Play Therapy in Livonia, MI

The Michigan School Psychological Clinic offers high-quality, low-cost mental health services based on our clients’ ability to pay. Fees range from $5-$35; the cost of psychological testing and assessment ranges from $350-$450, depending on complexity. Insurance is not accepted for psychotherapy services. We also offer early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Treatment for ABA services is overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The following insurance is accepted FOR ABA SERVICES ONLY: Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCN, HAP, and United Health.

“See the light in others and treat them as if that is all you see.” – Wayne Dyer. My name is Caryn A. McCarthy Epps, and the above quotation from one of my counseling mentors best describes my commitment to counseling and service to others, and is a representation of the proud educator and therapist that I am today. I work with students and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depressions, ADHD and other behavioral, social, and emotional impairments to help them achieve serenity in their lives.

Welcome! Transformational Choices provides mental health counseling for individuals, groups, families, children, and offers relationship, couples, and marriage therapies. We welcome all. We welcome you! We are committed to providing the best professional services by working with our clients and developing and implementing the most effective and customized life enhancing change plans, through the promotion of learning and personal growth.

It’s late at night and you are trying to stop thinking about everything that you did wrong today. You feel exhausted and weighed down by sadness and stress. You’re ready to stop feeling stuck, but don’t know where to start. It is possible to find a sense of calm and peace. You can let go of self-doubt and start to trust their voice. I help clients to find ways to manage day-to-day stressors and feel more present in the moment. Together we will process past traumas so you no longer feel like the past is running your present the way it used to.

Are you tired of anxiety, anger, sadness, shame, or guilt taking control of your life? Would you like to develop a better relationship with painful thoughts and emotions, and make lasting behavior changes that bring meaning and purpose in your life? If you are feeling overwhelmed with school, work, or parental demands, experiencing strain in peer or family relationships, you no longer find satisfaction in things you once enjoyed, or if over-thinking and worry are interfering with your ability to make decisions and achieve your goals, I am here to help!

As a psychotherapist I have worked with students of all ages, grades 6-12 for quite some time and I have broadened my horizons to provide support to adults who seek change and stability in their lives. My only goal is to provide my clients a safe haven, a place where they can feel comfortable enough to disclose their personal issues. Therapy is a place where my clients can trust me enough to provide them with the courage, guidance, and support they need to begin to learn how to battle their struggles with ease.

Searching for the right therapist can be difficult. You may wonder if the therapist you choose will be able to help with the problem you are facing. When they first come to see us, worries or getting stuck in their thoughts take up a lot of space in our clients’ day. They feel like they have to hide behind a smile and pretend everything is okay. We help people let go of self doubt and build a life they are excited to show up for. At Create Space Therapy we see each client as more than the symptoms they come to therapy with. We care about getting to the root of the problem and understanding your full experience.

“There is no health, without mental health!”  and “There is hope…even when your brain tells you that it is not!” I am an advocate for mental health awareness and stability and I am dedicated to providing the best care, patience, and support to you and take great joy in helping people meet their therapeutic needs. My specialization is in marriage, family, and couples counseling and I have experience working with individuals as well, from ages 2 and up with a variety of different disorders including autism, schizophrenia, eating disorders, major depression, and anxiety.

Creating change in your life is hard work and asking for help is even harder when you've tried to do it alone. Having distress in one part of life can create waves in other parts. I believe that therapy can provide you with the tools and confidence to face these changes. Together we can work on those hard moments in life and turn them into opportunities for change and development. Working together to dispel those waves around you can create a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

It's natural to seek support. Maybe you're facing struggles in a particular area- your job, relationships, education, overall life goals, painful memories- or just feeling like life isn't measuring up altogether. While therapy can be challenging, it can be a positive investment in yourself if you are open and put in the effort. It may be a powerful tool to help you push further in the direction of what's most important to you.

I am accepting NEW patients! I specialize in military, trauma, teens, and college students/ emerging adulthood. I am dedicated to providing a safe, comforting environment for every client. I strive to make the human connection feel real. Every client is a professional of their own mind and will be acknowledged in session as such. It is my passion to embark on your journey and assist in lighting your path to health and wellness.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem? Are you having trouble with school or work, making friends, or feeling good enough? As a therapist, I specialize in working with teens, young adults and adults who are having difficulty with their mental health and are looking for ways to improve their wellbeing. I work with my clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, manage their symptoms, improve relationships, increase self-confidence, and achieve increased life satisfaction. It is such an honor to work with my clients and see them improve and feel better!

I provide various treatment services through private practice. I primarily work with children and adolescents, and provide family, and adult individual counseling. My goal is to help you feel better about yourself. Together, we will discover effective coping skills.I believe that each person has the wisdom to know what works for them. When someone comes to therapy, I do not see them as broken. I see them reaching out for skills, insight, and support. My job is to provide a safe place to explore options and process what is going on in the moment. We are working in partnership.

Childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are filled with so many different experiences, with everyone’s being unique. Some may come across smaller obstacles throughout their lifetime, whereas others may encounter obstacles that seem too big to overcome on their own. These obstacles that we encounter can come in many different forms, but it is when we cannot overcome them on our own that psychotherapy can equip us with skills to help.

In a confidential setting of your choice , I will encourage healthy coping strategies that will promote optimal wellbeing, improve your communication skills and restore your confidence. As a therapist counseling in Livonia, I provide assistance for individuals facing a variety of challenges. My services include therapy for adults, adolescents, and children as individuals, couples, or families. I specialize in mental health counseling (e.g. anxiety, depression, ect.) and can provide psychological assessment as required. I look forward to restoring your confidence which can sometimes feel distorted by difficult life events.

Most of us coast through life worrying about our destination, but we forget the journey is the most important! Your experiences can help shape your outlook for your present and future – whether for better or for worse. We are all human jigsaw puzzles in a way, where we are shaped by our experiences, relationships, struggles, and joys. And because of this, we can sometimes carry parts of ourselves and our experiences into our futures, where we may feel down, purposeless, or stuck in a spiral. I am here for you, to help guide you off the “beaten path” towards your journey to self-peace so that you can continue to grow and flourish!

Have you been feeling as if you are just surviving through life? Feeling drained at the never-ending daily motions? A dullness that never really goes away? That's probably because your body has been stuck in survival mode for so long. It's so easy to feel drawn to those patterns of behavior because it becomes routine. You need connection and safety before being able to feel and heal. To learn about the connection between the body and mind. To learn how to regulate and feel more deeply. I offer practices suited toward attachment.