My name is Ferial Youkhanna. I speak English, Arabic and Chaldean. I graduated with a Bachelors in Social Work from University of Detroit Mercy and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health/Micro Social Work from Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan . I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, and motivational interviewing. I have intense experiences working with couples and individuals struggling with mental illness such as: Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Grief and Bereavement , Gambling Addiction, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, OCD, Trauma Counseling; Survival and Resilience and Marital Issues.
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Addictions- Gambling
Relationship issues/Marital
Depression
PTSD
Greif
Adjustment Disorder
Also experienced in:
Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder ,
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 0ver 24 years.
I provide counseling services in three languages beside the English language, I speak, write and read, Arabic language fluently. Also, I speak Aramaic/ Chaldean language.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
MI LMSW 6801078369
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I am so thankful for her. After three sessions it is abundantly clear that she is a perfect fit for me chosen for me by better help from my preferences. She is knowledgeable, professional, both delicate and direct when needed. I appreciate her help so much. After every session I improve so much with my perspective and emotional healing process as she guides me through what to expect and how to respond without being too hard on myself during my grief and transition to healing. I highly recommend her and better help.
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Ferial for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
It was just what I needed at the time
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Ferial for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes