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I value honesty and effort. We work as a team to help you realize your full potential. Growth isn’t measured by success but by effort and consistency.

I'm Joellen Rhyndress, LCSW, and I specialize in working with veterans, first responders, and executives — and I genuinely love this work. I'm trained in EMDR and have spent years as a trauma expert, particularly around critical incidents and life-disrupting events. I've worked with over 250 clients and I understand your world, your culture, and what it takes to finally ask for help.

Yehuda, a graduate of Wurzweiler School of Social Work, works as a clinical therapist and a school-based social worker. He is passionate about helping adults of all ages reach their full potential. To that end, he employs psychoanalytical and psychodynamic perspectives to help clients learn more about themselves. His patient-centered and humanistic approach focuses on the evolving relationship between the therapist and client providing the client the time and space to grow at their own pace. Yehuda works hard to provide a safe space for clients to share or to simply be themselves. Yehuda works with clients from a variety of backgrounds who are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, or those who simply want to learn more about themselves. Outside of work hours, Yehuda can be found spending time with his family, cooking, or enjoying the great outdoors.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduate of Michigan State University, providing therapy for clients of all ages. My work is grounded in a trauma‐informed approach, and I am certified in EMDR and TF‐CBT. I specialize in supporting victims of crime, non‐offending caregivers, domestic violence survivors, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and the effects of trauma.

With over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and practical support. As a fully licensed therapist, I bring both professional expertise and genuine care to every session.

Throughout my career, I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, helping them address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. My approach is centered on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.

What clients often appreciate most is my ability to truly listen and meet them where they are. I believe healing and growth happen when people feel supported and understood. My role is to help clients gain clarity, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen resilience, and rediscover their personal strengths.

Over the years, I have seen how powerful change can be when someone is given the right tools, encouragement, and guidance. My experience allows me to draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches to best meet each client’s unique needs.

My commitment is simple: to walk alongside my clients on their journey toward healing, growth, and a more balanced, fulfilling life.

For over two decades I have walked alongside people navigating some of life's hardest chapters, from grief and trauma to anxiety, addiction, and relationship pain. I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. I earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arts in Tirana and completed a Master of Arts in Counseling, along with a post-master specialization in Mental Health Counseling, at Oakland University.

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, brain injuries, grief, and relationship-related concerns. I believe healing begins in a safe, supportive environment where clients are heard with dignity, respect, and without judgment. My clinical approach integrates person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapies to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs.

In addition to my clinical practice, I am highly engaged in community outreach and advocacy. I have served on numerous panels and organized seminars focused on mental health, domestic violence, suicide prevention, and substance abuse awareness and has been recognized with multiple awards for her contributions to the community. I have volunteered with organizations including Beaumont Hospital, Macomb County Crisis Center, the American Heart Association, and more. I also has served as a volunteer teacher and mentor at the Balkan American Center for twenty years, where she teaches the Albanian language and coordinates educational events in the community. Outside of her professional work, I enjoy reading, playing the piano, and singing. I value quality time with my two children and enjoys walking her dog, Tedi.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a University of Michigan graduate, and my

area of expertise is co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Over the course of

my career, I have worked with individuals navigating addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and

the complex challenges that arise when these conditions intersect. I believe that healing

happens in a space where you feel genuinely safe and understood, and I am committed to

providing exactly that. I would love to work alongside you as you move toward the life you

deserve.

I have a Master's in social work and have been practicing for over 35 years. I am very client- centered. My goal is for you to achieve what you are coming for. I strive to do itI t in the least amount of time as possible. I am certified in EMDR and trained in other trauma focused approaches.

I look forward to working with adults who want to make positive changes in their lives. My professional background includes working for many years in a large hospital Emergency Department as well as in private psych clinic practice. With my medical and psych training as a Registered Nurse as well as Social Worker I am able to focus on the total person. Some specific treatment areas that I have experience in are trauma, gay/Lesbian/Bisexual, depression and First Responders crisis issues as well as grief/death situations.