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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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.
What Lobsters Can Teach Us About Personal Growth
Towards the end of our therapy session together, I found myself reflecting on a few of the things Jeremy had mentioned that stuck out to me. In talking about the process of personal growth and change, my client asked, “Why does changing your life for the better have to be so difficult? Why do I feel weak and inadequate talking about my problems? I don’t like feeling uncomfortable”.
Living up to Expectations: Is the Pressure from Yourself or Others?
We put a lot of pressure on ourselves. From living up to the demands of our careers, body images, etc., we feel that we have a lot to live up to. In my experience, clients feel that what they’re doing is inadequate.