Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

2 Endorsed

32740 Grand River Avenue, Suite B, Farmington, MI 48336

You can trust us when you need to talk to someone with expertise to either get your life on tract, to keep on tract, or find a better track. We have professionals with various specialties, who will give you unconditional positive regard and actively address your concerns. We treat depression, relationship challenges, grief, career paradigm shifts, executive function improvement, stress & anxiety, cognitive & emotional challenges, communication challenges, and personality challenges. We exercise the expert leadership and skills to help you navigate your destination. Free consultations visit: https://www.needtalk.com/to/DrDeb

We have a wide range of approaches used by our therapists. However all of our clients, whatever their ages, experience Person-Centered Therapy. Our goal is that our clients achieve the intentionally successful lives they desire.

I have 30 years therapy experience, and together with our staff, have over 100 years of experience. I am committed to my clients and believe that therapy could be brief/solutions focused. Congratulations on your courage to investigate change. www.needtotalktoday.com Contact us on www.facebook.com/needtotalk.today

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Need to Talk, LLC

32740 Grand River Avenue

Suite B

Farmington, MI 48336

(313) 924-1365

Conducting secure Telehealth therapy sessions during COVID-19. Connecting is easy! Therapy is effective.

I specialize in Depression, Relationship Issues and Anxiety

I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (313) 924-1365

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Need to Talk, LLC

32740 Grand River Avenue

Suite B

Farmington, MI 48336

(313) 924-1365

Conducting secure Telehealth therapy sessions during COVID-19. Connecting is easy! Therapy is effective.

I specialize in Depression, Relationship Issues and Anxiety

I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem | Elevance
ASR Health Benefits
BCBS Medicaid
Beacon Health Options | Carelon
Blue Care Network
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cofinity | First Health
Coventry
Health Management Systems of America EPA
McLaren
TRICARE

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Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (313) 924-1365

Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6401009062 Deborah Johnson Spence
License: State of Florida - Clinical Mental Health Counselor MH210016 / 2022
Certificate from State of Michigan CC-UVN770177252 / 1991
Attended Andrews University, Graduated 2003

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (313) 924-1365

Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (313) 924-1365

Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Depression
Relationship Issues
Anxiety

Expertise

ADHD
Anger Management
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Bariatric Concerns
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Career Counseling
Child
Chronic Illness
Codependency
Coping Skills
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Education and Learning Disabilities
Family Conflict
Infidelity
Intellectual Disability
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
School Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Testing and Evaluation
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Veterans
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (313) 924-1365

Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (313) 924-1365

Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

2 Endorsements

Walk and Talk Therapy with Deepwater Counseling

Counselor, LPC, LMSW

Dr. Spence is a highly professional and personable therapist. I would strongly recommend her!

Harold J. Love & Associates

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Cancer ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Veterans

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Cancer ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Veterans

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Clinical Supervisor for LLPC's
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Speech Pathology

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (313) 924-1365

Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (313) 924-1365

Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Groups

Dealing with emotional trauma

Hosted by

Deborah Johnson Spence

Share your story in a safe space. Turn trauma and challenges into resilience, wisdom, and success. Create an atmosphere of support as you turn your trauma into growth opportunities. Women's group. 6-8 weeks. Former participants report high satisfaction and resolve, intimacy, and support. Get in the next online group!

Expertise

Trauma and PTSD

Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$100-$150

Group Meets

Every Sun 5:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

Need to Talk, LLC

Farmington, MI 48336

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Abstract Painting and Mood - Master Artist

Hosted by

Deborah Johnson Spence

Join master teacher and renowned artist: Frank Kelley Jr. Mr. Kelley has joined forces with Dr. Spence to create an innovative and cutting edge class series (3 to 4 weeks) that transfers feeling onto the canvas of an abstract. You do not want to miss this course starting March. Registration opens February 14, 2022. To see his master class go to: https://bit.ly/3Ghh8cC (adult and youth classes available). Classes will be taken from the privacy of your own space, so join up online. You must purchase materials before class begins.

Expertise

Depression

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$390

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New groups to come.

Hosted by

Deborah Johnson Spence

If you would like to request a group not shown, or if you would like for us to customize a group, contact Dr. Spence (313) 924-1365 or schedule a consultation. Get your session free each time your group meets. Minimum 10 participants per group.

Location

Need to Talk, LLC

Farmington, MI 48336

Email Deborah Johnson Spence about this group or call - (313) 924-1365

Location

Primary Location

Need to Talk, LLC

32740 Grand River Avenue

Suite B

Farmington, MI 48336

(313) 924-1365

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Conducting secure Telehealth therapy sessions during COVID-19. Connecting is easy! Therapy is effective.

Call for a free consultation now - (313) 924-1365

Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Conducting secure Telehealth therapy sessions during COVID-19. Connecting is easy! Therapy is effective.

Call for a free consultation now - (313) 924-1365

Deborah Johnson Spence

Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NBC, SLP

Last Modified: 9 Sep 2023