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Ann Arbor Catholic/Christian Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EdD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Let's Connect (734) 436-3973
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I am a motivational therapist. I teach what helped me to stop feeling preoccupied with pennies and getting occupied making millions. I will first understand you, where you are. Baseline. One of the best solutions to reduce depression (the past) and anxiety (the future) is to joyfully live in the present. The "broken records" of verbal and other addictions are not your friends. Joy and productivity are your friends, along with the friend who never offers you negative news. As we learn, changes must generalize from each meeting to other settings with helpful tools for your greatest life experiences.
I listen with respect and help the client identify mental addictions and other toxic influences that drain their energy and joy. Then, through Cognitive Behavior Therapy and education I will teach the client a behavior-cognitive formula “L=90+9+1” to improve their quality of life.
Anxiety and sadness cause real pain that no pill alone can fix. I too have missed past friends and I feared the future. Waking up in fear and loneliness are nightmares. Fearing bullies, discrimination, and anger waste our precious energy. Learn a treatment plan to replace fear with joy.
Call or Email Ann Arbor Catholic/Christian Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (734) 436-3973
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (734) 436-3973
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Ann Arbor Catholic/Christian Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EdD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801018804 J. Silva Goncalves
- In Practice for 38 Years
- Attended Western Michigan University, MA/EDD, Graduated 1975
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: J. Silva Goncalves
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Behavioral Issues
- Life Transitions
- Career Counseling
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Re-education of the thinking process
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Portuguese
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Portuguese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Hypnotherapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Structural Family Therapy
Groups
Live 100% NOW; and Maximum Performance Management
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Live 100% Now is a motivational book and seminar designed to teach how to improve our mind energy. This presentation has been used for CE credit at Washtenaw Community College.
Location
Self and Emmaus Health
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Email J. Silva Goncalves about this group or call - (734) 436-3973
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (734) 436-3973
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Ann Arbor Catholic/Christian Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EdD