Business Details
23 Years
experience
Faith-Integrated Christian Counseling Services
TrueNorth Christian Counseling has been providing faith-integrated mental health services since 2003. Our practice is founded on the belief that Jesus Christ is central to healing, with counseling sessions incorporating prayer and biblical principles. As a certified telehealth provider, we offer accessible services across Michigan, serving individuals, couples, and families facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Our lead counselor brings over 40 years of clinical experience, specializing in complex cases involving sexual abuse, addiction, and LGBTQ+ struggles. We maintain strict HIPAA compliance through secure telehealth platforms while prioritizing personalized care that aligns with Christian values.Our therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused interventions, and solution-focused brief therapy tailored to each client's needs. We serve as a resource for local churches and schools, offering workshops and support groups that integrate spiritual growth with emotional wellness. Our practice evolved from in-person sessions to exclusive telehealth delivery in 2019, expanding access while maintaining clinical excellence. We provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement while operating as a private-pay practice. Our commitment to ethical standards and client-centered care has established us as a trusted resource in Southeast Michigan's mental health community.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
LGBTQ+ Support
Pre-Marital Counseling
Grief Counseling
Sexual Abuse Recovery
Addiction Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of clinical experience in family and trauma counseling
- Certified Telehealth Provider using secure HIPAA-compliant platforms
- Christian principles integrated into evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Specialized expertise in sexual abuse, addiction, and LGBTQ+ struggles
- Private-pay practice with insurance reimbursement documentation available
Associations and certifications
- HITRUST
Services
Christian Counseling
Integrates biblical principles with evidence-based practices to address emotional and spiritual challenges. Our approach combines prayer with clinical expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Clients receive personalized care that aligns mental health treatment with Christian values through secure telehealth platforms.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using certified therapeutic methods. Our trauma-informed care addresses PTSD, sexual abuse, and complex trauma while incorporating spiritual healing. The program includes evidence-based modalities like trauma-focused CBT and mindfulness techniques adapted for Christian clients seeking holistic recovery.
Couples Counseling
Guides couples through relationship challenges using Prepare/Enrich assessments and faith-based principles. Sessions focus on communication improvement, conflict resolution, and spiritual alignment. Our approach addresses pre-marital preparation, blended family dynamics, and recovery from infidelity or addiction within a Christian framework.
LGBTQ+ Support
Provides compassionate care for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, and faith integration. Our counseling addresses unique mental health challenges while respecting personal values. The service combines clinical expertise in sexual orientation issues with supportive exploration of Christian spirituality and self-acceptance.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure virtual sessions using HIPAA-compliant platforms for Michigan residents. This service removes geographical barriers while maintaining clinical quality through encrypted video conferencing. Clients access therapy from home using SimplePractice and Zoom, with technical support available for seamless digital engagement.
People
Melissa Armbruster
Owner/Therapist
MA, LLP counselor with 40+ years of experience specializing in trauma, sexual abuse, and family dynamics. Developed church support programs and authored works on bipolar disorder. Combines clinical expertise with Christian faith in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide anxiety, depression, trauma, couples, family, LGBTQ+, pre-marital, grief, sexual abuse, and addiction counseling using Christian principles with evidence-based methods.
How does telehealth counseling work?
Sessions use secure HIPAA-compliant platforms like Zoom. You'll receive login details beforehand. Our telehealth system ensures privacy with bank-level encryption and HITRUST certification.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
We're a private-pay practice but provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Payment options include online credit card transactions through PCI-compliant Stripe.
What makes your counseling different?
Our approach uniquely combines 40+ years of clinical experience with Christian faith integration, using prayer and biblical principles alongside evidence-based therapies like CBT and trauma-focused interventions.
Do you serve clients outside Michigan?
As a licensed Michigan practice, we serve clients residing within the state through telehealth, covering all Southeast Michigan counties and beyond.
