Business Details
We have served clients for over 35 years, combining clinical expertise with compassionate care. Our founder, Millie A. Paterson, holds an MBA and certifications in substance abuse, EAP, and SHRP, ensuring a holistic understanding of personal and professional challenges. We specialize in evidence-based therapies like DBT and CBT, tailored to address life transitions, relationship dynamics, and mental health concerns. Our approach prioritizes creating a safe, confidential space for clients to explore their emotions and develop actionable solutions. With experience in Employee Assistance Programs, we bridge the gap between workplace demands and family responsibilities. Our culturally diverse team of therapists is committed to fostering trust, confidence, and emotional stability.
We work closely with clients to identify patterns, set measurable goals, and implement sustainable changes. By focusing on systemic family dynamics rather than individual blame, we help households navigate complex issues like chronic illness and communication breakdowns. Our mission centers on strengthening interpersonal relationships and empowering individuals to regain control over their well-being. Through collaborative therapy, we address grief, addiction, and daily stressors with empathy and professional rigor. We remain dedicated to adapting our methods to meet the evolving needs of Michigan communities.
We work closely with clients to identify patterns, set measurable goals, and implement sustainable changes. By focusing on systemic family dynamics rather than individual blame, we help households navigate complex issues like chronic illness and communication breakdowns. Our mission centers on strengthening interpersonal relationships and empowering individuals to regain control over their well-being. Through collaborative therapy, we address grief, addiction, and daily stressors with empathy and professional rigor. We remain dedicated to adapting our methods to meet the evolving needs of Michigan communities.
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of clinical experience in evidence-based therapeutic practices.
- Our team includes therapists certified in substance abuse treatment and brief solution-focused therapies.
- We maintain dual expertise in mental health and workplace dynamics through SHRP certification.
- Our founder holds an MBA, ensuring a nuanced understanding of employer-employee relationships.
- We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and over 15 EAP plans for accessible care.
Services
Individual Counseling
We provide DBT and CBT to individuals navigating life changes such as new relationships, career shifts, or family transitions. Our approach helps clients visualize challenges and explore opportunities for meaningful change through structured therapeutic frameworks. These sessions aim to restore emotional balance and foster personal growth using evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs.
Couples Counseling
We support couples in strengthening their relationships by addressing issues like communication breakdowns, financial stress, or infidelity. Our therapists work with all committed partnerships, regardless of sexual orientation, to establish collaborative goals and improve intimacy. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust and developing healthy conflict-resolution strategies without assigning blame.
Grief Counseling
We assist individuals and couples processing losses such as death, health changes, or pet bereavement. Our therapists create a safe environment for emotional expression and meaning-making. This service helps clients navigate grief's complexity while finding pathways to healing and renewed purpose through compassionate support.
Family Counseling
We guide families through systemic challenges like mental health concerns, substance use, or generational conflicts. Our approach identifies relational patterns rather than individual faults, promoting collaborative problem-solving. Therapists help families develop communication strategies and coping mechanisms to address issues such as adolescent behavior or chronic illness impacts.
Therapy Sessions
We provide confidential, structured therapy sessions tailored to client needs, from crisis intervention to long-term growth. Our team utilizes evidence-based methods like CBT and solution-focused therapy to address anxiety, depression, and daily stressors. Sessions emphasize skill-building and empowerment, with flexible formats including virtual options for statewide accessibility.