Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Traverse City
Mental Wellness Counseling is a private practice dedicated to supporting mental health and well-being for individuals and families across Northern Michigan. Our experienced team provides compassionate, confidential counseling services through face-to-face, virtual, and phone sessions tailored to address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, substance abuse, and life transitions. With locations in Traverse City, Manistee, and Cadillac, we utilize evidence-based therapies like EMDR, CBT, and ACT to help clients build resilience and achieve balanced, fulfilling lives. Our therapists offer flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, and work with insurance providers while maintaining strict ethical standards for personalized care. 
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Family Therapy
Anxiety Management
Depression Treatment
Life Transitions Support
Parenting Guidance
Highlights and features
- Our team includes EMDR-certified therapists and specialists in trauma, substance abuse, and family dynamics
- We offer flexible scheduling with evening, weekend, and virtual session options
- Licensed professionals utilize evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs
- Three accessible locations serving Traverse City, Manistee, and Cadillac communities
- Comprehensive support for adults, children, couples, and families through all life stages
What people say
Compassionate therapists
Flexible scheduling
Effective treatment
Supportive environment
Trauma expertise
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, and life challenges through evidence-based approaches. Our licensed therapists create personalized treatment plans using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-informed care. Sessions help clients develop coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and achieve personal growth goals in a supportive environment.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing techniques to treat PTSD and anxiety disorders. This evidence-based approach helps clients process traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation. Our certified EMDR therapists work with adults and adolescents to reduce distressing symptoms and promote emotional healing through structured eight-phase treatment protocols.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Comprehensive outpatient program addressing drug and alcohol addiction with co-occurring mental health disorders. Certified counselors provide individual and group therapy sessions focusing on relapse prevention, coping skills, and recovery planning. The intensive outpatient program offers 3-5 hours weekly treatment over 8 weeks with flexible scheduling options for sustained sobriety support.
Couples Counseling
Therapeutic support for couples addressing communication issues, conflict resolution, and relationship rebuilding. Our clinicians use discernment counseling for decision-making and emotionally focused therapy to improve connection. Sessions help partners develop healthier patterns, rebuild trust, and create stronger emotional bonds through structured therapeutic interventions.
Family Therapy
Systemic approach addressing family dynamics, parenting challenges, and intergenerational patterns. Therapists work with parents and children to improve communication, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts. Specialized services include co-parenting support, behavioral interventions for children, and family recovery from addiction through evidence-based modalities that strengthen family relationships.
People
Dr. Marilyn Fitzgerald
Therapist
Experienced psychologist specializing in family addiction recovery with evidence-based strategies for boundary setting and relationship healing.
Phil LaCourse
Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified addiction specialist providing intensive outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol dependency with co-occurring mental health disorders.
Erika Reinhardt
EMDR Therapist
Licensed professional counselor offering trauma-informed care through EMDR therapy for anxiety, PTSD, and emotional distress.
Cate Bearss
Clinical Social Worker
Mental health therapist providing individual and family counseling with specialized training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Emily Friske
Counseling Intern
Emerging mental health professional offering supportive counseling services under clinical supervision for diverse client needs.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, life transitions, and parenting challenges using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with most major insurance providers and can verify your mental health benefits. Private pay options are also available with flexible payment plans.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth appointments for Michigan residents through encrypted video conferencing platforms for convenient mental health care.
What are your office hours?
Therapy sessions are available Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM, select Saturdays 9AM-3PM, with emergency availability through on-call clinicians.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our intake line at 231-714-0282 ext. 0 or complete our online contact form to connect with a therapist and schedule your first session.
What makes your counseling different?
Our holistic approach combines multiple evidence-based therapies with personalized treatment plans, delivered by experienced clinicians committed to whole-person wellness.
