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I believe my purpose in this world is to help others in their healing journey. I look forward to being a part of yours....
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I believe my purpose in this world is to help others in their healing journey. I look forward to being a part of yours.
Marcy West is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience in the mental health, substance abuse, and medical social work professions. Marcy has vast experience treating a variety of age groups and concerns. She provides treatment to those encountering issues with depression/anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, substance abuse, mental stress, grief, and anger, which impact overall functioning. She also enjoys teaching stress reduction methods such as meditation techniques and progressive muscle relaxation.
Marcy completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Grand Valley State University. Marcy’s approach is client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused. She utilizes various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
We all go through difficult times in our lives and make mistakes, but this does not have to define us. Marcy is confident that she can support you as you gain insight, develop skills, and recognize your inner strength. Let Marcy help you work through your pain to become the best version of yourself. She is honored to walk with you on your healing journey.
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I know how overwhelming life can feel at times, and my goal is to help you find calm and clarity in the chaos....
I know how overwhelming life can feel at times, and my goal is to help you find calm and clarity in the chaos.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience and specialized training in trauma, autism, anxiety, and anger management. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood, helping them build resilience, manage emotions, improve relationships, and create balance. I draw on evidence-based practices and a compassionate approach to guide clients in setting meaningful goals, developing coping skills, and moving toward lasting positive change.
I earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Baruch College, where I also trained at a neuropsychological clinic. I have received training in cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, and motivational interviewing, allowing me to tailor care to each client.
I understand that feeling anxious, stuck, or misunderstood can be exhausting. I offer a supportive space where you will feel heard and valued. With experience in trauma, anxiety, autism, and anger, I walk alongside clients as they work toward healing, clarity, and hope for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Maria Tovar-Ruiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LPC, LAADC) who has over ...
Maria Tovar-Ruiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LPC, LAADC) who has over 24 years of experience specializing in helping clients who are suffering from symptoms related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, women’s issues, trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem, anger management and substance use.
She earned her Master’s degree from Michigan State University and strives to create a relationship where you will feel fully acknowledged, valued, and seen for the unique person that you are. Maria has an eclectic, down to earth and humorous approach to therapy. She values partnering with people from diverse backgrounds who are seeking to increase their life satisfaction and quality of life.
She believes in helping people identify their own strengths as they learn to trust in their power to have the most fulfilling life that they envision. Maria believes that you are the expert of your own life, while she is a partner that will provide tools, feedback and encouragement as you reach for your goals.
Rosemary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Michigan. Rosemary has worked as a counselor for over ten year...
Rosemary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Michigan. Rosemary has worked as a counselor for over ten years with clients across a broad spectrum, who are dealing with anxiety, anger, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, eating disorders, relationship issues, procrastination, domestic violence, career/vocational exploration, and sexual abuse.
Primarily, Rosemary uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psycho-educational, and person-centered modes of therapy when she interacts with clients. Together, the client and Rosemary, select goals and then work to bring these to fruition.
Rosemary is passionate about the mental health field. She wholeheartedly believes that empowering clients with tools and strategies to manage life’s obstacles are essential to their continued success. Clients will know that they have been successful when they have achieved their personal goals.
As a religious woman and certified trauma professional/substance use disorder therapist I understand the connection between trauma...
As a religious woman and certified trauma professional/substance use disorder therapist I understand the connection between trauma, isolation, and substance abuse.
Katlynn "Katie" Bovee is a Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LMSW-C) with nearly 4 years of experience helping adult clients to better cope with addictions, grief, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, stress, women’s issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and career-related issues.
Katie earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University. She has a relaxed teamwork approach, where her clients are seen as the expert in their own lives. As a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Katie understands the connection between trauma, isolation, and substance abuse.
She enjoys helping her clients process their history of trauma while learning how to cope and make peace with their past. Katie's goal is always to meet her clients where they are at and work as a team to help their symptoms improve from wherever they are at.
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My go-to approaches for helping people in couples/marriage counseling are the Gottman Method and communicating together. I use these methods because I see the benefit of couples being able to communicate in the best way for each other.
I teach the following: communication, working together, and being able to use coping skills such as deep breathing and taking breaks for conversations to reset.
I know clients are making meaningful progress in couples counseling when couples find themselves in a tough conversation with each other but are able to use coping skills such as using “I” statements and deep breathing to help them work through it and get to a solution together.
Clients can go on dates and spend time together doing things they both enjoy.
I suggest clients just come in together and be able to discuss the story of what is happening in the marriage.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.
The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.
While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.
Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
The author Mark Twain once stated, “To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with.” For many people, an intimate partner is the person they look to when they want to share vivid life experiences. The experiences don’t have to be joyful. Sometimes they’re agonizing, or confusing, or scary. But the presence of a spouse or loved one can ease the burden of pain, or heighten the feelings of happiness. Because love is about sharing.
But what happens when an intimate relationship starts to falter? Then your partner can become a source of pain rather than support. That’s when many couples turn to marriage counseling. Couples therapy and marriage counseling at Thriveworks in Novi, MI is a healthy way to strengthen your intimate bonds and discover more about yourself, your loved one, and how you relate to each other. The licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) at Thriveworks have the compassion and insight to facilitate meaningful discussions about tough topics. The expert counselors at Thriveworks can also help couples maintain their relationship even if they’re not actively experiencing problems. Reach out to Thriveworks Novi to schedule your first appointment today.
The vast majority of couples who seek marriage counseling are satisfied with the results. That is because marriage therapy is typically very solution-focused. Licensed therapists look for practical ways to help couples resolve their relationship issues and reach their goals. At Thriveworks in Novi, MI, a licensed professional facilitates open dialogue between couples within a safe, judgement-free environment where everyone can feel heard. In this secure space, relationship therapy can examine the following topics:
In couples counseling, a therapist hopes that each partner will learn what they set out to learn when they begin therapy. For example, a partner may start therapy with the goal of reducing arguments at home. Through relationship counseling that person might learn her partner’s triggers and be able to adapt her language to communicate more effectively. In turn, her partner might become more aware of why certain words trigger distress, and find coping strategies.
People come to marriage therapy or premarital counseling at Thriveworks in Novi, MI with a wide variety of goals in mind, including the following:
When you call the Thriveworks office in Novi, MI, our staff can quickly match you to a premium, fully licensed counselor who can start seeing you and your loved one as early as tomorrow. Most Thriveworks clients can have an initial online therapy session or in-person therapy session within the week of their call.
We look forward to helping you and your spouse reconnect. Call Thriveworks today for top-rated counseling.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Novi is located near W 10 Mile Rd and Haggerty Rd, off I-275. It is near Orchard Hills West Park and close to the Meadowbrook Lake.
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