Justin Work, MA, LLPC, Clinical Director
My passion is helping children through numerous developmental issues, clients with ADHD navigate issues with work and school, couples navigate relationship issues, and clients understand and improve their experiences with bipolar disorder. I provide marriage counseling, family counseling, anxiety counseling, depression counseling, and more in our Livonia office.
Joan Stelzer, MA, LLPC
I want people to get excited about who they are and what life holds for them: This paraphrased Virginia Satir quote aptly describes one of my aims for clients every day in my practice. I’m passionate about enabling people to create enduring, meaningful change to achieve their goals. Plus, I’ll help you develop skills to use long after our therapeutic work is done. I often utilize EMDR, CBT, and DBT, along with the Gottman Method. All four have been shown through research to be effective therapies. Working together, with these tools, we can get you excited about life again.
Lisa Banks, MS, LLPC
I strive to provide a safe place for my clients to share their unique story. I have experience working with diverse populations that includes individual, relational/marriage, family, faith-based/Spiritual, Pastoral, and group treatment for children and adults. Utilizing client-centered therapy with an integrated approach and evidence-based techniques based upon each client’s specific needs and goals. These include Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Gottman Method. I have clinical experience in assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, stress/anger management, relationships, emotional dysregulation, grief, trauma, and adjustment issues.
Dairrai Doliber, LLPC
My passion lies in helping individuals manage and cope with depression, anxiety, school or work related concerns, plus career development. I provide individual counseling for anxiety, depression and more in our Livonia offices.
Nobie Dawsey, MA, LLPC
I am an LLPC and I have recently graduated from Oakland University with a Masters in Clinical and School Counseling. I am passionate about helping clients alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression to help improve everyday life. I also provide individual counseling services to children, teens and adults.
Cara Hudson, MA, LPC
My counseling approach is to provide a warm environment in which the client feels accepted and supported. I use person-centered approaches that promote engagement and collaboration. I offer professional support with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral functioning, anxiety, depression, existentialism, grief/loss, and adjustment.
Janet Mayo, MA, LLPC
I am an LLPC and recently graduated with a M.A. in Counseling from Wayne State University. My undergraduate is in Sociology with a minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Women Studies. My passion is working with individuals within the LGBQTIA+ community. I work with teenagers and adults. I provide individual and couples counseling. I treat a variety of mental health issues and concerns. This includes but is not limited to: anxiety, depression, postpartum depression and related issues, and religious trauma. I am also a USMC veteran and enjoy working with veterans.
Andrew Hudson, MA, LLPC
I am curious about how a person connects with themselves and others. Within a comfortable space, I use intentional interventions that are engaging and collaborative. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral functioning, adjustments, life-span development, relationships, anxiety, depression, existentialism, grief, and loss. I provide mental health counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Kristine Gardner, LMSW
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) with a clinical specialization through the State of Michigan (License #6801107346). I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Columbia University in 1997. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Michigan School of Social Work in 2017. I utilize several different approaches and techniques when working with clients based on their needs and strengths. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family Systems Therapy (FST), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I will tailor my behavioral and cognitive approach with your goals in mind. I treat a variety of mental health conditions including Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar and Related Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, Co-occurring Mental Health, Psychotic Disorders, and Personality Disorders.
Shannon Franklin, M.A., LLPC
My passion is helping couples navigate relationship issues, helping children and families through numerous systemic and developmental issues, as well as providing life coaching to individuals with diverse needs. I provide marriage counseling, family counseling, life coaching and more in our Livonia office.
Natasha Ford, RD/RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)
My Passion is helping clients understand how their relationships with food affects all areas of their lives and helping clients grow through mindful eating with reduction when necessary, nutrition education/consultation, and evidence-based nutrition therapy. I provide dietetics/nutrition consultations in our Livonia office.
David Morgan, Doctoral Candidate, LPC, Executive Director
My passion is helping clients manage their anxiety, cope with depression, and improve marriage, dating, and family relationships. I provide marriage counseling, family counseling, and cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression in our Livonia office.
Valerie Rousseaux-Swift, MA, LPC
My passion is helping children and teens through numerous developmental issues, helping individuals navigate numerous issues from a Christian framework, and helping families improve relationships. I provide individual counseling for children and teens, Christian counseling, and family counseling in our Livonia office.
Rebekah Reynolds, MA, LLPC
My passion is helping children and adults manage their anxiety and cope with depression. I provide cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy for anxiety and depression in our Livonia office.
Andrea Morgan, office manager
My passion is helping children and adults manage their anxiety and cope with depression. I provide cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy for anxiety and depression in our Livonia office.
