Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Sterling Heights, MI

Jennifer Plesz is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (CRC, LPC) with over 9 years of professional experience helping clients tp overcome anxiety, family conflict, relationship difficulties, pregnancy and post-partum-related issues, stress, anger issues, ADHD, women's issues, and much more. 

Jennifer earned her Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Wayne State University, and has several years of experience working with people from all backgrounds. Today Jennifer offers individual, couples, and families who experiencing hard times, or new obstacles. 

Tackle your roadblocks with help from Jennifer; with her professional support and guidance, you can start feeling better, while rebuilding trust, confidence, and contentment. With each session, she'll work to establish a professional, caring relationship between you and herself. 

"Trust, mutual respect, collaboration, and empathy are foundational to a strong therapeutic alliance, and I am here to support you."

Stephanie Scianna is a Licensed Master Social Worker and certified advanced addiction and drug counselor with nearly 15 years of experience working in the substance use and mental health fields. She specializes in treating adults who are seeking services for anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, self-esteem, relationship issues, and substance use disorders. Stephanie is passionate about working with pregnant and parenting women with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Stephanie earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing techniques, strength-based strategies, psychoeducation, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based practices.

Stephanie encourages her clients to identify personal strengths and works collaboratively with them to foster growth and change. She hopes to accompany you on your journey of finding peace, recovery, and self-fulfillment.

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. 

"As a therapist with her own personal life experiences, I look forward to walking alongside you as you begin this journey to better your mental health. I'm so happy you're here!"

Shelby Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan with over 6 years of experience working in the mental health field with teens, adults, and seniors with severe mental illness. Shelby specializes in assisting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use, grief/loss, stress management, mood disorders, relationship/family issues, major life transitions, and life problems.

Shelby earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work at Wayne State University. She utilizes treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, mindfulness, culturally sensitive therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Shelby is passionate and confident in her ability to provide a safe, open space to support individuals in achieving their personal goals. Shelby sees clients both in person and virtually. Schedule an appointment with her today!

"I am a passionate therapist who will assist you in reaching your goals."

Jennifer Turner is a Licensed Counselor with 3 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, children, adults, and families reach their goals in order to live a more fulfilled life.

Jennifer completed her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Western Michigan University. Her role as a therapist is to provide a safe space where you can feel relaxed and move at your own pace. She offers a client-centered approach and believes you are the expert in your own life. She is here to help guide you toward your goals. She offers a non-judgmental approach and a safe space where you both will work together to help you navigate the roadmap to your life to be the healthiest version of yourself that you can be. She also utilizes various approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance-based therapy, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy.

Life, unfortunately, has no road map or single, final destination. Many find themselves searching for counseling when they feel lost, defeated, depressed, anxious, or hurt. Jennifer is here to offer a safe space to those looking to make a change. She focuses on helping you reach your goals by exploring behaviors and thought patterns. She focuses heavily on helping you learn skills and tools to help reduce your stress and to empower you to be able to make change where it counts. If you are ready to work please schedule an appointment with her today.

"As a therapist with many life experiences, my goal is to get you to a happy, healthy, and well-rounded life."

Glikeria (Ria) Mantis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults and seniors address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Ria specializes in major life transitions, aging, end-of-life/hospice issues, grief, loss, bereavement, addiction, substance use, depression, mood disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, low-self esteem, women's issues, bipolar disorder, relationship concerns, and stress management.

Ria completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Eastern Michigan University with a concentration in Aging Services. Ria utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including person-centered therapy (PCT), mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), addiction, prolonged exposure therapy (PET), motivational interviewing, existential therapy, somatic, solutions-focused therapy (SFT), reality therapy, and more.

Ria is confident to provide a safe, private and professional therapeutic journey. Let Ria assist you in getting to your goal through a person-centered approach. She'll help you to obtain new perspectives and techniques to allow you to cope and heal with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to put in the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

"Successful counseling is rooted in safety, trust, and a positive perspective. "

Crystal is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years in the mental health field working with clients to improve life satisfaction. She specializes in treating adults and children who are struggling with depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, trauma, abuse, neglect, relationship difficulties, adjustment issues, grief and loss, parenting support, and substance use disorders.

Crystal has a Master’s Degree in Counseling with an advanced specialization in treating children and adolescents from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She is trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Crystal has also completed the Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Crystal creates a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for her clients. She encourages personal empowerment through the use of strength-based strategies and motivational Interviewing techniques combined with psychoeducation, solution-focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices to improve adjustment and live a more fulfilling life.