Therapists in Utica, MI

Taking that first step in deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision, but at times, life stressors can be too much to handle on our own and we need help working through them. I am passionate about creating a safe and unique experience to help you heal from pain and discover new strengths and possibilities within yourself that will enable you to create more intimate and trusting relationships. Together we will create a safe and sacred space where you can be your truest selves, share your deepest pain, and emerge stronger and live a more satisfying life.
Taking that first step in deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision, but at times, life stressors can be too much to handle on our own and we need help working through them. I am passionate about creating a safe and unique experience to help you heal from pain and discover new strengths and possibilities within yourself that will enable you to create more intimate and trusting relationships. Together we will create a safe and sacred space where you can be your truest selves, share your deepest pain, and emerge stronger and live a more satisfying life.

Life's challenges keep coming. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationships, anger; do these issues sound familiar? I am dedicated to assisting people working through these and other problems getting in the way of living a productive and emotionally satisfying life. My clients seek counseling to: cope with anxiety and panic attacks; resolve troubling relationships; learn stress reduction skills to manage physical and mental reactions to chronic illness; cope with transitions and losses; manage anger and/or prevent angry outbursts; and explore whether their substance use, eating, or gambling patterns are interfering with their lives. Often Cognitive Behavioral therapy can help.
Life's challenges keep coming. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationships, anger; do these issues sound familiar? I am dedicated to assisting people working through these and other problems getting in the way of living a productive and emotionally satisfying life. My clients seek counseling to: cope with anxiety and panic attacks; resolve troubling relationships; learn stress reduction skills to manage physical and mental reactions to chronic illness; cope with transitions and losses; manage anger and/or prevent angry outbursts; and explore whether their substance use, eating, or gambling patterns are interfering with their lives. Often Cognitive Behavioral therapy can help.

On the outside it seems like you have it all together, but inside you are struggling with sadness, depression, or anxiety. Does your life always feel chaotic? Perhaps you are dealing with deeply buried childhood trauma or you have recently experienced a traumatic event. Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult. I offer a safe, comfortable space to explore life's challenges. My approach to therapy is relaxed and interactive and together we will create goals that will both encourage and challenge you.
On the outside it seems like you have it all together, but inside you are struggling with sadness, depression, or anxiety. Does your life always feel chaotic? Perhaps you are dealing with deeply buried childhood trauma or you have recently experienced a traumatic event. Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult. I offer a safe, comfortable space to explore life's challenges. My approach to therapy is relaxed and interactive and together we will create goals that will both encourage and challenge you.

Facing life challenges? Well, life can sometimes leave you feeling lost or uncertain and it's up to you to put those pieces back together again. Don't worry, I'm here to help. Remember your not starting from scratch but from strength!
Facing life challenges? Well, life can sometimes leave you feeling lost or uncertain and it's up to you to put those pieces back together again. Don't worry, I'm here to help. Remember your not starting from scratch but from strength!

I have been a therapist since 1991, and in my own practice, ICC, since 2014. As a Christian, I enjoy bringing my faith into the counseling process with Christian clients who desire such support. I provide counseling services for individuals, couples and families. I also provide premarital counseling to help prepare a couple for marriage. A wide variety of concerns can be addressed through the confidential counseling relationship. I am committed to providing professional counseling services at reasonable fees. If you have a specific financial need, please let me know, and I can try to work with you on your fee for counseling.
I have been a therapist since 1991, and in my own practice, ICC, since 2014. As a Christian, I enjoy bringing my faith into the counseling process with Christian clients who desire such support. I provide counseling services for individuals, couples and families. I also provide premarital counseling to help prepare a couple for marriage. A wide variety of concerns can be addressed through the confidential counseling relationship. I am committed to providing professional counseling services at reasonable fees. If you have a specific financial need, please let me know, and I can try to work with you on your fee for counseling.

My passion and commitment to helping those affected by various mental health and life concerns is illustrated by my genuine, caring approach in counseling. I am sex positive, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. My focus is both integrative and eclectic as I create a safe space for my clients to tell their story and heal. You are not your disorder or your symptoms. Together, we can explore how to engage the healing process and uncover your true self. You deserve to feel heard and seen. I'm honored to view the world from your perspective.
My passion and commitment to helping those affected by various mental health and life concerns is illustrated by my genuine, caring approach in counseling. I am sex positive, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. My focus is both integrative and eclectic as I create a safe space for my clients to tell their story and heal. You are not your disorder or your symptoms. Together, we can explore how to engage the healing process and uncover your true self. You deserve to feel heard and seen. I'm honored to view the world from your perspective.

