Trauma Focused Therapists in Livonia, MI

Behavioral Health Consultants, LLC seeks to improve day-to-day functioning by addressing psychosocial barriers and specific dynamics that necessitate therapeutic intervention.Vanessa has worked as a clinical therapist addressing specialty areas to include crisis intervention, trauma focused intervention, risk assessment and family skill building. For the past 10 years she's worked with survivors of sexual abuse as well as individuals overcoming adverse childhood experiences. She has a significant amount of clinical experience working with individuals battling depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders.

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.

Today you take one step closer to a more empowered you, where you can experience a positive path to growth and well-being. While we can't avoid facing difficult situations in life, we can work together to better understand, resolve, and empower you to face life's challenges. As a therapist my goal is work in a collaborative manner to help you reach your goals and remind you that it is OK to feel today.

I am a trained Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapist (TF CBT) that specialized in trauma, PTSD, early childhood trauma. I also work with ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) anger issues, depression, self harm and suicidal, mental health issues. I also help those that have anxiety, body issues, self esteem. I also help those that are rape and domestic violence surrivors. I also help with grief issues.

Hello, I am so glad you stopped by! I can help ALL ages by identifying and treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD and more. I have experience working with adults, children, teens, and families to resolve conflict, address school issues, and improve behavioral concerns. I also love working with parents/caregivers to learn new ways to help their child who is struggling behaviorally or otherwise. Also, after personally experiencing the challenges associated with infertility and pregnancy loss, I’m passionate about supporting others with these life events, as I know first hand how isolating, devastating, and frustrating it can be.

The idea of therapy can be completely terrifying. So much has gone into noticing a difference in yourself or in your life and acknowledging the need for change, growth or help. I have always been a natural caregiver, helping people has felt like my life’s purpose. I am passionate about bringing healing to people who have experienced trauma or stressful experiences. I am a limited licensed counselor and graduated from Siena Heights University. I would be deeply honored to help you navigate whatever it is that you are going through.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Whether you are a parent of a child that is struggling with emotional and behavioral difficulties or an adult that is finding it hard to make it through the day, I am here to help. I am dedicated to assisting children, teens, individuals, and families in overcoming life's challenges and struggles, rebuilding and strengthening relationships, and experiencing deeper satisfaction in one's life.

Our clinicians offer advanced knowledge through their dedication to continued education in their fields of interest.

Shelley Bultje LMSW received her undergraduate and Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She has experience working with children, adolescence, and families on an array of diagnoses and difficulties. Her specialties include working with transitional age youth (i.e. teens/young adults) and survivors of trauma. Shelley is passionate and devoted to working with young people, helping them feel empowered as they navigate through a critical and challenging stage of development.

Difficult life experiences can take away our sense of safety and make us feel detached from the world and others. Examples of these events include involvement with the foster care system, family separation, chronic illnesses, military deployments and readjustment, and sexual trauma/military sexual trauma. I have experience helping individuals and families process these traumatic events to assist them in reducing the negative effects the symptoms of trauma can have on survivors and the people that they love.

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.

Understanding and insight are keys to growth and change. We work together with clients to bring about healing, change in behavior, and new perspectives. We are a group of more than 80 psychologists and licensed psychotherapists, with offices in 14 locations, who share a passion for helping others in their journey toward personal growth. Some journeys are brief, others take more time. Under the clinical direction of Franklin Sollars, PhD, LP, our therapists offer confidential and caring treatment for a variety of concerns and issues. We offer treatment to clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults and elders.

Seeking support for life's most personal challenges can feel scary and overwhelming. I give my clients tremendous credit for taking action to care for themselves and their relationships. I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience treating adolescents, families, couples, and adults. My treatment approach is client-driven, attachment-focused, and strength-based, as I seek to help clients identify their goals and enhance personal resources. Through evidence-based practices and a personalized approach, I am committed to helping you achieve the outcomes you desire.

By addressing women's issues through feminist theory and humanistic psychology, my practice focuses on the woman's experience. By nurturing connections that can encourage recovery from chronic PTSD, trauma, sexual assault, general burnout, caretaking burnout, generalized anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and hopelessness, I can help you find your Inner badass. The pressure for women to perform at the highest levels in all aspects of their lives is at a breaking point. The emotional costs are very high! It has an impact on all relationships. I can help you say No to the things you feel obligated to do.

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.

Life is hard, and we all experience life 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 relationship with every single one of my clients.