In-Person in Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Are you or your adolescent child struggling with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to disordered eating? Fear of weight gain? Loss of control over eating? Preoccupied with eating and weight? I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen
Treatment Approach
- 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.
- 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.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- 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: I use an integrative approach to treatment with basis in cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I believe that the client is his/her own expert. We take a journey together and find ways to improve the quality of his/her life.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $ 135
- Accepts Insurance
- I accept the following insurance plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Magellan, United Health Care, Tricare, Medicare, HAP, Aetna, Priority Health, Value Options, Cigna, Cofinity, Military One Source, and Health Plus. I also offer a competitive discount fee for cash clients (please call
Education & Credentials
Dr. Mila Velinova PsyD
- Female
- License # 6301013087
- Licensed in Michigan
- Practicing Since 2002
Education: Doctor in Psychology Degree from the School of Professional Psychology, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Predoctoral Internship at University of Michigan Counseling Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dr. Mila Velinova Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Sterling Heights, MI 48313
My main specialty is the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. I also maintain a general clinical practice and perform psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery.
I collaborate with other health professionals: physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, school counselors, and nutritionists. I work with the client’s existing team of treatment providers and/or offer referrals. The collaboration with other health professionals is particularly important in the treatment of eating disorders.