The uncertainty of life transitions, anxiety or stress from daily life, or feeling unable to communicate your needs and boundaries to people you care about can be overwhelming. In counseling, we will work together to identify the root causes of those fears, process the overwhelm, and facilitate self-discovery to promote healing and growth that is in alignment with your goals and values. I strive to create a safe space for you to explore your emotions and life experiences so that people of all ages and diverse backgrounds are supported with empathy and respect in an affirming environment.
I believe your voice and direction in therapy is vital. Developing a deep understanding of your goals and values will create the foundation of our work together. From that, we will use person-centered and CBT influenced therapeutic strategies to help facilitate the healing needed to achieve those goals. I will be supporting you as you navigate the self-discovery and healing process.
I am a warm and grounded person who is driven by a desire to help you feel safe and confident while we explore wellness facets and emotional healing in our sessions. If this resonates with you, I would love to connect.
I am an LPC-Intern pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Spring Arbor University. Outside of work and school I love spending time reading, hiking to enjoy nature, and playing board games with my partner. I’m an avid baker and love creating new and exciting recipes!
Specialties: CBT, Narrative Therapy, Working with Adults, Working with Teens, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Gender Support/Transition, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, Grief, Infertility, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Stress, Trauma
Age: 11+
Leah creates a welcoming and supportive space and explores identity and lived experience, while going over strengths and finding a sense of healing and support
Growing up isn’t always easy. Leah helps children express their feelings, build healthy coping skills, and feel supported as they learn and grow.
Leah offers guidance during significant life transitions, including relationships, school, career changes, and personal growth. Her goal is to help you gain clarity and confidence, empowering you to move forward with balance and purpose.
Commercial Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lucent Health
Medicaid: UHC Medicaid, Molina Medicaid, Meridian Medicaid, Blue Cross Complete, Mclaren Medicaid, Straight Michigan Medicaid
Medicare: No
Other: Out of Network, Low cost Private Pay (available on a sliding scale if needed. Please contact us for more information)
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!
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!
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.
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, Leah Kulikowski, and what our work together could look like. Here are the answers to many common questions!