Children and youth who have experienced relationship-based trauma such as abuse, neglect and foster care often experience complex developmental trauma. This often leads to an interactive set of psychological and behavioral issues. I am one of the few Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)-certified practitioners in metro Detroit. This attachment-based, trauma-informed approach is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children and their families.

When children struggle, everyone in the family is impacted. Whether the concern is a mood disorder, such as anxiety or depression, or a behavioral issue, I’m here to help. In many circumstances, I implement a model of play therapy, which provides a safe psychological distance from problems and allows expression of thoughts and feelings appropriate to a child’s development.

Has trust been broken? Are arguments becoming more frequent? Is communication failing? Couples therapy guides you every step of the way to collaboratively implement various methods to help grow and develop skills to overcome challenges in your relationship. 

You don’t have to go through this alone. By working together, we will be able heal old emotional wounds, uncover and understand any self-destructive patterns and behaviors that are playing out and replace them with new, more supportive behaviors and beliefs that will help you move closer to the life you desire and deserve.

Stresses of modern life, the desire for better ​work-life balance, a family crisis, major life transitions or mental health concerns for one or more family members can have a huge impact on any family. Family therapy is here to help you create a better functioning home environment for every member of your family.