Play Therapy in Livonia, MI

Are you, your family, or your child struggling with regulating emotions, grief, anxiety, or trauma? Do you feel like you or your child might be neurodivergent? Do you need extra support with effective parenting strategies for your child? Does you, your family, or your child just need a safe space to talk about thoughts, feelings, and experiences? If you answered yes to any (or all) of those questions, then I am the therapist for you. I offer in-person or virtual sessions through Bluestone Children's Center. Even though it is a "children's center", I offer counseling services for anyone of any age.

As a child and family therapist, my passion is assisting children and their families in being able to process and heal through traumatic and difficult situations. I offer a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental environment for children to feel valued, heard and delighted in. I believe that once children feel safe through a strong therapeutic connections with their therapist, they will begin to communication their inner world through play which will result in healing and the desired change in behavior.

My aim is to work with clients who struggle with feeling disconnected from themselves, others, and are anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain about how they are supposed to manage all the aspects of their lives. When we push our needs aside to without taking time for yourself, this can lead to frustration, resentment, anxiety, depression and stress. I work with you to be able to resolve the barriers that are keeping you from living a full and meaningful life.

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.

At Collaborative Health Center (CHC), collaboration with our clients and community is one of our core values; it's so important to us that we put it in our name. From your first contact with our supportive administrative staff to your last session with one of our skilled therapists, you will be an equal partner in the treatment process. Your therapist will utilize a wealth of knowledge, training, and expertise to guide you toward your goals while centering you as the expert on your own feelings and experiences. Our therapists welcome collaboration with other professionals, such as your psychiatrist or dietitian, whenever needed.

Is your child bright but falling behind? Is she disorganized and emotionally intense? Are you struggling with your own emotional intensities? I specialize in the social emotional needs of gifted and twice exceptional individuals. I also understand that learning differences impact the development of all individuals whether their differences result in the need for special education or gifted programming. My unique background not only includes training and experience working with individuals on their psychological needs, but also includes a strong background in Sensory Processing Dysfunction.

I believe that therapy is a personal journey. I provide clients with a safe and non-judgmental environment that allows them to contemplate and explore all aspects of themselves. This contemplation and exploration allows clients to identify their own strengths and weaknesses. Once these areas are identified clients can work on fostering their strengths and begin to focus on overcoming internal barriers that may be impeding them from reaching their fullest potential.

Navigating life's intricacies can feel daunting, but that does not mean you have to face them alone. I am here to assist you on your journey through the good, the bad, the melancholy, and anything in between. I base my therapeutic alliance on compassion, collaboration, and authenticity. The counseling atmosphere should always be a safe space to explore without fear of judgment. Oftentimes we are met with stigma and compartmentalization throughout life, working with me will offer a space to leave those notions and labels at the door.

Seeking mental health support can be daunting, but it is the second step in starting your mental health journey. The first step is knowing that you or someone you love may need extra support, and that is most definitely okay! It is okay to not be okay, and I will do my best to support and hold space for each individual in therapy. As a therapist, I strive to create the most welcoming, safe, and comfortable space for each individual. The space is yours to fill with whichever feelings, thoughts, words, or silence you or someone you love may need.

At Michigan Modern Psychology (MMP) we offer therapy and evaluations for individuals of all ages in a private and comfortable setting. With multiple therapists on staff to meet your clinical needs, we provide comprehensive and well-rounded treatment for children, individuals, couples and families. We are committed to providing the latest in clinical innovations from the behavioral sciences within a psychodynamic context. The practice first opened in 1996 and continues to grow.

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.

I believe that the purpose of therapy is to help people gain the confidence they need to overcome the challenges in their lives. More often than not, we already possess the skills and knowledge we need to cultivate change, but could benefit from the guidance and support of an objective professional to confidently apply them. At the end of the day, I believe that happiness and fulfillment is in reach for all of us.I enjoy helping individuals and families find practical solutions to their problems, while maximizing their innate strengths and abilities.

Don't hold on to the past; it won't help in moving forward. Dare to dream big, and keep moving forward. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma/PTSD, self esteem concerns or stress management issues, lets find some time to talk about ways to cope and create a brighter tomorrow.

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).

Are you ready to start your healing journey, and improve your current level of functioning? I'm passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of acceptance, finding clarity, and working toward wellness, and finding inner peace. Each client has a unique experience which requires a unique client-centered approach. I specialize in a variety of issues such as anger, depression, and suicidal ideation, and will work with you to identify the root cause.

Are you wanting to begin the process of dismantling your inner critic and learning to love and accept yourself just as you are? Have you experienced trauma in your life, and you think you are ready to explore the emotional and psychological effects of past events, how these events have impacted your view of yourself and your relationships with others, and how you can use this insight to grow and thrive? Do you have a child who needs to learn how to recognize and understand their emotional states and how to express them in safe and constructive ways?

Are you struggling to control your anxiety? Always sure something bad is going to happen? Are you constantly worried about things such as health, money, relationships, friendships, family and work? Life can be overwhelming and painful, but you don’t have to “tough it out” alone. Life is too short to let trauma control us or be anxious all the time. I want you to be free of emotional pain and to find meaning/purpose in all areas of your life. I can help you find healing and understanding in desperate situations while enjoying the process as much as possible!

In my therapy room, YOU guide the direction for our sessions. You’ll have a safe and judgment-free space to open up about things you wouldn’t discuss with even your closest friends. Common topics of exploration include life history, attachments, survival mechanisms, biology, and intergenerational trauma. We will also discuss daily stressors and develop coping skills. I use an integrative approach mostly using the following modalities to guide sessions: psychodynamic, IFS, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral, biological and mindfulness. I received a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Wayne State University.

I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.