Michigan Institute Of Behavioral

At the Michigan Institute for Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to helping individuals reach their fullest potential. We understand that facing life's greatest challenges can be overwhelming, and we congratulate you on taking the first step towards seeking assistance. Our warm and confidential space is designed to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can share your concerns and work towards finding solutions.

About Our Services

We offer a variety of services including individual, family, couple, and group therapy. Our team of highly qualified professionals is committed to providing expert and professional counseling services. We focus on building strengths, creating new coping strategies, and setting goals to help you feel more like yourself again. Our services include but are not limited to: depression and anxiety, coping skills, grief and loss, anger management, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, self-esteem enhancement, social awkwardness, stress management, and divorce counseling.

Meet Our Therapist

Lisa M. Abela-Tesner, MA, LPC, MHS, is a licensed professional counselor with over 7 years of clinical experience. She has worked in various settings, including community mental health agencies, private practice counseling organizations, and hospital and substance abuse treatment clinics. Lisa specializes in working with adults, children, and adolescents, focusing on solution-focused techniques and developing coping skills to improve quality of life. Her specialty areas include depression, anxiety, coping skills, grief and loss, anger management, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, self-esteem enhancement, social awkwardness, and stress management.