Welcome! Meet Kayla Bertrand, LMSW

Location: COMING SOON (9/14) to Alpena!

Specialties:  ADHD, Adoption, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, School Issues, Self-Esteem, & Trauma

Ages: 6+

Life is constantly changing and can be difficult to navigate. You may be trying to adjust to new beginnings, struggling through current hardships, or feeling the effects of past experiences. Children, teens, and adults can all experience uncertainty on how to work through these challenges. You don't have to face these struggles alone. Therapy can help provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to share your story and feel empowered to achieve your goals. 

I work with children, teens, parents, and adults to help them work through challenges and feel confident in themselves. I have experience with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and grief throughout all life spans. I use a person centered approach in order to best meet your needs, as well as various modalities such as CBT, DBT, and play therapy. 

It can be difficult to ask for help and trust someone with your story.  Taking this step is an accomplishment worth recognizing. Together, we will create an environment that helps you feel seen, heard, and understood. If you are ready to start this journey, reach out and I would be happy to work with you!  

Client Focus

ADHD

Kayla helps clients with ADHD develop practical strategies to improve focus, organization, and daily life balance.

Behavioral Issues

Challenging behaviors can feel frustrating. Kayla helps you understand patterns and build healthier ways forward.

Coping Skills

Life can feel overwhelming. Kayla helps you build coping skills to manage stress and navigate challenges.

Accepted Insurances

Commercial: ASR, CHAMP VA

Medicare: No

Medicaid: No

Other: Out of Network, Private Pay (available on a sliding scale if needed) 

This is my first time in therapy. What can I expect?

In therapy, you can expect a welcoming and supportive space where we’ll work together to explore your feelings, set personal goals, and develop coping strategies for challenges like anxiety, stress, grief, and more. I’ll tailor our approach using techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to meet your unique needs, empowering you to make positive changes at your own pace.

How do I get started?

The first step is to fill out the contact form with your information to the best of your ability. One of our intake specialists will then reach out to answer any questions you may have and schedule a brief phone consultation. During this call, we’ll ask you to share a little about yourself and discuss what you’d like to focus on in therapy!

Do you accept Insurance?

Unity Counseling offers a wide range of accepted insurances such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, Priority Health, UMR, and United Healthcare. Along with accepting some Medicaid and Medicare! Unity Counseling also offers out of network, private pay avalbile on a sliding scale. If you don't see your insurance or have questions, please give us a call to learn more!

How often would we meet?

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to therapy. In the beginning, we typically recommend meeting on a weekly basis. This gives us a chance to get to know one another, and as our work together develops, we encourage personal assessments so we can create a schedule that suits your specific needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you have previous experiences with a therapist or therapy, or maybe this is your first time reaching out, you may have questions about Unity Counseling, Ashley, and what working together would look like. Here are the answers to many common questions!