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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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Riley: My initial approach to child therapy is based on connection. Therapy should feel as pleasant as possible for kids who are usually stepping into a new experience. I find benefit in showing genuine interest and compassion up front to represent what we are doing in therapy. Kids are often dismissed and their lives thought of as simple—showing that I do not see it that way is a good first step.
Carri: My go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is helping them understand and express their feelings. I enjoy helping develop their sense of individual identity, and I encourage parental involvement to develop a family plan to address the identified need.
Riley: In child therapy, the tools I teach are very dependent on age. Broadly speaking, these tools involve understanding how and why things happen, providing insight to better grasp the dynamics of their own situation, and teaching mindfulness to better manage the realities of daily life.
Carri: I encourage identity exploration that includes awareness of others as well. I reinforce personal responsibility to address negative behaviors. I focus on self-control and mindfulness.
Riley: I look for indicators of meaningful progress in children in sessions and based on reports of child and parent for out of sessions. When children engage with concepts in sessions and are able to make connections to larger life contexts, I know that they are making progress.
Carri: I know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when behavioral concerns are reduced or eliminated. I also look for a positive sense of self-awareness.
Riley: Clients can supplement therapy by looking for opportunities to connect concepts in sessions to life outside of therapy. Context is a difficult part of any person's therapy process, and remaining mindful of the potential for out-of-session application is very helpful.
Carri: Clients can supplement their time in child therapy by following the agreed-upon schedule that includes school, chores, downtime, and sleep.
Riley: For beginning child therapy, I think kids should be given as much information as possible—who they will see, what to expect, and why this is a good idea. Therapy can often (for adults and children) feel like a place to “fix a problem,” and I prefer people to engage with therapy as a place to learn and heal.
Carri: To prepare for their first child therapy session, a child can be told that they are attending therapy to get help for them so they can feel better. A parent should attend the initial session.
Thriveworks child & teen counseling in West Bloomfield helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children and adolescents can attend and benefit from therapy.
Child & teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the child or teen’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, child & teen counselors have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Child & teen counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child & teen counseling at Thriveworks in West Bloomfield, MI depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child & teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
The Thriveworks West Bloomfield Child Therapists in Oakland County (just outside of Detroit) know how difficult childhood and teenhood can be, and they are dedicated to helping young individuals not just live better, but thrive in life. If you are worried about your child and teen after moving to a new area or post-divorce, consider setting them up with a child therapist who can teach them how to cope. A child therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks West Bloomfield in Oakland can help and guide your child through whatever obstacle they face.
Do you think that your child could benefit from child therapy? Are you looking for Detroit therapy for your child? Reach out to us today by calling (248) 716-7057. Our scheduling process is simple and client-focused. You’ll have flexible appointment options to choose from, and you’ll be glad to know that we accept most major insurance plans. Call today to schedule an appointment for your child or teen.
As you can probably remember, childhood and teenhood can be difficult. We’re still learning and growing each day, which can make responding to and processing stressful events difficult. The good news is that child therapy helps kids respond to and process stressful events well. And that’s just one benefit. Child therapy at Thriveworks West Bloomfield stresses the mental and emotional help of your children. A Thriveworks West Bloomfield therapist or psychologist can help your kid with…
Thriveworks West Bloomfield child therapy in Oakland County will welcome your child or teen and do their best to help them live better. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
At Thriveworks West Bloomfield/Detroit Therapy, the child therapists and psychologists customize each child’s experience in therapy based on their specific needs and goals. That said, the overall mission remains: to assist kids with the challenges they face and help them achieve better living.
Schedule a child therapy appointment at Thriveworks West Bloomfield in Oakland (near Detroit). Give us a call when you’re ready at (248) 716-7057. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you both!
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