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.

Colette Spaulding is a Licensed MSW and has worked for 20 years in the mental health field. She views each client as a whole person, taking a client-centered approach and collaborating with them to match interventions with their particular needs. She has worked with survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and trauma, as well as clients with mood disorders, anxiety and depression, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions. She utilizes multiple treatment modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as psychodynamic, relational, and existential therapy strategies.

Colette completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Michigan. Her professional experience includes working with culturally diverse populations in urban and rural settings, with a wide variety of mental health issues and challenges. This, coupled with her innate empathy and non-judgmental stance, enables her to provide her clients with the support and guidance they are seeking.

Colette asks, "What has happened to you?" rather than, "What is wrong with you?" She knows how important it is to establish a safe and compassionate space for her clients to share their unique stories. She will work with you to weave together elements of patterns, strengths, and coping skills; to increase self-awareness, improve your relationships, and promote the healing and growth you desire, to become the best version of you!

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!

KaiLi McGrath is a Licensed Master Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has had the privilege of working with a diverse set of individuals and abilities in schools, community mental health agencies, and therapeutic settings. KaiLi can understand and relate to all types of experiences.

KaiLi earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral, and solutions-focused approaches to therapy.

KaiLi believes being brought into a client's life is a privilege and meets them where they are to focus on building trust and collaborating on their unique needs. We all have a desire to feel heard, connected, and safe. Schedule an appointment with KaiLi today!