Find a Therapist near Jackson, MI

When you’re searching for a therapist, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe you’re navigating stress, self-doubt, or emotions that feel too heavy to carry alone. Therapy can provide a space to step back, gain clarity, and begin making sense of what you’re going through. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes, the first step is simply allowing yourself to be heard. In therapy, you can expect a thoughtful and collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, gain deeper self-awareness, and develop strategies to manage challenges. My approach is insight-driven and reflective, helping you recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck while also providing tools to help you move forward. Sessions are a balance of open exploration and practical guidance, shaped around your unique needs and goals. Therapy is a process, and everyone’s journey looks different. Some people come in wanting to work through a specific challenge, while others are looking for a space to process and gain insight over time. Whatever brings you here, we’ll work together in a way that feels helpful to you. If you’re considering therapy, I welcome you to reach out.

My counseling approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs while helping them build practical skills, resilience, and confidence.

I am a Humanistic CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, a Relationship & Recovery Life Coach, assisting Individuals, Couples, Groups, Families & Parents design and live their preferred and most desired life, based on what they value and what they wish for. I form very long term relationships with my clients as they go through their process of exploration, identifying their most preferred values, design and develop their dreams and action plans, implement, realize and maintain their preferred life. As a result, my clients achieve and experience a greater sense of Happiness, Life Satisfaction and an overall sense of well being. I am inspired, grounded in and greatly shaped by the theories and practices of Positive Psychology and Appreciative Inquiry models of therapy and coaching. I am trained and certified as a Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Relationship Specialist, Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist, an Addiction & Recovery Therapist, a Life & Parent Coach. In addition, I am awarded the statuses of Psychologist Diplomate & Fellow by the American Psychotherapy Association. To find out more about me please visit; www.drtaliaziv.com

Being the victim of childhood trauma or narcissistic abuse can contribute to a wide range of physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms. It can also make it difficult for you to trust others and maintain healthy relationships. Trauma and abuse of this nature becomes stored in the body, and may result in you feeling triggered, and suffering from mood swings, depression, and perhaps even feelings of guilt or shame. I specialize in EMDR therapy to help you heal from trauma, narcissistic abuse, and the symptoms of depression and anxiety often associated with these conditions. I am certified in vagal toning and utilize a mind-body approach to healing that helps you identify where these triggers and emotions are felt in your body. I have 24 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. I am a licensed psychologist, neuropsychological expert, certified brain health coach, and trauma therapist. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), and I am trained in clinical hypnosis through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). My professional background includes 12 years of clinical experience in the family court system and in shelters for battered women and children. I am a former team member of the Epilepsy Unit of the Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. For a decade, I conducted forensic neuropsychological evaluations of inmates in prison and testified in court about my findings. As a researcher, I have spent decades studying the manner in which brainwave patterns impact our thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and I have extensive experience helping individuals achieve peak performance by optimizing their brain functioning. I am a published author and speaker on topics related to brain functioning. I have television and news experience and have been featured as a psychological expert on multiple local and national news networks including FOX News. As a client of mine, you will have access to all of my online courses, programs, eBooks, guided meditations, brainwave audios, and hypnosis audios. I created these resources to help you recover from trauma, condition your thoughts, eliminate depression and anxiety, and rewire your brain for success and happiness.

My approach to therapy is an integrative one, allowing me to tailor treatment to each individual based on their unique strengths, limitations, needs, and goals. The alliance between client and therapist is one of the most important factors in therapy outcome. For this reason, I always strive to build a collaborative professional relationship with my clients that is based on trust and mutual respect. I do this by showing my clients unconditional positive regard that honors their individuality, authenticity, and their ability to choose their own path through self-determination and Self-leadership. It is my goal to always provide a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for my clients to explore and process their issues and concerns. I also encourage clients to learn and develop the skills necessary to create and maintain positive changes in their lives long beyond their time in therapy. While I am highly skilled in mental health assessment and diagnosis, I believe that a diagnosis is merely one tool for informing treatment. Regardless of diagnosis, it's very important to me to treat the individual rather than the label. I also wish to help my clients enhance and add value to their lives in addition to alleviating their bothersome symptoms.

Do you find yourself frequently unhappy, dissatisfied, consumed by wishing things were different but fearful of change? Is a relationship with a significant other, parent or child causing ongoing distress? Do you often feel anxious or depressed but are unsure why? If so, it is my goal to create a safe environment in which we can explore those issues together and partner to help you live the life you want to live. I entered the mental health field in 1995 and have worked with a variety of people all dealing with challenges they found insurmountable. I find it the utmost of honors to be allowed to partner with others as they face life's trials. It is a privilege to be able to work with you as we reflect in new ways on past hurts, or carve a new path for the future. Let's work together to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

When we find ourselves at a low point in life, it can be hard to know how to move forward. If you want to feel more connected with a loved one, restore broken relationships, find more meaning in life, or learn more about yourself, you are in the right place. I work with individuals, couples, and families to address communication, relational conflict, depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, low self-esteem, and other concerns you may have. As your therapist, I want to work alongside you to identify goals and remove any obstacles that are keeping you from reaching them. I utilize a combination of techniques to support my clients. These techniques include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, trauma-informed therapies, systems theory, and the Gottman Method. My approach to therapy is client-centered and tailored to your individual needs and goals. Our therapy sessions will be compassionate and a place for growth, exploration, and change. For clients who are open to Christian counseling, I also find it helpful to explore faith as an important part of the healing and change process.

Sometimes you need to tell the negative committee inside your head to just sit down & shut up. You would like to be able to manage your thoughts & learn to relax. Struggling with a loss, trying to find what's next. I can help you do that. Let's work together to find your area of difficulty and move forward with change. It can be done.

Many times it is very difficult to make the first step and ask for help. However, if you suffer, and your have already tried anything you could on your own, it might be time to get professional advice. I provides individual counseling. I collaborate with my clients. Your feedback along the way is very important to me. It helps me adjust my work so I can meet your needs and preferences. I am a certified sex therapist. These skills allow me to serve you better if you struggle with relationships and intimacy issues.

I help children and families find more shared joy, even when daily life feels stressful or disconnected. If you’re worried about your child’s anxiety, behavior, or experiences with trauma, I’ll work with you to understand what’s happening and find practical ways to help. My approach is warm, playful, and collaborative. I use play, conversation, and research-supported treatments, including parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)). I involve caregivers so the work we do together can carry into everyday moments at home. I have particular experience supporting children who have experienced foster care, adoption, or changes in caregivers. I want children to feel safe and understood, and parents to feel more confident in responding to their needs. Together, we’ll build on your family’s strengths and work toward changes that matter to you.