Divorce Therapists in Southfield, MI

Are you a working parent trying to balance it all? An anxious teenager juggling school and a social life? Has something traumatic happened to you, and you're struggling to cope? I'm here to help!

Throughout my career I have had the pleasure of working amongst a variety of mental health settings and environments. My experience within the individual, group, and family therapy has allowed me to support individuals from a variety of backgrounds and through all age groups that struggled with depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship stressors, and many other barriers that disrupt the path to stability and growth. I find it my pleasure to assist you in your journey towards managing through life stressors, relationships, life transitions and building a stronger relationship with your authentic self.

Is your life spiraling out of control? Anxiety, lack of sleep, irritation, failure in relationships, history of trauma continuing to affect you. Does it seem that too much is not working out as planned? You have had enough; you want to own the direction of your life and address the issues keeping you off track,

If you are experiencing excessive worrying, extreme sadness, intense grief, or suffering from insomnia, I can help you. If you and your partner need to improve your communication, learn how to resolve conflict, or learn to understand and accept each other, I can help you. I help adults, adolescents, seniors and couples learn to manage life's internal and external stressors. My therapeutic approach begins with obtaining an understanding of the challenges you are currently facing. In collaboration with you we can put a plan in place that can help you move forward and enjoy life.

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.

I want you to know that your challenges are REAL and VALID! We all experience challenges in our lives no matter how young or old. As we grow , our evironment may need to change to help us continue to thrive. Consider partnering with me to overcome barriers to change. I enjoy sharing proven ways to reclaim balance and happiness. A life worth living can include your wishes, desires, and dreams.

I aim to delve beyond the surface with you to further explore the complexities of life. I specialize in supporting individuals facing complex trauma, depression, anxiety, daily stressors, relationship challenges, grief, attachment styles, self-esteem, and work/life balance. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to help you achieve personal growth and goals. I value processing the interconnected nature of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In the words of Maya Angelou, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

I started Invictus Mental Health Counseling, PLLC because I am passionate about helping people. Life stressors can make you feel defeated and alone, but if you are ready to fight to improve your mental health then I promise to stand beside you on your journey. I served 13 ½ years in the United States Navy protecting our nation both stateside and overseas. I have since spent the last 12 years providing mental health counseling across the state of Michigan.

When you have been hurting in silence for many years. It can be difficult to make that decision to seek therapy, but you've come to the end of the road and you are tired of hurting. You want the pain to stop. You want to feel whole, and you want to have a sense of joy and peace, that you have never experienced before. Well, I'm here for you, to assist you with the process of getting to a place of help, hope and healing.

My vision is for people to understand the value of taking care of their mental health each day. Our Mental Health plays a significant role in our overall health and well-being. As we navigate the challenges that we all face in this life, it is important that we learn to recognize our mental health needs and how we can take better care of ourselves in this area. One of my goals is to help remove the stigma that many of us have regarding seeking counseling. You do not have to have a mental illness in order to seek out or benefit from counseling. Seeking counseling is a form of self-care.

Is your sadness overwhelming? Are you stressed, anxious, and unfocused? Does it seem life is just not the same? Are you struggling to find yourself again? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in the right place. I know seeking help is hard. You’ve likely been thinking about finding help for months, if not years, but I am so glad you’ve taken the courageous step to be here. I am here for you. Together we will figure out what change you want, and how to get you there.

I became a psychologist to help individuals learn to appreciate their individuality and understand that not everyone learns, processes, and thinks the same way; but rather everyone is unique and can benefit from therapy. I enjoy teaching coping skills to people so they can feel more empowered and take control of their own lives. I find this especially important when working with clients that have had a past diagnosis of a learning disorder. I feel everyone has the potential for growth but the path to growth is not the same for everyone.

Everyone has a story, with both highs and lows, both challenges and gifts and with infinite opportunities to grow. As in any story, the setting and other characters all influence you and what happens, including institutional systems, social constructs and family dynamics. The roles we take on and the patterns we develop to get through one chapter may not always be helpful to us in later ones. I believe there is power and healing in telling your story and that with guidance, you can own it, rewrite aspects of it, and choose what role you play. I believe we are all capable of changing our lives and that no change is insignificant.

As a trauma specialist/mental health therapist, my ideal patient is seeking RELIEF from: Negative overthinking; RELIEF from Anxiety/Depression; RELIEF from Substance Abuse; RELIEF from Sleeping issues: RELIEF from Toxic Male Thinking: RELIEF from effects of a troubled marriage or relationship issues; RELIEF from unprocessed trauma; RELIEF from losing one's self from a troubled childhood; RELIEF from losing one's Spiritual path; RELIEF from tough unresolved child-parent issues; RELIEF from job stress, life stress and interpersonal distress. My scope of service also includes psych testing, (ADHD, SUD & court ordered evaluations.)

As a licensed therapist with a Masters in Clinical Counseling, and a Certified Trauma Professional I like to provide my clients with the opportunity to disclose, process and work through their problems in a nonjudgmentally safe environment; to understand their full potential and their full worth. My approach to counseling is an integrative one, in order to provide clients with a holistic counseling experience.

Mental health is just as important as physical health to our overall well-being. I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist and a certified trauma specialist as well as a marriage counselor. I can work with you to develop a wide variety of coping skills to help you work towards your goals of living your best life. Are you noticing mental health symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, anxiety, depression or self-harm? I utilize a humanistic, holistic, strength-based approach to help increase your level of tolerance for dealing with these complicated mental health symptoms. I also offer EMDR for the treatment of complex PTSD.

Do you find it difficult to form authentic connections with others? Do you experience persistent racing thoughts? Do you grapple with frequent indecisiveness? Do you confront ongoing fear? Do you struggle with effective communication? Do you feel a sense of hopelessness and emotional numbness, and encounter challenges when making commitments?

The key to growth is love. All that is helping, caring, sharing, restoring, forgiving is love. A psychotherapist is a conduit to change. I believe that everyone has the ability and desire to improve her or his life; to maximize the gift that is life. I seek to facilitate such development through compassionate, dynamic participation in the transformation process.

Are you ready to take control of your mental health and emotional well- being? Looking to work on your relationships? Struggling with work or school? Dealing with depression and anxiety? My blend of solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy will empower you as well give you the tools you need to cope with your problems.