Medicaid Therapists in Three Rivers, MI
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Alyss Salas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Three Rivers, MI 49093 (Online Only)
Are you someone who is struggling with parts of life and would like a teammate to work through these difficulties with? Or are you a parent of a child who is struggling and you want to give them some extra support? I pride myself on taking the time to understand and learn as much as I can about each individual I work with to support them in discovering more about themselves and empower them to grow. Each individual is the expert on their lives and circumstances, I will meet you there and we will work toward achieving the outcomes you most desire for you and your loved ones.
Are you someone who is struggling with parts of life and would like a teammate to work through these difficulties with? Or are you a parent of a child who is struggling and you want to give them some extra support? I pride myself on taking the time to understand and learn as much as I can about each individual I work with to support them in discovering more about themselves and empower them to grow. Each individual is the expert on their lives and circumstances, I will meet you there and we will work toward achieving the outcomes you most desire for you and your loved ones.
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Rena Kassel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, AAPT
Verified Verified
Three Rivers, MI 49093 (Online Only)
As an MA, LPC, I help individuals explore their thoughts, feelings and behavior to reach a more clear self-understanding and change long-standing patterns of behavior that may be disrupting relationships, work and study. The nonjudgemental and accepting nature of clinical mental health counseling makes it possible to face painful experiences. My client utilizes their capacity to change, seeking mental clarity, presence and balance. As a professional counselor I will work within clearly contracted, ethical boundaries, with respect for my clients, their values, their beliefs, their culture, to explore and resolve life difficulties.
As an MA, LPC, I help individuals explore their thoughts, feelings and behavior to reach a more clear self-understanding and change long-standing patterns of behavior that may be disrupting relationships, work and study. The nonjudgemental and accepting nature of clinical mental health counseling makes it possible to face painful experiences. My client utilizes their capacity to change, seeking mental clarity, presence and balance. As a professional counselor I will work within clearly contracted, ethical boundaries, with respect for my clients, their values, their beliefs, their culture, to explore and resolve life difficulties.
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L.A. Williams Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Three Rivers, MI 49093 (Online Only)
Does stress, anxiety, depression or anger affect your daily living and/or relationships? Feeling sad, hopeless, or stuck and don't know where to turn? Struggling to find balance with all of life's responsibilities or maintaining healthy relationships with boundaries? You can find comfort in knowing that you are not alone in what you are experiencing, it is not uncommon, and there are solutions. My goal is to create a safe, judgement free space for an experience that will be meaningful, provide healing, and support your journey of self-discovery.
Does stress, anxiety, depression or anger affect your daily living and/or relationships? Feeling sad, hopeless, or stuck and don't know where to turn? Struggling to find balance with all of life's responsibilities or maintaining healthy relationships with boundaries? You can find comfort in knowing that you are not alone in what you are experiencing, it is not uncommon, and there are solutions. My goal is to create a safe, judgement free space for an experience that will be meaningful, provide healing, and support your journey of self-discovery.
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As a Registered Play Therapist, I specialize in children ages 4-12 years. I engage them with both therapeutic play, creative arts interventions and therapeutic games. When children and young adolescents come to therapy they need to feel safe and enjoy the experience while learning skills to improve how they feel. When families come to therapy, they look for guidance from an experienced therapist who will join with their family and help them navigate through their family issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, divorce, adoption and life adjustments are all issues that lead many children and families to seek specialized treatment.
As a Registered Play Therapist, I specialize in children ages 4-12 years. I engage them with both therapeutic play, creative arts interventions and therapeutic games. When children and young adolescents come to therapy they need to feel safe and enjoy the experience while learning skills to improve how they feel. When families come to therapy, they look for guidance from an experienced therapist who will join with their family and help them navigate through their family issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, divorce, adoption and life adjustments are all issues that lead many children and families to seek specialized treatment.
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Seeking out therapy is tough, but that feeling of being stuck, out of control , afraid and like life is unmanageable is worse. I blend my 20 years of mental health experience with lived experiences to deliver an assertive , straight forward and realistic approach to our work together. We will work together to identify those thoughts and emotions that lead to the behaviors and actions you wish to change. We will develop practical strategies for immediate symptom relief as well a long term resolutions. You deserve this time and effort .
Seeking out therapy is tough, but that feeling of being stuck, out of control , afraid and like life is unmanageable is worse. I blend my 20 years of mental health experience with lived experiences to deliver an assertive , straight forward and realistic approach to our work together. We will work together to identify those thoughts and emotions that lead to the behaviors and actions you wish to change. We will develop practical strategies for immediate symptom relief as well a long term resolutions. You deserve this time and effort .
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Laura Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Three Rivers, MI 49093
Licenses-OH & MI. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal, to restore and to assist us in becoming or regaining our best selves. Life can be messy, heartbreaking, unpredictable, and confusing. Having a connection with a trusted, dedicated counselor can help navigate a path to coping and overcoming. I am passionate about working with people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, backgrounds. I enjoy working with families to navigate dynamics and conflicts. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and teens. I enjoy helping them navigate life and connecting with their own individual strengths.
