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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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.
Looking for More Insight? Maybe These Titles Can Help!
Therapeutic healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. For many in therapy, this means they find themselves practicing self-reflection and considering salient topics between sessions. Sometimes this leads to more frequent meetings and exploration with a therapist, and other times it leads to exploration in other avenues. One common place for exploration? Literature.
Is Therapy For Me?
There are many good reasons to start therapy, personal growth, self-empowerment, learning new skills. But when it comes to making the first appointment, it is not uncommon to second guess your decision.
Managing Fatigue in a Pandemic
We are all varying levels of exhausted and it is no wonder considering what we’ve been through in the last year. When the outside world becomes too much to bear, closing ourselves in and withdrawing is one way of trying to mitigate the over-stimulation. The short-term benefits may be immediately evident, and how do we find ways that support long-term relief from drastic fatigue?
Struggling to find a psychiatrist? You have other options!
Struggling to find a psychiatrist? You have other options.