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Counseling Near Me Clarkston MI

Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists

We employ experts in mental health to deal with topics like substance abuse, addiction, ADHD, marriage & couples counseling, depression & anxiety, and more. Insurance accepted!

Located Conveniently in Clarkston MI

Our counseling center is located near you to make it easy and convenient to come in for appointments.

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Counselors Serving Clarkston MI

Our counseling center in Clarkston is a patient focused mental health service provider. Our team is comprised of experts in treating and counseling depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, substance abuse and addiction, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and more. We offer individual counseling, marriage & couples counseling, child psychology, and anger management.

You’re not alone – our therapists are highly qualified and ready to help at convenient times that can accommodate most busy schedules. Our local counseling office is at 3604 Clarkston Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348. Feel free to schedule an appointment online or call us today at (248) 595-9969 to ask us any questions you may have about your first counseling session. We are here to make sure our patients are provided the highest quality of compassionate care, in complete confidentiality.

Contact us today, and get started on the road to a better you.

Counseling Services

Marriage & Couples Counseling

When your love life is experiencing distress, there's nothing worse! Schedule a session with our therapists to prevent divorce and get back on track.

Faith based counseling is great for those who want to approach their mental health from a spiritual standpoint.

Depression can make your life seem hard to manage, and can impact work & relationships. We can help!

Substance abuse is at all time highs in Clarkston and Oakland County. Private session & insurance accepted.

Why pick our counseling center?

We’re conveniently located, private, and accept insurance. We keep our practice small to keep our focus clear, and you can be assured that you’ll connect with your therapist our team.

Counselors & Psychologists Serving Clarkston MI

Mackenzie Wolf, LLPC

Mackenzie Wolf is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Wayne State University, after obtaining an undergraduate degree in psychology from Indiana Institute of Technology. For the better part of ten years, Mackenzie has worked with children in a school setting as a school counselor, providing essential mental health and academic support. She has diverse experience in various mental health settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home-based services. Mackenzie has worked with individuals facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment difficulties, and grief.

Mackenzie specializes in treating children, adolescents, and young adults and guiding them through the unique challenges they face during these critical developmental stages She takes a strengths-based, person-centered, and solution-focused approach to therapy, guided by the belief that people are naturally resourceful, resilient, and capable of generating solutions to their own problems when supported in a safe environment. With a passion for helping clients discover their talents and live their lives to the fullest, Mackenzie employs a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based techniques.

Currently, Mackenzie is pursuing certifications in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, and substance abuse counseling. Regardless of the method of treatment, she is dedicated to providing a nonjudgmental listening ear and a counseling experience that is commitment to my client-centered approach to ensure that therapy is meaningful impact in her clients lives.. To schedule an appointment, please call 248-595-9969

Timothy Summers, LPC

In 2018, I received my Master of Counseling degree from Oakland University School of Counseling and in 2012 I received my bachelor’s degree from Rochester College. During my time at Oakland University I completed my internship at St Joseph Mercy Hospital where I focused my learning with the Pain Palliative Team providing counseling for bereavement and substance use. Since completing my schooling in 2018 I have worked for a non-profit in the community mental health field in which I provide counseling services to the underserved populations in Oakland County.

Approach:

My approach is a comprehensive, client-centered, solution -focused, psychotherapeutic method, and I utilize Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)techniques, along with Adlerian Theory. Motivational Interview is an evidence-based approach to facilitate change and change talk with the client.  Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of psychological treatment that has been shown effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Lastly, Adlerian Theory is integrated with the focuses on addressing patients’ feelings of discouragement and inferiority.

In 2018, I received my Master of Counseling degree from Oakland University School of Counseling and in 2012 I received my bachelor’s degree from Rochester College. During my time at Oakland University I completed my internship at St Joseph Mercy Hospital where I focused my learning with the Pain Palliative Team providing counseling for bereavement and substance use. Additionally, I have pastored for eleven years in a church community. If a client would like to incorporate faith based principles into therapy I would be will to help accommodate that belief system. Since completing my schooling in 2018 I have worked for a non-profit in the community mental health field in which I provide counseling services to the underserved populations in Oakland County. 

Dr. Jyoti Rathi, PhD

I’m Dr. Jyoti Rathi, a PhD in Psychology. I have nearly 10 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults affected by various disruptive disorders and Psychodynamic orientation. Additionally, I am a member of APA.

My experience providing psychotherapeutic treatment extends to:

  • Adults with anxiety disorders, Trauma, Greif/Loss unresolved, Social discomfort, Low self-esteem.
  • Late Adolescents with anger management, anxiety, Childhood Trauma.

My specialties include providing psychotherapy In-person and by videoconference to people whose location, or circumstance make it difficult to come in-person. I work with English and Hindi speaking patients.

As a doctor, my highest priority is to provide culturally sensitive care and evidence-based treatment, that helps my patients get an immediate sense of comfort and belonging. I am deeply passionate about positively transforming lives and believe that taking small steps everyday gives more motivation than one big action.

Rhonda Myers, LLP

Life is hard sometimes. Occasionally, you might need a little help to sort things out. That’s where I come in. We’ll work together to get you feeling better and learning ways to help you stay better over time. It’s a partnership of equals, built on trust. I employ a lot of different methods because as no single therapist can fit every client, I believe no single therapeutic framework can fully fit every issue.

Now, just as life is sometimes very difficult, therapy can be tough too. You will need some courage, grit, and patience with yourself and your process. As the saying goes, “nothing worth having comes easy.” (Roosevelt) but the good news is, you have a partner. I will walk with you every step of the way.