Licenses-OH & MI. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal, to restore and to assist us in becoming or regaining our best selves. Life can be messy, heartbreaking, unpredictable, and confusing. Having a connection with a trusted, dedicated counselor can help navigate a path to coping and overcoming. I am passionate about working with people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, backgrounds. I enjoy working with families to navigate dynamics and conflicts. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and teens. I enjoy helping them navigate life and connecting with their own individual strengths.
Online Therapists
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Kera Sanford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, M, S, W
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48911 (Online Only)
I'm here to help. Reaching out for therapy can be scary but it doesn't need to be. I'm kink/polyamory friendly and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I have experience with adoption, Attachment, infertility, sexual trauma, depression/anxiety, substance abuse and much more. Together we can tackle those issues and make a new path.
I'm here to help. Reaching out for therapy can be scary but it doesn't need to be. I'm kink/polyamory friendly and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I have experience with adoption, Attachment, infertility, sexual trauma, depression/anxiety, substance abuse and much more. Together we can tackle those issues and make a new path.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless? Do you feel as though you are never enough? Life can be difficult at times and can become overwhelming. I am here to let you know there is help in dealing with the struggles in life. You do not have to transition through the phases of life alone. What if you could regain your power, freedom, and confidence? We will work together to find and remove barriers that keep you from healing and finding your true fulfillment, success, and potential!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless? Do you feel as though you are never enough? Life can be difficult at times and can become overwhelming. I am here to let you know there is help in dealing with the struggles in life. You do not have to transition through the phases of life alone. What if you could regain your power, freedom, and confidence? We will work together to find and remove barriers that keep you from healing and finding your true fulfillment, success, and potential!
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Oriana Christina Bruno
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP, ICAADC, CTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentwood, MI 49512
Over the past eighteen years, I have worked in community mental health, residential and private practice facilities helping children, adolescents, and adults solve problems and make significant changes in their lives. I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist, Certified Trauma Specialist, Adoption Specialist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important element in making lasting changes. Helping you feel comfortable so we can build a trusting and secure relationship is my goal.
Over the past eighteen years, I have worked in community mental health, residential and private practice facilities helping children, adolescents, and adults solve problems and make significant changes in their lives. I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist, Certified Trauma Specialist, Adoption Specialist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important element in making lasting changes. Helping you feel comfortable so we can build a trusting and secure relationship is my goal.
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I partner with clients looking to expand self-insight, self-compassion and resilience amid life's challenges. My work addresses the low mood and anxiety that can come from managing chronic illness, difficult family relationships, infertility, caregiving, and grief and loss. I also work with younger clients navigating the unique challenges of early adulthood. Together we'll develop therapeutic goals and a treatment plan tailored to your strengths and values, and grounded in a safe and trusting therapeutic partnership.
I partner with clients looking to expand self-insight, self-compassion and resilience amid life's challenges. My work addresses the low mood and anxiety that can come from managing chronic illness, difficult family relationships, infertility, caregiving, and grief and loss. I also work with younger clients navigating the unique challenges of early adulthood. Together we'll develop therapeutic goals and a treatment plan tailored to your strengths and values, and grounded in a safe and trusting therapeutic partnership.
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Alyssa Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Welcome! My name is Alyssa Smith and I know that starting therapy can be an intimidating process, but I aim to provide my clients with a comfortable, non-judgmental space to be themselves and process the conflicts going on in their lives. I view therapy as a partnership, one where I can support you to make your own decisions, set your own goals, and be actively engaged in your own treatment process and healing. My goal is to assist clients in coping and processing with all of life’s difficulties, and ultimately live a life full of confidence and fulfillment.
Welcome! My name is Alyssa Smith and I know that starting therapy can be an intimidating process, but I aim to provide my clients with a comfortable, non-judgmental space to be themselves and process the conflicts going on in their lives. I view therapy as a partnership, one where I can support you to make your own decisions, set your own goals, and be actively engaged in your own treatment process and healing. My goal is to assist clients in coping and processing with all of life’s difficulties, and ultimately live a life full of confidence and fulfillment.
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Our desire at the Restoration Center is to meet you where you are. We have a diverse group of therapists ready to be with you on your journey. Please visit our website where you will find our providers along with their specialities.
Our desire at the Restoration Center is to meet you where you are. We have a diverse group of therapists ready to be with you on your journey. Please visit our website where you will find our providers along with their specialities.
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Christopher Curry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ada, MI 49301
Life can be challenging and difficult to navigate, especially without support. During the therapeutic process, I look at how our environment, life experience, and current relationships have an impact on the decisions we make. I work with adults and young adults individually and in couples from all walks of life and belief systems who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, personality disorders, adjustment issues, anger management, relationship issues, and more by using evidenced-based approaches and interventions/techniques.
