In-Person in Southfield, MI 48034
Online in Michigan
I believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves. My approach to counseling is genuine, down-to-earth, and tailored to each individual's needs and experiences. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate challenges related to anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships, ADHD, and life transitions. With a background in special education teaching, I bring an understanding of the unique ways individuals learn, communicate, and experience the world. I aim to help clients better understand themselves, work through difficult emotions, recognize patterns, and develop tools they can carry into their everyday lives. I believe meaningful progress starts with building a connection and meeting clients where they are.
Client Focus
Session Format: Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
Approach Description: My approach to therapy is tailored to each individual's needs, experiences, and goals. I draw from several therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy, to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior. I incorporate practical strategies to help clients manage difficult emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges. When working with children, I also incorporate play therapy techniques to support emotional expression and communication in an age-appropriate way. My goal is to meet clients where they are and create a space where they feel comfortable exploring what's going on in their lives.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Reach out to discuss a sliding scale fee.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, ASR Health Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield, ComPsych, Behavioral Health Systems (BHS), Health Alliance Plan (HAP), HAP HMO, HAP EPO, HAP EPA, HAP EAP, Lifestyle EAP, Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare, Michigan Medicaid, Meridian, Molina, McLaren Health Plan Community, HAP Medicaid
Education & Credentials
Allyson Weglarz MA, LLC
- Female
- License # 6451025352
- Licensed in MI
- Practicing Since 2026
Education: Oakland University: Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Valley State University: Bachelors in Special Education
Allyson Weglarz Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Southfield, MI 48034
- Available Online for residents of Michigan
- Online Therapy Details: Doxy Telehealth