Harvard Avenue Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
At Harvard Avenue Counseling Services, we offer attentive, personalized mental health care for individuals, couples, and families. We are a small practice on purpose: our clinicians do not carry huge caseloads, and you will not become just a number. Our team of four licensed clinicians treats anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, teen and adolescent concerns, panic, substance use, and couples and marriage issues, without sacrificing a real connection. If you are looking for premium, personalized counseling in Alma, Ithaca, or online anywhere in Michigan, we would be glad to help. Reach out to schedule a free consultation.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, Men, Military / Veterans clients.
Treatment Approach
- Adlerian Therapy Focuses on understanding a person’s sense of belonging and purpose. It helps people overcome feelings of inferiority and create healthier relationships.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- 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.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- 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.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
Approach Description: Our clinical team focuses on helping you find more stability, resilience, and balance. We work to match you with the clinician who is the best fit for your goals, then build a clear plan together.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Our cash rate for 1 hour of therapy is $90. we offer this reduced rate for non insurance reimbursed services.
- Accepts Insurance
- We accept the following insurance plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, United Health Care, Cigna, Aetna, Priority Health, McLaren PPO plans, Oxford, Oscar, ASR, Physicians Health,
Education & Credentials
Harvard Avenue Counseling Services, PLLC Licensed Professional Counselor
- Male
- License # 6401019857
- Licensed in Michigan
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: Our clinicians hold master’s degrees and are independently licensed in Michigan as LPCs or an LMSW.
Harvard Avenue Counseling Services, PLLC Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Alma, MI 48801 and Ithaca, MI 48847
- Available Online for residents of Michigan
- Online Therapy Details: Our practice offers secure online therapy services through Therapy Notes Software.
We offer in-person sessions in mid-Michigan and secure online sessions statewide. Our clinicians have not spent their whole careers only in private practice. We have honed our skills in the courts, inpatient settings, and partial hospitalization programs, and we have staff who specialize in first responder and military concerns. We bring thousands of hours of clinical experience to the people we serve.