Therapists in Ypsilanti, MI

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 would like to assist you in identifying, diagnosing, and treating any and all of your mental health concerns. Using years of training and experience in providing psychological assessments and evidence based treatments, we can learn from your past to help better you for your future. My supportive and collaborative approach is tailored to each clients' unique background and values to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to navigate your concerns. My eclectic approach will incorporate principles from various theoretical approaches to help guide you in achieving your goals.

I believe that all people have the ability to growth and adapt with the right support. I feel that my role as a therapist is to provide a safe space for my clients to process their struggles, help them understand patterns and facilitate them in their journey of change through evidence based interventions. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, and my goal is for clients to leave therapy with ample techniques and skills in their toolboxes that they can use throughout their lives.

Psychotherapy is about improving your life. I am a highly trained, motivated and experienced therapist. I am passionate about helping you. Many people feel stuck and unsure of what is causing their symptoms. If you would like to understand yourself better, find relief and learn new skills, call me. We will work together to help you get more of what you want out of life. I have 15 years of professional experience and I'm a Board Certified Psychoanalyst. We will work together to help you feel more empowered to deal with challenges, reduce symptoms and improve your relationships.

Maria is dedicated to staying at the forefront of education in the constantly developing field of mental health. Maria started her career started in early childhood education, where her passion for working with children and families directed her to grow expertise in other areas. Then, as a counselor for the incarcerated population working for the Oakland Sheriff's Department, she was an acting subject matter expert for violence, substance abuse, impulse control, depressive and suicidal ideation, and schizoaffective disorders. Maria received a Bachelor's in Psychology from UC Davis and Master's in Counseling from Oakland University.

Emotional pain, racing thoughts, impulsivity, hopelessness, being overwhelmed are just a few of many things that people struggle with and some even accept as normal part of life. Moreover, many people are nervous to start therapy. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic environment where I believe that each client is the best expert on their own lives. I listen and unconditionally accept each individual and create an integrative, unique and collaborative approach to therapy for every client. If you've considered therapy but still unsure, contact me. I am here to answer your questions.

Passionate about catering the best support to each individual, I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of education and training in this constantly developing field. My career started in Early Childhood Education, where my passion for working with young children and their families directed me to grow expertise into additional areas by pursuing and excelling in the Oakland University Counseling Master's program. As a Counselor for the Oakland County Sheriff's Department, I was an acting subject matter expert for substance abuse, depressive and suicidal ideation, and schizoaffective disorders.