Carelon Behavioral Health Therapists in Williamston, MI
Issues that you are struggling with are unique and deeply personal to you. Counseling can be a powerful tool to help you understand and overcome challenges in your life.
Issues that you are struggling with are unique and deeply personal to you. Counseling can be a powerful tool to help you understand and overcome challenges in your life.
Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.
Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.
If you feel stuck between the pressures of daily life and the weight of the past, you aren’t alone. I provide a safe, collaborative space to help you move from simply surviving to truly thriving. Between work obligations, family dynamics, and the echoes of the past, it’s easy to feel stuck or like you’re just surviving the day. Whether you are navigating daily stressors, deep-seated trauma, or family-of-origin issues, these challenges don't have to be permanent roadblocks to your well-being.
If you feel stuck between the pressures of daily life and the weight of the past, you aren’t alone. I provide a safe, collaborative space to help you move from simply surviving to truly thriving. Between work obligations, family dynamics, and the echoes of the past, it’s easy to feel stuck or like you’re just surviving the day. Whether you are navigating daily stressors, deep-seated trauma, or family-of-origin issues, these challenges don't have to be permanent roadblocks to your well-being.
I'm the Clinical Director for Beacon Counseling Services; a small group practice of independent contractors.
I have been in private clinical practice since 1998. I have specifically trained to work with children, adolescents, young adults and older adults. My time is spent fairly equally working with mental health and substance abuse issues. Likewise, I have chosen to not focus on one specific age group, finding it to be more satisfying to see various aged people. I spend the most time with young adults, from ages of 16-26. I enjoy working with couples; though challenging, I can offer a safe place for them to listen to one another.
I'm the Clinical Director for Beacon Counseling Services; a small group practice of independent contractors.
I have been in private clinical practice since 1998. I have specifically trained to work with children, adolescents, young adults and older adults. My time is spent fairly equally working with mental health and substance abuse issues. Likewise, I have chosen to not focus on one specific age group, finding it to be more satisfying to see various aged people. I spend the most time with young adults, from ages of 16-26. I enjoy working with couples; though challenging, I can offer a safe place for them to listen to one another.
I have sought to work collaboratively with individuals in emotional healing and personal growth and decision-making. I have accompanied many people on parts of their journeys toward self-discovery, self-acceptance and empowerment as they have experienced depression, anxiety and confusion. Those who are shy,unsure of themselves or interested in the interplay of psychological, physical, spiritual and cultural influences on their lives are often particularly good matches for my style. I also bring life experience as mother, educator, developer of a cross-cultural youth and family counseling program, and religious leader.
I have sought to work collaboratively with individuals in emotional healing and personal growth and decision-making. I have accompanied many people on parts of their journeys toward self-discovery, self-acceptance and empowerment as they have experienced depression, anxiety and confusion. Those who are shy,unsure of themselves or interested in the interplay of psychological, physical, spiritual and cultural influences on their lives are often particularly good matches for my style. I also bring life experience as mother, educator, developer of a cross-cultural youth and family counseling program, and religious leader.
Therapy can be a big step in making positive changes in your life. Whether you are struggling with emotional or physical pain, or looking for guidance to find a better life balance, I can work with you to reach your goals and overcome the challenges you are facing.
Therapy can be a big step in making positive changes in your life. Whether you are struggling with emotional or physical pain, or looking for guidance to find a better life balance, I can work with you to reach your goals and overcome the challenges you are facing.
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Laurie is passionate about helping clients to relieve suffering, build resilience, and pursue wellness. With gentleness and compassion, she strives to create a safe space for clients, supporting them as they share their life journeys. She uses an integrated approach to help clients build self-awareness and pursue healing.
In her spare time, Laurie enjoys yoga, dancing, reading, nature, and time with her family. She is trained as a yoga instructor and has been teaching yoga since 2011. Additionally, Laurie’s first career was in public education, teaching high-school English for 25 years.Laurie is passionate about helping clients to
Laurie is passionate about helping clients to relieve suffering, build resilience, and pursue wellness. With gentleness and compassion, she strives to create a safe space for clients, supporting them as they share their life journeys. She uses an integrated approach to help clients build self-awareness and pursue healing.