For over 20 years, I have worked hard in assisting people who are struggling to overcome their hurdles. My goal is to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally. I strive to provide support, as well as the skills that you need to overcome your own struggles. I try to tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. I have vast experience in treating severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar, as well as depression and anxiety. I also specialize in problems within daily living and adjustment disorders. I see individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. Let's begin the healing together.
For over 20 years, I have worked hard in assisting people who are struggling to overcome their hurdles. My goal is to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally. I strive to provide support, as well as the skills that you need to overcome your own struggles. I try to tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. I have vast experience in treating severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar, as well as depression and anxiety. I also specialize in problems within daily living and adjustment disorders. I see individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. Let's begin the healing together.

My goal is to empower your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating every single day! I am a compassionate, solution-focused/integrative therapist specializing in adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am dedicated to guiding my clients toward wholeness and healing by offering a safe place to share your story and focus on what you want to achieve. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues or unhealthy life patterns, together we will unearth behavior patterns, trauma and perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a balanced and joyful life, Mind, Body and Spirit!
My goal is to empower your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating every single day! I am a compassionate, solution-focused/integrative therapist specializing in adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am dedicated to guiding my clients toward wholeness and healing by offering a safe place to share your story and focus on what you want to achieve. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues or unhealthy life patterns, together we will unearth behavior patterns, trauma and perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a balanced and joyful life, Mind, Body and Spirit!

Do you need counseling or therapy for yourself, family, couples, or your child. If you, the adult, the couple, family, or your child, are trying to manage stressful issues, emotions, and behaviors dealing with anxiety, depression, or more and you want to take the steps to get back on track. We can be a part of helping you.
Do you need counseling or therapy for yourself, family, couples, or your child. If you, the adult, the couple, family, or your child, are trying to manage stressful issues, emotions, and behaviors dealing with anxiety, depression, or more and you want to take the steps to get back on track. We can be a part of helping you.

Life is tough, there is no doubt about that. Allow me to help you get through the ups and downs of the rollercoaster of life. Sometimes we just need someone to talk, someone to trust, someone who will support us and push us to move upwards and onwards.
Life is tough, there is no doubt about that. Allow me to help you get through the ups and downs of the rollercoaster of life. Sometimes we just need someone to talk, someone to trust, someone who will support us and push us to move upwards and onwards.

George L. Vanderbossche is a Limited License Psychologist (LLP) with over 20 years experience working in community mental health and outpatient clinic settings. He provides specialized mental health services including assessment, treatment, psychological testing, consulting, and training services. George's specialty areas include: psychological testing, assessment and treatment of sexual addiction and sexual abuse. He was formally trained to work with sexual abuse in the Adolescent Sexual Abuser Program at The Children's Center in Detroit, Michigan where he worked closely and trained under Matthew Rosenberg, MSW, LMSW.
George L. Vanderbossche is a Limited License Psychologist (LLP) with over 20 years experience working in community mental health and outpatient clinic settings. He provides specialized mental health services including assessment, treatment, psychological testing, consulting, and training services. George's specialty areas include: psychological testing, assessment and treatment of sexual addiction and sexual abuse. He was formally trained to work with sexual abuse in the Adolescent Sexual Abuser Program at The Children's Center in Detroit, Michigan where he worked closely and trained under Matthew Rosenberg, MSW, LMSW.

Healing takes time and asking for help is a courageous step. Allow me to take those steps with you! It can be difficult figuring out the struggles of life alone. Reaching out for help strengthens a person and does not weaken them.
Healing takes time and asking for help is a courageous step. Allow me to take those steps with you! It can be difficult figuring out the struggles of life alone. Reaching out for help strengthens a person and does not weaken them.

Do you feel unmotivated or something seems to be missing in your life or perhaps you may think you're just not enough? Do you want something different? Do you want to better yourself? I can help you discover your truth, potential and empower your unique self. Live in the moment and allow faith in your life!
Do you feel unmotivated or something seems to be missing in your life or perhaps you may think you're just not enough? Do you want something different? Do you want to better yourself? I can help you discover your truth, potential and empower your unique self. Live in the moment and allow faith in your life!

