Brighter Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, LPC, LLP, LLMSW, LLPC
In-Person in Okemos, MI 48864
Online in Michigan
How do you know when you are in need of a counselor? Perhaps you have already talked with family and friends about your struggles, but nothing seems to help, change doesn’t happen. You’ve experienced a loss, conflict in a relationship or work problems. If you’re a student maybe you are struggling to sort out current and future directions. Maybe you have a sense that something isn’t quite right, you have felt better. Talking to a counselor is the first step toward renewing and regaining fulfillment in your life. Contact us to discuss a counseling session; 517-243-9738 or frontdesk@mibrighterhealth.com
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English, Spanish
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Imago Relationship Therapy Helps couples understand how childhood experiences influence adult relationships. It teaches communication techniques to deepen connection.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: We are a warm and compassionate practice with friendly, respectful front desk staff. Throughout your experience, we maintain confidentiality and prioritize you and your needs. We select you with a mental health provider that has experience and specialty in the needs you are seeking help with and looking forward to working on. We offer both virtual and in person appointments.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sessions range from $60-$150 depending on time and needs
- Accepts Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, McLaren (Medicaid/Commercial), Meridian (Medicaid/Commercial), Ingham Health Plan, Priority Health, Aetna, HAP, Medicare, Molina, Cofinity, Cigna/Evernorth, multi-plan, Meritain
Education & Credentials
Brighter Health Counseling LMSW, LPC, LLP, LLMSW, LLPC
- Female, Male
- License # 6801088838
- Licensed in MI
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: Our office has master level clinicians who are licensed by the state of Michigan.
Brighter Health Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Okemos, MI 48864
- Available Online for residents of Michigan
We are a mental health therapy practice with 25+ therapists, including LMSWs, LPCs, and LPs. We also have a psychiatric nurse practitioner who does medication management for clients who are actively being seen by a therapist in our office. Our group of providers specializes in a variety of needs and diversities within mental health (depression, grief, anxiety, life transition, gender, identity, LGBTQ+, trauma, first responder, ADHD, Autism, cognitive impairment, sports and academic performance challenges, relationship, marital, divorce). We work with all ages, genders, and cultures. We see individuals, couples, and families. Please check out our website at: mibrighterhealth.com
Every person has within them the desire and capacity to have a brighter life experience. When you are faced with challenges, conflicts and loss, it can be difficult to recover on your own. It is our desire to help you get to a place of recovery, peace and empowerment.