Counseling and Therapy Services
Detroit, Michigan
Start My Wellness provides therapy, counseling, medication management, psychological testing, and other wellness services for children, teens, adults, groups, couples and families in the Greater Metro Detroit Area.
Our certified therapists have home-grown roots, so you can feel confident in their skills and at home in your community throughout your experience.
Individual Counseling
Get expert support tailored to your unique needs.
Couples Counseling
Work through your relationship with empathy and guidance.
Grief Counseling
Compassionate support to help you navigate loss and healing.
Family Counseling
Strengthen family bonds with guided communication and understanding.
Marriage Counseling
Improve communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen your emotional connection.
Psychiatry
Medication management and evaluation, psychological testing and treatment planning.
Psychiatric Medication
We provide medication to treat depression, anxiety, and other conditions.
Psychological Testing
We test for a wide range of psychological conditions.
Online Therapy
We provide accessible and efficient therapy from the comfort of your home.
Make an Appointment
To get started with Start My Wellness, schedule an appointment online or call 248-514-4955. During the scheduling process, we will ask questions to match you with the therapist who will best meet your needs including service type, emotional symptoms and availability.
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Finding Control in a Changing World
In our country, in our state, in our community, and in our relationships we are constantly changing, growing, and disagreeing. While change might be a common phenomenon, it is natural for different and new changes to throw us off and even create distress in our lives
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As a psychoanalyst, people often approach me and ask something like “what is mental health?” Usually this comes in the form of a joking question, “are you analyzing me?” I try to respond thoughtfully, recognizing that somehow a mental health professional may make people uncomfortable, as if I am judging them. I try to reassure them, I have enough on my plate and I’m not looking to work outside of the office.
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June is National Pride Month
Since the 1969, Stonewall Uprisings in NYC, the month of June has been a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and honor the activism of those who participated in Stonewall and those who are still actively involved with queer liberation movements today.
ADHD Testing Options at Start My Wellness: Traditional vs. Modern
Do you ever have difficulty concentrating or getting things done? Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can greatly impact all aspects of one’s life, regardless of age. Properly identifying and diagnosing ADHD is important for accurate treatment. An accurate assessment allows both children and adults to understand what they are struggling with and what is causing their symptoms. It also helps these individuals develop habits and skills to help manage ADHD symptoms.
Why Do Kids Benefit from In-Person Therapy
Simply put, kids need interactions with others in order to grow. They need helpful role models to assist them in learning how to manage their feelings. From parents and other adults, children are able to learn how to make decisions and behave in ways that will help them be successful. These are some of the reasons why in person therapy is especially important for kids – they need in person relationships that will help them develop.
Learning More About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, also known as master-level nurses, can help diagnose and treat mental health/emotional health issues. A psychiatrist, on the other hand, is a medical doctor. And while they receive different training than psychiatric nurse practitioners, their duties regarding your health are pretty much the same.
Psychologist, Social worker, Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference?
In the field of mental health, there are a number of specialties that focus on a specific aspect of an individual’s overall health. The terms “psychologist”, “social worker”, and “psychiatrist” are labels that are used to differentiate between the specialties of each field.
What’s the Difference Between a Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatrist?
While both nurse practitioners and psychiatrists can prescribe medications, they specialize in slightly different areas.