Southfield, MI Local Support & Community Resources

Andre Charley is a licensed Masters Level Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in providing compassionate and quality therapy services. He is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals by helping them develop essential social, emotional, behavioral, and daily living skills necessary for achieving their fullest potential, even in challenging societal and familial contexts. Andre specializes in assisting clients through complex family dynamics, including communication patterns, physical and emotional abuse, and the myriad of issues that families face today. His therapeutic approach is centered around creating a non-threatening and supportive environment, where clients feel empowered to journey through their life's challenges. Recognizing that life can present unexpected pitfalls and mishaps, Andre fosters a climate of understanding and healing, encouraging clients to navigate their emotions and experiences together toward a path of recovery and growth.

Raynard D. Meridith is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor at True Thoughts Counseling, LLC, bringing over 10 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy. With a focus on personal and professional development, Raynard offers a safe space for individuals navigating life's transitions, anger management, trauma experiences, and stress management. His expertise extends to enhancing effective communication and listening skills, time management, interpersonal conflict resolution, sexual health, career guidance, educational support, and licensure supervision. Clients can benefit from an array of therapeutic techniques including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Raynard assists individuals in identifying and clarifying their genuine feelings and thoughts, empowering them to lead lives they deem true and fulfilling. Life presents countless obstacles and challenges, and Raynard is committed to providing insightful, judgment-free, and professional support on each individual's journey of self-exploration and life satisfaction.

Christopher Edgar-Smith is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, with a robust focus on the wellness and wholeness of QTPOC individuals. He engages deeply with each person's journey, expertly uncovering the underlying foundations of their discomfort. Christopher believes in a comprehensive approach that treats the intersections of mind, body, and spirit. His therapeutic framework is built upon the principles of listening, witnessing, empathizing, and being present. As a proud Black and queer professional, he is acutely aware of the impacts of oppression fatigue on emotional and physical well-being. His aim is to assist others in achieving awareness, healing, recovery, and resistance from trauma. In his practice, Christopher utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities including Psychodynamic therapy, Brainspotting, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR to effectively support both adolescents and adults. He passionately advocates that recovering wholeness, safety, and healing is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. Christopher completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan-Flint and holds a Master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Minnesota and Madonna University, further underscoring his commitment to the field.