Therapists in Livonia, MI

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.

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.

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.

Do you struggle with overwhelming feelings of worry, fear, sadness? Are you looking to focus on the health of your romantic or other personal relationships? If so, therapy is a reliable way to experience freedom from anxiety/depression and to improve your relationships. I provide a range of therapy options including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and others. I apply great skill and care in therapy and I will work closely with you throughout the process to reach your goals. Call to discuss your needs and to determine if my approach is right for you.

I believe our emotional well-being and mental health is just as important as breathing! Thank you for considering working with me. I am a Social Worker with over a decade of experience helping adults and older adults cope with and adapt to loss and life changes. I have experience with grief therapy, anxiety, depression, life transitions, coping skills, Alzheimer’s/Dementia certification and parenting challenges. If you are looking to build a trusting therapeutic relationship and have a compassionate and non-judgmental place to heal, then I will be a good fit for you.

As a psychotherapist, I am here to help you understand and break down the barriers in front of you so that you can live a life that aligns with your goals and aspirations and brings you happiness and peace. Therapy does not have a "one-size-fits-all approach" to any issue, and I believe that each individual needs and deserves individualized treatment.

Collaborative Health Center is a group practice with 18 clinicians with diverse backgrounds, specialties, training, and interests. We believe in offering an environment that most effectively nurtures growth and healing in our clients. We treat children, adolescents, families, and adults. While our practitioners' trainings are generalized, we have specialties in the areas of anxiety, depression, adolescents, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse, and eating disorders. We work with local dietitians and psychiatrists to support our clients as comprehensively as possible and se welcome collaboration with any practitioner.

Welcome! I’m Matt, and I believe that therapy is about making a human connection and working together to overcome your unique challenges. My approach to therapy is conversational and focused on building a trusting relationship. We all have different experiences and beliefs, and I work to ensure that our therapeutic space is welcoming, safe, and judgment-free. It can be a struggle to find someone that understands the unique challenges of military service, and as a U.S. Army veteran myself I take special pride in being able to work with fellow veterans and their families.

I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan with a double major in Psychology and Sociology and Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Wayne State University. I use a Person-Centered approach and pride myself on being down to earth and easy to talk to in what I refer to as my "judgment free zone". I understand how hard it can be to open up to a stranger with very personal issues. I believe I have a natural ability to make my clients feel comfortable and safe while supporting them to have the courage to share their story with me. I have over 15 years of counseling experience in a wide variety of areas.

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.

Life is hard, and we all experience it differently. We have gone through a lot over the past few years, and moving forward is not always simple. In addition, finding the right therapist to help you navigate through challenges can be extremely difficult. I believe every relationship is different, and I make it a priority to have a healthy therapeutic connection with every single one of my clients.

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.

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.

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.

Did you know therapy is not about creating an absence of negative feelings, or conversely, about creating happy feelings. It's about helping you live a productive life and about helping you develop and sustain meaningful relationships. It’s also about learning and applying the skills needed to grow from life’s ups and downs." Therapy is about creating a healthy and balanced life. You have everything you need to create the life you want to live. You might feel powerless but you are not. You might feel hopeless but there is hope. When we are stuck in negativity it feels hopeless and as if change is not possible.

Starting therapy can be daunting, but you don’t have to go through it alone. My goal as a therapist is to foster a safe, non-judgmental space that allows you to gain insight into your presenting concerns and facilitates progress towards a healthy, meaningful life. Therapy is not one size fits all. I believe in an integrative collaborative counseling approach, pulling from a variety of evidence based research that tailors treatment to each individual’s preferences, values, and goals.

Life has many unexpected challenges, and even the best of us sometimes need a helping hand to make it through these times. Everyone's experience is different and affects the person that they become. When someone is going through a tough time, it's important that the help they receive is tailored to their individual needs.

If you are feeling lost, hopeless, angry, or overwhelmed, working with a therapist you can trust can help. Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, but searching for a good fit is the first step! I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment that facilitates growth. I aim to address your specific concerns with a custom-tailored, non-judgmental approach, and together we can build on your existing strengths to achieve the goals you set.

My mission is to help clients learn new strategies for coping with grief, anxiety, depression, job and relationship issues and provide them with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which helps people identify their distressing thoughts and evaluate how realistic the thoughts are. Through CBT, clients can learn to change their distorted thinking. When they think more realistically, they can begin to feel better. The emphasis is also consistently on solving problems and initiating behavioral changes. My experience includes in-patient and out-patient psychiatry, community mental health, schools, and courts with a diverse range of people.