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 Troy. 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
Start My Wellness Blog
Explore success stories and information related to mental health, holistic wellness and self-improvement.
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Does an office’s physical location matter in the age of COVID?
Starting in December of 2021, Start My Wellness will open its doors at our new headquarters in Troy. Our goal is to provide comprehensive wellness. We want to give you many options for how you can take good care of yourself and your loved ones. Author: Anton Babushkin, PhD, Therapist, CEO
Navigating Grief and Loss
Over time, coming to terms with our losses can open the door to new opportunities. The past can’t always be healed but working through our losses is a way to validate our emotional experiences, while gaining perspective on what moving forward looks like. Author: Jordan Reynolds, MSW, LLMSW
Looking For Love – Are You Making Decisions That Sabotage What You Want?
Don’t be afraid to make your own priorities be clear – being up front will make it easier to assess whether the other person is on the same page. Author: Lindsay Hall, MSW
What Can Social Media Teach Us About Ourselves?
Social media and all of technology is a tool – therapy can help you figure out how to use it to improve or enhance your life.
Charlie Brown and Resilience
Resilient people show up to try again, with the hope that this time there will be a more favorable outcome. They have yet to succeed, but they continue to try, and that’s resilience. Author: Jacob Chmara, MA, TLLP
The Do’s and Don’ts of Saying No
The fear of disappointment, inadequacy, and selfishness often leads to our need to please others. Consider your personal needs, boundaries, & what you may be sacrificing before saying yes. Author: Jordan Reynolds, LLMSW
How Stages of Coming Out Influence Therapeutic Goals
No matter what stage you’re in, your therapist’s job is to meet you where you are and be a steady force in the background as you take control of your own coming out journey. Author: Lindsay Hall, LLMSW
I’ve Wasted So Much Time… Now What?
It’s a familiar feeling. The guilt, shame, and pure frustration of time slipping away. Maybe you didn’t accomplish all that you wanted. When you find yourself worried about wasted time or becoming lost in the image of a
predictable life, remember you are on your own timeline. Author: Jordan Reynolds, MSW
My Family Believes in Mental Health Stigmas – What Do I Do?
Oftentimes, conversations about mental health stigma focus solely on public and systemic discrimination and how they influence societal responses — however, what happens when that stigma lies in your own living room? How do you address your own mental health needs when you may be in a situation where those around you do not understand?
Acceptance and Support Improves Mental Health for LBGTQ+ Individuals
While Pride Month is often a celebration of queer love and joy, it’s important to remember the ways that judgment and oppression makes members of the LGBTQ+ community vulnerable.