Therapists, Counselors and Psychologists in Royal Oak, MI | Thriveworks (2024)

Aetna, ASR, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare MI, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH), Priority Health Group, Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare | Optum, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP

About Kelly

"I come to sessions authentic, kind, and compassionate, and I will ask questions about all areas of your life that make you who you are - what is important to you is important to me."

Kelly Kellerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 25 years of experience partnering with adolescents and adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma issues, and relationship issues.

Kelly completed her Bachelor of Arts in History and Human Services from Albion College and received her Master of Social Work from The University of Chicago. Kelly utilizes a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach while blending evidenced-based interventions such as cognitive-behavioral (CBT), mindfulness, and strength-based approaches to promote healing and wellness.

Kelly believes life and relationships can be healthy when we have the tools. She seeks to create a safe and caring space to learn new patterns of emotions, behaviors, and thoughts, improve coping and create positive changes in your life.

Education and training

Next opening: Wed Jun 19, 10 amView all availability

Aetna, ASR, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare MI, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH), Priority Health Group, Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP

About Navil

"As a licensed mental health care professional with more than 7 years of experience, Navil know's the importance of guiding her work with compassion and quality care. "

Navil Noguera is a Bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Michigan and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida. Navil has over 7 years of experience in health care settings, counseling settings, and stabilization units. She sees a variety of clients, most commonly those experiencing depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stress management, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, and life transitions.

Navil completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology at Florida International University and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Barry University. She focuses on providing clients with constructive coping skills and healthy patterns of behavior.

Navil seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with all her clients. More specifically, she believes in establishing a strong relationship with you, in order to better serve your needs and goals. Navil implements a client-centered approach. She treats each client uniquely, with the dignity and respect that they deserve, and caters her work specifically to each client. Navil incorporates an evidence-based practice and always provides strong communication skills, self-awareness, empathy, and sensitivity to all of her clients.

Education and training

Next opening: Thu Jun 20, 2 pmView all availability

Aetna, ASR, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare MI, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH), Priority Health Group, Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Quest Behavioral Health , Six Degrees Health, United Healthcare | Optum EAP

About Askari

"As an African-American man who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have many years of experience working in a variety of settings and appreciate and celebrate the richness of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures that contribute uniquely to who you are at this moment. I look forward to being present with you as you grow more fully into who you were meant to be."

Dr. Askari Asante is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in mental health care. He has worked with clients of diverse backgrounds across the entire age spectrum, beginning his career working with children and families and most recently working with senior populations in nursing homes. He is most passionate about helping adults working through issues of depression, anxiety, life transition management, and issues of identity and sexuality. After graduating from Dartmouth, Askari completed his Master of Psychology (M.S.) and Doctorate of Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) at the University of Memphis.

Askari has worked in college counseling centers, with children and their families, in senior care facilities, in state psychiatric hospitals, and in community mental health. These varied experiences have allowed him to thrive with clients of many different backgrounds using a variety of treatment styles to help them meet their life's goals.

We are all unique individuals trying to discover who we are as we traverse this road through life. Askari's primary goal is to meet you where you are, help guide you through the challenges you are facing, and prepare you to face them in the future by developing the necessary skills. He values empowerment and focuses on client strengths to help you grow.

Education and training

Aetna, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP, Medicare MI, Multi Plan PHCS, Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH), Priority Health Group, Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare | Optum, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP

About KaiLi

"My goal is that all clients feel heard, understood, and safe while partnering with me to make meaningful life changes."

KaiLi McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 10 years experience in the mental health field. Having worked with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families with a wide-range of life experiences and abilities, KaiLi has the ability to understand and relate to all types of individual experiences.

KaiLi earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Michigan State University and her Master of Social Work from University of Michigan. KaiLi has worked in schools, community mental health agencies, and therapeutic settings. She utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and solutions-focused (SFT) approaches to therapy.

KaiLi knows that being brought into a client's life is a privilege. In understanding this, KaiLi's goal is to meet clients where they are, focus on building trust and collaborate to meet your unique needs. We all experience life challenges, big and small and KaiLi believes that therapy can benefit anyone. KaiLi will work with you to build your capacity for handling life's challenges—schedule with her today.

Education and training

Aetna, ASR, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare MI, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH), Priority Health Group, Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP

About Jillian

Education and training

Aetna, ASR, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare MI, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH), Priority Health Group, Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP

About Maria

"Here to assist you on your unique journey of inner transmutation to integration and wholeness."

Passionate about catering the best support to each individual, Maria is dedicated to staying at the forefront of education in the constantly developing field of mental health. Maria started her career started in early childhood education, where her passion for working with children and their families directed her to grow expertise in additional areas by pursuing the Oakland University Counseling Master of Counseling program. As a counselor for the incarcerated population working for the Oakland County Sheriff's Department, she was an acting subject matter expert for violence, substance abuse, impulse control, depressive and suicidal ideation, and schizoaffective disorders. When not providing therapeutic care, Maria has spent time volunteering in mentoring at-risk youth and has engaged in various community outreach initiatives. Maria also has a comprehensive background in alternative therapy modalities, motivational coaching, and mindfulness. Sensitive to her clientele's backgrounds and beliefs, esoterically spiritual and holistic approaches to therapy are also available.

Maria completed her Bachelor's in Psychology from UC Davis and her Master's in Counseling from Oakland University, and she likewise has a background in early childhood education. Curiosity and a constant search for further information have taken Maria around the world to complete various therapy and healing modalities ranging from PSYCH-K to the Tony Robbins Mastery University. Maria is committed to learning and providing the best knowledge and options for mental health treatment to fit each individual.

Maria is an expert in leveraging her diverse skills when developing powerful custom therapy sessions for each client's unique mental health needs, she can assist you in receiving care by approaching any concern from a variety of perspectives.

Education and training

Aetna, ASR, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare MI, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH), Priority Health Group, Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Quest Behavioral Health , Six Degrees Health, United Healthcare | Optum EAP

About Rebecca

"Clients are the experts on themselves, and it's a privilege to be trusted to guide them on their path to improved well-being and functioning."

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!

Education and training

Aetna, ASR, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare MI, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH), Priority Health Group, Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Quest Behavioral Health , Six Degrees Health, United Healthcare | Optum EAP

About Colette

"Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for help when life gets difficult! I'm so glad you did, because there are times when you need someone to support and encourage you, hold your concerns and problems in a safe space, and help you work towards fulfillment and peace of mind."

Colette Spaulding is a Licensed MSW and has worked for 18 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), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), 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!

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