In her spare time, Laurie enjoys yoga, dancing, reading, nature, and time with her family. She is trained as a yoga instructor and has been teaching yoga since 2011. Additionally, Laurie’s first career was in public education, teaching high-school English for 25 years.Laurie is passionate about helping clients to
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, parenting challenges, or relationship stress. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking support, healing and practical tools to help them move forward.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I utilize evidence based techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions and behaviors while developing healthier coping skills and greater self awareness.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, parenting challenges, or relationship stress. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking support, healing and practical tools to help them move forward.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I utilize evidence based techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions and behaviors while developing healthier coping skills and greater self awareness.
In my practice, I believe that therapy should be driven by the individual. I work to empower individuals to create the change they want to see in their lives, promote healing, and acceptance of themselves. I believe the most important indicator of success is a trusting and supportive relationship with the therapist. My role in the therapeutic process is to guide my clients towards their highest potential, while also collaborating with them in every aspect of our work. Because everyone has unique strengths and barriers, my therapy style is open, flexible, and tailored to meet the specific goals of each client.
In my practice, I believe that therapy should be driven by the individual. I work to empower individuals to create the change they want to see in their lives, promote healing, and acceptance of themselves. I believe the most important indicator of success is a trusting and supportive relationship with the therapist. My role in the therapeutic process is to guide my clients towards their highest potential, while also collaborating with them in every aspect of our work. Because everyone has unique strengths and barriers, my therapy style is open, flexible, and tailored to meet the specific goals of each client.
I believe that when people seek counseling it is because they want to make a change in their lives, improve a life situation, make a decision, solve a problem or have greater understanding and insight to their lives. Counseling is a trusting partnership between client and counselor. A process of looking at and integrating thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe environment. It is not about telling you how or when to change, but rather finding what works best for you. Effective counseling requires a commitment of time, energy, and active participation by both client and counselor.
I believe that when people seek counseling it is because they want to make a change in their lives, improve a life situation, make a decision, solve a problem or have greater understanding and insight to their lives. Counseling is a trusting partnership between client and counselor. A process of looking at and integrating thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe environment. It is not about telling you how or when to change, but rather finding what works best for you. Effective counseling requires a commitment of time, energy, and active participation by both client and counselor.
Solid Ground Counseling exists to provide our community with the best mental health care and wellness available. We believe in reducing the barriers to quality mental health services.
Solid Ground Counseling exists to provide our community with the best mental health care and wellness available. We believe in reducing the barriers to quality mental health services.
Somewhere along the way, you started doubting yourself. Maybe it was years in a relationship where you couldn't trust your own read of reality, a medical system that dismissed your pain, or the quiet weight of always being the person who keeps everything together. You've gotten through it — but getting through and actually living feel like very different things. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling your way forward and start making sense of why you feel what you feel, that's exactly the work I do. Anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief, difficult relationships — they're signals worth understanding.
Somewhere along the way, you started doubting yourself. Maybe it was years in a relationship where you couldn't trust your own read of reality, a medical system that dismissed your pain, or the quiet weight of always being the person who keeps everything together. You've gotten through it — but getting through and actually living feel like very different things. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling your way forward and start making sense of why you feel what you feel, that's exactly the work I do. Anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief, difficult relationships — they're signals worth understanding.
We are living in an era of anxiety unlike any other time in the twenty-five+ years I have been in practice. During my career in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas, I often work with people who are anxious and depressed about their relationships, jobs, finances, or their overall lives. I am a skilled and experienced therapist who has helped people achieve agency over their lives and feel joy again. My style is warm and interactive. My specialty is young adults who are ready to prioritize themselves and work hard. I have seen so many people who feel hopeless initially, invest in therapy & create lives that they didn’t think possible.
We are living in an era of anxiety unlike any other time in the twenty-five+ years I have been in practice. During my career in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas, I often work with people who are anxious and depressed about their relationships, jobs, finances, or their overall lives. I am a skilled and experienced therapist who has helped people achieve agency over their lives and feel joy again. My style is warm and interactive. My specialty is young adults who are ready to prioritize themselves and work hard. I have seen so many people who feel hopeless initially, invest in therapy & create lives that they didn’t think possible.
As a licensed Master's Clinical Counselor, I offer therapy to adults in a safe, empathetic setting. I have a passion to assist helping people work through brokeness and find healing so they may become better equipped to navigate through life difficulties and fully engage in the pursuit of happiness. I believe counseling involves a professional relationship that is based on trust, empathetic listening, and an environment that creates and fosters individulas to feel safe. I also believe the outcome of therapy is highly correlated with a clients willingness to fully engage in the theraputic process.
