St. Clair Shores, Michigan Therapists

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Sara Dupuis
Ph.D, LP, LMFT; AAMFT Approved Supervisor
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Lansing, Michigan

Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can cause experiences of pain, depression and anxiety. As such, I work with individuals, couples and families to help relationships heal. I work across...
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Michigan

My orientation is strength-based; I seek to create a working alliance of safety and trust. I am trained in a number of clinical methods, notably trauma-based treatment. I am non-judgmental, goal-oriented, child-centered, and I believe in the...
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Michigan

Billie Walters is a clinical social worker who has been practicing therapy for over 6 years. In this time, Billie has expanded her learning to include energy healing & is attuned in Reiki I & II. Billie has also studied Core Shamanism & learned...
Kevin DeKam
LPC-Supervisor 1, MA
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Michigan

Kevin DeKam started West Michigan Wellness Group out of his desire to see people healed of past hurts and reconciled in their relationships. He understands how unpredictable your life’s journey can be and makes it his mission every day to walk...
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Michigan

I earned both a Master of Science and a Specialist degree in Counseling & Human Systems: Mental Health Counseling from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. In addition, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and I hold...
David Sklar
MSW, Ph.D.
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Michigan

Hello. My name is David Sklar and I live in Oak Park, Michigan along with my wife and 2 boys, 17 and 20. I have been a therapist for over 40 years. I work with a variety of clients. Please feel free to check out my blog on my website at...
Deanne Gruenberg
LPC-Supervisor 1, MA
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Troy, Michigan

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Michigan

I am a counselor (LPC-S) and LPC supervisor in Michigan and have been in private practice for the past 27 years. Adults and children alike are experiencing stress now more than ever. Relationships are being tested like never before. Helping clients...
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West Bloomfield, Michigan

Life is filled with successes and challenges.  As you navigate through you sometimes realize that your past experiences are interfering with your present moments.  As a survivor of childhood trauma, you might notice that you don’t feel...
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Michigan

Rebecca Maffetone, LMSW, CAADC, CCS-M received her Bachelor’s of Social Work degree from Michigan State University and Master’s of Social Work degree from Wayne State University with a specialization in Child and Family Therapy. She is also a...
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Brooklyn, Michigan

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Michigan

I am a psychotherapist in practice since 1990. I work together with everyday people with regular struggles. I coach people who are feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious, conflicted, those that are shy or are coping with change and transitions, making...
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

As a therapist, my goal is to work with you so that you may obtain consistency where needed, practice giving and receiving love with healthy boundaries and allow you the opportunity to become aware and create the discipline you need to become a...
Dr. Nikia Belcher
MS, Ed.D., MA, LLMFT
In-Person Sessions:

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Michigan

We have all faced stressors of life that causes difficulties at times.
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Commerce Township, Michigan

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Michigan

Dr. David Manchel, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist who has been providing psychological treatment for over 25 years. His career has taken him to diverse settings, including both inpatient and partial day units of a psychiatric hospital, a...
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Farmington Hills, Michigan

Accepting new clients! Are you struggling with shame, vulnerability and the feeling of 'never being good enough'? Do you feel disengaged from life, your loved ones, and sick of watching moments pass you by? Have you spent all your time making sure...
Leslie Auld
LCSW, LMSW
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Michigan

Everyone experiences difficulties in life from time to time. Every relationship has its painful moments. It is simply part of being human. When it is happening to YOU, it can seem daunting to know how to cope or make changes you want to make in your...
Alison Maples
L.P.C, MA, ATR
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Royal Oak, Michigan

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Michigan

As a counselor and an art therapist, I try to integrate the two separate disciplines, but can also separate them for those who aren’t interested in both. My goal is to connect with others and get a better understanding of them as a whole being to...
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Michigan

I am a psychotherapist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. I am EMDR trained, and a certified trauma professional. I offer a combination of warmth, and solution focused treatment. I specialize in working with Eating Disorders,...
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Michigan

I am a strengths-based therapist who works collaboratively with children and their families to recognize their strengths and build upon them. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for every individual who is on their therapeutic journey. I have...
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Farmington Hills, Michigan

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Michigan

I know that the change process requires bravery, patience and letting go of some control. In 2005, I moved to Thailand to find new ways to manage anxiety and confront fears while living with monks, in farming villages and traveling. This experience...
Abigail Smith
LLPC, CAADC (Dp)
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Michigan

