Location: Alpena
Ages: 13+
Specialties: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Adults, Existential Therapy, Sex & Sexuality, Domestic Abuse, Grief, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, Marital/Premarital Counseling, Narcissistic Abuse, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Trauma, and Women's Issues
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming when trauma, anxiety, grief, or identity struggles intersect with your mental health, relationships, or sense of self. You may be navigating the aftermath of violence, exploring your sexuality or gender, managing spiritual wounds, or facing major life transitions. These experiences can leave you feeling stuck, unsure, or disconnected, but therapy offers a supportive space to process, heal, and grow. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or someone at a different stage of life, you deserve to feel seen, heard, and empowered to embrace your authentic self.
I specialize in working with trauma survivors, individuals exploring sexuality and gender, those navigating grief, and individuals managing anxiety, depression, and self-confidence challenges. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, creating a trusting, empathetic space where you can explore your unique needs and move toward healing and growth.
Healing begins with connection and the courage to take that first step. Whether you’re ready to dive into therapy or just explore your options, I’m here to listen without judgment and support you through life’s darkest and brightest moments. Let’s work together to help you find clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of self. Reach out today.
Rachel helps clients manage anxiety with practical tools and a calming approach, focusing on reducing overwhelm and building resilience.
When everything feels hard, even the small things, you’re not alone. Rachel helps you navigate depression and start to feel like yourself again.
Commercial: Aetna, ASR Health Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna (Evernorth), Optum, Oscar, HealthUnited Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Molina, Priority Health, Lucent Health, Mclaren
Medicare: No
Medicaid: Blue Cross Complete, Meridian Medicaid, Molina Medicaid, United Healthcare Medicaid, Traditional MI Medicaid, Mclaren Medicaid,
Other: Out of Network, Private Pay (Rachel has low cost options available!)
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.