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Within every challenge lies an invitation to grow, and I'm honored to support you as you listen inward and move toward healing....
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Within every challenge lies an invitation to grow, and I'm honored to support you as you listen inward and move toward healing.
Gayle Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 3 years of experience in working with adults and seniors with mental health issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, and anger. Gayle also has experience supporting individuals through life transitions such as career changes and divorce, stress, and relationship and family issues. She has supported underserved populations, including those who struggle with childhood trauma, substance use, recovery, and crisis intervention.
Gayle earned a Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are targeted to clients’ needs, including supportive talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and solutions-focused therapy.
Gayle meets clients where they're at, walking beside them with presence and care. You don't have to have it all figured out—if you're feeling lost, heavy, or are searching for something deeper, Gayle is willing to explore it together and help you find your way.
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My goal is that all clients feel heard, understood, and safe while partnering with me to make meaningful life changes....
My goal is that all clients feel heard, understood, and safe while partnering with me to make meaningful life changes.
KaiLi McGrath is a Licensed Master Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has had the privilege of working with a diverse set of individuals and abilities in schools, community mental health agencies, and therapeutic settings. KaiLi can understand and relate to all types of experiences.
KaiLi earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral, and solutions-focused approaches to therapy.
KaiLi believes being brought into a client's life is a privilege and meets them where they are to focus on building trust and collaborating on their unique needs. We all have a desire to feel heard, connected, and safe. Schedule an appointment with KaiLi today!
I come to sessions authentic, kind, and compassionate, and I will ask questions about all areas of your life that make you who you...
I come to sessions authentic, kind, and compassionate, and I will ask questions about all areas of your life that make you who you are - what is important to you is important to me.
Kelly Kellerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 25 years of experience partnering with adolescents and adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma issues, and relationship issues.
Kelly completed her Bachelor of Arts in History and Human Services from Albion College and received her Master of Social Work from The University of Chicago. Kelly utilizes a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach while blending evidenced-based interventions such as cognitive-behavioral (CBT), mindfulness, and strength-based approaches to promote healing and wellness.
Kelly believes life and relationships can be healthy when we have the tools. She seeks to create a safe and caring space to learn new patterns of emotions, behaviors, and thoughts, improve coping and create positive changes in your life.
Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for help when life gets difficult! I'm so glad you did, because there are times when you need som...
Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for help when life gets difficult! I'm so glad you did, because there are times when you need someone to support and encourage you, hold your concerns and problems in a safe space, and help you work towards fulfillment and peace of mind.
Colette Spaulding is a Licensed MSW and has worked for 20 years in the mental health field. She views each client as a whole person, taking a client-centered approach and collaborating with them to match interventions with their particular needs. She has worked with survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and trauma, as well as clients with mood disorders, anxiety and depression, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions. She utilizes multiple treatment modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as psychodynamic, relational, and existential therapy strategies.
Colette completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Michigan. Her professional experience includes working with culturally diverse populations in urban and rural settings, with a wide variety of mental health issues and challenges. This, coupled with her innate empathy and non-judgmental stance, enables her to provide her clients with the support and guidance they are seeking.
Colette asks, "What has happened to you?" rather than, "What is wrong with you?" She knows how important it is to establish a safe and compassionate space for her clients to share their unique stories. She will work with you to weave together elements of patterns, strengths, and coping skills; to increase self-awareness, improve your relationships, and promote the healing and growth you desire, to become the best version of you!
Clients are the experts on themselves, and it's a privilege to be trusted to guide them on their path to improved well-being and f...
Clients are the experts on themselves, and it's a privilege to be trusted to guide them on their path to improved well-being and functioning.
Becky Dickinson is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 20+ years of experience working in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping both children and adults achieve an improved sense of well-being and functioning. Becky works from a strengths-based perspective and assists clients with identifying their areas of strength and mobilizing that to address things that they want to work on. Becky specializes in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, adjustment and life-change issues, and substance use disorders. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Michigan State University.
Providing treatment in various settings has allowed Becky to better understand and tailor treatment to her clients. Becky takes a strengths-based perspective and uses treatment approaches like motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and coping skills training.
Every person, at some point in their life, struggles with something. Becky is confident that she can help and support you as you address those things and get back to a more comfortable space in your life. It is a strength to know when to seek help. If you are ready, schedule an appointment with her today!
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Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Royal Oak.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Royal Oak, MI have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Royal Oak, MI is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Is your child or teen struggling? Are they in the midst of a major change or transition that’s throwing their life off balance? Are they struggling to learn or focus at school?
They can learn to better navigate their challenges with the help of a child therapist. To begin working with a child therapist at Thriveworks Oakland Counseling, just call our office at (947) 217-3010.
Child therapy is catered to young minds. Children and teens are not properly equipped to deal with many of the challenges that get thrown into their laps. Their minds are still developing and they are still learning how to process their emotions, deal with stress, and so on.
Now, there are a few different approaches that prove particularly beneficial to children. Here are a couple of those modalities:
Child therapy at Thriveworks Oakland Counseling is customized for each child. If you decide to pursue child therapy for your child, know that their therapist will get to know their needs and then design a treatment plan that will best meet those needs.
You should be proud of yourself for looking into mental health care that could set your child up for years of happiness and success. We are honored to have the opportunity to work with your child, and we hope to hear from you soon. To schedule a child therapy session, simply book online or call our office at (947) 217-3010.
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