Since 1990 we have helped people struggling with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and those at risk for suicide. Our staff understands the importance of creating connection with each person while scanning for and addressing suicidal pain. In eliciting the story we illuminate patterns and origins of behaviors in order to both avert a crisis and inspire growth. We know that ultimately the person we are working with has answers to their life situation. By tuning in to their inner wisdom and encouraging expression of the authentic self, those solutions may be revealed. Discovering a sense of purpose through the revelation will result in feeling more self-accepting and confident.
Gigi Colombini – For over thirty years Gigi has focused her passion on working with youth and adults who experience trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and suicide.
Tancier Baker – Tancier is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has for over twenty years devoted her career to individuals (especially adolescents) and families in crisis. She has provided clinical assessments, individual and family therapy for clients within the Wayne County Court System. She specializes in crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma informed care with a primary focus on Anxiety, Depression, and Dysregulated Mood Disorders.
Susie Yahia – Susie graduated with her MSW from Michigan State University; she comes from an inpatient setting working on the crisis unit with high acuity individuals, providing therapy and gaining clinical skills. She is experienced and specializes in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, domestic violence, sexual trauma, grief, women’s advocacy and codependency. Additionally, she has history working with and advocating for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Courtney Dorda – Practice Manager Courtney has worked as a wellness professional for the past 10 years. She enjoys helping others on their own unique path to wellness. If you have any questions, please reach out to her by phone at (248) 872-7772 or by email at courtney@iforhope.com.
Shari-Beth Goldman – Shari sees psychotherapy as a relationship and process that supports people through life-changing crises, transitions, illnesses, and the journey of aging. Taking an empathetic and collaborative approach, she offers tools, resources, and a strengths-based perspective to help build confidence, belonging, and a sense of personal meaning in life.
Jennifer Hurley — Jennifer Hurley, a Licensed Professional Counselor, provides humanistic psychotherapy aimed at assisting individuals, couples, children and families to develop a stronger and healthier sense of self.
Natalie Barber – Natalie completed her Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Health with a minor in Holistic Health at Western Michigan University in 2018. Natalie then continued her education at Wayne State University where she received her Masters Degree in Social Work in 2020. Natalie completed 3 internships focused on disabilities, case management, and resources finding and advocacy for HIV.
Scott Niewinski, PsyD – Scott graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with his Doctorate of Psychology in 2019, and has been providing outpatient mental health treatment since that time. During his undergraduate at Oakland University he worked in research labs with trauma and cognitive processing while also working at Havenwyck Hospital, where he gained experience working with high risk individuals. He has gained an in-depth understanding of psychology through his training.