Our counselors offer counseling for teens in Troy, MI

Karen Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 21 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. She has worked in diverse settings, including schools, universities, and community mental health. Karen specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. She is passionate about helping others heal, grow, and achieve emotional wellness through empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care.

Karen earned her Master’s in Counseling from Oakland University and integrates cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches into her work. She believes in meeting clients where they are and helping them build resilience, manage symptoms, and develop healthy coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence.

Karen creates a supportive, client-centered space where individuals feel heard and empowered. Her work helps clients gain insight, improve communication, and build healthier relationships. With a focus on self-awareness and compassion, she supports clients in fostering personal growth, emotional balance, and meaningful change.

Keith Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience supporting children and their families. He specializes in treating behavioral issues, anger, trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. Keith also works with adolescents and adults of all ages and supports them through various other mental health concerns including mental stress, men’s issues, OCD, and gender identity. Keith enjoys treating clients from all backgrounds and finding each person’s inherent strengths.

Keith received his Master’s in Counseling from Central Michigan University. He uses a psychoanalytic approach and pulls from methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, family systems, reality therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Keith is committed to providing individualized care to everyone he works with, using a calming presence to create a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration and learning. He knows that starting therapy can be difficult and scary, but you don’t have to go through challenges alone! Reach out to Keith today.