Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Troy, MI

"As a cisgender biracial woman, I understand growing up in a mixed-race home as well as being raised by an immigrant mother."

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.

"As someone who has used therapy to build skills in my own life, I understand the courage it takes to begin this process and I look forward to being a part of your journey to growth and healing!"

James Steffen is a Licensed Master Social Worker-Clinical with 4 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families. He specializes in helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem issues, trauma, and stress, empowering them to achieve their goals and foster healthier relationships!

James completed his Master of Social Work at Madonna University. With a warm and welcoming approach, he uses methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, strengths-based therapy, and motivational interviewing to provide a personalized approach.

James understands that reaching out for help can be a courageous step, and he is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can explore their challenges and work toward meaningful growth. When you are ready to begin your journey, schedule an appointment with James!

"As someone who has dealt with different levels of anxiety, I understand the complexity of anxiety disorders."

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.

"For 25 years, I have served in the counseling field, learning success strategies from other clients and practitioners."

Jennifer Gillette is a Licensed Master Social Worker who is passionate about helping those in physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental distress. She has worked in oncology for over 25 years and works with top-rated health professionals to keep up to date on the latest research. She has extensive experience with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, stress management, PTSD, bipolar disorders, and coping with life transitions. Jennifer assists couples in healing their marriages and families. She also has a Women's Christian Counseling certificate and is open to helping people use their individual spirituality as a way to cope.

Jennifer completed both her BSW and Master of Social Work (MSW) at Wayne State University. In her personal experience, she has been a caregiver to several people in her family with their health issues. Although she takes an individualized approach, she often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and a structured support approach.

Everybody is doing their best in life to not only survive but thrive. Sometimes we need people supporting and encouraging us in a different way for some of the seasons we experience. Jennifer works beside you to help you cope with struggles and challenges. However, she also helps you to find what joy, peace, and the best versions of "you" look like.

"With years of experience meeting clients, their partners, and their families at their most vulnerable times, I am eager and ready to join with you in navigating whatever you're dealing with, and what comes next."

Shelby Molloseau is a fully Licensed Masters Social Worker (MSW) with 5 years of experience providing intervention, support, and therapeutic services to individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, people in crisis and/or with significant trauma history, and people living with HIV. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with identity concerns, navigating trauma history, sex and sexuality concerns, managing depression and anxiety, and coping with life transitions - including career changes, parenthood, and grief and loss. She has worked as a case manager and therapist for people living with HIV, provided therapy and support services to individuals who identify on the LBGTQIA+ spectrum, and worked for many years with individuals, couples, and families as a psychiatric social worker in inpatient mental health units. 

Shelby completed her Bachelors in Clinical/Community Psychology from the University of Michigan-Flint and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Michigan State University. With years of experience in acute, crisis settings, she utilizes an ability to quickly establish a warm and open connection with clients and employs a number of techniques, focusing on what will best meet that person's individual needs. Shelby's approach is both solution-focused and emotion-focused, pulling on techniques that are strengths-based and rooted in elements of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). Shelby's practice is informed by the concept that therapy is a meeting between experts - the therapist brings the expertise of techniques in therapeutic practice, but the client (or clients) bring the expertise of their own experience and what will best work for them. The most effective therapy, in Shelby's opinion, focuses on meeting the client where they want to start and working together to better understand where we are, where we want to go, and how we are going to get there. 

The reality of living is that while all humans experience lovely, beautiful moments - tough times are just as common (and at times can seem to far outweigh the good). Shelby welcomes clients at any stage in life, and recognizes each client may have different reasons for engaging in therapy. Whether seeking to understand themselves, their emotions, and their actions better, or trying to make sense of the world around them and the difficult paths we all must walk at times, or reaching out for support in furthering their goals and enriching their lives, clients can expect kindness, empathy, and compassion in their relationship with Shelby.

"As someone who believes in the power of empathy, I recognize that we’re often just one situation away from being in someone else’s shoes. This fuels my commitment to understanding and supporting your unique journey."

Genice “Mae” Harvey is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping people face unexpected challenges with support. She specializes in anxiety, depression, family conflict, domestic abuse, trauma, and women’s issues. Her ideal client seeks guidance on how to pivot effectively when life takes an unforeseen turn. Their goals include developing resilience, enhancing coping strategies, and fostering personal growth. Ultimately, they aspire to lead a more fulfilling life, equipped with the tools to navigate their circumstances confidently.

Mae received her Master’s of Social Work from Michigan State University. She uniquely helps her clients to build resilience and learn adaptive coping techniques by utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, Christian counseling, and motivational interviewing.

Mae understands that navigating life's challenges can be daunting and often overwhelming. Her approach is rooted in empathy, recognizing that each individual's journey is unique. She invites potential clients to reach out, assuring them they are not alone in their struggles. Together, you can explore solutions and develop a path forward!