Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Michigan

I provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where healing can happen at your own pace. Trauma treatment begins with building trust, developing coping skills, and creating a sense of safety before processing difficult experiences. Using evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, I help you reduce the impact of traumatic memories, manage overwhelming emotions, and reconnect with your strengths so you can move beyond survival and toward a more fulfilling, meaningful life.

Being heard and understood is important. It’s difficult to trust your counselor or make progress if that's absent. All therapists have skills and knowledge, but who do you trust? I offer a free phone consult so you can gain a sense of who I am before committing to therapy. This is important work, which means you get to choose the best fit for you. Having worked as a therapist for almost 20 years now, I consistently receive feedback that I have a warm, calming presence. Therapy can be heavy; creativity, fun, and play are also important to healing. My style is compassionate & collaborative. I've worked extensively with busy professionals, especially in the medical and mental health fields. What makes you unique is that you are invested in self-improvement, balance, and connection. You are not here by mistake. We sometimes know what to do but need help taking steps and creating the safety to remove barriers. Then you have freedom to take charge of your life-go from surviving to thriving!

I work with trauma and PTSD using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration. Together, we explore how past experiences may be affecting your current thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Treatment is tailored to your unique needs and may include evidence-based approaches that help process traumatic experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and support emotional healing. My goal is to help you regain a sense of control, resilience, and connection while moving at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.

I am the Founder and Owner of Aloe Integrative Psychology Group, where I provide compassionate, relationship-centered care rooted in curiosity, empathy, and respect for each person's unique story. My path to psychology was anything but traditional. I began my academic journey studying English Literature, drawn to the power of stories and the ways people make meaning of their experiences. Later, I worked as a cross-cultural educator in Brazil, where I developed a deeper appreciation for human connection across diverse backgrounds and perspectives. At Aloe Integrative Psychology Group, I strive to create a thoughtful and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. My approach integrates evidence-based practices with a deep respect for each individual's lived experience, helping clients navigate challenges, foster self-understanding, and move toward meaningful and lasting growth.

My approach to trauma and PTSD is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you feel safe and supported throughout the healing process. I recognize that trauma can affect the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Together, we work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, building trust and stability while exploring the experiences and patterns that may be affecting your life today. Progress can look different for everyone. It may include feeling safer in your body, understanding your triggers, managing difficult emotions, improving relationships, developing healthier coping strategies, and feeling more connected to yourself and your life. My goal is not to rush your healing, but to support you in reclaiming your sense of strength, choice, and hope.

I have a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life's toughest challenges and I bring a unique combination of personal experience, professional expertise and a holistic approach to the counseling process, As a survivor of childhood trauma and domestic violence, and as the daughter of a combat Army veteran who struggled with PTSD, I intimately understand the impact that trauma, grief, and mental health struggles can have on every part of your life, Working collaboratively with clients to empower them to reclaim their lives. Helping individuals or couples heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD. My approach is trauma-informed, all while creating a warm, safe, and compassionate space for clients to explore and heal at their own pace. With the belief that lasting change happens when we address the root causes of suffering, not just the symptoms. I believe in addressing trauma from all angles — body, mind, and spirit. We cannot truly heal one part of ourselves while neglecting the rest. Whether you are facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, parental alienation, or grief, I am here to support you with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to your healing journey.

My approach to trauma and PTSD is gentle, supportive, and focused on understanding what is happening beneath the surface. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we slow down and explore the experiences, emotions, beliefs, and patterns that may have developed in response to trauma. As a Clinical Certified Trauma Professional and Somatic Therapist, I incorporate an awareness of how trauma can be experienced not only emotionally and mentally, but also through the body. Therapy is a space to become more connected to yourself, recognize what your mind and body may be communicating, and develop greater clarity around your experiences. Progress does not mean forgetting what happened or never experiencing difficult emotions again. It can look like feeling more grounded, understanding yourself with greater compassion, recognizing patterns that no longer serve you, and having more choice in how you respond to life's challenges. The goal is to help you move forward with a deeper understanding of yourself and a greater sense of clarity, safety, and connection.

I am a Clinical Certified Trauma Professional and Somatic Therapist specializing in anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. I graduated with a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work and began her clinical and educational experience as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor that eventually expanded into varying components of relational, emotional and physical health: attachment sources of relationship issues, women’s specific needs, anxiety, depression and something that has lied in the forefront of many decisions and experiences for folks, the expression of undigested experiences and aspects of self (trauma). My passion is helping people gain a deeper sense of who they are and teasing through varying layers within themselves to have clarity and understanding around the conditioning, experiences and belief systems that continue to play out in their lives, how this affects each person and choosing how to move forward. Therapy sessions are designed to be supportive in the present as well as gently getting to the root of what’s happening, expanding beyond the symptoms on the surface, but the deeper experiences, emotions, and patterns that have shaped how you move through life. In working with me, there is a slowing down and listening to what’s really happening underneath the struggle, so you can begin to understand yourself in a fuller, gentler and compassionate way.

Regardless of what caused your trauma, you deserve to heal. The only reason I am able to continue in this profession is because I have regularly seen humans heal from some of the most horrific traumas. When you are ready to process your trauma, it becomes a small chapter in your story rather than the entire story. It becomes something that happened to you, outside of your control, rather than something that defines who you are. Healing is always possible. 

You’re overwhelmed by being everything to everyone. While everyone else sleeps, your mind races with worst case scenarios as you dissect a minor experience from earlier in the day. It’s hard making decisions about even the simplest things. Life just isn’t as much fun as you want. You’ve tried talking to your friends about this stuff, but it never seems to help or change anything. Stacks of self help books go unread on your nightstand and following lifestyle influencers makes your self esteem plummet. Life is hard and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. You deserve to be truly seen and heard without judgement. Your own answers live within you, and when you reach out for support, I’ll help you find them. 

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and a Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapist. I work with on helping clients with trauma learn to regulate their nervous system at the beginning of treatment as the first stage of treatment. Additionally, my clients have reported positive and lasting changes with Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidenced-based, efficient therapy for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. It is derived from Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). The NREPP (National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices), a subsidiary of SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), determined that accelerated resolution therapy is an effective form of treatment for PTSD.

I know that seeking out therapy can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, so I’m glad you’re here! I believe counseling is a collaborative process based on honesty, respect, and empowerment in which we work together toward the change you desire. I also believe in authenticity, flexibility, and meeting you where you are. So, please come as you are – there are no expectations here! Additionally, I believe that YOU drive the bus in this therapeutic journey. I recognize that you are the expert of your own experience. My role as a guide is to help you gain long-term, life-changing tools so you can shape your life into the one you desire. I have an eclectic approach to counseling and use cognitive behavioral therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), emotionally focused therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, schema therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and written exposure therapy for trauma. I am a military-informed clinician. Specific areas of clinical experience include anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma and PTSD, issues related to dysfunctional family systems, family of origin issues, and victims of domestic violence and abuse. Everyone's story matters. Let's explore your story so you can have the growth and healing you deserve.