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As a person who sees through a lens of no judgement, I understand that each individual has their own unique concerns and needs tha...
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As a person who sees through a lens of no judgement, I understand that each individual has their own unique concerns and needs that need to be expressed, heard, and validated.
Glenda Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Glenda is certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) and holds a certificate for Nutrition and Holistic Health. She has a compassion for helping others and provides individualized assessments and treatment plans to guide the therapy process for adults, including family therapy sessions per request. Glenda specializes in depressive disorders (SAD, major depression, and depression due to medical conditions); anxiety disorders (general anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety) and panic disorder; mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder); substance use disorders (alcohol and drug use); post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and much more.
Glenda completed her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Saginaw Valley University and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Eastern University with Honors. She has great interest in creative arts and completed her Associate of Arts degree with the honor of being selected for the Presidents List throughout her semesters. Glenda utilizes an integrative, strength-based, and client-centered approach while incorporating mindfulness, holistic principles, and creativity. She enjoys including creative outlets of art, creative writing, and physical wellness when a client is interested in doing so. With years of experience in substance use recovery, recovery focus is also an area of expertise. Glenda has many years of experience with diverse populations and settings. This has allowed her to gather many tools to empower individuals in navigating through any challenges throughout their life journey.
Additional approaches implemented by Glenda that support change while providing a safe place for healing are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solution focused, experiential therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, existential, and humanistic therapy. Although Glenda has a variety of treatment models, she believes working as a collaborative team creates a solid professional and therapeutic relationship that guides the sessions to successful outcomes and determines what is the best approach for each individual. She believes that setting goals for your tailored needs and concerns are just as equally important which are established by a customized treatment plan. She will guide you through this therapeutic process to clarify goals and begin the journey of wellness in treatment.
As each unique individual travels their path, life barriers, hurdles, life changes, adjustments, and stresses can occur that can cause a lot of distress toward whole well-being. You are not alone. It takes great courage to reach out for help and Glenda will provide a non-judgmental, safe, confidential, calming environment to build self-awareness, techniques, and personal growth from these life challenges. If you are ready to take this step, Glenda looks forward to meeting you.
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I draw from years of working at the intersection of mental health, education, and workforce development to help clients move forwa...
I draw from years of working at the intersection of mental health, education, and workforce development to help clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
I'm a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping professionals navigate leadership pressures, career transitions, identity development, and emotional well-being. My background spans workforce development, talent strategy, and mental health practice. I've led statewide initiatives and built programs to strengthen mental health and professional readiness. This gives me deep understanding of how workplace stress, organizational dynamics, and personal expectations shape daily life. I work primarily with professionals navigating demanding careers or transitions—many facing burnout, stress, or uncertainty about their next steps.
My approach blends reflective work with concrete tools. I help clients explore identity, challenge limiting beliefs, strengthen emotional regulation, and reconnect with purpose using CBT, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Therapy is a judgment-free space where you can be honest and gain strategies to move through challenges with clarity.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or ready for something to shift, you're not alone and I'm here to help. I meet you with authenticity and compassion, helping you process what you're carrying, heal from the past, and build confidence to move forward with clarity. Together, we can explore what's possible and help you toward the life you want to live.
As an aspiring black professional woman, I understand the challenges and barriers that life can bring. I also understand the impor...
As an aspiring black professional woman, I understand the challenges and barriers that life can bring. I also understand the importance of family, community, and to keep moving forward no matter what.
I am a dedicated mental health professional with experience in clinical therapy and a passion for social work and community engagement. I received my master’s in social work from Boston University and my bachelor’s in behavioral neuroscience with a studio art minor from Grand Valley State University. I have worked with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, autism, and suicidal ideation. My goal is to help others find motivation, build a daily routine, and work on communication skills. I look forward to expanding my practice into art therapy and couples and family therapy.
Specific methods and supporting styles include CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Role Playing, SUD, and other preventative measures. My specialties include CBT and Motivational Interviewing, which include identifying and labeling emotions, basic questions surrounding emotions, wants, needs, and interpretations.
