Medicaid Therapists in Ypsilanti, MI

Throughout life, it is possible to find ourselves on a journey we believe is impossible to complete. Through therapy, we learn that no journey is impossible; however sometimes we must detour...delay...revisit...or speed up! This analogy speaks to the true essence of therapy, helping others to navigate obstacles that present themselves along their journey. I will partner with you to find your path to a healthy existence despite any detours you encounter.

Welcome! I am glad you are here. As a mental health professional, I provide support and intervention for a variety of psychological, career, academic, and relational experiences across the lifespan to diverse persons. This includes services to individuals, various partner structures, families, and groups. My work centers on decolonization and destigmatization of mental health services with emphasis on culturally-affirming care. As such, I identify as a LGBTQIA+, Kink, Disability, and Gender Affirming provider. The experiences of marginalized, minoritized, and disenfranchised communities remain at the forefront of my clinical work.

EMAIL for faster response if possible. It has long been a passion and dream of mine to provide therapeutic services for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive children, youth, adolescent, adults and their families. As a queer transgender man of color, I passionately believe that when individuals are able to live as their true authentic selves they can live longer, robust, and happier lives. I strive to help my clients and their families grow together on a journey that is enriching and nourishing to the soul.

You deserve to feel good about yourself and have a life that is satisfying and meaningful. Whether you are feeling down about yourself, experiencing anxiety, having difficulty coping with recent or past events, having problems in relationships or on the job, hurting yourself or making choices you later regret, I can help you attain a life worth living. I take a non-judgmental, relational approach to helping you reach your own individual goals.

Life’s waves can bring seasons of disconnection from our energy, our body, our values, our relationships, and/or our community/environment. I specialize in supporting the diasporic health of queer, trans, multi-ethnic/racial people of all income classes. In therapy we’ll center developing energy-affirming practices and reshaping energy-taking practices. Using person-centered and strength-based evidence-based practices, we can map, structure, process, and equip you to navigate life’s terrains.

UPDATE 1/2/23: I'm not taking new therapy clients but I'm available to write letters for gender affirmation. Visit website for therapy waitlist. + + + My practice is focused on supporting LGBTQIA+- identified people and those who wonder if they may fall under that umbrella. Our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are valid reactions to our experiences and the systems of oppression we navigate. We will work to understand how those things fit together and impact how you're struggling. Instead of focusing on changing or avoiding how you think and feel, we will build skills for allowing our thoughts and emotions to be what they are.

I earned my master’s degree in Counseling at Grand Canyon University. I am a limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) in the State of Michigan. I utilize a direct, empathetic approach to help you effectively cope with difficult emotional, experiences. You and I will work together through the therapeutic process to help you gain understanding and self-awareness to help gain the necessary changes that’s needed. I can help support you in a non-judgmental and safe environment. I will walk with you as you learn about yourself and work towards healing. Together we can set goals to be achieved. Are you ready to do the work?

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. -Wayne Dyer I have a strong passion for the counseling profession, as well as a desire to empower and advocate for every single client. I am a counselor who supports clients in overcoming their challenges. As a counselor, it is my role to assist clients towards meeting their goals while also providing an encouraging environment while we work together. Clients can express themselves freely while I ensure every counseling session is a safe space and place for them. As a counselor, I strive to build the best client and counselor relationship possible.

There are many reasons people seek out counseling and support. Sometimes life becomes too overwhelming, anxiety increases, depression may be setting in, relationships may become challenging, or maybe you're just not feeling like yourself and want to explore those feelings. You may be looking to take some of that weight off of your shoulders, reduce challenging symptoms, develop coping skills, explore your feelings, or connect with yourself on a deeper level. I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment to address those issues and walk with you on your counseling journey.

Living with addictions is a difficult path to walk. It can seem like there is no way out, but there is. As a Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, I am here to help. I have years of experience working in recovery. As a person in recovery myself, I can understand the struggles, temptations and pitfalls that face us on our journey. Together we can develop a comprehensive treatment strategy to help you transition into the lifestyle that you want, free from drugs and or alcohol.

I have almost 30 years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families facing a multitude of life issues and transitions. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives and strive to provide a safe,supportive, confidential and nurturing environment in which to do this work.

I am a counselor in Michigan with 15+ years of experience providing counseling to families and individuals across the lifespan in-person, on the phone, and online formats. I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues from life adjustments to severe and persistent mental illness. I am a special needs parent, with a young adult son with Autism; and another young adult daughter that is LGBTQ+. Clients often find me to be very relatable because of the combination of my professional and personal experiences.

Are you ready to take the journey into self discovery, maybe your ready to move towards making positive changes in your life, or maybe you are just in need of someone to partner with you, to walk with you through your struggles, if so.... then perhaps it's time to call?

We work with all kinds of concerns you may be struggling with, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Some of our specialties include: justice-involved individuals (incarceration, re-entry), justice system personnel, sex offending, paraphilias, alternative relational orientations, kink/BDSM lifestyle, polyamory, sexual and gender expression, general sexuality concerns, intimate relationships, relational traumas neuro and psychological assessments (ADHD, Driver's License Restoration, Substance Use evaluations), and more.

My goal is to assist clients with strategies to handle their mental health in a positive way. I primarily use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help clients deal with their daily thoughts about themselves. Another goal I have is for clients to live a fulfilling life without unnecessary things that consume their thoughts. Mental Health is the number one priority to a successful life.

You are strong. You are capable. You are deserving. As a therapist, I believe everyone deserves to receive the help and services they are entitled to regardless of their history and are capable of putting in the effort needed to create the change they seek. My goal is to affirm and empower my clients throughout their personal journeys. Through a collaborative relationship, I strive to create a positive space for clients to feel encouraged and motivated to continue seeking mental health care.