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

"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!

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.

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. 

Making the decision to seek therapy is incredibly courageous. I have over 19 years experience working as a Social Worker and I am a licensed Master’s Social Worker. I have worked with a diverse population with a variety of diagnoses and situations. However, I believe that each person’s experience is unique and while they may be similar to someone else’s, no two people or situations are the same, therefore neither are the solutions. I provide a non-judgmental , compassionate, therapeutic environment. Working together is essential to creating a good therapeutic relationship and one that is most beneficial. I find that creating meaningful goals with clients based on specific needs really helps this process. Life is not meant to be figured out alone. I feel both honored and privileged to work with my clients helping them to overcome their obstacles and empowering them to do so.

"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.