Liz Ahlbrand

Counselor, MS, LLC, REAT[p]

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Counselor, MS, LLC, REAT[p] (they, them)

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Available both in-person and online

971 Fischer Street Detroit, MI 48214

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Hello! I’m Liz, a counselor and expressive arts therapist specializing in holistic care for those who feel overwhelmed or stuck - and crave creative solutions that go beyond talk therapy alone. People I work with are doing and feeling it all, and need a place to rest, process, and reset. Many are drained from navigating a world where they feel they can’t be their full selves. Together, we’ll make space for you to find authenticity and balance. My approach is collaborative, liberation-focused, and rooted in your experience, affirming all of you and the connection of your mind, body, identities, relationships, and culture.

I offer trauma-informed practices using mindfulness, art, sound, movement, and stories to tap into your embodied wisdom, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, pain, relationships, and life transitions. I work with teens and adults from all walks of life, and especially love supporting other queer, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive people.

Therapy together honors your pace and centers your voice, equipping you with practical skills to reclaim your life. You deserve support in creating a life you love, and starting now can make all the difference. If my style resonates with you, book your free consultation today. I’d be glad to connect and answer any questions you have. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Call or Email Liz Ahlbrand now for a free 15 minute consultation - (248) 469-8350

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Create U.

971 Fischer Street

Detroit, MI 48214 map

(248) 469-8350

Hamtramck, MI 48212

My website

I offer teletherapy and in-person sessions in a cozy, yellow house - or therapy in the garden! I'm available weekdays and evenings.

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Neurodivergence

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

I believe we are all inherently creative beings. Working together, we'll help you access your creativity to craft a life you love.

Let's Connect (248) 469-8350

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Create U.

971 Fischer Street

Detroit, MI 48214 map

(248) 469-8350

Hamtramck, MI 48212

My website

I offer teletherapy and in-person sessions in a cozy, yellow house - or therapy in the garden! I'm available weekdays and evenings.

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Neurodivergence

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

I believe we are all inherently creative beings. Working together, we'll help you access your creativity to craft a life you love.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Care Network
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Complete
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth

I accept insurance, private pay, and sliding-scale clients, and I am currently in-network with BCBS, Blue Cross Complete (Medicaid) and Aetna, and will soon be able to take Cigna and United. If I don't take your insurance, I can provide you with a superbill so your insurance reimburses our sessions.

Liz Ahlbrand

Counselor, MS, LLC, REAT[p]

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 469-8350

Liz Ahlbrand

Counselor, MS, LLC, REAT[p]

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 469-8350

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6451024964 Liz Ahlbrand

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Prescott College, M.S. in Counseling

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Prescott College in Expressive Arts Therapy

I am a licensed counselor in Michigan and a certified expressive arts therapist. My training and clinical experience focus on trauma-informed, body-centered, and art-based therapies to support whole-person wellness.

Liz Ahlbrand

Counselor, MS, LLC, REAT[p]

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 469-8350

Liz Ahlbrand

Counselor, MS, LLC, REAT[p]

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 469-8350

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

LGBTQ+
Anxiety
Neurodivergence

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Polyamory & ENM
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I mainly work with those feeling overwhelmed for any number of reasons, be those related to life changes, trauma, relationships, sensory processing sensitivities, illness, or other factors. We'll collaborate on a therapy plan that addresses issues holistically, nurturing the skills and confidence you need to move forward. Most people can expect to see changes within a few sessions.

Liz Ahlbrand

Counselor, MS, LLC, REAT[p]

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 469-8350

Liz Ahlbrand

Counselor, MS, LLC, REAT[p]

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 469-8350

8 Endorsements

Zoe Russick Steinfield

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C, CAADC

Liz has always been a gentle, warm, accepting, and understanding person. Through their training in somatic and arts-based approaches, they are able to support clients with experientially-based growth, which many find more helpful than simple talk therapy.

Clara Rose Liberov

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS||MS, CCAT, NCC, LPC

Liz is a deeply creative, holistic counselor weaving trauma informed and social justice seamlessly into counseling work. We studied together, presented on intersections of nature and art; I was moved by the wisdom Liz's experience brings to practice!

Moss Herberholz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Liz is excellent at meeting people where they are at and helping them gain greater clarity in finding direction and agency in their life. They are warm and welcoming, and clearly convey genuine care in their work with clients.

Molly Mosenthal

Counselor, MSc, CCC, ND

Liz brings a profound warmth, care, and attunement to any relationship. Having had the honor to learn alongside her, she has awed and inspired me with her creative approaches to her therapeutic work.

JJ Wright

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW

Liz offers a steady, safe, and judgment-free space where clients can openly share their experiences. Her calm, grounded presence and quiet confidence create an environment that fosters meaningful connection, emotional safety, and deeper healing.

Abby Calef

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Liz offers a creative and fun, yet trauma-informed space for clients to process everything that comes to light for them in mind, body, and spirit. Liz creates a gentle, warm, and collaborative environment for the people she works with.

Matthew Curry

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate , LMHCA, PCA

Liz brings authenticity, compassion, warmth, and intuition to their wholehearted relationships. They have a repertoire of creative, effective, and fun approaches that can help you not just understand but also express and experience yourself in new ways.

Katalina Sukhoterina

Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR-T

Liz creates a collaborative, affirming space where clients reconnect with their authentic selves. She integrates expressive arts, mindfulness, and trauma-informed, holistic approaches to support healing, growth, and lasting change.

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Drea Buckley

Licensed Master Social Worker

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dance Movement Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Expressive Arts
Feminist
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Music Therapy
Narrative
Relational
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

We grow through experience, not only insight. That's why I use therapies that go beyond just talk. Mindfulness-based CBT, body-focused somatics, and the expressive arts create a safe container in which you can try on new ways of being, tune into messages from your body and intuition, and express yourself authentically.

Liz Ahlbrand

Counselor, MS, LLC, REAT[p]