Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Northern Michigan
Mental Wellness Counseling is a private practice dedicated to supporting mental health and well-being for individuals and families across Northern Michigan. Our experienced team provides compassionate, confidential counseling services tailored to address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and personal growth. We offer face-to-face sessions in Traverse City, Manistee, and Cadillac, alongside virtual and phone sessions to serve clients statewide.Our therapists utilize evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and Discernment Counseling to help clients build resilience and achieve balanced, fulfilling lives. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to personalized care, we empower clients to navigate life's challenges and foster lasting wellness.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Discernment Counseling
Highlights and features
- Our team includes EMDR-certified and substance abuse specialists with decades of combined experience.
- We offer flexible session formats including virtual, phone, and in-person options across three Northern Michigan locations.
- Therapists utilize evidence-based modalities like ACT, Brainspotting, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
- Specialized Discernment Counseling helps couples make informed decisions about their relationships.
- We accept major insurance plans and provide transparent pricing for private pay clients.
What people say
Compassionate therapists
Flexible virtual sessions
Effective trauma treatment
Supportive family counseling
Professional environment
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy helps process trauma and anxiety through guided eye movements. This evidence-based approach targets distressing memories to reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and emotional distress. Our certified therapists create safe environments for clients to reprocess painful experiences and achieve lasting relief.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Substance Abuse Counseling addresses drug and alcohol addiction with personalized treatment plans. Our certified counselors provide outpatient sessions 3-5 hours weekly for 8 weeks, combining relapse prevention strategies with co-occurring mental health disorder management to support long-term sobriety and holistic wellness for individuals and families.
Discernment Counseling
Discernment Counseling helps couples evaluate marriage options through structured sessions. This 2-6 session process creates safe spaces for partners to explore reconciliation or divorce decisions using rational dialogue. Therapists facilitate boundary setting and communication improvements while respecting both partners' perspectives during this decision-making journey.
Family Counseling
Family Counseling addresses intergenerational dynamics and behavioral challenges across life stages. Services include parent coaching for frustrated caregivers, transition support for new parents, and conflict resolution strategies for co-parenting struggles. Therapists help families develop communication tools and coping mechanisms to strengthen relationships and navigate life changes together.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy offers personalized mental health support for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Therapists employ cognitive behavioral techniques, goal-setting frameworks, and spiritual exploration approaches tailored to client needs. Sessions focus on building resilience, managing mood disorders, and developing coping strategies for clients seeking personal growth and emotional stability.
People
Dr. Marilyn Fitzgerald
Therapist
Dr. Fitzgerald specializes in family addiction recovery with decades of experience helping families establish healthy boundaries and communication patterns while navigating substance abuse challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Phil LaCourse
Substance Abuse Counselor
Dr. LaCourse provides intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment combining addiction counseling with co-occurring mental health disorder management, utilizing his dual certification in clinical psychology and addiction counseling to support long-term recovery.
Erika Reinhardt
EMDR Therapist
Erika Reinhardt specializes in trauma recovery using EMDR therapy, helping clients process distressing memories and reduce symptoms of PTSD and anxiety through evidence-based protocols tailored to individual healing journeys.
Cate Bearss
Counselor
Cate Bearss offers compassionate mental health support with expertise in adolescent behavioral challenges and family dynamics, providing therapeutic guidance to help clients navigate emotional struggles and improve interpersonal relationships.
Sarah Madsen
Therapist
Sarah Madsen specializes in individual and couples counseling, employing evidence-based approaches to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through personalized therapeutic interventions.
Questions
What counseling services are available in Northern Michigan?
We offer individual, family, and couples therapy including EMDR, substance abuse counseling, and Discernment Counseling across three Northern Michigan locations with virtual options available.
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
We participate with most major insurance plans and provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement while offering transparent private pay pricing options.
How can I schedule a counseling appointment?
Contact us at 231-714-0282 or complete our online contact form to schedule face-to-face, virtual, or phone sessions with our licensed therapists.
What is Discernment Counseling for couples?
Discernment Counseling helps couples evaluate marriage options through 2-6 structured sessions focusing on decision-making about reconciliation or divorce with professional therapeutic guidance.
Are evening and weekend counseling sessions available?
Yes, we offer morning, daytime, evening, and Saturday sessions across our Traverse City, Manistee, and Cadillac locations to accommodate client schedules.
What substance abuse treatment programs do you offer?
Our intensive outpatient program provides 3-5 hours weekly of substance abuse counseling for 8 weeks, combining relapse prevention with co-occurring mental health disorder treatment from certified professionals.
