Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Michigan

When I was a little girl, my anxiety was so bad I found it absolutely terrifying to do even the simplest things like ordering from the ice cream truck. I dealt with crippling fear and self-doubt for decades, starting in those earliest years. Through my personal journey, education, and professional experience, I unraveled the toxic thought process that I had unknowingly worked so hard to perfect all my life. Today, I help others conquer the same sorts of fears and self doubt that used to hold me back. My passion is helping others break free from the patterns that hold them back and experience the life they want.

Hi  I am a Bipolar Expert with over 10 years of experience. I love working with clients that want to enjoy therapy and work on changing negative patterns.  I tend to laugh a lot and bring that joy into my therapy. It’s not all fun and games but therapy doesn’t have to be boring!! 

I have a degree in Social Work with a focus on family systems, sociology and human sexuality. Throughout my career I have worked with people of various backgrounds and with a variety of needs. I have worked with families and within a school setting with middle and high school students. I am looking forward to working with you. My passion has always been to help others with their emotional and mental health needs. I pride myself in being a great listener and by challenging negative thinking and working together, I anticipate successful outcomes and growth in your life!

I value the connection and trust necessary for a therapeutic relationship to feel comfortable, successful and productive. I strive to help my clients feel safe to share honestly while offering validation and accountability for opportunities of growth, empowerment, and skill-building. We work together to identify origins of problematic or maladaptive beliefs and patterns of behavior in order to confront and replace them. With compassion, patience and empathy, I assist clients in gaining effective coping skills, setting healthy boundaries, implementing positive lifestyle choices, and improving decision-making strategies. I obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Psychology and Biology and a Master of Science Degree (MS) in Professional Counseling. I have experience in a variety of settings including the school setting, partial hospitalization program and outpatient therapy. I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I am a supervisor to Limited Licensed Professional Clinicians as well, providing guidance during their education and building experience in the field.  Making the decision to begin therapy is often not an easy one, I work to ensure a cathartic experience of healing and progress. Please refer to the listed age-ranges and specialities I am privileged to work with in order to evaluate if I would be the right fit for your counseling needs.

My name is Sabrina Valdivia. I am a marriage family therapist intern under the supervision of Scott Hall. I am also a wife and a mother of one toddler. I operate my practice through an Open Path member and I have a website that offers a variety of additional resources. I have a holistic approach to my therapy sessions in that I operate from a spiritual aspect while also operating under the scientific based methods. If you would like to work with me, sign up at this link openpathcollective.org/clinicians/sabrina-valdivia 

Working with clients of different age groups, values, experiences, cultures and lifestyles allows me to provide a holistic approach to meet clients individual needs. My passion is driven by the possibility for growth and healing. By implementing change into your life, you will start to see positive differences in the approach you take to cope with your struggles. This is what we will work together on; implementing steps towards positive change. Whether its through healing from trauma or developing healthy coping techniques to decrease your symptoms and allow for a more balanced lifestyle. 

Have you been worried, sad, stressed, or even facing daily challenges that seem unbearable to manage? Trying to manage our emotions can be difficult, and at times our mind and body are trying to warn us to stop and take some time to focus on ourselves, but we ignore it. I’ve experienced this myself, and still learning new ways to cope. These are common feelings that most of us experience when we are struggling to cope and regulate our thoughts and emotions due to life stressors. I understand it can be scary to take that leap in seeking help, but you’ve already accomplished the first step of browsing for resources, which is great!  Now it’s your time to shine and reclaim your power. As a therapist, I mainly utilize person-centered interventions, a collaborative approach that means you’re the expert regarding your life experiences. I will take your lead to help you realize your fullest potential by providing tools, activities, and exercises so that you can learn the triggers that may impact you, new ways to cope, and improve your overall skills. My job is to help you feel comfortable expressing yourself and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be yourself and feel whole again. I’m an LLMSW who has experience working with teens, young adults, and seniors who struggled with negative thoughts, high anxiety, depression, grief, and more. But my passion is to help anyone, no matter their race, gender, religion, or sexuality, who needs someone to talk to and to listen to them. I am committed to working with you. You will not be alone in this journey because we are in this together. So if you’re ready to take that next step, contact me today, and we’ll start your healing journey!

Discover a safe and supportive environment to work through life's challenges and improve your mental health. Specializing in trauma, addiction, and self-esteem. Providing psychotherapy for clients residing in: Alabama, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Tennessee, Michigan, Texas, Missouri and Mississippi

Dynamic Life Counseling LLC consists of a group of therapists who share the same passion for helping others. Our mission is to deliver superior behavioral and mental health care to clients in a direct and compassionate way.