As a licensed Master's Clinical Counselor, I offer therapy to adults in a safe, empathetic setting. I have a passion to assist helping people work through brokeness and find healing so they may become better equipped to navigate through life difficulties and fully engage in the pursuit of happiness. I believe counseling involves a professional relationship that is based on trust, empathetic listening, and an environment that creates and fosters individulas to feel safe. I also believe the outcome of therapy is highly correlated with a clients willingness to fully engage in the theraputic process.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, and perfectionism. People who come to me often feel anxious, misunderstood, and invalidated. They may have tried other types of therapy with limited results.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, and perfectionism. People who come to me often feel anxious, misunderstood, and invalidated. They may have tried other types of therapy with limited results.
Welcome! I’m glad you're here. Choosing to seek support is an act of courage, and your future self will thank you for showing yourself kindness. I want to honor your strength, especially during moments when life has felt dark or overwhelming. When healing from past trauma hasn’t worked, when isolation or grief lingers, when trust feels broken after unhealthy relationships, or when major life changes feel impossible—you are still here. Maybe you’ve turned to alcohol or other ways to numb the pain. And still, you showed up. I see you. I see your resilience, even when it doesn’t feel like enough. I see you not giving up.
Welcome! I’m glad you're here. Choosing to seek support is an act of courage, and your future self will thank you for showing yourself kindness. I want to honor your strength, especially during moments when life has felt dark or overwhelming. When healing from past trauma hasn’t worked, when isolation or grief lingers, when trust feels broken after unhealthy relationships, or when major life changes feel impossible—you are still here. Maybe you’ve turned to alcohol or other ways to numb the pain. And still, you showed up. I see you. I see your resilience, even when it doesn’t feel like enough. I see you not giving up.
Facing different challenges in life, such as anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, challenging relationships, life transitions, or past trauma? Know that you do not have to go through this alone. I am here, and I want to help you. Getting the support you need can make a tremendous difference. No matter your definition of a fulfilling life, I’ll work with you to develop the tools you need to get there.
I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Clinical Complex Trauma Professional, here to help you.
Facing different challenges in life, such as anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, challenging relationships, life transitions, or past trauma? Know that you do not have to go through this alone. I am here, and I want to help you. Getting the support you need can make a tremendous difference. No matter your definition of a fulfilling life, I’ll work with you to develop the tools you need to get there.
I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Clinical Complex Trauma Professional, here to help you.
My name is Kimberly Watkins, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently residing in Texas, I am Licensed as a Social Worker in the State of Michigan. I work with adults via Telehealth. I specialize in substance addiction, anxiety, depression and stress. My approach to treatment is Cognitive Behavioral and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
My name is Kimberly Watkins, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently residing in Texas, I am Licensed as a Social Worker in the State of Michigan. I work with adults via Telehealth. I specialize in substance addiction, anxiety, depression and stress. My approach to treatment is Cognitive Behavioral and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
Accepting New Clients. I work with individuals facing complex clinical concerns, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), and co-occurring conditions. Many of my clients are veterans or trauma survivors seeking structured, evidence-based care to improve emotional regulation, mindfulness skills, and interpersonal functioning.
Accepting New Clients. I work with individuals facing complex clinical concerns, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), and co-occurring conditions. Many of my clients are veterans or trauma survivors seeking structured, evidence-based care to improve emotional regulation, mindfulness skills, and interpersonal functioning.
I strive to create a safe space for healing and empowerment for whoever seeks therapy. My passion is working with those who are LGBTQ+ (including letters for gender affirming care), neurodivergent, or who have experienced trauma. I believe that therapy does not have to be a negative or scary experience. Together, we will work on identifying your unique strengths and abilities while developing coping, communication, and self-care strategies in a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental environment. My cat Khufu, a hairless Sphynx (not hypoallergenic), is a Therapy Cat; he only attends appointments of clients who want him there.
I strive to create a safe space for healing and empowerment for whoever seeks therapy. My passion is working with those who are LGBTQ+ (including letters for gender affirming care), neurodivergent, or who have experienced trauma. I believe that therapy does not have to be a negative or scary experience. Together, we will work on identifying your unique strengths and abilities while developing coping, communication, and self-care strategies in a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental environment. My cat Khufu, a hairless Sphynx (not hypoallergenic), is a Therapy Cat; he only attends appointments of clients who want him there.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling. Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy