Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Royal Oak, MI

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.

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.

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!

Diamond Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience supporting clients through self-esteem issues, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and daily stress. She specializes in person-centered and narrative therapy and works with clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Diamond earned her Master’s in Counseling from the University of Detroit. She uses a compassionate, client-focused approach rooted in narrative and person-centered therapy to create a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth.

Diamond believes that taking the first step toward therapy is a powerful act of self-care. She’s honored to walk alongside you or your child on this journey and looks forward to helping you build confidence, awareness, and emotional well-being.