Location: Alpena
Specialties: EMDR, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Stress, Grief, Trauma
Ages: 6+
I enjoy working with teens and their parents. I have experience working with adults with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am trained in EMDR treating individuals with PTSD and trauma. I use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy in treating depression and anxiety.
A personalized plan is created for each patient. Services can be offered in person at a professional and confidential office or virtual from the comfort of your own home.
EMDR helps your brain process and heal from past experiences. Paul guides you through this approach in a safe, supportive way.
Paul helps clients manage anxiety with practical tools and a calming approach, focusing on reducing overwhelm and building resilience.
Paul helps clients with ADHD develop practical strategies to improve focus, organization, and daily life balance.
Commercial: Aetna, ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Cigna, Molina Marketplace, Optum, Priority Health, Tricare, UMR, United Healthcare
Medicare: Aetna Medicare, Priority Health Medicare, Medicare Plus Blue, Traditional Medicare, United Healthcare Medicare
Medicaid: Blue Cross Complete, McLaren Medicaid, Priority Health Medicaid (no Medicaid as a secondary insurance)
Other: Out of Network, Private Pay (available on a sliding scale if needed)
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 (616-439-1866) 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’ve worked with a therapist before or this is your first time reaching out, you may have questions about Unity Counseling, Amy, and what our work together might look like. Below are answers to some of the most common questions to help you feel more informed and comfortable as you take this next step.