Therapy

Hi! I'm Alicia,

And it is my passion to work with adults who have experienced Religious/Spiritual Trauma and Abuse and help them heal and integrate the hurt parts of themselves, discover their true identity, and explore how they want to move forward in life. Some clients wish to remain in their faith community. Some need to leave it all behind. Others just want to find a place of peace with their personal, shifting religious/spiritual beliefs and needs. No matter where you fall on the spectrum and how this may change as healing happens, I am honored to support you along the way.

I also help those struggling with shame, low self-esteem, anxiety, and various traumas to find relief and healing through a holistic lens. No matter what weight you carry entering the our therapy space, I offer a safe and attentive atmosphere where you can make sense of your experiences, heal, lessen the load, and build a life congruent with who you truly are and what you need.

Meet Alicia, Your Trauma-Informed Therapist With A Wealth of Expertise

Degrees & Licensure

Bachelor’s in Intercultural Studies (2011)
Master’s in Social Work, Grand Valley State University (2016)
Master’s in Public Administration (Nonprofit Leadership & Management), Grand Valley State University (2016)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Michigan)

Certifications & Extra Credentials

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Certified Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Professional
Religious Trauma Studies Certification

Modalities

Somatic Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Narrative Exposure Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy

Experiences

Religious Trauma
Complex Trauma and PTSD
Medically complex situations
LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Lived, traveled, and studied internationally with cross-cultural experiences, sensitivity, and knowledge

Investing in Therapy

Therapy is an undeniable investment of your time, effort, and money. It’s a journey that asks much of both you and me. When you choose to work with me, I also make a commitment to you – to walk alongside you as you heal and discover the fullness of who you are. To provide the best possible care and attention to my clients, I intentionally limit the number of clients I work with. In so doing, I can give you the quality of care you deserve and ask that my clients approach therapy with the same level of commitment.

The cost of therapy is $185 per session and sessions are typically weekly (especially in the beginning) or every other week, depending on your needs.

Discounts may be available in special situations.

A Note About Insurance:

While insurance can increase someone’s access to mental health care, it also has notable downsides. In my experience, insurance often limits clients to goals and diagnoses that the insurance company has deemed billable – undermining the treatment options available to those seeking mental health services. Not only this, but insurance companies can also request, if they see fit, access to client therapy records. I am uncomfortable with the lack of confidentiality guaranteed to clients using insurance and with the treatment limitations placed on those wanting to heal and improve their lives, so I choose not to work with insurance.

I do encourage those with insurance to check with their plan on whether they accept Out-of-Network superbills (or invoices) to go toward their deductible or receive some kind of reimbursement. If so, I happily provide invoices.