Life can be challenging and difficult to navigate, especially without support. During the therapeutic process, I look at how our environment, life experience, and current relationships have an impact on the decisions we make. I work with adults and young adults individually and in couples from all walks of life and belief systems who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, personality disorders, adjustment issues, anger management, relationship issues, and more by using evidenced-based approaches and interventions/techniques.
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•••Currently Accepting New Clients••• My passion to be a therapist has been inspired by my own experiences, which has guided me to a path where I can support others through their own growth and healing. I utilize a person-centered approach to therapy because we are each shaped differently by our own experiences, and in turn, our mental health and recovery may also look quite different from each other. My approach emphasizes the importance of building trust and providing an environment that is easy-going so that my clients are able to fully explore and work on the various life challenges in a way that is comfortable and safe.
•••Currently Accepting New Clients••• My passion to be a therapist has been inspired by my own experiences, which has guided me to a path where I can support others through their own growth and healing. I utilize a person-centered approach to therapy because we are each shaped differently by our own experiences, and in turn, our mental health and recovery may also look quite different from each other. My approach emphasizes the importance of building trust and providing an environment that is easy-going so that my clients are able to fully explore and work on the various life challenges in a way that is comfortable and safe.
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Rebecca Chessney Jones-Henry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, QIDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
I am very passionate about helping others discover their potential and life purpose. In my private practice I prefer to use a Holistic approach to counseling while blending Trauma Focused Care with Client centered needs. I would like to assist in coaching and supporting women, children, and families to find their happiest and healthiest of realities.
I am very passionate about helping others discover their potential and life purpose. In my private practice I prefer to use a Holistic approach to counseling while blending Trauma Focused Care with Client centered needs. I would like to assist in coaching and supporting women, children, and families to find their happiest and healthiest of realities.
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I believe that when people seek counseling it is because they want to make a change in their lives, improve a life situation, make a decision, solve a problem or have greater understanding and insight to their lives. Counseling is a trusting partnership between client and counselor. A process of looking at and integrating thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe environment. It is not about telling you how or when to change, but rather finding what works best for you. Effective counseling requires a commitment of time, energy, and active participation by both client and counselor.
I believe that when people seek counseling it is because they want to make a change in their lives, improve a life situation, make a decision, solve a problem or have greater understanding and insight to their lives. Counseling is a trusting partnership between client and counselor. A process of looking at and integrating thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe environment. It is not about telling you how or when to change, but rather finding what works best for you. Effective counseling requires a commitment of time, energy, and active participation by both client and counselor.
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Hi, my name is Scott! I earned my Master’s in Social work from Western Michigan University in April 2006. My post graduate experience has been in behavioral health and I have been practicing as a therapist since having obtained my Master’s degree. I specialize in working with kids, adolescents, teens, and young adults, on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, school related issues, behavioral concerns, learning to regulate emotions, and family issues.
Hi, my name is Scott! I earned my Master’s in Social work from Western Michigan University in April 2006. My post graduate experience has been in behavioral health and I have been practicing as a therapist since having obtained my Master’s degree. I specialize in working with kids, adolescents, teens, and young adults, on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, school related issues, behavioral concerns, learning to regulate emotions, and family issues.
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Life is often really tough. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to share their story, their struggles, their victories and their goals so they can feel less alone and also have a therapeutic partner to sort through what they'd like to understand better about themselves in order to take new steps towards wellness and growth. Being understood by a compassionate person is strengthening, and so is having a therapeutic partner to help you think about what you're thinking about and what you'd rather be focusing on.
Life is often really tough. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to share their story, their struggles, their victories and their goals so they can feel less alone and also have a therapeutic partner to sort through what they'd like to understand better about themselves in order to take new steps towards wellness and growth. Being understood by a compassionate person is strengthening, and so is having a therapeutic partner to help you think about what you're thinking about and what you'd rather be focusing on.
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Jessica Lynn Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, DP-CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
All I've ever wanted to do with my life is help people. I started my journey in 1997. I have experience working with survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence, teens and adults struggling with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring diagnoses as well as various levels of mild to moderate mental health. Although I use an array of therapy models, I'm most comfortable with Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Whether your looking for an ear to vent to or someone to give you concrete tasks, I'm your person.
All I've ever wanted to do with my life is help people. I started my journey in 1997. I have experience working with survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence, teens and adults struggling with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring diagnoses as well as various levels of mild to moderate mental health. Although I use an array of therapy models, I'm most comfortable with Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Whether your looking for an ear to vent to or someone to give you concrete tasks, I'm your person.
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Jenny works from a person-centered perspective as she believes that clients know more about themselves than the therapist can. With the passion and ability to do therapy and psychological evaluations, Jenny is able to accept anyone. From individual, group, family, and couples therapy to substance abuse treatment and psychological evaluations, Jenny can do it all.
Jenny works from a person-centered perspective as she believes that clients know more about themselves than the therapist can. With the passion and ability to do therapy and psychological evaluations, Jenny is able to accept anyone. From individual, group, family, and couples therapy to substance abuse treatment and psychological evaluations, Jenny can do it all.
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Medicaid Therapists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy