LiveWell Therapy Group
888 W.Big Beaver Road, Suite 780, Troy, MI 48084
586.726.1744
Welcome to LiveWell - A New Concept In Mental Health
LiveWell Therapy Group is dedicated to bringing health and wellness to the whole person, spirit, mind, and body. Our highly trained, compassionate therapists combine clinical excellence, exemplary care, and evidence-based trauma-informed practice. Additionally, we recommend integrative health approaches, along with nutrition, exercise, spiritual support, and prayer. LiveWell was founded with a passion to help individuals experience genuine healing emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We believe true wellness happens when evidence-based therapy is combined with Christ-like compassion and care. Inspired by 3 John 1:2, our mission is to help people prosper in all things and walk in lasting health, just as their soul prospers.
Our Goal
is to help you enjoy a healthy and fulfilled life, a life you’ve always imagined and hoped for. We know each individual journey is filled with challenges and disappointments and navigating through life’s obstacles can be overwhelming at times. Our licensed and professional therapists are here to assist you and offer all our clients a customized team approach toward wellness.
Our Mission
is to compassionately empower you to get to the core of your struggles and conflicts. We will help lead you to a healthy space where you can discover self-worth, heal from pain, find peace, improve your relationships and not just live—but rather, live well. (“My purpose is to give you a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10b NLT.)
Our Commitment
is to be available, support, and encourage you regardless of the unbearable challenges you’re facing. Whether it’s anxiety or anger, divorce or depression, past trauma or a troubled relationship, we will promote hope and wellness in every dimension of life. Are you ready for a fresh start? We encourage you to give us a call at 586.726.1744.
Virtual Online Telehealth
In addition to conventional in-person sessions, LiveWell also provides online therapy services. Telehealth Online Virtual Counseling allows clients to receive private counseling from the comfort of their own home. By using a secure online video application, you can connect and communicate directly with a Licensed Professional. Please call 586.726.1744 to schedule a virtual appointment.
DIRECTORS
Our Goal
is to help you enjoy a healthy and fulfilled life, a life you’ve always imagined and hoped for. We know each individual journey is filled with challenges and disappointments and navigating through life’s obstacles can be overwhelming at times. Our licensed and professional therapists are here to assist you and offer all our clients a customized team approach toward wellness.
Our Mission
is to compassionately empower you to get to the core of your struggles and conflicts. We will help lead you to a healthy space where you can discover self-worth, heal from pain, find peace, improve your relationships and not just live—but rather, live well. (“My purpose is to give you a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10b NLT.)
Our Commitment
is to be available, support, and encourage you regardless of the unbearable challenges you’re facing. Whether it’s anxiety or anger, divorce or depression, past trauma or a troubled relationship, we will promote hope and wellness in every dimension of life. Are you ready for a fresh start? We encourage you to give us a call at 586.726.1744.
Virtual Online Telehealth
In addition to conventional in-person sessions, LiveWell also provides online therapy services. Telehealth Online Virtual Counseling allows clients to receive private counseling from the comfort of their own home. By using a secure online video application, you can connect and communicate directly with a Licensed Professional. Please call 586.726.1744 to schedule a virtual appointment.
DIRECTORS
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Lana Polarolo-Vescio LMSW
Psychotherapist EMDR Therapist |
As Director of Livewell Therapy Group, Lana Polarolo-Vescio brings more than 32 years of clinical experience, compassion, and professional excellence to individuals and families seeking healing and personal growth. A graduate of Wayne State University, where she completed both her undergraduate and graduate studies, Lana is widely respected for her ability to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, narcissistic abuse, OCD, and self-esteem challenges with wisdom and care. Earlier in her career, she specialized in working with children, adolescents, and families facing behavioral and relational difficulties. Lana is extensively trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She was also one of the founding leaders of Promise Village–Home for Children and has been featured on WMUZ for her work supporting emotional and mental wellness.
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Anthony (Tony) Rea
Pastor |
As Director of Livewell Therapy Group, Pastor Tony Rea brings decades of leadership, compassion, and real-life wisdom to individuals and families navigating emotional, mental, and spiritual challenges. After years of serving as a founding pastor and trusted community leader, Tony now dedicates his experience to encouraging and supporting people through life’s most difficult seasons. Known for his warm, approachable style and genuine care for others, he offers hope, guidance, and practical insight rooted in both faith and lived experience. His background in pastoral care, counseling, and mentoring, allows him to connect deeply with people seeking healing, direction, spiritual guidance and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment.
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
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Anthony Shen
Double Board Certified DO |
Dr. Anthony Shen is the founder of Crownwood Integrative Health and a board-certified physician in both Integrative Medicine and Internal Medicine with over 10 years of clinical experience. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss, improved metabolic health, and overall wellness through a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to care.
Dr. Shen combines conventional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and integrative therapies to address the root causes of chronic disease. His patient-centered philosophy emphasizes personalized treatment plans that empower individuals to take control of their health and achieve lasting results.
At Crownwood Integrative Health, Dr. Shen leads a physician-directed practice focused on weight management, metabolic health, and preventive care. By combining medical expertise with compassionate guidance, he helps patients create meaningful lifestyle changes that improve quality of life and support long-term wellness.
Dr. Shen is committed to providing the highest standard of care and partnering with patients on their journey toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Dr. Shen combines conventional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and integrative therapies to address the root causes of chronic disease. His patient-centered philosophy emphasizes personalized treatment plans that empower individuals to take control of their health and achieve lasting results.
At Crownwood Integrative Health, Dr. Shen leads a physician-directed practice focused on weight management, metabolic health, and preventive care. By combining medical expertise with compassionate guidance, he helps patients create meaningful lifestyle changes that improve quality of life and support long-term wellness.
Dr. Shen is committed to providing the highest standard of care and partnering with patients on their journey toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.
THERAPISTS
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Szu-Ying Celine Wu LMFT
Psychotherapist EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist |
Celine obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in California and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administrative: Marketing from California State University, Long Beach.
In Los Angeles, California, she worked with families with cross-cultural issues, adjustment issues, and parent-child relationship; adolescents/young adults with severe mental illnesses, including first onset psychosis, anxiety, depression, and identity struggles; children with ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder.
Later in her career, she worked at Henry Ford Behavioral Health in Dearborn, Michigan. She continued to provide a quality, systematic approach to clients. She has cultural competence and linguistic capabilities that enable her to work with ethnic clients. She understands the struggles and stressors across different cultures and life transitions. Celine is a certified EMDR therapist from EMDRIA. She hopes to empower clients to live the life they desire living.
In Los Angeles, California, she worked with families with cross-cultural issues, adjustment issues, and parent-child relationship; adolescents/young adults with severe mental illnesses, including first onset psychosis, anxiety, depression, and identity struggles; children with ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder.
Later in her career, she worked at Henry Ford Behavioral Health in Dearborn, Michigan. She continued to provide a quality, systematic approach to clients. She has cultural competence and linguistic capabilities that enable her to work with ethnic clients. She understands the struggles and stressors across different cultures and life transitions. Celine is a certified EMDR therapist from EMDRIA. She hopes to empower clients to live the life they desire living.
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Taylor Allen MA LLP LPC
Psychotherapist EMDR Therapist |
Taylor Allen received her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Moody Theological Seminary and a Bachelors of Arts in Counseling from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. She volunteered as a peer counselor at a pregnancy center in which she counseled men and women regarding parenting issues, marriage challenges, and healthy relationship issues. Taylor is passionate about pouring into teenagers who are struggling with identity issues, depression, school issues, family issues, and anxiety. While Taylor lived in Chicago, she peer counseled women who escaped from human trafficking.
Taylor believes in empowering each person she talks to. She strives to make her counseling space one that a client can feel comfortable and safe while sharing their experiences. She believes there is hope and healing that can come from any situation. She loves to listen, problem solve, and encourage clients. Taylor specializes in grief and loss, pre-marital and marital counseling, family, adolescents, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Taylor is also very passionate about helping diminish feelings of loneliness that both men and women feel in everyday life.
Taylor believes treatment approach varies by client and situation. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client centered therapy, psycho-educational, and biblical based psychotherapy.
Taylor believes in empowering each person she talks to. She strives to make her counseling space one that a client can feel comfortable and safe while sharing their experiences. She believes there is hope and healing that can come from any situation. She loves to listen, problem solve, and encourage clients. Taylor specializes in grief and loss, pre-marital and marital counseling, family, adolescents, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Taylor is also very passionate about helping diminish feelings of loneliness that both men and women feel in everyday life.
Taylor believes treatment approach varies by client and situation. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client centered therapy, psycho-educational, and biblical based psychotherapy.
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Christina Kovacs MA LPC
Psychotherapist EMDR Therapist |
Christina received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Moody Theological Seminary and her Bachelor of Arts in Ministry to Victims of Human Trafficking from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, Christina has a background in ministry and has worked with individuals impacted by complex trauma. During her time interning at the Dream Center in Los Angeles, she worked closely with women who have survived human trafficking, deepening her passion for supporting those on the journey to healing.
Christina is especially passionate about working with adults, and teens experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She believes that mental health is a priority and strives to create a safe, motivating, and empowering space for clients to process their experiences and emotions. Christina brings empathy, insight, and adaptability to her therapeutic work, helping each individual navigate their unique path toward growth and wholeness.
Christina is especially passionate about working with adults, and teens experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She believes that mental health is a priority and strives to create a safe, motivating, and empowering space for clients to process their experiences and emotions. Christina brings empathy, insight, and adaptability to her therapeutic work, helping each individual navigate their unique path toward growth and wholeness.
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Andrew Wilgus MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor EMDR Therapist |
Andrew received his Master’s degree in Counseling from Oakland University and his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Spring Arbor University. He specializes in addressing self-judgment, anxiety, depression and other forms of mental health distress through individual therapy.
Andrew offers a gentle and self-compassionate approach to therapy which is largely tailored to help clients meet their individual needs and goals. He uses a combination of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), mindfulness, and emotional processing through person-centered therapy. Andrew also offers marriage counseling using the Gottman Method. He also provides Christ-centered psychotherapy to clients who are comfortable with combining counseling with their spirituality. Andrew welcomes the opportunity to assist you or your loved one with a safe place to heal and grow..
Andrew offers a gentle and self-compassionate approach to therapy which is largely tailored to help clients meet their individual needs and goals. He uses a combination of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), mindfulness, and emotional processing through person-centered therapy. Andrew also offers marriage counseling using the Gottman Method. He also provides Christ-centered psychotherapy to clients who are comfortable with combining counseling with their spirituality. Andrew welcomes the opportunity to assist you or your loved one with a safe place to heal and grow..
COACHING AND CONSULTING
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Abbey Swanson
Business and Life Coach |
Abbey is a certified life coach for high achievers, business owners and leaders. She is certified through the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and has a bachelor's degree in social work and counseling. She has continued her education in awareness work, emotional IQ and generational trauma.
Abbey encourages, empowers, and challenges high achievers to heal from burnout and cultivate healthy habits and thought patterns which helps unlock their next level in wealth, health and relationships.
She helps her clients break free from self-sabotaging patterns. Her clients gain clarity, break through generational trauma, develop healthy rhythms and routines, set realistic goals, and develop action plans to overcome obstacles and work to heal their mind, body, and spirit.
Abbey encourages, empowers, and challenges high achievers to heal from burnout and cultivate healthy habits and thought patterns which helps unlock their next level in wealth, health and relationships.
She helps her clients break free from self-sabotaging patterns. Her clients gain clarity, break through generational trauma, develop healthy rhythms and routines, set realistic goals, and develop action plans to overcome obstacles and work to heal their mind, body, and spirit.
Is it Time for a Fresh Start?
IF….
-you are consumed with stress, tension or anxiety
-you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed
-you are experiencing a sense of uncertainty
-you seem agitated and restless on the inside
-you feel disconnected from family and friends
-your hope of a better tomorrow is missing
-you just can’t seem to break the crazy cycle
IF….
-you are consumed with stress, tension or anxiety
-you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed
-you are experiencing a sense of uncertainty
-you seem agitated and restless on the inside
-you feel disconnected from family and friends
-your hope of a better tomorrow is missing
-you just can’t seem to break the crazy cycle
THEN…
-take that all important first step and determine you are going to get the help you need. Make a decision today to move on from the past and get hopeful about tomorrow. You can be happy, your mental health can improve, and your future outlook can change for the better. No one believes that more than the team at LiveWell. Our caring, skilled, and EMDR trauma-specific therapists will listen carefully, validate respectfully, and then offer a range of solutions that will provide you with the live-well tools you’ll need.
-take that all important first step and determine you are going to get the help you need. Make a decision today to move on from the past and get hopeful about tomorrow. You can be happy, your mental health can improve, and your future outlook can change for the better. No one believes that more than the team at LiveWell. Our caring, skilled, and EMDR trauma-specific therapists will listen carefully, validate respectfully, and then offer a range of solutions that will provide you with the live-well tools you’ll need.
Contact us
Call and schedule an appointment with one of our therapists who will begin to help you immediately. We offer virtual and in-person sessions Monday through Saturday. Call 586.726.1744, send a text, or email [email protected].
We are looking forward to the privilege of working with you.
Call and schedule an appointment with one of our therapists who will begin to help you immediately. We offer virtual and in-person sessions Monday through Saturday. Call 586.726.1744, send a text, or email [email protected].
We are looking forward to the privilege of working with you.