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As a person that has experienced and struggled with anxiety and depression, I understand that asking for help and being vulnerable...
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As a person that has experienced and struggled with anxiety and depression, I understand that asking for help and being vulnerable can be scary.
Aileen Vazquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. Aileen is passionate about helping others explore their goals, work towards a better version of themselves, and lead more fulfilling lives. She is particularly interested in the areas of anxiety, trauma, and the experience of pregnancy and postpartum-related issues.
Aileen completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Michigan State University. Aileen identifies as a Mexican-American woman and is both a therapist and a mother and therefore, understands how challenging and complex finding a balance and exploring identity can be. Due to personal experiences and previous experience working with adults with co-occurring disorders, Aileen is able to understand the complexities of life and how one issue can affect another. Aileen is particularly fond of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy (PCT), among other techniques.
It can be hard to reach out for help, but in doing so we are often able to open doors and accomplish things that may not have been possible without assistance. Aileen would be honored to be a part of your journey toward health and happiness. If you are seeking to work towards your goals and work together as a team, schedule an appointment with Aileen today.
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I am huge on finding meaning and purpose in life, as I believe this is the blueprint to a better understanding of our daily situat...
I am huge on finding meaning and purpose in life, as I believe this is the blueprint to a better understanding of our daily situations.
Hershel Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting adults, teens, and youth across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties in Michigan. He specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, severe and persistent mental illness, and relationship issues. Hershel uses a person-centered approach, helping individuals find meaning and purpose through empathetic and goal-oriented therapy.
Hershel holds a Master’s in Community Counseling from the University of Detroit. He combines evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-first mindset to guide individuals through emotional healing and growth. His therapeutic style is warm, intentional, and purpose-driven.
Clients describe Hershel’s care as encouraging, motivational, and deeply affirming. He creates a safe space for breakthrough moments and empowers individuals to reclaim their purpose. His emotional intuition and empathic presence help clients feel understood, supported, and ready to engage in meaningful change.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to understand you...
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and achieve meaningful growth and healing.
Anthonia Umelogu is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of clinical experience. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders through evidence-based, person-centered care. Her background in forensic psychiatry, outpatient clinics, and community mental health enables Anthonia to offer a compassionate, collaborative approach, helping clients build resilience, develop coping skills, and achieve their mental health goals.
Anthonia earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Wayne State University in Michigan. She provides medication management and also uses approaches including emotionally-focused therapy and integrative therapy based on client needs.
Anthonia understands how challenging it can be to navigate life’s difficulties alone. In a compassionate and collaborative space, she works alongside clients to help them find balance, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing, Anthonia invites you to reach out for support.
My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and never judged as we work through whatever’s on your mind....
My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and never judged as we work through whatever’s on your mind.
Jennifer Rizk is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 11 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health care. She worked previously as a psychiatric registered nurse, developing a strong foundation in crisis management and long-term care. Jennifer specializes in mood and anxiety disorders and trauma, with a focus on expanding access to high-quality care for underserved populations.
Jennifer earned her Master’s in Nursing from Wayne State University. She treats anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues through a compassionate and collaborative approach. Her work is grounded in trust, respect, and tailored treatment, often blending medication management with supportive therapy.
Jennifer knows how hard it can be to take the first step toward healing and helps clients feel safe, heard, and supported. Whether you’re navigating life transitions or managing a mental health condition, she offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where you are empowered to feel more grounded and in control. Schedule an appointment today!
As a nurse practitioner, my philosophy of nursing is to provide individualized care to my patients and their unique situations, ed...
As a nurse practitioner, my philosophy of nursing is to provide individualized care to my patients and their unique situations, educating patients and their families and providing compassionate, high-quality care.
Michelle Modlinski is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, school issues, and sleep/insomnia. She is passionate about providing compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. As a PMHNP, Michelle's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, therapist, and medication manager. Michelle completed her Master of Nursing at Wayne State University and her post graduate degree studies at the University of Michigan, Flint.
Michelle has strong clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), culturally sensitive, emotionally-focused, person-centered, and faith-based techniques into treatment, as well as motivational interviewing.
We are all faced with challenges in life. Michelle is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today!
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For family therapy, my go-to is to make the family feel like one and become more open to talking and working together.
A tool I use is teaching families how to work as a unit and not just individually.
I see progress when families start to think of themselves as one whole and are able to communicate and work together as a whole.
Clients can use team-building actives to teach families to work together.
Clients should know that it can be hard to learn to communicate in another way, but remember that the goal is to be a unit and work together.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Novi, MI usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Novi, MI offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Because someone’s identity is usually so intertwined with one’s family, it can be hard to separate the good and the bad without some growing pains. This is one of the situations where family therapy can help.
A licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at Thriveworks in Novi, MI can help facilitate discussion between family members on a wide variety of rich and complicated subjects. These therapy sessions can be an effective way for family members to enhance their bonds, advance their communication skills, and create healthy boundaries where they’re needed. Family therapy can also help identify issues in the family that could benefit from more support, like when a sibling has behavioral problems or a spouse is struggling with addiction.
Family therapy at Thriveworks in Novi, MI works by putting all relevant parties in one room (or on one video conferencing call in the case of online counseling) and giving everyone a safe space in which to be heard. The goal of family therapy isn’t to blame a particular family member for an issue, but to help everyone see issues from each other’s perspectives. That’s when real, open communication can occur.
The licensed mental health professionals who work with families at Thriveworks might help clients address any of the following issues:
Family counseling can lead to breakthroughs in how family members understand and treat each other. For example, a grown child might learn his mother’s emotional triggers, and his mother might learn how to listen without reacting. But the benefits of family therapy are an outcome of your goals for treatment. A family counselor at Thriveworks in Novi, MI will want to know what everyone in the family wants to achieve before formulating a treatment plan. Possible goals include the following:
Family therapy is a meaningful way to show your family members that you care and that you’re committed. Sensitive family issues can be dealt with lovingly instead of combatively. Parents and children can grow together, instead of apart. And bonds can be maintained and nurtured instead of neglected.
When you call the Thriveworks office, our staff can match you to a top-rated, fully licensed family therapist quickly. Most clients have an initial session within the same week. As an additional benefit, Thriveworks clients can reach their provider by phone or email between sessions. Don’t wait until your family is in crisis. Get help now with Thriveworks in Novi, MI.
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