Therapists in Livonia, MI

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?

The time we live in today is increasingly stressful and complex for young people and families who are grappling with post-pandemic fears and health issues, in addition to complex family histories, relationships, identity issues, social media pressures and educational expectations. Many feel stuck, anxious and/or depressed, which comes out in their behavior. As the young person or their caregiver, you are understandably concerned. You want to learn why this is happening and how to make the hardship ‘go away’. Mental health is not just in the mind, but a function of the body, spirit, social influence and environment as well.

Most of us have something we would like to improve in our lives. Speaking with family and friends you are often given their advice and expected to follow through with it. Seeking counseling is an empowering move in your life. I facilitate a safe and inviting environment for clients to share and feel confident in themselves. I aim to uplift and empower clients to believe in their own ability and achieve self-discovery through our counseling sessions. I act in a manner that is nurturing to all who seek my counseling services.

Trauma, Substance Use, Depression, Anxiety and Codependency - I have been working with clients in these areas for the past 25 years. My name is Teri Baker and I am trained in EMDR and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for survivors of PTSD. I have a lot of experience working with those who suffer from substance use and their families who suffer along side them. I can help you with depression and anxiety disorders as well. There is no reason anyone should suffer and not live their best life. Our world has so many challenges, the last thing we need is to have our past disable our present and future.

I have over 30 years of experience working with children and families. In addition, I am a certified EMDR therapist working with all ages. My career has focused on supporting children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds with issues related to learning difficulties, attachment disorders, sensory integration disorders, adolescent issues and anxiety. As a result I have a wealth of experience in assessment, Autism, ADHD, crisis management, depression, divorce, family and parenting issues, grief and loss, trauma/PTSD, positive behavior support and modification, problem solving, and stress reduction and management.

I am a psychotherapist who understands life can feel like a daily struggle. No one should have to endure these feelings alone. I listen and support clients discover how they can achieve a life that is truly meaningful. I offer a counseling relationship that provides opportunities for my clients to emotionally move forward and bring a healthy balance back into their lives. It is possible to heal, gain a sense of well-being, restore hope, thrive and rekindle happiness during the most challenging times. I engage in a compassionate therapeutic approach with adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, and couples.

I want to commend you for starting your therapist search...I know how overwhelming this process can be! It takes persistence to find someone who just "gets you" and doesn't require you to over explain yourself. My 25+ years of experience has provided me with incredible opportunities to support people through a variety of challenges both personally and professionally. I specialize in helping people get back to leading fulfilling lives despite struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, narcissistic abuse, and chronic pain issues.

Are you experiencing adjustments in your life that have left you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Perhaps you are recognizing a new or reoccurring concern with substance use or addictions? Perhaps a recent or past trauma has left you feeling overwhelmed or struggling with many areas of your life?

Our experiences do not define us, it’s what we do with them that matters most! Over the last 20 years I have had the privilege of working with some amazing people and families. People who have bravely been willing to address the uncomfortable. Whether these challenges were externally caused, or inherently part of us, there was hope. One of the only things we are guaranteed is change, it is this understanding that fuels my investment in working with people on their journey of personal growth. In an environment of safety, validation, authenticity and respect, empowerment grows. Let’s see about growing hope in the acceptance of change.

Are you looking for more than just a “quick fix” for the stress, anxiety, depression, or other challenge you’re facing? You want to feel better, sure, but even more than that, you’d like to to understand the meaning behind what you’re going through. There may be experiences from your past you’ve never really talked about, but you have a sense they’re impacting your life today. Maybe you’ve been to therapy in the past but are now looking for more insight, depth, or intellectual stimulation than before. You want help exploring the story of your life and how all of the social, emotional, and relational puzzle pieces fit together.

• Are you feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed? • Are you depressed and feeling like each day is a struggle? •Are you contemplating a divorce due to an abusive partner? • Do you find yourself indecisive ? • Do you find that you have more trouble concentrating or staying focused than most people? • Have you tried to solve the problems in your life and realized you can’t seem to do it on your own? •

I specialize in children, adolescents and adults. Experienced with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD and adjustment disorders. My ideal client is open to the possibility that therapy can bring change, hope that life can get better and trust that I can provide a safe and respectful space to process the challenges and vulnerabilities life brings.

While therapy is far more openly accepted than before, it can often still feel intimidating as many people are still not sure what to expect. From my view- therapy is really going to be what each individual person wants to make of it. My goal in is to help determine what is most important to you and work together to create a realistic plan to help you achieve the changes you want to see.

Reaching out, asking for help, it's hard. When the feelings become to overwhelming: sadness, exhaustion, burn out, anxiety- you don't have to go through it alone. I will provide a safe place, without judgement, to work through where to go next. Together we will work to develop and implement goals based on both individual wants and needs. Throughout our sessions I will adapt to the role that will be most beneficial to the person I am working with- for some that might focus on listening and processing for others it might focus on skill building. Regardless, your sessions will be for you.

Finding a healthy balance between living life in a valued direction, while balancing the pressures, expectations, and stressors of work, school, and relationships is no small feat. These stressors may lead to anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and a feeling of helplessness. We assist clients in navigating these stressors, while utilizing evidenced based and strength based approaches in therapy to allow them to feel respected, validated, and capable throughout this journey of mental health improvement.

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.

My goal is to empower you to become your own agent of change and provide a non-judgmental/supportive environment to do so. I have worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from Individuals with chronic mental illness to corporate coaching. They have one thing in common, the courage to begin the therapeutic journey to heal and grow. I view therapy as a collaborative process and we will work together to identify your strengths, uncover patterns and develop tools to overcome obstacles. Some clients dive right in, some clients call me from the parking lot riddled with fear. We will start wherever you need to.

Helping individuals and couples live a better life is my passion. I start with an understanding of where you are now and the challenges you are facing. I will help you put a plan in place to help you move forward. This might mean learning how to set boundaries; working through a loss or life transition; changing patterns of behavior that no longer serve you; taking time for yourself to avoid long-term issues that can affect your mind and body; decreasing anger, anxiety, stress and depression; improving communication; treating insomnia.

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!