I am committed to lifelong learning, professional development, and collaborative community partnerships that advance mental health and social well-being. My long-term goal is to combine clinical expertise, social work values, and community leadership to help create meaningful, lasting change for individuals, families, and the communities I serve.
As someone who has experienced personal trauma in relationships, I have an authentic understanding of divorce, family loss, job lo...
As someone who has experienced personal trauma in relationships, I have an authentic understanding of divorce, family loss, job loss or financial loss and how we can transform our mindset to one that can become self-actualized and attract peace, love, happiness and joy again.
I am an EMDR certified professional who can help clients get through any storm whether it is divorce, chapter 7 bankruptcy, job loss, heavy financial losses, sex addiction, drug addiction or loss of loved ones who passed away suddenly. I can help clients build new treatment plans, achieve the next level or assist in your self re-invention of your personality or ego or help let go of trauma. I typically work with young people 18 years old to seniors going into retirement or single/widowed people wanting to create new bonded relationships/family relationships with people.
Clients can expect a fast turn around or planned ascent towards real goals. Clients learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Psychotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Bibliotherapy or Cinematherapy can create new solutions or possibilities for the future timeline.
We invite you to take the next step into transforming your life by scheduling a virtual appointment and immediately gaining results for yourself and taking bold steps to create a life of true fulfillment, happiness, peace and love.
My passion is to help you understand yourself....
My passion is to help you understand yourself.
Carri Latta is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of experience with the child welfare system and uses a strengths based approach to addressing the challenges that bring you to this counseling experience. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, parenting , relationships, family systems., and major life transitions.
Carri has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. Carri uses an eclectic approach to find the best fit for her client's healing process.
Carri will help you process and reflect on whatever you have experienced with compassion and acceptance. She provides a gentIe approach to conflict resolution that challenges reflection and helps you on a path to healing. Schedule with Carri today.
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Family systems therapy is a successful treatment approach for people seeking family therapy. This method focuses on the individuals in the family and how their relationships are dependent on each other. The systems approach seeks to create meaningful change amongst all the members rather than focusing on only one or two members.
It is helpful to understand the role of each family member attending treatment. Building empathy and understanding, improving active listening skills, learning reflective listening skills, and fostering more respect through healthy boundary setting are helpful components to family therapy.
Families know they are making meaningful progress in therapy when the family begins to function as a more cohesive and happier unit.
Family members can practice healthy individual coping skills to improve how each member feels as they work in therapy to improve the functioning of the family unit.
To prepare for family therapy, a family can talk about common goals, each members needs, and other personal goals, so they have an idea of what they are seeking from counseling.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Sterling Heights, MI usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Sterling Heights, MI offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Family relationships can be some of the most intimate and challenging. If you are in the Macomb area and your family is experiencing difficulties, consider working with a family therapist at Thriveworks Sterling Heights, MI.
Give us a call at (586) 203-3931 to schedule your appointment or learn more about our services.
Family therapy is designed to help family members improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. Common issues addressed in family therapy include:
Whatever challenges your family faces, Thriveworks Sterling Heights family therapists are here to help you navigate and overcome them.
Your family therapist at Thriveworks Sterling Heights will tailor their approach to meet your family’s specific needs. They will work to:
While family therapy cannot automatically fix all issues, it provides the skills needed to effectively address and cope with family challenges.
Every family experiences difficult times, whether it’s dealing with mental illness, adjusting to a separation, or facing other unique challenges. The family therapists at Thriveworks Sterling Heights are trained to help without judgment or bias, offering individualized care for each family’s unique situation.
If your family is going through a rough patch, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Sterling Heights in Macomb County. Call us at (586) 203-3931 to schedule an appointment.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Sterling Heights is located near the intersection of Utica Rd and 19 1/2 Mile Rd, near Highway 53. It is just around the corner from the Sterling Heights Nature Center and a short distance from the Clinton River Parklands. The office is in a multi-story brick commercial building; enter through the main door to access the first floor office.
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