Male Therapists in Livonia, MI

The most important factor in facilitating change is the client-therapist relationship. My role is to provide an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard without judgement. Each person has the capacity and desire for personal growth. B.S., Exercise Physiology, Eastern Michigan. M.A.T., Master's in the Art of Teaching, Biology, University of South Carolina, M.A., Professional Counseling, Siena Heights University. Currently, enrolled in PhD Counselor Education program at Wayne State University. Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist.

Welcome! I commend you for taking this step to prioritize yourself and your well-being. I strive to work together with you to meet your goals while accepting you as you are currently. I want to create a warm, understanding, and comfortable environment for you so that you feel free to share and express yourself. I have experience using an eclectic approach – meaning I use various approaches that factor in your unique experience and preferences. These approaches typically include Interpersonal Process, Strengths-Based, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

I work best with individuals, couples, and families ready to take the leap towards personal growth. I have the skills to assist with a wide range of areas and can handle the most challenging issues. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based, ensuring that our work together is practical and focused on healing. I provide treatment in a direct and non-judgmental manner, making the most of your time for lasting, meaningful changes. I'm also trained in EMDR, a highly effective method for treating trauma and PTSD. EMDR often requires fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy to achieve therapeutic goals.

Life is unexpected and full of unknowns. Familial, relational, and societal (among others) pressures are demanding and seem like they will never end. This is stressful and may cause you to feel depressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and negative about your past, present, and future. You may feel like you have nobody to turn to or to ask for help. Do you feel like you're carrying a burden, beating yourself up, or overthinking?

Asking for help can be incredibly difficult, but I'd like to help change that. For years, my personal mission has been to bring hope to those who are hurting. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, trapped, helpless or lost after a loss? Or maybe you feel anxious, angry, ashamed, stressed, or depressed while navigating a difficult life transition. You don’t have to navigate these feelings alone. I have years of experience guiding people through grief and loss through individual therapy, facilitating support groups, developing bereavement programs, and speaking at seminars, trainings, and events throughout Southeastern Michigan.

"I specialize in treating all types of addictions and the common co-occurring disorders that are prevalent in the addicted individual. These common co-occurring disorders include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADD, ADHD, and anger management. I have successfully treated hundreds of individuals, groups, and families.that possess a wide range of addictions and mental disorders. These substance abuse addictions/disorders includes benzodiazepines, opiates, alcohol, heroin, pornography, amphetamines, and gambling. I believe that anyone can recover from these addictions and use a wide variety of approaches to help the addicted individual. reach their goal of long-term sobriety."

Life too often hits us with unexpected or prolonged stress, conflict, loss or other challenge that seem beyond our own ability to manage. These can be internal struggles with depression, anxiety, loneliness, or identity. Or they can be interpersonal challenges in your marriage, family, or workplace. At Streamside, my approach is client-centered and focused on creating a safe and encouraging environment for clients to share their journeys, discover new insights and skills, develop greater self-awareness, and be supported in their own growth and healing process.

My focus is on an individuals needs and goals for the future. I am motivated to help one make effective changes for their future while resolving the past by working on the present. I am optimistic that we can work together in order to find an appropriate and effective approach to your current goals.

Many persons experience Depression and Anxiety. Depression is a culmination of symptoms that adversely impacts a person's well-being. It has a negative impact on a person's daily functioning, decision-making, level of motivation, poor work or school performance, physical health issues, negative feelings towards people, relationships, activities, and events; uncertainty about your next move in life and/ or redefining your purpose to move forward in life. Anxiety is one of the most intense symptoms of depression. It is the preoccupation of worrying or anticipating something to occur even though it has not happened.

Life is hard, and we all experience it differently. We have gone through a lot over the past few years, and moving forward is not always simple. In addition, finding the right therapist to help you navigate through challenges can be extremely difficult. I believe every relationship is different, and I make it a priority to have a healthy therapeutic connection with every single one of my clients.

Do you struggle with overwhelming feelings of worry, fear, sadness? Are you looking to focus on the health of your romantic or other personal relationships? If so, therapy is a reliable way to experience freedom from anxiety/depression and to improve your relationships. I provide a range of therapy options including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and others. I apply great skill and care in therapy and I will work closely with you throughout the process to reach your goals. Call to discuss your needs and to determine if my approach is right for you.

Life gets overwhelming. Sometimes we need some support in the areas we feel lost. We can help. Are you or someone in your family suffering from ADD? Are there academic issues? Are there behavioral concerns? Symptoms? Learning challenges? Does that spouse seem to not pay attention? Lose things? Get tasks confused? Does your family member seem to know which buttons to press without trying? Is all this frustrating you beyond your limit? We can help.

Cruz Clinic is a family centered, out-patient mental health clinic that has provided comprehensive counseling services in the metro-Detroit area for over 25 years. Its commitment is to provide unexcelled professional services for the entire family from childhood through aging. Since it's inception the clinic's primary goal has been to tailor treatment plans to meet specific patient needs. This is done in conjucntion with the patient to enhace overall functioning by reflecting and building on innate strengths, developing stability, adjustment, and independence. Treatment also includes increasing coping skills to enable better decision-making and healthier lifestyle choices. To accomplish these goals, Cruz Clinic offers an interdisciplinary team of therapists (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, and Social Worker) who are constantly upgrading their professional credentails and training.

Making the decision to begin therapy requires courage. It can also be the first, of many, gifts to yourself resulting in personal growth and change. If you are waking with anxiety, dealing with feelings of emptiness, having difficulty in a relationship or struggling with alcohol, substance abuse or other addictions, therapy can offer the chance to incorporate useful, healthy and appropriate skills to start the journey towards your true, authentic self.

I focus on the connectedness among developmental, social, relational, and cultural factors. I have experience working with a diverse population of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with clients dealing with many different issues. I have worked with clients from a myriad of racial and ethnic backgrounds but have focused experience working with Black and Native American clients striving to work through race-related stress and racial identity concerns. I work with sexual identity and gender identity concerns (e.g., trans, questioning, gender non-conforming).

Have you tried therapy for your depression, anxiety, or ADHD, or counseling for your marriage and family but did not find needed relief? If you answered "Yes" to either question then you might find help through our integrative mental health services. As Licensed Counselor and a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP) my goal is to help you heal from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and unlock your potential to lead a life that is worth celebrating.

I am a Limited Licensed Counselor, and I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Central Michigan University. I have experience providing counseling services to adolescents and adults with struggles related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, and life transitions. As a person-centered and solution-focused counselor, we will work together to identify pathways to the life you want to live. Using a strength-based perspective, we can find what works best for you.

As a Clinical Associate of Behavioral Health Consultants, LLC I seek to improve day-to-day functioning by addressing psychosocial barriers and specific dynamics that necessitate therapeutic intervention. My professional experience has allowed me to gain insight and tools to actively engage and assist various populations of the community. These populations include but are not limited to: youth who are receiving treatment in foster care, youth adjudicated of various offenses as well as youth dealing with everyday life issues.

Welcome! My name is Selwyn Swanston and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 40 years of experience working in therapeutic settings. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I offer a warm, relaxing, caring, and non-judgmental approach to counseling. This approach fosters trust and motivates my clients to strive to achieve the goals they have in mind for themselves.