About Stephanie
I am excited that you have taken the time to read through my website. Since you are here, you are most likely going through something in your life. I am honored to help! I am a married mother of two. My oldest just graduated (ah!) and my youngest is entering fourth grade. My husband and I have been together 16 years, and I work full time, both independently and at the Beaumont Ted Lindsay Foundation HOPE Center. I am thankful every day for my ability to connect with others, enjoy spending time with friends and family and am always working towards personal growth.
Theoretical Perspective
Perspective is very important. I do utilize evidence-based practices - such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Behavior Modification. My goal is always to meet my clients where they are to help them utilize their strengths to achieve their goals. Your perspective is your own, and this changes throughout our lives. Many times it takes a blend of "theory" to really implement change.
Whether your goal is for yourself, your anxious child, your oppositional teen, or your marriage, I want to provide you with the tools necessary to feel confident and successful. If you are a college student struggling with navigating your future or a young adult balancing life’s many obstacles, these phases of life have their own intricacies that may just require someone to help you find a new perspective.
Educational Background
I am a licensed professional counselor, limited licensed psychologist and national certified counselor. I graduated in 2008 with my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. In 2014, I completed a Graduate Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis through Wayne State University. I frequently attend continuing education to further my knowledge and stay current on the most up-to-date research and interventions.
I began my career in Kalamazoo, MI providing intensive home-based therapy for families of children with severe emotional disturbances, utilizing family counseling and crisis intervention. After deciding to move home to the Detroit area, I have had the opportunity to provide traditional outpatient psychotherapy to children and adolescents, as well as behavioral consultation and parent training.
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The Wellness Guru's
Meet Allie
Allie Young-Rivard, MA, LLPC
Allie completed her graduate studies at Oakland University in 2017 and has been working in the mental health profession since 2012. She began her career working at an early intervention program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). That experience brought her awareness of the need for counseling supports for the family members and caregivers of children with special needs. Allie has created and lead mindful mediation groups to combat burnout and compassion fatigue for professionals in the field. She also held a group speaking to overall wellness to assist clients to live the best quality of life. Within her wellness programing she covers mindful eating habits, life balance, self-compassion, boundaries, stress reduction and more.
Outside of ASD and stress management, her specialties include anxiety, anger management, parenting supports, grief/loss, life adjustment and career counseling services. Using interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Approaches, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Allie strives to create an environment that is comfortable, safe and non-judgmental for all her clients. Her focus is working with adults (18-65+) and working with couples. New services that Allie will be bringing to the practice are Emotional Support Animals (ESA) evaluations and a range group therapy services. Allie will be accepting new clients effective September 1st, 2019.
Meet Olivia
Olivia Kornack, MA, LLPC, NCC
Olivia studied Clinical Mental Health at Oakland University. Her passion for therapy and helping others developed from her personal experience with an eating disorder and body dysmorphia. In addition to eating disorders and self-esteem, Olivia specialize's in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress management, and more. She uses a therapeutic approach that is predominantly humanistic and mindfulness-based and she tailors her approach accordingly to meet each client where they are. Olivia’s focus is working with adults (18-65+) and group work. She will be joining the practice and accepting new clients in November 2019.
Olivia believes that there is nothing more important in life than cultivating healthy relationships with ourselves. Her greatest passion is helping individuals to reclaim and reconnect with the lost parts of themselves, wake up to their full potential, and live a more authentic and empowered life.
She is a a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health from Oakland University.
Her passion for therapy and helping others developed from her personal experience with an eating disorder and body dysmorphia. Through her own dance of self-discovery and self-compassion, she have gained wisdom and a genuine ability to connect deeper with others. As a therapist, she is here to guide and support you to come back home to who you truly are.
In addition to eating disorders and self-esteem, she specializes in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress management, and more. Her therapeutic approach is predominantly humanistic and mindfulness-based, but she tailors her approach accordingly to meet each client where they are. Together you discover what tools work best to empower you on your healing journey. Olivia will help you develop a mental health toolbox that you will have for life! No matter what you’re experiencing in your life at the moment, and no matter how you’re feeling, Olivia is here to remind you that you don’t have to carry it all on your own. She will support you to move through this transition, so that you can move forward — fully.
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Why the Elephant?
The elephant represents strength, wisdom and confidence across cultures. To many, the elephant represents good luck, empathy and nurturing. They are complex creatures and are known to be able to see their own reflection in the mirror. Self recognition is a sign of higher order thinking and self awareness. They have the ability to recognize their current surroundings, adapt and shape their environment to meet their needs. Elephants are family-oriented and understand how to take care of each other, how to move on when necessary and how to take care and respect their environment.
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