Charis Counseling Services Of Northeast Michigan

At Charis Counseling Services of Northeast Michigan, we are dedicated to helping individuals find hope, experience peace, and rediscover joy. Our practice, led by Rachel Achatz, MA LPC NCC, offers a wide range of mental health services to adults and adolescents ages 15+ in the Northeast Michigan community, as well as via tele-health throughout the state of Michigan.

Our Philosophy

The word "Charis" is Greek for grace, symbolizing undeserved support or acts of kindness. This philosophy serves as the foundation for our practice, as we believe that everyone deserves compassionate and competent mental health treatment. We respect the dignity and worth of all individuals, their right to privacy, their beliefs, and their decisions. Our therapeutic interventions are client-centered, aiming to provide quality treatment that moves individuals towards their goals.

Our Services

We offer a variety of services, including:

• Couples and Marriage Counseling: Our goal is to help couples build stronger, healthier relationships by addressing issues such as communication, trust, intimacy, and conflict resolution.
• Coparenting Education and Counseling: We provide education and counseling to help parents navigate the challenges of coparenting, focusing on effective communication, conflict management, and creating a positive environment for their children.
• Family Therapy: Our family therapy services aim to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships among family members.
• Individual Therapy with Adults and Teens ages 15+: We offer individual therapy sessions to help adults and teens address personal issues, manage stress, and improve their overall well-being.
• Parenting Education: Our parenting education services provide parents with the tools and strategies they need to raise healthy, happy children.
• Parent Management Training Groups: These groups focus on teaching parents effective strategies for managing their children's behavior and improving parent-child relationships.
• Pre-marital Therapy: We offer pre-marital therapy to help couples prepare for a healthy, fulfilling marriage by addressing potential issues and building a strong foundation for their relationship.
• Clinical Supervision: We provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals seeking guidance and support in their practice.

Conditions We Treat

We specialize in treating a variety of conditions, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Complex Trauma
• Physical, Sexual, and Spiritual Abuse
• Post-Separation/Divorce Issues
• High Conflict Divorce
• Cutting and other self-harmful behaviors
• Difficulty with life transitions
• Parenting Issues
• Marital Issues
• Relationship Issues

At Charis Counseling Services of Northeast Michigan, we understand that seeking mental health treatment can be a difficult and courageous step. We want you to know that you are not alone, and we are here to provide compassionate, competent care to help you achieve your goals and improve your overall well-being.