My name is Collene Garland. I have a Masters in Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years post graduate clinical experience. I create an atmosphere of caring and open communication so that individuals may leave therapy sessions feeling a sense relief and hopeful regarding their next steps. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic styles of therapy; allowing a client to delve into root causes while also enabling them to feel empowered to take actionable steps towards maximizing their potential for managing their own lives.
My name is Collene Garland. I have a Masters in Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years post graduate clinical experience. I create an atmosphere of caring and open communication so that individuals may leave therapy sessions feeling a sense relief and hopeful regarding their next steps. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic styles of therapy; allowing a client to delve into root causes while also enabling them to feel empowered to take actionable steps towards maximizing their potential for managing their own lives.

Elizabeth Ignace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Utica, MI 48317
Waitlist for new clients
Elizabeth has specialized training in various modalities, including but not limited to: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Breathwork, Clinical Hypnosis, Emotion Focused Individual Therapy, and Ego State Therapy. She also has training in various somatic techniques and utilizes guided imagery.
Elizabeth has specialized training in various modalities, including but not limited to: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Breathwork, Clinical Hypnosis, Emotion Focused Individual Therapy, and Ego State Therapy. She also has training in various somatic techniques and utilizes guided imagery.

Life is not a straight line, it curves, goes up and down and even skips. None of us are immune from hardship, challenge, pain or obstacles. At what point will you stand up for yourself and practice self care?
Life is not a straight line, it curves, goes up and down and even skips. None of us are immune from hardship, challenge, pain or obstacles. At what point will you stand up for yourself and practice self care?

I have familiarity working with individuals with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress from significant life changes, and substance use. I provide clients with a person-centered approach that is affirming and nonjudgmental. I strive to be sex positive, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQ+ affirming. I understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I incorporate a blend of many different approaches to ensure that you are receiving the best possible care for you.
I have familiarity working with individuals with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress from significant life changes, and substance use. I provide clients with a person-centered approach that is affirming and nonjudgmental. I strive to be sex positive, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQ+ affirming. I understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I incorporate a blend of many different approaches to ensure that you are receiving the best possible care for you.

Sometimes life just feels like too much. Are you're stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, second-guessing yourself, or trying to hold it all together while feeling anything but okay? The stress, anxiety, or self-doubt doesn’t just go away and it’s exhausting. You don’t have to sort through it alone. Therapy gives you space to breathe, feel understood, and start making sense of what’s really going on.
Sometimes life just feels like too much. Are you're stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, second-guessing yourself, or trying to hold it all together while feeling anything but okay? The stress, anxiety, or self-doubt doesn’t just go away and it’s exhausting. You don’t have to sort through it alone. Therapy gives you space to breathe, feel understood, and start making sense of what’s really going on.

Alicia Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I graduated in 2008 with my Master's Degree in Counseling from Wayne State University, with a concentration in School and Community Counseling. I have experience working with children, adults, and families through grief, adoption, blending families, divorce, depression, anxiety, and other disorders. I have a strong desire and passion to work provide support and tools for my clients and families in a brave space.
I graduated in 2008 with my Master's Degree in Counseling from Wayne State University, with a concentration in School and Community Counseling. I have experience working with children, adults, and families through grief, adoption, blending families, divorce, depression, anxiety, and other disorders. I have a strong desire and passion to work provide support and tools for my clients and families in a brave space.

Over the past twenty years, I have been a practicing psychotherapist dedicated to assisting individuals, couples and families lead happier, more productive, and emotionally healthy lives. Because confidentiality is so essential for psychotherapy to be effective, all clients are assured that the privacy of clinical information is protected by law. I have developed a private practice utilizing a holistic and collaborative approach with clients, emphasizing, not only emotional health, but also integrating physical and spiritual aspects of living. People are basically good, working with tools they currently have and doing the best they can. Why not add more tools?
Over the past twenty years, I have been a practicing psychotherapist dedicated to assisting individuals, couples and families lead happier, more productive, and emotionally healthy lives. Because confidentiality is so essential for psychotherapy to be effective, all clients are assured that the privacy of clinical information is protected by law. I have developed a private practice utilizing a holistic and collaborative approach with clients, emphasizing, not only emotional health, but also integrating physical and spiritual aspects of living. People are basically good, working with tools they currently have and doing the best they can. Why not add more tools?
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Utica, MI
60+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Utica, MI who prioritize treating:
97% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
86% | Self Esteem |
80% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Coping Skills |
75% | Grief |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
98% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
76% | Blue Care Network |
69% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Utica, MI see their clients
85% | In Person and Online | |
15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
19% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Utica?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.