Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist for Individual and Couples Therapy in Birmingham
Dr Glenn Good has been dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological services since 2000, specializing in individual and couples therapy. Our practice is built on the foundational belief that healing occurs through meaningful therapeutic relationships, a principle that guides our approach to both individual psychotherapy and conjoint therapy sessions. With over 25 years of private practice experience and advanced training at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, we offer evidence-based treatments grounded in psychoanalytic theory. Our team maintains affiliations with Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, where we contribute to training future mental health professionals.We distinguish ourselves through our focus on understanding relationship dynamics and personal growth, as evidenced by patient testimonials highlighting transformative experiences. Our commitment to excellence has been recognized through multiple awards from professional organizations, including the American Psychoanalytic Association. We maintain a patient-centered approach with no fee for initial consultations, ensuring accessibility to quality mental health care.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Psychoanalytic Treatment
Relationship Counseling
Professional Consultation
Therapist Seminars
Couples Workshops
Relationship Diagnosis
Therapeutic Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized experience in individual and couples therapy
- Our practice features board-certified psychoanalytic expertise
- We provide personalized treatment focused on relationship dynamics
- No fee for initial consultation to assess your specific needs
- Our approach emphasizes lasting therapeutic relationships for meaningful change
Associations and certifications
- American Psychoanalytic Association
What people say
Life-changing therapy
Effective couples counseling
Empathetic approach
Wishing they started sooner
Improved relationships
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions focus on helping clients understand and resolve personal challenges through a therapeutic relationship. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and self-defeating patterns by exploring underlying emotional conflicts. With over 25 years of experience, our approach emphasizes self-discovery and lasting personal growth through regular, in-depth sessions.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy addresses relationship conflicts by helping partners understand destructive patterns and develop healthier communication. We focus on transforming relationship challenges into opportunities for growth and intimacy. Our approach helps couples move beyond repetitive conflicts to create more meaningful connections through structured therapeutic sessions.
Marriage Counseling
Our marriage counseling services help couples navigate relationship difficulties by exploring underlying dynamics that contribute to conflict. We work with couples to develop new patterns of interaction that foster understanding and connection. The therapy process helps partners move beyond surface issues to address deeper emotional needs within the relationship.
Professional Consultation
We provide professional consultation and training for mental health professionals seeking to improve their relationship therapy skills. Our services include seminars on differentiating individual versus couples therapy needs and developing effective treatment approaches. With affiliations at major institutions, we offer expert guidance based on extensive clinical experience and academic contributions.
Psychoanalytic Treatment
Our psychoanalytic approach explores unconscious patterns affecting current behavior through long-term therapeutic relationships. This treatment method helps clients achieve profound self-understanding and lasting change by examining how past experiences influence present difficulties. The therapy process emphasizes developing insight and new perspectives through regular, in-depth sessions.
People
Glenn E. Good
Psychologist & Psychoanalyst
Dr. Good is a licensed psychologist and board-certified psychoanalyst with 25+ years in private practice. He teaches at Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, specializing in individual and couples therapy. His approach focuses on healing through therapeutic relationships, with expertise in treating relationship conflicts and personal growth issues.
Questions
How does your therapeutic approach differ from other therapists?
Our approach emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the key to healing, focusing on understanding relationship dynamics and unconscious patterns rather than just providing advice.
What makes you qualified to treat relationship issues?
With 25+ years in private practice and teaching relationship therapy at major institutions, we specialize in understanding and resolving complex relationship dynamics through psychoanalytic techniques.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide no-fee initial consultations to help determine if our approach matches your needs and establish a clear understanding of your therapeutic goals.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Southeast Michigan including Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, and Detroit, with some patients traveling from surrounding areas for specialized treatment.
How long do therapy sessions typically last?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with some extended sessions available for intensive work, particularly in couples therapy where deeper exploration of relationship dynamics is needed.