As an individual...YOU are good. Society, our environment, our relationships, and our own thoughts create messages that have an impact on how we view ourselves and the life we are living. Some of those messages create habits and coping mechanisms...
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Michigan

It is my goal to create a safe, comfortable place for individuals to explore their struggles and improve their overall mental health. I am a firm believer in the client being their own expert. With that in mind, I strive to be an active participant...
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Michigan, Colorado

Same therapy, different couch.... More than just a slogan, it is our promise to provide the same outpatient therapy from your own couch as we do from ours. We provide Accessible, affordable and evidence-based behavioral health treatment from the...
Samantha Piro
MA, LLPC, RYT200
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Michigan

As a small child I believed myself to be “too sensitive” or “too emotional”. Everything and anything could easily upset me, whether it was from listening to music, hearing people argue, or being playfully teased. I began to adapt the belief...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Michigan

I am a caregiver by nature and I support individuals to grow emotionally and spiritually, at their own pace. Our authentic self is within each of us, waiting to blossom. My role as a therapist is to promote self-determination by supporting you to...

An Overview of Mental Health in St. Clair Shores, Michigan

The city of St. Clair Shores was home to French settlers in the early 1700s when it was called L’anse Creuse. Later, in the 1800s, it became part of a township and was recognized as the largest village in the United States. After World War II, the resort community developed into a suburban city, incorporating as such in 1951. It is now 96 percent residential with a variety of public services and activities. People seem to enjoy their community, yet a range of mental health concerns hide among the residents.

If you are a new citizen of this city or a visitor, though, you may see the abundance of enjoyable activities rather than the health obstacles. St. Clair Shores is home to many aesthetically pleasing buildings, activities, and natural beauty. Interesting areas that reflect on the history and the character of the city include the Arsenal of Democracy Museum, the Selinski-Green Farmhouse Museum, and the Crocker House Museum. Enjoy the architectural complexity of St. Lazarus Serbia Orthodox Church and the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House. Then head outdoors to explore the magnificent nature at Weigand Park, Lake St. Clair Metropark, and Belle Isle Park.

Understanding the statistical makeup of the city is the first step to comprehending the existing mental health concerns. The population of around 60,000 people is almost exclusively white, with almost 92 percent of residents being Caucasian alone. Educational achievement drastically drops off after high school, and close to nine percent of people live in poverty. The physical, behavioral, and social health concerns all contribute to the mental obstacles that residents battle. Additionally, barriers to health care make it hard to receive needed treatment.

Physical Health

Mental health concerns may lead to, follow, or be comorbid with physical fitness struggles. With a median age of 45, this city has an older population than that of the average United States city. Health conditions plague the older population as well as the younger residents of the city.

  • Respiratory chronic conditions are more prevalent in the city than in the rest of Michigan or the United States.
  • The obesity rate of adults is 33 percent, which is great than state or national rates.
  • Over 32 percent of adults suffer from chronic pain.
  • At about 40 percent, the rate of depression reported by youths in the last year is much higher than the state or national rates.
  • Only about one-third of adults with poor mental health take medication or receive treatment.

Mental concerns come alongside physical difficulties. Surprisingly, over 90 percent of adults in the area believe treatment helps people with mental illnesses, yet so few receive the treatment that they need.

Behavioral Health

Average test scores in St. Clair Shores, Michigan are ten percent lower than the national scores. Though almost 90 percent of students complete high school, less than 25 percent complete a bachelor’s degree, and less than two percent earn a doctorate. Behavioral health risk factors accompany this drop-off in education to lead to mental health concerns.

The first risk factor is the inadequate fruits, vegetables, and exercise that children and adults in the area receive daily. Later mental struggles in the adult population include higher rates of smoking, heavy drinking, and binge drinking than the state and national rates. Substance abuse issues include both prescription drugs and illicit drugs, such as heroin and methamphetamine. These problems are considered top behavioral and mental illness concerns in the city.

Social Health

Several social indicators affect the mental health of the city.

  • The unemployment rate of almost five percent is higher than state and national rates.
  • There is a greater number of confirmed victims of child abuse per capita than in the United States.
  • Many children live with insufficient finances with almost half of the students needing reduced-price lunches and half of zero to four-year-old children receiving WIC assistance.
  • One in seven residents live in poverty, including one in five children under age 18 living in poverty.

Barriers to Health Care

Barriers to health care include cost and lack of insurance. Additionally, inadequate transportation keeps people from getting needed help. Lack of awareness about mental health and services may keep some from treatment. Lastly, cultural barriers include fear of the system and a public misperception of the underserved.