Psychotherapy

Children's Counseling

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Therapy that Feels like Home

Years working in the Oakland County Juvenile court and Federally Funded Drug Treatment Program for Adolescents have prepared me to have magic with teens and kids. My approach is systems oriented so I try to involve the parents, families in the child’s treatment to help form a team approach. Most kids, even hard to reach kids, seem to warm up to me as a therapist.

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Meet Dr. David Connell

I am a fully licensed clinical psychologist practicing psychotherapy/counseling for over 53 years. For many years the folks I treat tell me I’m different from other therapists they have tried. I tend to be very quick to catch on with what is the essence of people’s problems and issues. These quickly gained therapeutic insights are then shared with down to earth, “keep it real”, kind of language that helps people quickly reach deeper understanding of their unique set of issues. I don’t just listen, I engage.

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Different than Other Therapists

I am different from other therapists because I am trained and have practiced for years from a perspective called Transpersonal Psychology, a blending of psychotherapy and spirituality. Within this perspective, I believe that the therapist and client are co-learners, discovering their own evolutionary path through emotional healing and spiritual growth. Promoting emotional healing through spiritual connectedness is my passion and life’s work. While I do not proselytize or try to convert people to a spiritual perspective, I have a deeply committed spiritual consciousness and endeavor to earnestly walk this committed path.

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My Approach

My style is to be warm, non-judgmental, and very active with clients instead of just a supportive listener. My authentic style and communication approach, bringing humor and technical skills together help bring the Transpersonal perspective to life for those who wish to optimize their own journey of healing and growth.


I am especially quick to catch on and tend to give a lot of feedback and information to enable clients to raise their awareness and to develop new tools to better manage their life.


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What services do you provide?

    My services include psychotherapy/counseling for adults, adolescents, families and children as well as group sessions and emotional/spiritual workshops.

  • How can I contact you?

    Please give our office a call at 248-348-1270 for any questions you have. You can also use the contact us form right here on our website to get in touch.

  • Why should I choose Inner Wisdom Counseling?


With over 53 years of experience in  children's counseling and working with people of all ages and backgrounds, I am fully experienced in emotional growth and healing. My  children's counseling practice in Northville, Michigan is far different than the average therapist - I don't just listen, I engage and have an open conversation with my patients. Through my  children's counseling practice, I focus on a Transpersonal Psychology approach that blends holistic  children's counseling with spirituality to promote personal growth.

If you have any questions about my  children's counseling practice or approach, feel free to call me at 248-348-1270. 

Psychotherapy shouldn't be scary, so let me walk you through it in a comfortable setting.


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