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Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services in Southfield, MI
At New Beginnings Fresh Start Counseling Group, we believe every individual deserves to experience love and connection in its healthiest form. Our practice integrates psychological expertise with Christian counseling principles to address emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. With specialized training in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, the Gottman Method, and PREPARE/ENRICH premarital counseling, we help clients build stronger marriages and families.Our team of licensed professionals and interns provides traditional office visits alongside telehealth counseling, ensuring accessibility for clients seeking personal growth and relational healing. We emphasize creating safe spaces where clients feel validated and supported while developing tools for healthier communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intimacy.
Services
Couples Counseling
Telehealth Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Family Counseling
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in couples counseling with Gottman Method certification
- Convenient telehealth counseling options for remote access
- Christian-integrated therapeutic approaches for holistic healing
- Supervised intern program ensuring emerging counselor development
- Premarital counseling workshops for relationship foundation building
Services
Couples Counseling
Our couples counseling focuses on building trust and emotional vulnerability through evidence-based methods like Emotion Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method. We help partners improve communication, resolve conflicts constructively, and deepen intimacy. Sessions emphasize creating safe spaces for honest dialogue and developing practical tools for maintaining healthy relationships.
Telehealth Counseling
Secure video counseling sessions combine traditional therapeutic methods with modern technology for convenient access. Our HIPAA-compliant platform allows clients to receive quality mental health services from their preferred location while maintaining privacy and receiving the same professional care as in-office visits.
Premarital Counseling
Specialized premarital counseling prepares couples for marriage using the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment tool. We address communication patterns, conflict resolution strategies, and relational expectations to establish strong foundations. Sessions focus on developing skills for lifelong partnership and understanding each other's needs.
Family Counseling
Family counseling sessions aim to reduce conflict and strengthen connections through systemic approaches. We help families establish healthy communication patterns, address generational dynamics, and create supportive environments where all members feel valued and understood during critical developmental stages.
Group Counseling
Facilitated group sessions provide peer support and diverse perspectives for specific issues. Participants benefit from shared experiences, accountability structures, and social skill development in a professionally guided setting that promotes collective healing and personal growth.
People
Dr. Saudia L. Twine
Founder & Lead Therapist
Dr. Twine holds a Doctorate in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and specializes in couples therapy. She is certified in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method while serving as an adjunct professor at Spring Arbor University.
Margaret Cousins
Counseling Intern
Margaret is a graduate student at Oral Roberts University pursuing her Marriage and Family Therapy license. With 30 years of pastoral experience, she focuses on helping clients build healthy relational connections through compassionate support.
Courtney Minier
Clinical Social Work Intern
Courtney is completing her Master of Social Work degree at Grand Valley State University. She specializes in trauma-informed care and applies cognitive behavioral techniques to support clients across the lifespan with diverse mental health needs.
Yiwei Hu
Clinical Counseling Intern
Yiwei is pursuing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Central Michigan University. Combining her biochemistry background with counseling training, she creates nonjudgmental spaces for clients to explore personal growth and emotional well-being.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide couples counseling, family therapy, individual sessions, premarital preparation, and group counseling using evidence-based approaches like EFT and the Gottman Method.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, our telehealth platform provides secure video sessions for clients who prefer remote counseling while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person visits.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
We combine clinical expertise with Christian counseling principles, emphasizing emotional validation, spiritual growth, and practical tools for improving relationships and personal well-being.
How can premarital counseling benefit engaged couples?
Our PREPARE/ENRICH-certified program helps couples build strong foundations through communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, and understanding relational dynamics before marriage.
Are intern counseling sessions available?
Yes, we offer supervised intern sessions with graduate students in counseling programs, providing affordable options while maintaining professional oversight and quality care.
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