Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Michigan
Michigan Psychological Care empowers individuals to achieve their ideal quality of life through personalized mental health solutions. With five physical locations across Michigan and virtual counseling options, we provide accessible care tailored to diverse needs. Our multidisciplinary team of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and clinical directors brings decades of combined experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and developmental disorders. Specialized services include adolescent therapy, psychiatric medication management, and psychological evaluations, all delivered through evidence-based practices. We maintain a client-centered approach, emphasizing holistic well-being and long-term healing.Our leadership team has cultivated a statewide network to address Michigan's mental health service gaps since the organization's founding. All clinicians adhere to strict professional standards while utilizing innovative therapeutic techniques like CBT and DBT. We prioritize creating safe, non-judgmental environments where clients feel empowered to explore personal growth. Continuous staff development ensures our team remains at the forefront of mental health advancements. This commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted resource across multiple Michigan communities.
Services
Adolescent Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Psychiatric Medication Management
Psychological Evaluations
Online Counseling
Play Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized individual counseling sessions for adolescents facing school stress and self-esteem issues
- Our team provides evidence-based cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety disorders and PTSD
- We deliver virtual counseling services for clients facing geographical or scheduling challenges
- Our clinical directors hold advanced degrees in psychology and counseling specialties
- We maintain five treatment facilities across Michigan with experienced multidisciplinary teams
What people say
Genuinely care about their clients
Changed my life
Safe and work on self care
Front office staff always makes me smile
Feels safe and work on self care
Services
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized individual counseling sessions address adolescent stressors including school pressure, self-esteem issues, and bullying. Our therapists create safe spaces for teens to develop coping strategies and emotional resilience through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques. Treatment plans incorporate family dynamics and developmental considerations.
Anxiety Treatment
Evidence-based interventions target general anxiety, panic disorders, and PTSD using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Treatment focuses on identifying thought patterns, developing coping mechanisms, and gradual exposure strategies tailored to each client's specific anxiety manifestations and life circumstances.
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments measure cognitive functioning, emotional patterns, and behavioral tendencies to inform treatment planning. Our licensed professionals conduct evaluations for various concerns including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and complex psychopathologies using standardized testing protocols and clinical interviews.
Online Counseling
Secure telehealth platforms enable remote therapy sessions for clients facing geographical barriers or scheduling conflicts. This service maintains the same therapeutic standards as in-person sessions while offering flexible access to mental health care from any location with internet connectivity.
Group Counseling
Structured group sessions provide peer support environments where participants share experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Facilitated by experienced therapists, these sessions emphasize social support networks and collective problem-solving while maintaining individual confidentiality.
People
Brad Messenger
CEO
Founder of Michigan Psychological Care with over 15 years of social work experience. Recognized statewide mental health service gaps and expanded care access through multiple treatment centers while maintaining quality standards.
Lara Hakamaki
Director of Corporate Development
Economics graduate with dual minors in Psychological Sciences and Cell & Molecular Biology. Manages corporate development and marketing initiatives across all facilities while maintaining clinical service quality standards.
Dr. Jodi Garcia-Fowlkes
Clinical Director St. Johns
Licensed psychologist with specialization in trauma, medical psychology, and neuropsychology. Provides eclectic, whole-person therapy approaches informed by personal lived experience and professional training at VA hospitals.
Christopher Morabito
Clinical Director Midland
Master's level counselor with extensive private practice and addiction rehabilitation experience. Focuses on client-determined therapy goals using evidence-based practices and humanistic approaches in therapeutic relationships.
Dr. Mitchell Weisbrod
Clinical Director Jackson
Licensed psychologist with 30+ years of clinical experience. Specializes in neuropsychological assessments and evidence-based treatments including biofeedback, mindfulness, and stress management techniques for diverse patient populations.
Questions
What mental health services does Michigan Psychological Care offer?
We provide adolescent therapy, anxiety treatment, group counseling, individual counseling, psychiatric medication management, psychological evaluations, online counseling, and play therapy for children.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Use our online scheduling system or contact any of our five Michigan locations directly to book appointments with available clinicians.
Do you offer virtual counseling options?
Yes, we provide secure online counseling services for clients who prefer remote sessions due to distance or scheduling constraints.
What areas of Michigan do you serve?
We operate in Clinton County, Alma, Midland, Howell, Jackson, and surrounding areas with both in-person and virtual service options.
What therapeutic approaches do your clinicians use?
Our team utilizes evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Are your mental health professionals licensed?
All our clinicians hold appropriate state licenses and certifications, including psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
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Reviews (5)
Saleen Yates
Aug 27, 2021
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I liked my therapist and that was about it. I did Tele health appointments and 1 in person appointment. I had lost my job and fell on financial hardship and made the office aware of that and they were supposed to send me a hardship form with proof of paystubs. I asked how I was supposed to provide proof of pay stubs when I was in that financial hardship of losing my job and they said that they were going to call me back and I never received a phone call. They also said they sent me an email with the hardship form and I never got one. I talked about this with my therapist and she told me to call
Rt Wilson
May 23, 2021
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The billing department in this office completely took advantage of our struggling college student. He has Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, yet was charged over $600 and threatened with claims court.
Meredith Wiles
Mar 29, 2021
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Good service, respectful staff. I was able to get the diagnoses I needed, however I was told it would take 3-4 weeks to get a diagnostic report to share with my physician so I could get started with medications. It has been 5 weeks and they still do not know when I will be able to get it. This is difficult as I am a college student who is struggling. Dr. Osten was a great physician but they seem to be too busy to effectively do work.
Sam Cherwinski
Jul 12, 2020
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A little slow getting the hearing aids after the test and fitting. Also to date I have not received a copy of my hearing test which I should own. I will address the test copy on 10/12/2020.
Julie Nicewander
Jan 07, 2018
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The thought of therapy made me skeptical. The therapists were warm, very helpful and don't judge you. I am no longer a skeptic.
