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

Marya (Maria) Drygalski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Addictions Specialist, and Employee Assistance Professional in the state of Michigan who has over 33 years of experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety/depression, trauma, and life transitions. She is a STARS Provider for Veterans and Military Families and received training through the Ann Arbor Center for the Family. 

Marya completed her Master's Degree at the University of Michigan and can provide biblical, faith-based counseling for those clients desiring to incorporate their Christian faith in the therapeutic process. Marya utilizes evidence-based practices including collaborative, cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented, mindfulness, solution-focused, systems and supportive therapy approaches in treating the whole person and endeavors to maintain a positive, nurturing environment that is safe and consistent where you are valued, heard, and accepted.

Marya seeks to establish a warm caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths in working with you towards meeting your goals for a life worth living.

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. 

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. 

"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.

"I always give this friendly reminder: you cannot get anything from an empty cup. It’s important to invest in yourself and to participate in mental health and wellness."

Carmella is a Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker in the state of Michigan. She has seven years of experience in the mental health field. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Carmella specializes in anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, PTSD, trauma, grief, and relationship/family issues. She provides individualized/family therapy and assists clients in working toward achieving their ultimate goals and healing.

Carmella completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Wayne State University. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including strengths-based, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, culturally sensitive, and person-centered therapy.

Asking for help can be one of the hardest things a person can do. Carmella understands this and approaches therapy with an open, supportive, and empathetic attitude. Her treatment is tailored to her clients, and she is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. If you’re ready to start your healing journey, 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.