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Michigan

Dorrean Riley, MA, MS, LLP

Limited Licensed Psychologist

Southfield, MI
License #63610080756 years of experienceAges 14–60

Limited Licensed Psychologist

I approach my work as a psychologist with the belief that meaningful change comes from both insight and action. My role is not simply to listen, but to help individuals understand the patterns that shape their lives and develop practical strategies to move forward.

My clinical experience spans work in high-acuity environments, including inpatient and forensic settings, as well as outpatient private practice. This has given me a strong foundation in assessing complex presentations and supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. I also have experience working with individuals involved in systems such as corrections and community mental health, which informs a structured, realistic, and accountability-based approach to treatment.

In therapy, I prioritize clarity, collaboration, and respect. I aim to create a space where you feel heard, but also appropriately challenged. My style is direct and goal-oriented, while still being supportive and grounded in empathy. I integrate evidence-based approaches with practical problem-solving, helping you not only process your experiences but also build skills you can apply in your daily life.

I also bring experience in psychological assessment and behavioral intervention, which allows me to look beyond surface-level symptoms and identify underlying factors that may be maintaining difficulties. Whether we are working through emotional struggles, improving relationships, or addressing behavioral patterns, the focus remains on creating sustainable, measurable progress.

Seeking therapy is a significant step, and I view it as a collaborative process. My goal is to help you gain a clearer understanding of yourself, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward the kind of life you want to build.

I work with

IndividualsCouplesFamily (with Children)Family (Adults)Teens

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

Treatment approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Exposure & Response Prevention
  • Schema Therapy
  • Interpersonal

Communities I work with

  • BIPOC Allied
  • Currently/Recently Incarcerated
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Perpetrators of Crime/Abuse/Sexual Offender
  • Sex-Positivity / Kink
  • Transgender Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Intersex Allied
  • LGBTQIA+ Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Michigan School of PsychologyGraduated 2020