Counseling Services in Detroit, Michigan
Our licensed therapists help people in Detroit, MI and throughout Wayne County live happier and more fulfilled lives.
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Make Relationships Better
Your relationships don’t have to be in turmoil to benefit from couples or family counseling. Therapy can take a good thing and make it great. When it comes to your relationships, our trained therapists can help you strengthen your bond with loved ones through improved communication, intimacy and trust-building. Scheduling an appointment!
Learn to Thrive at Work
The workplace is commonly cited as a source of stress and anxiety for most individuals in your community. Start My Wellness allows you to discuss these workplace challenges in a judgment-free zone. Our counselors and therapists can help you navigate these struggles by giving you the tools you need to communicate in a healthy way, assert your needs and identify patterns that may have been working against you. Scheduling an appointment!
De-Stress & Excel at School
Students of all ages can take advantage of our mental health counseling services to overcome daily stressors related to school. Whether it be a change in routine, a heavy workload, or social pressures, a qualified therapist can help you work through these life challenges in the most effective way. Don't delay scheduling your first appointment!
Conveniently located on 9 Mile, between Wrenson and Leitch Roads, you can find our office just east of Woodward and close to Downtown Ferndale. Whether you need assistance overcoming a difficult experience, dealing with anxiety or depression, or simply want to improve the quality of your life, our highly-skilled and licensed counselors will work with you to achieve your goals.
We are accepting new patients and offer phone, virtual or in-person appointments.
Questions? Please call 248-514-4955
Licensed Therapists
All of the therapists on the Start My Wellness team are licensed to practice in Michigan.
Insurance Accepted
We accept most major insurance plans and are in-network with BCBS, HAP, McLaren and Aetna.
Specialized Training
Our therapists attend hours of ongoing training, allowing them to provide the highest quality counseling services.
Free Consultation
Nervous about starting therapy? Contact us to schedule a free, friendly, phone consultation.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer weekday, evening, and weekend appointments to fit around your busy schedule.
100% Confidential
Everything you discuss with a therapist in your counseling sessions is totally confidential.
Lauren Anderson, LLMSW
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Patient Population
- Teens, Young Professionals
Issue Focus
- Depression, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self Confidence
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anton Babushkin, PhD
Therapist/CEO
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Families, Kids
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Depression, Quality of Life / Satisfaction, Relationships, Work / Career Issues
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Stephanie Beaton, MSW
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Young Professionals
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Career Goals, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self Confidence, Sexuality, Stress
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Marcy Palmer Broder, MSW
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Couples, Families, Teens, Kids
Issue Focus
- Divorce/Separation, Grief, Marital Issues, Parenting, Relationships
Insurance Accepted
- Private-Pay-Only
Jacob Chmara, MA
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Teens
Issue Focus
- ADHD, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Brittany Christopher, MA
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Patient Population
- Children, Teens, Young Professionals, LGBTQ
Issue Focus
- Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self Confidence, Trauma
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mikel Gojcaj, MSW
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Families, LGBTQ, People of Color, Teens, Women, Young Professionals
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Marital Issues, Relationships, Self Confidence, Work/Career
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Annamarie Green, MSW
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- LGBTQ, People of Color, Young Professionals
Issue Focus
- Sexuality, Trauma
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Lindsay Hall, MSW
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT)
Patient Population
- Adults, LGBTQ, Women
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Depression, Empowerment, Relationships, Self Confidence, Trauma
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Kim Krummrey, DNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Medication Evaluation & Treatment
Patient Population
- Adults, Kids, Teens
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Medically Complex Children, Medication Management, OCD
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Nosa Obaseki, MS
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Teens, People of Color, Young Professionals
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationships, Self Confidence, Trauma, Work/Career
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mubeen Qureshi, MSW
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Families, Minorities, Young Professionals
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Career Goals, Depression, Developing Strengths, Empowerment, Grief, Parenting, Relationships, Self Confidence, Stress, Trauma
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Jordan Reynolds, MSW
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Families, Teens, Kids
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Career Goals, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationships, Self Confidence, Stress, Substance Use/Abuse
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Maria Samayoa, MS
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Teens, Young Professionals
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Depression, Self-Confidence, Relationships, Trauma, Grief, Mindfulness, Life Transitions
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Sadfah Shohatee, LLMSW
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Families, Women, People of Color
Issue Focus
- Depression, Relationships, Trauma
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Bre Sullivan, MA, TLLP
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults / Older Adults, LGBTQ+, People of Color, Teens, Women, Young Professionals
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Depression, Self-Confidence / Esteem, Relationships, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, Life Transitions, Stress
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Scott Tomey, MS
Therapist
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults
Issue Focus
- Anxiety, Depression, Developing Strengths, Healthy Lifestyle, Trauma
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Jennifer Wims-Madden, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
Type of Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Patient Population
- Adults, Young Professionals, LGBTQ, People of Color, Women
Issue Focus
- Medication Management
- Adult Mental Health
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield