Family Therapy in Livonia, MI

My name is Julienne, but I prefer to be called Jewel! I am a fully licensed clinical social worker in the state of Michigan. I have experience working with diverse populations, including adolescents, young adults and middle-aged adults, and specialize in working with those have mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and women's issues. I have provided mental health treatment to individuals with severe behavioral and emotional concerns in an outpatient setting. I also have a background working in an inpatient substance use treatment center.

I strive to create a comfortable space of non-judgement with everyone I work with. As all clients are unique, I'll orient my approach to the kinds of activities I believe would be most beneficial and relatable to you. Therapeutic approaches I draw from include: Humanistic psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. For those inclined, I can bring creative arts into our sessions to encourage reflection and healing. I am deeply committed to my work as a therapist, as I feel it brings the best of my skills together in the service of my clients. I'm an artist at heart, with background in music and the performing arts.

Hi! I’m Mak (they/she), and I’d love to work with you. I’m a strong believer that you have the internal resources to help yourself and would love to help you discover those resources together. My goal is to help you develop a better self-esteem, healthier habits, and increase insight into your behavior. Let’s take this journey together.

There are many reasons people seek counseling; regardless of the reasons, I believe an enhanced sense of self understanding and acceptance is essential in all situations. Adjustment disorders, anxiety, grief and depression are issues faced in today's society that make it difficult to feel happy and content with life. I am a psychotherapist with years of experience helping individuals overcome and manage difficult life transitions, career change, stress, anger problems, grief and loss, women's issues, self- harming behaviors and difficult adjustments to high school, college marriage, raising kids, retirement, and aging. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Seeking therapy is a big step. As a therapist, I strive to create a comfortable environment where you can freely discuss any topic without fear of judgement. The "why" behind each individual's decision to seek therapy may differ from person to person - but I will always strive to be open-minded, understanding, empathetic, and ensure that therapy is consistently a safe space for you. My main goal is to establish a space where you can feel safe to share personal thoughts, issues, and concerns so that we can work through them together.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationships or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be hesitating to seek out help and support for life’s issues, but when you take that courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you, your destiny is forever changed. You will never be the same. There is hope for your tomorrow.

Immediate openings, including afternoons/weekends! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it. I get it, life can be stressful. All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem.. sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life they enjoy living and I am here to help them get back to their best, authentic self.

At Tree of Life Counseling Services, we understand that life can be challenging at times, and seeking support is a courageous step towards personal growth and healing. Our team of licensed and experienced therapists provides a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Tree of Life's clinicians provide a variety of counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. We are also excited to announce that we have expanded our practice with two new locations in Lenox and Livonia, and in the future, we will be expanding our team in Oxford as well.

Empathy, authenticity, unconditional support, and respect are the cornerstone values that shape my practice. You deserve a space where you feel safe to express yourself and feel empowered to the make the decisions that feel right to you. I want you to know that you are not alone, and it's completely okay to ask for extra support. Together we can chart a path forward that will lead you towards emerging from these challenges stronger than ever before. You possess an innate inner strength capable of overcoming any obstacle and changing any circumstance.

Do you often feel anxious, stressed and overwhelmed navigating through life's challenges? Do you find yourself going through day to day life in a haze thinking, "Am I always going to feel this way?" Taking the step towards seeking out counseling is courageous, and I want to help build upon your strengths and resilience to overcome challenges to achieve optimal mental well-being.

Currently accepting new clients, including evening appointments! With me, you can expect a safe and welcoming environment, with a healthy dose of humor mixed in. Together we will work to explore your feelings, find meaning, and hone in on your unique strengths to develop a healthy sense of self. My therapeutic style is influenced by anti-racist theory and queer studies. I work within a disability friendly, body positive, poly/kink affirming, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and anti-racist framework. And, as a neurodivergent clinician, I strive to create an environment that is welcoming for all neurotypes.

I provide counseling services, assessments and evaluations to individuals adults and adolescents. My goal is to empower the individual in counseling that will facilitate problem resolution and behavior change.

As a therapist I hope to create a safe and nurturing environment that will facilitate healing and growth. My areas of specialty include interpersonal therapy, adolescence, depression and anxiety, parenting, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and time management skills.

If you are struggling with sexual issues, particularly in areas of pelvic pain, low desire, difficulty reaching orgasm, or erectile dysfunction, I may be able to help you. I have experience with treating these issues and have seen many successful cases resolve through sex therapy. I see both individuals and couples. I also work with anxiety and depression, post traumatic stress resulting from sexual abuse.

I believe that therapy is a personal journey. I provide clients with a safe and non-judgmental environment that allows them to contemplate and explore all aspects of themselves. This contemplation and exploration allows clients to identify their own strengths and weaknesses. Once these areas are identified clients can work on fostering their strengths and begin to focus on overcoming internal barriers that may be impeding them from reaching their fullest potential.

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.

Providing telehealth sessions, I strive to provide my clients with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-exploration. I believe in a collaborative approach where we join together to understand the sources of pain, fear, and unhappiness and to make changes that will create a more empowered, meaningful and fulfilling life. While "symptom relief" is a priority early in treatment, I attempt to get to know people well enough to guide them into insights regarding the causes of their troubles.

Congratulations on making it this far! Asking for help can be scary and overwhelming, but I'm here to help. I love to take an integrated and client-centered approach to counseling, tailoring each person’s treatment to best fit their unique life experience and goals. I seek to provide a safe place where you can be your authentic self and experience empathy, understanding, respect and confidentiality. My main focus is to increase knowledge, insight and confidence in your ability to make and maintain positive changes as well as develop more effective skills and resiliency.

"I specialize in treating all types of addictions and the common co-occurring disorders that are prevalent in the addicted individual. These common co-occurring disorders include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADD, ADHD, and anger management. I have successfully treated hundreds of individuals, groups, and families.that possess a wide range of addictions and mental disorders. These substance abuse addictions/disorders includes benzodiazepines, opiates, alcohol, heroin, pornography, amphetamines, and gambling. I believe that anyone can recover from these addictions and use a wide variety of approaches to help the addicted individual. reach their goal of long-term sobriety."