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Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
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Black Girls Crowned Inc.

Counselor, MA, LPC-S (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Let's Connect (734) 547-6311
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Let’s be honest, adulthood, dating, relationships, and family dynamics can feel like a lot. Our Clinicians at BGC work with Black Young Adults and Millennials who are tired of overthinking, people-pleasing, or repeating the same patterns. Therapy with us is calm, supportive, and real. You’ll have space to unpack and breathe, but we’re also going to challenge what’s not serving you! BGC is designed to be a space where you don’t have to pretend, perform, or over-explain your lived experiences. You don’t have to code-switch. You don’t have to have everything figured out. You just have to be willing to begin.
At Black Girls Crowned, we specialize in working with Black Young Adults and Millennials navigating relationships, dating stress, boundaries, family tension, and life transitions. Therapy with us is warm, grounded, and challenging as needed. We want you to feel supported, understood, and encouraged to break patterns that aren’t serving you. You have a voice!
You might find yourself wondering: “Why do I keep ending up in the same situations or relationships?”,
“Why is dating so draining?”,
“I love my family, but why does it feel so heavy sometimes?”,
“Why do I struggle to speak up for myself or set boundaries?”,
“Why does adulthood feel harder than I expected?” You are seen and heard! Lets navigate this together
Call or Black Girls Crowned Inc. now for a free 15 minute consultation - (734) 547-6311

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 547-6311

Canton, MI 48188

Website
Virtual Therapy for Black Young Adults & Millennials- Relationships, Dating, Family & Boundaries. Email for immediate openings!
I specialize in Depression, Relationship Issues and Family Conflict 
$145 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
I'm so proud of you for taking this step in your healing! Email me today for a quick response in scheduling an initial assessment!
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Let's Connect (734) 547-6311
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 547-6311

Canton, MI 48188

Website
Virtual Therapy for Black Young Adults & Millennials- Relationships, Dating, Family & Boundaries. Email for immediate openings!
I specialize in Depression, Relationship Issues and Family Conflict 
$145 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
I'm so proud of you for taking this step in your healing! Email me today for a quick response in scheduling an initial assessment!
Black Girls Crowned Inc.

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $145
  • Couple Sessions $165
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Care Network
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Priority Health
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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We also offer free support groups and activities for the Black Community, follow us on social media,Black Girls Crowned.
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 547-6311
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We also offer free support groups and activities for the Black Community, follow us on social media,Black Girls Crowned.
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 547-6311

Qualifications

    Counselor: Nerissa Legg

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6401016088 Nerissa Legg
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Wayne State University, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Wayne State University MA/Community Counseling / 2016
  • Certificate from LPC Supervisor 2021
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (734) 547-6311
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (734) 547-6311

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Therapy at Black Girls Crowned is a space where you can show up exactly as you are, no code-switching, no performing, no pressure to have everything figured out. Our style is warm, grounded, and conversational, with moments of lightness and humor because healing doesn't have to feel stiff or intimidating! We will always be your biggest cheerleader and challenge whats no longer serving you!
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 547-6311
"
Therapy at Black Girls Crowned is a space where you can show up exactly as you are, no code-switching, no performing, no pressure to have everything figured out. Our style is warm, grounded, and conversational, with moments of lightness and humor because healing doesn't have to feel stiff or intimidating! We will always be your biggest cheerleader and challenge whats no longer serving you!
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 547-6311

Endorsement

Kendra Blount
Kendra Blount
CounselorMALLCCAADCDPNCC
Nerissa has a warm and kind presence. She can hold space and provide understanding within any therapeutic and supervisory space. Working with Nerissa will only bring you wellness and growth!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (734) 547-6311
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (734) 547-6311

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 547-6311

Additional Location

Canton, MI 48188

(734) 547-6311
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Virtual Therapy for Black Young Adults & Millennials- Relationships, Dating, Family & Boundaries. Email for immediate openings!
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (734) 547-6311
"
Virtual Therapy for Black Young Adults & Millennials- Relationships, Dating, Family & Boundaries. Email for immediate openings!
Photo of Nerissa Legg - Black Girls Crowned Inc. , Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Black Girls Crowned Inc.
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (734) 547-6311