Therapists in Commerce Township, MI

Feeling stuck? Seeking guidance, coping tools, and goals to create change? I'm Erica, owner of North Star Psychological Services. My mission is to treat each person with compassion, kindness and respect. I know that therapy is not a “one size fits all” process, which is why my treatment style is integrative, eclectic, dynamic, and heavily goal/coaching focused. I work to meet each client where they are in their journey while helping to motivate and encourage positive change and personal growth. I specialize in women's issues, perinatal mental health, young adults (18+), anxiety, life transitions, polyamory, and couples work.

When life can feel overwhelming it is important to take one thought at a time, one task at a time and one day at a time. I specialize in therapy for women's issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, infertility, relationship Issues, stress, marital and premarital issues and family conflict.

"There are just some times in life when it can often help to talk." I have twenty-five years of experience in providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and older adolescents. Talking and working in a therapeutic relationship can be an opportunity to identify issues, thoughts and behaviors that may cause distress for someone in their life and relationships. I believe that a deepened and thoughtful understanding of the self offers the possibility of new choices and healthy choices that can enhance personal peace and contentment.

My mission is that I want you to be excited about your life! Naturally, people seeking therapy and life coaching want a desired result. I am a mash up of Positive & Humanistic Psychology, an experienced clinician with a trauma-informed approach. Grounded in openness, honesty, trust, humor and confidentially. My passion is to empower you to recognize that you can become the hero of your own life. You can learn to live life freely and authentically, to thrive in your relationships with self and others, and to experience true healing and growth. Ultimately, the goal is to uncover your passion and perseverance. Website denisebanyai.com

Painful life experiences can leave us feeling on-edge, overwhelmed, and alone. Maybe one thing happened, or maybe it was many. Either way, you're tired of feeling like you're struggling to just get through the day. You're ready to make a change. You're ready to put the past behind you. Most of all, you're ready to feel alive and achieve your full potential. I want to help you jumpstart your healing process.

Are you a woman feeling misunderstood? Is your past holding you hostage to your future? Are you living or simply existing? Every woman will experience these feelings, and more, in a variety of ways. My goal is to create a safe space where you can allow yourself to be vulnerable in order to provoke growth, healing and the power to live a meaningful life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and burned out? Having a hard time managing all your responsibilities? Sometimes you can give so much to others that you lose space for yourself. You may also feel like the tools that used to help you manage everything just aren’t cutting it anymore. There are a number of stressors that can contribute to these feelings of overwhelm: parenting, relationship issues, past trauma, to name a few. Therapy can be a safe space for you to sort through outside pressure and expectations and help you find new tools to enhance your coping so you can get back to feeling like yourself.

Hey Mama... Tired of pretending you're fine? It's OK to not be OK! Adulting is HARD. Relationships are HARD. Parenting is HARD. You are worthy of support and validation, being heard and seen. No expectations. No judgement. No drama. I am dedicated to supporting new, experienced, and hopeful moms through life’s transitions and stresses. My person-centered, holistic approach allows me to develop individually-tailored treatment plans to support you in setting realistic expectations and healthy goals.

There's nothing mysterious about psychotherapy. We've all benefitted from talking things over with friends, a spouse, our parents, our siblings, our family doctor or our priest, minister or rabbi. The fundamental principal of psychotherapy is rooted in our shared human experience: it helps to talk with someone. As a trained observer and listener with forty years of experience I will hear you and will work with you to help identify more fully the issues that trouble you. We will seek further insight together and attempt to identify meaningful solutions.

As a Black woman, you have gotten used to carrying the load intended for others, placing yourself last on your to-do list, and being strong for everyone else. You’re so afraid of disappointing others that you continue to suffer quietly despite the feelings of emptiness you experience. You keep your feelings to yourself and go about suppressing them, hoping the feelings will go away, but they won’t unless you decide to change.

My niche is working with women in various life stages; pregnancy, postpartum, miscarriages, fertility issues, motherhood, single, & married. As a therapist, it is important that I focus on overall well-being, so the theoretical orientation I practice is dependent upon my unique client. I am a firm believer that everyone can achieve personal growth and development. It is my responsibility to create a safe, inclusive, and inviting environment. I am a lifetime learner, investing in gaining as much knowledge as I can; this allows me to serve my clients to the best of my abilities while developing professionally and personally.

I am passionate about helping people problem solve through difficult times. I have 25 years of experience helping people work through issues related to stress, anxiety, sadness, grief, family problems, relationship struggles, codependency issues and infertility. I specialize in working with adults age 18+ and especially enjoy helping people with anxiety. I truly believe that every person wants to be validated and heard and will provide a nurturing & supportive environment that supports clients to create balance and wellness in their lives.