Location: Alpena
Ages: 13+
Specialties: Trauma, Sex & Sexuality, Spirituality, Anxiety, Depression, Adults, Existential Therapy, Domestic Abuse, Grief, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, Marital/Premarital Counseling, Narcissistic Abuse, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, and Women's Issues
You may be working through trauma, questioning parts of your identity, exploring sex, sexuality, or gender, or rethinking beliefs that once shaped how you understood yourself and the world. Maybe you feel disconnected from your body, relationships, or sense of self and want a space where you can explore without judgment. I especially enjoy working with people who are curious about themselves and want to better understand their experiences, patterns, relationships, and what it means to live authentically.
I bring over a decade of experience in sexual and domestic violence prevention and advocacy to my work as a therapist. My approach is trauma-focused, LGBTQIA+, polyamory/CNM, and kink affirming. I integrate somatic and mind-body work with parts work, attachment, existential, emotion-focused, and other approaches based on what fits you. Together, we can explore not only what you have experienced, but how it has shaped your body, relationships, beliefs, and sense of self.
You do not have to fit yourself, your relationships, your identity, or your experiences into someone else's idea of what they should look like. Therapy can be a place to get curious, reconnect with yourself, and explore what feels true and meaningful to you. I will meet you with openness, compassion, and respect for the complexity of your story. If you are looking for a space where all parts of you are welcome, I would be honored to work alongside you.
Trauma weighs you down. Rachel is here to help you unpack the pain, process the past, and move forward with confidence and care.
Supporting individuals exploring sex, sexuality, intimacy, relationships, and identity in a safe and affirming space. Rachel fosters compassionate care rooted in authenticity, connection, and growth.
Supporting individuals exploring spirituality, identity, purpose, and personal growth in a compassionate and affirming space. Rachel fosters care rooted in authenticity, reflection, and connection.
Commercial: Aetna, ASR, McLaren, Meridian, Molina, Priority Health, United Health Care, Optum, UMR, Oscar, GEHA, Credence, Surest
Medicare: Not currently accepted
Medicaid: McLaren Medicaid, Michigan Medicaid, Meridian Medicaid, Molina Medicaid, Priority Health Medicaid, United Health Care Community Plan
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.