Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Livonia, MI

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.

My online blog at www.yourweeklysession.blogspot.com is my calling card. Consider taking a look to understand how I roll and approach the healing, positive change, and personal growth process. You can learn how to live in peace and not in pieces anymore. Regardless of what your issue(s) and/or real-life and right now problems actually are, there is a way up and out from your circumstances. My job is to come up along side you and assist you in recognizing what you need to learn, do, and let go of. You are the sole author of your own book of life. Make sure it's a good one! Let me help you with that process.

I am a trained Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapist (TF CBT) that specialized in trauma, PTSD, early childhood trauma. I also work with ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) anger issues, depression, self harm and suicidal, mental health issues. I also help those that have anxiety, body issues, self esteem. I love working with families, supporting them, with collaboration, helping the family have a positive and improved relationship with each other.

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.

Are you the person you want to be? You are not the same person you were five years ago that you are today, and you won't be the same person five years from now, so what are we going to do to get you back in your square? I am a licensed psychotherapist in Michigan and Arizona with 20 years of mental health experience. I work with teenagers and adults. I am trained in several evidence-based practices and enjoy working with individuals seeking care specific to depression, PTSD, relationship issues, self-esteem, confidence, and trauma and abuse.

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.

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).

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.

We are a group of compassionate psychologists and licensed psychotherapists under the supervision of Stephanie Williams, PhD, LP who are dedicated to helping clients on their journey through life's multiple challenges. We strive to empower clients and to help them find their own personal path to self-fulfillment. Our goal is to assist clients in getting to the root of their challenges to make lasting changes in their lives and to help them help themselves over a lifetime. We believe it is never too late to accomplish your life goals.

As a therapist, I consider it an honor and privilege to walk alongside my clients through their journey of healing and search for wholeness. Our minds and bodies carry our lived experiences and they have so much to say that needs processing in order to feel safe and secure. In working with what your mind and body are saying, as well as listening with curiosity and compassion, I hope to help you find peace and safety within yourself. This process will help encourage your true self to come alive and feel free to navigate the world in a way that is best for you.

When developing a counseling relationship my clients, I often take time to get to know them and focus on what is important to them. As we journey together we often discover the root of their concerns which eventually leads to true and lasting healing.

I received my BA in Psychology from Michigan State University and my MA in Counseling from Oakland University. I’ve spent several years working with children, families, and individuals to help them achieve their goals.

Behavioral Health Consultants, LLC seeks to improve day-to-day functioning by addressing psychosocial barriers and specific dynamics that necessitate therapeutic intervention.Vanessa has worked as a clinical therapist addressing specialty areas to include crisis intervention, trauma focused intervention, risk assessment and family skill building. For the past 10 years she's worked with survivors of sexual abuse as well as individuals overcoming adverse childhood experiences. She has a significant amount of clinical experience working with individuals battling depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders.

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.

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.

I work to create a safe and trusting environment that encourages and allows you to stay on your path towards change and growth. I emanate a casual, but professional therapeutic style, offering space for openness, honesty and laughter. I have clinical experience working with individuals and their families with severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and seniors facing grief and loss issues. I work from a strength-based perspective in conjunction with other evidence based practices.

Firstly, thank you for considering the opportunity to share your story with me. I understand that life can be filled with joyful moments mixed often with difficult and complicated events. Often these difficult times will pass and life with get back to the type of "normal" we consider our lives to be. Other times we exhaust our safest resources, but life still seems a bit off. You feel off. If this is your first time seeking counseling, then I welcome your call and promise to meet you at a level that is comfortable and safe in a confidential setting.

Are you struggling with relationship issues? Are they causing you anxiety, depression, Low self-esteem, or negative physical symptoms? Do you want more positive relationships that are satisfying and life affirming? So often we get caught up in unhealthy communication with loved ones and others. We can easily be put on the defensive in our conversations when someone is angry or aggressive toward what we say or do, we may feel ignored or put down all together. Having positive relationships starts with learning how to communicate assertively and effectively to get our point across while listening intently to what others need in return.

Team work makes the dream work. Allow me to partner with you in decreasing symptoms and continuing on your journey of life. I encourage you to call me to cope with daily life stressors, pre-marital counseling, family counseling, grief, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, substance abuse. Let's work together and get to the root of the problem, we can do this! It would truly be my pleasure to serve you. Please feel free to contact me for a free consultation at your earliest convenience.