Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Novi, MI

"As a person that has experienced and struggled with anxiety and depression, I understand that asking for help and being vulnerable can be scary."

Aileen Vazquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. Aileen is passionate about helping others explore their goals, work towards a better version of themselves, and lead more fulfilling lives. She is particularly interested in the areas of anxiety, trauma, and the experience of pregnancy and postpartum-related issues.

Aileen completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Michigan State University. Aileen identifies as a Mexican-American woman and is both a therapist and a mother and therefore, understands how challenging and complex finding a balance and exploring identity can be. Due to personal experiences and previous experience working with adults with co-occurring disorders, Aileen is able to understand the complexities of life and how one issue can affect another. Aileen is particularly fond of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy (PCT), among other techniques.

It can be hard to reach out for help, but in doing so we are often able to open doors and accomplish things that may not have been possible without assistance. Aileen would be honored to be a part of your journey toward health and happiness. If you are seeking to work towards your goals and work together as a team, schedule an appointment with Aileen today.

"You are not alone."

Lindsay Hirshman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in an elementary school setting, community mental health agency, private practice, and assisted living/health care settings. She is passionate about providing the highest level of care to her clients. Her success in the field, working with various populations in a number of settings stems from her use of intervention methods to help guide clients toward building autonomy and control in their lives.

Lindsay completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work at Western Michigan University. Lindsay is licensed through the state of Michigan as a Clinical Social Worker (LMSW-C).

You are not alone. Schedule an appointment with Lindsay today.

"As a first-generation middle-eastern mother, I understand the unique issues related to motherhood and culture. "

Alyse is a board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who manages and treats many mental health concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and sleep/insomnia. She is dedicated to providing cohesive, individualized care for each of her patients.

Alyse's educational background includes the following: Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Oakland University), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Oakland University), Master of Nursing (South University), and Post-graduate Nursing Certificate (U of M - Flint). Alyse has worked in healthcare since 2010 and has advanced from a nurse assistant to a board-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has always been determined and has had a passion for aiding the sick. She has worked in many different specialties throughout her career, including critical care, emergency medicine, and psychiatry. After becoming a nurse practitioner and practicing in a more autonomous capacity she was very drawn to mental health and has been working in the field for the past 5 years. Through her extensive education and experience, she has developed integrative and conventional practices and she works closely with her patients to put in place the most effective personalized treatment plan.

Seeking out help for your mental health can be overwhelming. Alyse is confident she would be able to create a therapeutic and comfortable space in order to address your issues. She helps her patients with creating a plan that can include supplements, medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, etc., and follows closely with them to make any adjustments that are needed. Her goal is to provide comprehensive care and create a healing environment for her patients.

"As a nurse practitioner, my philosophy of nursing is to provide individualized care to my patients and their unique situations, educating patients and their families and providing compassionate, high-quality care."

Michelle Modlinski is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, school issues, and sleep/insomnia. She is passionate about providing compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. As a PMHNP, Michelle's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, therapist, and medication manager. Michelle completed her Master of Nursing at Wayne State University and her post graduate degree studies at the University of Michigan, Flint.

Michelle has strong clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), culturally sensitive, emotionally-focused, person-centered, and faith-based techniques into treatment, as well as motivational interviewing.

We are all faced with challenges in life. Michelle is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a queer man who has struggled with his fair share of anxiety and difficulties navigating this world we live in, I know how hard it can be to find a LGBTQIA+ mental health professional that you feel comfortable opening up to."

Joshua Fortney is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has over 11 years of experience. He helps manage and treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, sleep and insomnia issues, panic attacks, LGBTQIA+ issues, self-esteem issues, and others. He believes that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care tailored to their needs.

As a PMHNP, Joshua's role is versatile, including mental health advocate, therapist, medication manager, educator, and life coach. He completed his Master's degree in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Walden University and has been providing outpatient therapy and medication services ever since. Joshua incorporates solutions-focused therapy (SFT), cognitive behavioral skills (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing (MI), and culturally-sensitive and person-centered therapy (PCT).

Everyone needs some extra support at one point or another in their life and mental health care has never been more accessible than it is today with the help of telepsychiatry. Joshua aims to provide psychiatric and mental health services to anyone who is looking for a little extra support and navigation of their life experience. I'm here when you're ready to talk, schedule an appointment today.

"You are not alone. Your life story matters."

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"As a woman who is also a first generation immigrant, I understand the hardships of facing life challenges while paving my own path."

Zahra Moshref is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Registered Nurse (RN) who has over 4 years of mental health experience and about 20 years of nursing experience. Zahra is experienced in treating patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder I and II, OCD, borderline personality disorder, autism, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and alcohol use disorder.

Zahra received her Master's degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana, and then went on to complete her Post-Graduate Certification degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Regis College. Being a first generation immigrant and also a mother of three, she appreciates that everyone's challenges are unique to them. This helps her appreciate the diverse backgrounds and challenges that her clients face and allows her to connect with her clients to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking on their journey to wellness.

Zahra is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

"I have a broad range of experience that contributes to my psychiatric care of patients including both medication and non-medication options for addressing unique patient issues."

Julie Kuebler is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 20 years of experience. Julie has a broad range of experiences including both inpatient and outpatient care and has worked in a variety of settings including medication management of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, women's health, adolescent psychiatry, crisis management, care management, geriatric psychiatry, and psychology. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner Julie has provided medication management and therapy to thousands of patients including patients with mood/anxiety disorders, older adults, adolescent patients, patients with crisis management issues, cancer patients, serious and chronic mental illness, and co-occurring medical illness. Within her role as an NP she has developed programs for self-management of chronic illness and depression disease management

Julie completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and her PMHNP at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She worked in both adult and child/adolescent inpatient psychiatry at the University of Michigan for many years before making a decision to complete graduate work in psychiatric nursing. Julie has experience incorporating various therapies into her work with clients including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical therapy, interpersonal therapy, self-management of chronic illness, psych oncology, and supportive therapy. 

Julie views mental illness on a continuum of mild to severe, and she understands that we can all fall somewhere on that continuum depending on a variety of individual factors. Her role is to support patients wherever they happen to be by utilizing both medication and non-medication approaches that incorporate these individual factors into her plan of care. Julie believes strongly that it is important to work as a partner to the patients she sees and to incorporate and support the idea of patient self-management of illness by providing the education and clinical support that a patient needs be able to manage their illness effectively.