Sports Performance Therapists in Livonia, MI

My goal is to focus on creating a supportive, understanding, and collaborative environment to aid my clients in developing and reaching their therapeutic goals. I have spent significant time with college-aged individuals helping to cope with the stress of life transitions, school, relationships, intrusive thoughts, and other anxieties of daily life. I also have experience with depression, trauma, grief, and building emotional regulation skills, and have a unique interest in aiding clients with sports related difficulties.

Do you feel like you are carrying struggles others could not possibly understand? You feel anxious, depressed, unheard, misunderstood, and tired. Tired of waiting for change and for life to feel meaningful again. Tired of past trauma that continues to resurface in unexpected ways. Perhaps you are struggling with parenting, blended families or step-parenting, causing emotional unrest and uncertainty. Perhaps you are an athlete dealing with the pressure and struggles of your craft, or maybe you are dealing with relationship issues in your life. Maybe you just simply need someone to be there for you.

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).

I am a licensed psychologist as well as 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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Please Stop Talking! Have you thought this about your past therapist? Have you wondered how they could try and help you when they did not stop long enough to get to know you? As a Clinical Psychologist in practice for 30 years, I have heard this complaint more than any other among my patients whom have previously been in psychotherapy. In my clinical practice I respect the patient as the expert on themselves and will work with you to bring out the insight, esteem, knowledge and coping strategies you had inside or were open to learning about.

With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.

I am passionate about helping people grow and change. I have received training from some of the nation's foremost experts in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though experience has taught me the importance of integrating other treatment models as well. I enjoy doing therapy and have a wealth of experience treating a variety of presenting problems. I particularly enjoy working with veterans, athletes and men's issues. Feel free to reach out to me or visit our website at integrativea2.com for more information about each of our psychologists.

I have been practicing as a licensed master social worker for over 30 years. I have an MSW degree from the University of Michigan as well as a post-Master's Psychology Specialist Degree in Humanistic Psychology and Education from the Center for Humanistic Studies in Detroit (now MSPP). A life-long learner, I have completed trainings and/or certifications in several alternative healing modalities including Hypnotherapy(CHt); Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET); Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT); and PsychK . I am an open-minded therapist with the right balance of compassion, reality-check accountability and just a touch of magic.

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.

Shelley Bultje LMSW received her undergraduate and Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She has experience working with children, adolescence, and families on an array of diagnoses and difficulties. Her specialties include working with transitional age youth (i.e. teens/young adults) and survivors of trauma. Shelley is passionate and devoted to working with young people, helping them feel empowered as they navigate through a critical and challenging stage of development.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying the mental load of the family? Does it feel like you have an endless "To Do" list that you can't seem to get done? Maybe you struggle with overthinking, prioritizing yourself, providing self compassion, and are your own worst critic? I want to help by providing support, guidance, and compassion to make your life easier and more enjoyable.