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Dan Elzinga

Counselor, MA, LLPC

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Available both in-person and online
790 West Lake Lansing Road Suite 200 East Lansing, MI 48823
You look like you’re functioning, but inside your nervous system never really powers down. Anxiety, trauma, or shame keep pulling you back into tension, numbness, or patterns you can’t seem to break. Maybe you’ve coped through substances, avoidance, or overworking—ways that helped you get through, but haven’t brought lasting relief. You’re exhausted, disconnected, and tired of carrying it alone. You want calm mornings, steadier moods, and a real sense of connection—with yourself and the people who matter most. You’re not broken. Your system adapted to survive what you’ve been through—and now it’s ready to learn something different.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, and addiction find real relief. I specialize in EMDR and use CBT and solution-focused therapy to help your nervous system process what’s been stuck so it stops running your life. When talking isn’t enough, equine-assisted therapy offers a powerful, body-based path to safety and regulation.
Clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by overthinking—and leave with clarity, confidence, and tools that actually work. I offer a calm, direct, judgment-free space where you can move at your pace. When you’re ready to feel more grounded and in control, reach out for a call or visit my website to learn more. I look forward to connecting!
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

790 West Lake Lansing Road

Suite 200

East Lansing, MI 48823 map

(517) 588-6159

6410 West Leiter Road

Weidman, MI 48893 map

My website
I specialize in Addiction, Anxiety and Depression 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (517) 588-6159
Photo of Dan Elzinga, Counselor, MA, LLPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

790 West Lake Lansing Road

Suite 200

East Lansing, MI 48823 map

(517) 588-6159

6410 West Leiter Road

Weidman, MI 48893 map

My website
I specialize in Addiction, Anxiety and Depression 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of Michigan
  • Humana
  • McLaren
  • Medicaid
  • Meridian
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Priority Health
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Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (517) 588-6159
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Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (517) 588-6159

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6451023950 Dan Elzinga
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended University of the Cumberlands, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024
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Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (517) 588-6159
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Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (517) 588-6159

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (517) 588-6159
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Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (517) 588-6159

3 Endorsements

Emily C Gray
Emily C Gray
CounselorMALLPC
Dan Elzinga is an extremely intuitive counselor. He is humble, kind, and has a wonderful and appropriate sense of humor, He has wonderful insight and is a great asset to so many clients on their mental health journey.
Shiloh Wehr
Shiloh Wehr
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPCOwnerSuperv
Dan is highly compassionate and empathetic. Dan is a wonderfully charismatic guy that is super genuine. Dan helps people to see themselves in a better light, empowering and equipping them to succeed.
Janeve Helmbold
Janeve Helmbold
CounselorMALLPC
Dan has an incredible way of building a warm and positive relationship with his clients from the start. He creates a safe atmosphere to truly dive into underlying beliefs and narratives. Highly recommend!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Equine Assisted Therapy.
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (517) 588-6159
Photo of Dan Elzinga, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (517) 588-6159

Location

Primary Location

790 West Lake Lansing Road

Suite 200

East Lansing, MI 48823

(517) 588-6159

Additional Location

6410 West Leiter Road

Weidman, MI 48893

(517) 588-6159
Photo of Dan Elzinga, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call for a free consultation now - (517) 588-6159
Photo of Dan Elzinga, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Dan Elzinga
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call for a free consultation now - (517) 588-6159