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Starting therapy is a big step, and I'm here to provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard and truly understood....
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Starting therapy is a big step, and I'm here to provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard and truly understood.
Paige Casagrande is a dedicated Limited Licensed Master Social Worker with 2 years of experience supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Paige has experience working in inpatient psychiatric settings and with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. She is passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community, clients in foster care, and those recovering from trauma.
Paige Casagrande earned her Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University. She utilizes a trauma-informed, person-centered approach and integrates dialectical behavior therapy techniques. Paige supports clients navigating identity concerns, co-occurring disorders, and emotional regulation.
Paige offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can show up as they are. She believes in meeting clients where they are emotionally and supporting them as they explore goals and build self-trust. Paige is committed to helping clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey.
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Megan Silverman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan with over 10 years of experience. She serves those seeking assist...
Megan Silverman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan with over 10 years of experience. She serves those seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, coping skills, grief/loss, life transitions, mental stress, self-esteem, women’s issues, behavioral issues, relationships, communication, anger, stress, sleep, career and other areas of focus. Megan works with individuals and couples.
Megan received her Master's in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University. Megan utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, strengths-based therapy, exposure techniques, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and many other approaches.
Megan recognizes that every person is different and develops a treatment plan collaboratively with each client to fit their needs. She seeks to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with you to assist you with meeting your goals and improving your quality of life. Megan looks forward to meeting you!
As someone who has provided clinical care for over 20 years, I recognize how difficult it can be to make the decision to enter the...
As someone who has provided clinical care for over 20 years, I recognize how difficult it can be to make the decision to enter therapy; let me be the first to welcome and congratulate you, as you take your first step in what will be a life changing journey.
Curtis Thornton is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Curtis specializes in providing therapy to individuals attempting to overcome challenges related to substance use and/or mental health disorders. The areas he has treated include, but are not limited to, relapse prevention, symptom management, enhancing self-esteem, relationship building, building a strong family structure, and recognizing and coping with thoughts, feelings, and emotions. While the goals vary based on the individual, one constant is shared by all: the client directs the course of care, and they choose the desired outcome. Things that people experience shape their lives, some for the better and others sending them down a path for which they were unprepared and need assistance in overcoming. Whether it be illness, substance use, family issues, relationship challenges, difficulty expressing emotions, or any other challenge, hope is possible.
Curtis completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Eastern Michigan University. He is a Certified Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CAADC) and a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). Prior to earning his MSW, Curtis provided direct care and education to individuals with substance use disorders and/or diagnosed mental health conditions. In this capacity, he was able to work with individuals in overcoming symptoms that had negatively impacted their lives. This phase of Curtis’s career solidified his belief that all individuals need to be treated with love and care, in a way that focuses on the uniqueness of the person and allows them the opportunity to live the life they envision. Curtis knew from the moment he graduated that his dream was to provide therapeutic services to individuals who felt "lost", "hopeless", or whose lives were not being lived in a way that represented their authentic self.
As a therapist, Curtis works with you to look at the big picture of what is occurring in your life. Taking a look at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and expectations allows you to see what has worked, what has not worked, and what could work with modification. Curtis is well trained in recognizing ways in which we block change, and he has an expertise in overcoming these blocks. He is able to pull from numerous therapeutic models, as together you create a plan to address your specific needs. Curtis believes that therapy works best when you work as a team in moving you towards your goals. He also believes that all individuals deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. All individuals have an inner strength that allows them to overcome the obstacles that hold them back from reaching their goals. Curtis will assist you in finding or utilizing this inner strength throughout your course of care. If you are looking for a therapist who is empathetic, compassionate and able to see you beyond the challenges that led to therapy, Curtis could be the therapist for you. Whether you select him or not, congratulations on starting this journey of change.
As your dedicated therapist, I create a safe and welcoming space where healing begins, tailoring therapy to your unique journey wi...
As your dedicated therapist, I create a safe and welcoming space where healing begins, tailoring therapy to your unique journey with warmth, expertise, and care.
Karla Walker is a Licensed Limited Master Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. Her ideal clients are individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, or identity challenges. They seek holistic therapy tailored to their unique needs and aim to restore emotional balance, develop self-awareness, and find empowerment in their healing journey. Karla is passionate about working through a spiritual lens and is a licensed and ordained Minister.
Karla earned her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She integrates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive behavior therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy with a holistic approach, creating a safe, empowering space for healing.
Karla understands that healing is a deeply personal journey, and she creates a compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported. She tailors therapy to individual needs, helping clients find strength and balance.
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My go-to approach for treating anxiety is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I find the best benefit in CBT because it helps to change thinking patterns and negative beliefs. It also helps with understanding how thoughts, feelings and actions are all connected. Exposure Therapy and creating an exposure hierarchy can also be very helpful.
I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they have some coping skills that are working for them to manage their symptoms.
Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy with journaling, deep breathing, keeping a thought/mood log, decatastrophizing exercises, reaching out to informal supports and utilizing other coping skills learned in therapy. There are also CBT and relaxation apps that can be used for exercises.
To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, clients can begin to track their mood or anxious thoughts and bring the log to therapy. This will help with determining current behaviors and thought patterns. This will also help with creating a treatment plan.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in West Bloomfield, MI can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks West Bloomfield therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
Are there certain activities or events that make you uncomfortable? For example, social situations or those in which you’re the center of attention. Do you worry excessively about the future? Say, whether or not you’ll make it to work on time or if your husband will remember to pick up the kids from school. If so, you might have anxiety, just like millions of others around the world.
Thriveworks West Bloomfield in Oakland County has anxiety therapists and psychologists on staff who can help. These professionals have helped many people just like you to manage their anxiety, get to the root of its development, and cope with their symptoms. They can help you to get back to a life that you feel happy and excited about. They can restore your hope and help you find greater success, despite your anxiety. If you are struggling with anxiety and think that you could benefit from therapy or you’re looking for counseling near Detroit—and more specifically an anxiety therapist or psychologist—reach out to Thriveworks West Bloomfield in Oakland today. Give us a call at (248) 716-7057, a scheduling specialist will help you schedule an appointment.
We all struggle with occasional stress and anxiety. But for some, it becomes excessive and they lose control. Anxiety is a state of constant fear, which is accompanied by dread, worry, and unrest. The symptoms are often mental, emotional, and physical in nature, and can cause further harm to the individual. These symptoms can include:
Trying to manage these symptoms of anxiety can be difficult. Fortunately, the anxiety therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks West Bloomfield in Oakland County can help you manage them and learn new coping mechanisms for dealing with your anxiety. If this sounds like something you need or could benefit from, schedule an appointment at Thriveworks West Bloomfield in Oakland with one of our anxiety therapists.
There are different kinds of anxiety, which vary in severity and presentation. Here are 5 of the main anxiety disorders:
Do you think that you might have one of the anxiety disorders listed above? Consider working with a Thriveworks West Bloomfield anxiety therapist or psychologist in Oakland County. They have the skills and the experience to help you succeed in therapy.
Our main mission at Thriveworks West Bloomfield in Oakland is to help our clients live happy, healthy lives. If you are struggling with anxiety, odds are that your happiness and your wellbeing might be suffering. We want to help you address and manage this problem. Give Thriveworks West Bloomfield a call at (248) 716-7057 when you are ready to schedule your appointment. We’ll be here, and we look forward to your call!
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