LGBTQ+ Therapy at Affirmations

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In my therapy practice, I am committed to providing feminist, strengths-based, neurodiverse-affirming, and trauma-informed care that centers the client’s unique experiences and goals. I utilize a collaborative approach, with extensive experience supporting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly around gender identity and expression. I also have experience in working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, neurodivergence, and addiction recovery using a harm-reduction model. While abstinence can be an important path for some, I believe recovery is not one-size-fits-all and work to empower clients to regain control of their lives in ways that feel sustainable and authentic.

Experience

Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, minor in Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies

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*Not accepting new clients at this time* My practice is rooted in the belief that therapy is a partnership based on trust, understanding, and authenticity. I am pursuing certification in EMDR. My years of experience in this field have taught me that more often than not, the hardest step is the first one.

Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
• 17+ years of experience

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I am a trans non-binary Arab American counselor. I believe that we are the authors of our own stories and lives, and although there may be forces outside of our control that impose on our lives, we can still choose to take control of how we write and tell our stories. Through support, respect, and acceptance, we can cultivate wellness and wholeness of the mind, body, and spirit and the creative expression of self.

Experience

• Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Bachelor’s degree in English

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I am a queer and pagan therapist who specializes in working with queer, pagan, kinky, and ENM/poly clients. I use an eclectic range of interventions to meet the needs of the client I am working with. I hope to create a partnership as we explore what is bringing you into therapy and blocking you from achieving your most authentic self. My focus has been on gender, sexuality, sex, and relationships because…well, how could it not? They are everywhere: in our music, our textbooks, in advertisements, our daydreams, our politics. They are sources of joy and anguish, grief and celebration, trauma and growth. I believe you can not try and help people reach their goals without considering the context of the world we live in. Inevitably my work has expanded into considerations of justice and equity

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Whether you’re seeking help with prescriptions, dosage adjustments, or ongoing psychiatric medication management, Isaac’s expertise can help you manage your health needs.

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Ages Served: 18+ | Specialties: LGBTQ+ concerns, men’s mental health, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity development, coming out, and gender exploration | Modalities: Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, IFS, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. My goal is to help clients move beyond survival mode toward a life that feels more authentic and connected. I work with adults in LGBTQ+ affirming and community mental health settings, with particular interest in trauma, identity development, and men’s mental health. My approach blends psychodynamic therapy with EMDR, IFS, CBT, and mindfulness. Outside the office, I enjoy my husband Mike, dogs Gidget and Gus, cat Blue, the outdoors, and staying active.

Experience

Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. They may be surviving day-to-day while carrying the weight of past experiences, difficult relationships, or questions about identity and belonging. My goal is to help clients move beyond survival mode and toward a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and connected.

I have experience working in both community mental health and LGBTQ+ affirming settings, supporting adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, identity development, sexuality, coming out, gender exploration, and life transitions. I also have a particular interest in men’s mental health and helping individuals challenge limiting beliefs about vulnerability, relationships, and self-worth.

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I’m a Therapist and Personalized Resource Planner dedicated to helping individuals connect with local, affirming resources that support their unique needs. I work with people ages 13 and up, offering compassionate, collaborative guidance with a special focus on the LGBTQ+ community. My approach is strengths-based and person-centered, focusing on empowerment, accessibility, and inclusion. Outside of my work, I enjoy walking my dog, going to concerts, reading with my book club, and volunteering with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

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*Not accepting new clients at this time* My therapeutic philosophy is that the client and therapist are a team, working together to identify strengths, abilities, and goals. Together we will identify barriers to personal growth, look for ways to address those barriers, and support change. I believe you are the expert in your needs and my role is to support your journey by offering tools and feedback along the way.

Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Therapist since 2009 (exluding internship)

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I am currently an MSW Intern who earned a BSW from Wayne State University. With 18 years of experience as a music educator and an internship at Affirmations, I bring creativity, compassion, and problem-solving skills to my practice. I works with people from every walk of life, focusing on anxiety, depression, crisis management, and relationships. I draw from CBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based approaches. Outside of therapy, I am an active Detroit musician and volunteer with the Live the Music Foundation. My philosophy centers on humanism, client self-determination, and effecting positive change.