Business Details
Empowerment-Based Counseling Services in Royal Oak, MI
At Choices Insight Counseling, we specialize in empowerment-based counseling for adults, teens, and children. With over a decade of experience in clinical outpatient settings, our licensed professionals utilize evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and filial therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Our founder, a former high school teacher, brings unique insight into child and adolescent development, complementing our comprehensive career counseling services that guide clients through self-exploration, career assessments, and personalized planning.We prioritize creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients develop emotional awareness, overcome past experiences, and build meaningful life strategies. Our trauma-informed care addresses PTSD and abuse recovery through structured mindfulness practices and corrective emotional experiences. Parent-child therapy sessions strengthen family bonds using play therapy techniques, while support groups foster community connection. We maintain strict ethical standards with transparent communication, electronic consent forms, and a free initial consultation to ensure client satisfaction.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Career Counseling
Child Therapy
Teen Counseling
Parent-Child Therapy
Support Groups
Online Counseling
Mindfulness Training
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based counseling approaches tailored to individual needs
- Our team includes a former educator with specialized child development expertise
- We provide structured trauma recovery programs with measurable outcomes
- We implement a three-phase career counseling methodology for lasting satisfaction
- We guarantee 24/7 access to our secure online client portal
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Our anxiety counseling employs cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to address symptoms like panic attacks and chronic worry. Clients learn to reframe negative thought patterns while developing practical coping mechanisms. Treatment focuses on restoring motivation and reducing physical manifestations of anxiety through structured therapeutic sessions.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery programs target PTSD symptoms through staged treatment plans. We help clients process flashbacks and hypervigilance using mindfulness interventions and corrective emotional experiences. Our approach addresses trauma's impact on brain function while developing safety strategies for daily life situations.
Career Counseling
Three-phase career counseling combines personality assessments with practical planning. Professionals receive tailored guidance for career transitions while students explore educational paths. Our methodology integrates skills analysis, market research, and personalized development plans for long-term career satisfaction.
Child Therapy
Child therapy utilizes play and art-based techniques to address behavioral challenges and emotional regulation. Sessions focus on improving parent-child communication through filial therapy while teaching coping skills for anxiety and trauma. Parent consultations ensure consistent support across home and school environments.
Parent-Child Therapy
Parent-child therapy combines play therapy with caregiver training to strengthen family bonds. Parents learn structured techniques for emotional reflection and limit setting. This evidence-based approach reduces behavioral issues while improving communication patterns between children and caregivers through biweekly sessions.
People
Liz DeLandsheer
Licensed Professional Counselor
Liz DeLandsheer holds a Master's in Counseling from Oakland University and a teaching background in secondary education. With extensive experience in clinical settings, she specializes in trauma recovery, career counseling, and child therapy. Her approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness techniques to help clients achieve lasting personal growth.
Questions
What counseling approaches do you use?
We combine cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and filial therapy. Treatment plans are personalized using evidence-based methods tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
Do you offer online counseling sessions?
Yes, we provide secure online counseling through our HIPAA-compliant client portal for both initial consultations and ongoing treatment sessions.
How does career counseling work?
Our three-phase approach includes personality assessments, career research, and personalized planning. Sessions help clients identify strengths, explore opportunities, and create actionable career development strategies.
What ages do you work with?
We serve clients across the lifespan from children as young as 3 years old through adults, with specialized approaches adapted for different developmental stages.
Can parents participate in child therapy?
Yes, parent involvement is required through filial therapy sessions. Caregivers learn techniques to strengthen bonds and support their child's emotional development at home.
Is there a free initial consultation?
We offer a 15-minute free phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine if our services align with your therapeutic goals.
