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45445 Mound Rd., Suite 111, Shelby Township, MI 48317 ● 586-254-3663
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The staff at Trinity Family Counseling Center wants you to know that we are monitoring the news and recommendations regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We clearly understand the anxiety that the current circumstances present for our many current and potential clients, as you consider what you should — and what you should not — be doing during this time of uncertainty.
For this reason, we want to assure you of our continuing commitment to your mental health care and overall well-being. We will make every effort possible to accommodate your circumstances, as we continue to provide the highest quality professional counseling services for you and your family.
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Your Trinity Family Counseling Center Staff
Tonya, Deb, Wendy, Liza, Kathy, and James |
Thoughts about where we are right now… by Tonya Ratliff, Owner & Director of Counseling
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What to say that is new or different about our current circumstances of social distancing and self-quarantine? I feel I’ve been bombarded with emails, text messages, blog posts, and professionals of every kind offering me advice on everything from how to properly wash my hands to “quarantine recipes” to at-home exercise tips. Enough already. I’m overwhelmed.
I’ve given a lot of thought to this from my own perspective as well as, the perspective of how best to help my clients? What I’ve concluded is that what might be helpful is to just simply… allow. Allow yourself to feel sad, to grieve all that you’re missing out on right now. Everything about our life today was unimaginable just a few short... [read more] |
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Trinity Family Counseling Center offers services to individuals, couples, and families of all walks of faith. Our team of experienced counseling professionals is skilled across a wide range of client problems and issues. Each one of us has a heart for providing support, guidance, and education relevant to our client’s needs in a safe and private atmosphere. We understand that the decision to reach out for help from a professional counselor can often be a scary one. During your initial phone consultation, you will be asked a few questions to allow us to clearly understand your expressed needs, and provide you with information to better inform your decision to seek counseling services at Trinity. Each member of our staff offers their unique approach to the many challenges that bring our clients into the counseling center. We have also written a number of blogs and articles based on our areas of expertise and interests. We invite you to visit our individual bio pages and thoroughly explore our website to discover how we may be able to help YOU. |
The Counseling Process:
It takes a lot of courage to admit that the problems you are attempting to manage have reached a point where you feel you can no longer figure it out alone. Seeking the help of a professional counselor is a big step for many people. The counselors at Trinity understand these hesitations. Whether you have prior experience in a counseling relationship, or this is your first time to make that call, there are questions that may inhibit your willingness to seek help. The articles included in this section will hopefully answer some of those questions.
Please consider giving us a call to discuss your needs and the counseling process in greater detail. Our counselors are ready and willing to assist you in determining how we might best be able to help.
Please consider giving us a call to discuss your needs and the counseling process in greater detail. Our counselors are ready and willing to assist you in determining how we might best be able to help.
Counseling Insights and Articles on the Counseling Process:
Welcome To Trinity [VIDEO], by Tonya Ratliff
Considerations When Choosing A Counselor, by Tonya Ratliff
What To Expect When Your Child Is In Counseling, by Liza Hinchey
How Play Therapy With Children Actually Works, by Liza Hinchey
Clearing Up Counseling Misconceptions, by Wendy Warner
Neuroplasticity: The Science Behind Changing How We Think and Feel, by Liza Hinchey
Art Therapy: Is It For Adults Too?, by Liza Hinchey
When Is The Right Time To Call A Couples Counselor?, by Wendy Warner
Advice Giving vs Counseling, by Tonya Ratliff
What Makes Counseling "Christian"?, by Deb Toering
Commitment To Change, by Tonya Ratliff
Getting Help When Your Marriage Is No Longer A Fairytale, by Wendy Warner
How Long Will This Take?, by Tonya Ratliff
Weeding Out The Dandelions In Your Life, by Tonya Ratliff
Welcome To Trinity [VIDEO], by Tonya Ratliff
Considerations When Choosing A Counselor, by Tonya Ratliff
What To Expect When Your Child Is In Counseling, by Liza Hinchey
How Play Therapy With Children Actually Works, by Liza Hinchey
Clearing Up Counseling Misconceptions, by Wendy Warner
Neuroplasticity: The Science Behind Changing How We Think and Feel, by Liza Hinchey
Art Therapy: Is It For Adults Too?, by Liza Hinchey
When Is The Right Time To Call A Couples Counselor?, by Wendy Warner
Advice Giving vs Counseling, by Tonya Ratliff
What Makes Counseling "Christian"?, by Deb Toering
Commitment To Change, by Tonya Ratliff
Getting Help When Your Marriage Is No Longer A Fairytale, by Wendy Warner
How Long Will This Take?, by Tonya Ratliff
Weeding Out The Dandelions In Your Life, by Tonya Ratliff
Areas of Specialization:
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Trinity Family Counseling Center offers services to individuals, couples, and families of all walks of faith. We provide a safe and private atmosphere in which to address fear, confusion, and... read more
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Anxiety, depression, self-doubt, fear, worry, loneliness, low self-esteem, codependency, and anger are just a few of the emotional demons that rob us of our ability to experience joy, to... read more
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We all lead busy, hectic, time-pressured lives these days. Many of our clients admit to feeling as though they are dropping the ball in their marriage, with their kids, with family, and at work... read more
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Think for a moment about how you would respond to the prompt, “I am….”? What came to mind first? If you are like most people, you likely thought about yourself in relation to others. Simply... read more
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Our problems with others rarely exist in isolation. Many times, we come to realize that the interaction within our family unit itself is what is not working well. Maybe there are unresolved... read more
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“Life has changed without my permission.” Those who are grieving the loss of someone they love are truly suffering through no fault of their own. The emotional, spiritual, psychological, and... read more
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The rate of divorce in the United States is a staggering 40%-50%. Everyone knows someone in their lives who is divorced. Perhaps an even more startling statistic is that the divorce rate for... read more
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The decision to remarry—to take that leap of faith again—can feel exciting, renewing, anxiety-provoking, and scary all at the same time! After all, you never imagined divorcing the first time, right??... read more
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There are a lot of forces working against us as parents today. There is peer influence, poor examples of family life in the homes of our kids’ friends, movies, television, video games, social media... read more
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Kids today have got A LOT going on. The challenges they face are often preoccupying and overwhelming--on a daily basis. Not knowing where to turn or who to talk to, they sometimes make less than ideal... read more
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Our fast-paced lives and love for technology tends to make us all a little distracted, and as many say, “I am so ADD”. But what is it, really, and what causes it? Some mistakenly believe it is due to... read more
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We offer our Walk With Me Support Group for any adult coping with the loss of a loved one. Our Couples Connection Class is offered to couples who seek to repair or enhance their... read more
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Meet Our Counselors:
