoarding Hospital Discharge Infidelity Insomnia Disorder Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence Victim Life Transitions Marriage Mo

I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience working with women, children & families. I currently specialize in women's health, depression, anxiety, perinatal mood disorders, domestic violence and PTSD/trauma. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Life Education (Spring Arbor University) and earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. I am certified as an Integrated Health Behavioral Health Specialist through the University of Michigan and Cherokee Health Systems (TN). I also have advanced training and certifications in Women's Health, Perinatal Mental Health, and Trauma Focused CBT. I have worked in a wide variety of settings including providing home visits to mothers with postpartum depression, serving as a Behavioral Health Consultant, Integrated Healthcare Supervisor, and Pediatric Integrated Psychotherapist at Henry Ford Health System. In addition, I have served as an adjunct instructor at Spring Arbor University and Southern New Hampshire University and I provide professional consultations to local pediatricians and OB/Gyns. I am currently working on obtaining a certificate as an Animal Assisted Therapist.

Hello potential client! You are hurting in some way if you are here reading this. Maybe you feel like you are getting more and more stressed out and just one more stressor would be too much for you to handle. Maybe you worry all the time about everything and can't stop. Maybe you are sad all the time and don't enjoy doing things that used to be fun. Maybe you are feeling helpless or hopeless about what to do. Maybe you have been through a traumatic experience or are grieving. Maybe you are thinking the way you have been using substances is causing you problems. You have tried your best to help yourself but nothing has worked the way you hoped it would. You don't know what to do but you do know you can't keep going the way you have been. This is where I come in! I help people who are ready to change for the better! My heart is for helping hurting people and I strive to treat all of my clients with the compassion and respect I believe they deserve. The most important part of positive change in a therapeutic relationship depends on just that - the relationship between the therapist and the client. I also use a variety of resources to help my clients. These include evidence-based types of therapy, worksheets and measurements. I also offer Christian counseling to those who are interested and am also happy to work with people of other spiritual beliefs. I offer free consultation calls so we can both decide if working together would be a good fit for both of us. I look forward to hearing from you if I sound like I would be your kind of therapist!