Individual counseling Services

Person-centered therapy: The compassionate path to personal fulfillment.

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Welcome to your journey of self-discovery

You are unique; your experiences, thoughts, and feelings are yours alone.

That's why our individual counseling services focus on person-centered therapy.

What Is Person-centered Therapy?

Person-centered therapy is built on the belief that you are the expert on your life.

Sometimes called client-centered or Rogerian therapy, person-centered therapy is a special kind of talk therapy that helps people feel safe and understood when they share their thoughts and feelings.

It was created by psychologist Carl Rogers, who believed that everyone, given the right support, can grow, heal, and solve their problems in their own unique way. 

In our therapy sessions, I listen carefully without judging you so you can feel comfortable being your true self.

You can think of me as a trusted guide walking alongside you as you figure out your path.

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An integrative therapeutic approach

Person-centered therapy is a solid foundation, but we also draw from other effective modalities depending on your needs:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you notice and change disruptive thought patterns. So, rather than being led by your thoughts, you decide what to think and how you want to feel.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is great for:

  • Challenging negative beliefs

  • Reframing thoughts

  • Building coping skills

CBT reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety by helping you identify negative or false thoughts, replacing these thoughts with healthier, more realistic thoughts, and then observing how these changes in thoughts affect you.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT helps you deal with big feelings and tough situations by teaching you to handle emotions, relationships, and stress with greater skill.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy helps you:

  • Manage intense feelings

  • Regulate your emotions

  • Build distress tolerance

  • Improve your relationships

DBT is proven to reduce emotional reactivity, especially in people with borderline personality disorder.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a type of therapy that helps people face their fears without letting anxiety or OCD take over.

It involves:

  • Facing triggers gradually

  • Breaking reliance on safety behaviors

  • Reducing obsessive and compulsive cycles

It’s like training your brain to stop being so scared of something by practicing how to deal with it in a safe and controlled way.

Additional treatment modalities

An integrative approach allows us to draw from multiple evidence-based methods to create the right treatment plan for you.

  • Psychodynamic therapy helps you understand why you feel and act the way you do by exploring your thoughts, feelings, and past experiences.

    It’s like solving a mystery about yourself, where you figure out how things that happened before might be affecting you now.

    By talking with a therapist, you uncover patterns and hidden feelings that could be causing problems.

    Once you understand these, it’s easier to make changes and feel better. It’s all about connecting the dots between your past and your present.


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  • Mindfulness-based therapies teach you how to stay in the moment and not get stuck worrying about the past or future.

    Mindfulness practice centers your attention on what’s happening right now, like your breathing, your thoughts, or what you see and feel.

    We learn to notice these things without judging them.

    This helps you feel calmer and more in control of your emotions.

    By practicing mindfulness, you learn to handle stress and tough feelings better, instead of letting them take over.

    It’s like training your brain to be your friend instead of your boss.
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  • Emotion-Focused Therapy teaches you to notice, name, and accept your emotions instead of avoiding or ignoring them.

    By working with a therapist, you learn how your emotions affect your thoughts and actions and how to handle them in healthy ways.

    This helps you feel more connected to yourself and others and improves your relationships.

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  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) helps you understand how your relationships affect your feelings and how your feelings affect your relationships.

    IPT focuses on improving communication and solving problems with others.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Focus on Relationships: You and your therapist talk about important people in your life and how those relationships impact your mood.

    • Improve Communication: You learn to express yourself clearly and listen better to others.

    • Solve Problems: The therapy helps you handle conflicts, adjust to changes like a breakup or loss, and build stronger connections.

    Interpersonal Therapy helps you feel better by improving how you interact with the people around you.

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  • Motivational Interviewing helps you find the motivation to make changes in your life.

    We do this by talking together to discover your goals and values.

    Together we figure out what’s important to you and how to make progress toward your goals.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Explore your goals: You talk about what you want to achieve and why it matters to you.

    • Understand your sticking point: If you feel stuck or unsure, we explore the pros and cons of making a change.

    • Build confidence: You discover your strengths and plan small, achievable steps toward your goals.

    Motivational Interviewing is a compassionate, cooperative, non-judgmental way to help you move forward under your own power and at your own pace.

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How individualized person-centered therapy can help you

Person-centered therapy focuses on you.

Together, we create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and supported—no matter what you’re going through.

Your therapist doesn’t judge or tell you what to do; instead, we work with you to find the best path forward.

Here’s how therapy can help:

  • Anxiety or stress that feels unmanageable
    When worries take over, therapy teaches you ways to calm your mind, face fears, and handle stressful situations without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Depression or persistent sadness
    If it feels like a cloud won’t lift, therapy helps you explore the reasons behind your sadness, reconnect with hope, and find tools to feel better.

  • Life transitions
    Big changes, like starting a new job, adjusting to a breakup, or relocating, can be tough. Therapy supports you in navigating these transitions with clarity and strength.

  • Trauma or unresolved emotional pain
    Painful experiences from the past can hold you back. Therapy helps you process those emotions and find a way to heal and move forward.

  • Low self-esteem or self-doubt
    If you feel like you’re not good enough, therapy helps you understand why and teaches you to see your worth, build confidence, and believe in yourself.

  • Anger Management
    When anger feels out of control, therapy helps you recognize triggers, manage your reactions, and find healthier ways to express yourself.

  • Grief oPunseling
    Losing someone or something important is heartbreaking. Therapy offers comfort, a space to grieve, and guidance for finding meaning and moving forward.

Individualized, person-centered therapy meets you where you are and walks alongside you as you work through life’s toughest moments.

It’s a journey of growth, healing, and self-discovery—focused entirely on you.

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What to expect in your first session

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but we make the process as simple and welcoming as possible.

In your first session, you’ll:

  • Share your story and what brings you to therapy

  • Discuss your goals and what you hope to achieve

  • Ask questions and get to know your therapist

  • Collaboratively create a plan for moving forward

There’s no pressure to dive deep right away. This session is about building trust and setting the stage for your journey.

Ready when you are.

Therapy can give you the tools you need to navigate any challenge with more confidence and ease.

Contact me to get started today.

Keylea@calmwithincounseling.com
(734) 593-1484

Anywhere in Michigan.

Please note - If you are in distress or if you or your child are feeling suicidal, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

You can also contact the national suicide hotline by dialing 988.