Some issues resolve quickly, some take a little longer. But therapy does not have to be forever and frankly, I can think of a lot of more enjoyable things to do. Not that we can’t have fun in therapy…we can! But therapy is work; and we will need to roll up our proverbial shirt sleeves and get to work if we expect to accomplish anything.

You can read below to see the kinds of work I do and with whom. If you’re thinking you want to give it try, reach out, I’d be happy to sit with you right where you are and help you figure out what’s next for you.

I’m so glad you stopped by and I can’t wait to meet you!

Nancy Gorelick, LPC

My name is Nancy Gorelick, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mental Health Counseling and Nationally Certified. I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them achieve their personal goals. Many issues are addressed to determine the needs, wants, and treatment plan for all individuals.

Disorders that I commonly work with are Anxiety, Social, Generalized, Attention Deficit, Panic, Obsessive Compulsive, Bi-Polar and Mood. Family Therapy and mild to moderate Autism are also areas I can help you with. I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients of ethnicity or orientation.

In therapy we often look at Identifying triggers and strategies to help the individual lessen negative responses and increase healthy coping skills. We also look at utilizing strong and effective problem-solving skills, and learning and implementing healthy communication skills, such as assertiveness. Balancing the many roles, we have in life plays a part in learning to identify what we need with our self-care, leading to the development of deep relaxation skills, soothing the mind and the body, from everyday stressors. Understanding and regulating emotions along with the management of feelings is essential to healthy growth.

I utilize an eclectic approach, consisting of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychoanalysis /psychodynamic, Psychotherapy, and Family Therapy, this integrative approach is tailored to each client’s needs and treatment plan.

I actively pursue seminars to enhance my knowledge in the latest treatments and techniques. My goal is to merge these updated techniques with previous knowledge and experience to help others more proficiently. Thank you so much! I look forward to meeting you!

Best Wishes always!!

Nancy Gorelick, MS, LPC, NCC

Call or email Nancy Gorelick now for a free 15 minute consultation

248-595-9969

Jordan Meier, LLPC

Jordan Meier, MA, LLPC has over 14 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families, to help them navigate their unique path towards promoting growth and healing, in a safe and spiritual, therapeutic environment. Jordan received a Master of Arts in
Counseling and also a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Jordan will help her clients understand that counseling is a process and change does not occur overnight, therefore; it is beneficial for a struggling individual or couple, to seek professional help, as soon as the problem presents itself. Jordan is passionate about helping her
clients achieve their goals and utilizes a holistic approach, which focuses on the natural rhythm and flow between the mind, body and soul. Jordan wholeheartedly believes, that the best chance for receiving the desired outcome, is by building a strong client/therapist rapport in the office, allowing themselves to be fully transparent, accountable for their actions and genuinely
committed to the process.

Jordan’s advanced trainings include:
Gottman Level II Certification, which provides each couple with a thorough assessment and specific treatment plan, in order to maximize the progress necessary to repair their broken bonds, enhance intimacy and create shared meaning within their marriage or partnership. While utilizing this evidence based method, the couple will be able to identify, process and manage
their marital issues while problem solving, how to successfully sustain a healthier, more meaningful relationship.

Jordan is a Certified Crisis Intervention Counselor, that has extensive experience in handling delicate situations associated with personal trauma, grief and loss. Jordan has assisted in multiple suicide prevention scenarios, by collaborating with emergency professionals, to help guide the distressed individual to safety and removing them from imminent danger by determining the individual’s suicidal intent and plan and ultimately deter them from completion. Jordan may also utilize her experience as a Certified Family Psycho-Education Facilitator to educate and help each family member identify which behaviors and patterns may be preventing
them from achieving a healthy family dynamic. Once the family has a clear understanding of how to work together and solve these problems, they will be able to move forward as the strong family unit, that the members desire.

Jordan will meet the client exactly where they are at, by integrating humanistic and psychodynamic approaches, to help them peel back the layers and discover what obstacles, including themselves, may be getting in the way of maximizing their true identity and maintaining healthy relationships. Although Jordan is qualified to address a variety of challenges, she is most interested in treating relationship issues between motivated individuals, couples and families. As a counselor that has a strong relationship with God, Jordan will provide the client with a biblical option to create a healthy, spiritual framework, while incorporating the principles of the Bible and the genuine benefits of prayer, when necessary

Deanna Martens, LMSW

Deanna earned her MSW from Wayne State University, almost 20 years ago. After graduating she accepted the position of Clinical Resource Coordinator of Behavioral Medicine, in the St John Health System. Additionally, she works as a Patient Advocate in the Beaumont Health System Emergency Department, as well as helping setup Grant Based private practices in Detroit. In the past 20 years she has worked in a variety of settings including: a hospital psychiatric unit, an emergency center, a private practice, and in-home health care.

She has experience in working in a hospital setting, as well as in outpatient with wide variety of diagnosis and numerous comorbidities. Deanna acquired certification in Bereavement Services as RTS Coordinator and RTS Perinatal Death in 2014. Her affiliation with the Emergency Department created a deep passion in her for working with clients who struggle with grief and loss. Deanna also has experience in working with issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, and depression.

Deanna believes that every person is unique, therefore the therapy approach should address the personal needs of a client. Deanna’s approach is that the working alliance between the client and the therapist should be based on trust, comfort, and above all, it should be a judgment free environment. Deanna uses an eclectic approach tailored to the personal needs, circumstances, and willingness/need to participate/change of a client. Her approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person centered, strength-based approach. The most important aspect of the dynamic therapeutic relationship is clients achieving their ultimate goal: overcoming the issues that brought them in to therapy.