Therapy That Actually Helps

Looking for a therapist for anxiety in Michigan? Or a trauma therapist in Michigan? Looking for medication management or outside of the box solutions? You’re in the right place.

From your first call until you’ve graduated, our team collaborates and uses integrative treatments to put your success, health, and happiness first. We help both body and mind to work through anxiety, trauma, insomnia, burn-out, and perfectionism to find healing and peace through counseling, EMDR therapy, and meditation.

Holistic, Evidence-Based Therapy in Farmington Hills, MI

At Bright Spot Counseling our therapists help you combat anxiety, depression, burn-out and work towards healing trauma by finding the right combination of evidence-based body/brain treatments to create your unique roadmap to wellness. Our clients are typically overachievers and incredible people who have struggled to find hope or healing.

We are probably the right practice for you if…
you know something really needs to change
you are willing to look at the truth and do the work
you want someone who will really listen to you
you would love to develop a plan in partnership with your therapist
you want treatment options that work for you on a timeline that feels right
you are open to using some new approaches and proven tools

We built Bright Spot for you.

A Case Study: Braxton's Journey

Braxton came to Bright Spot struggling with an unfulfilling relationship, constant anxiety, and unrealistic work demands that would make anyone cringe.

Through Bright Spot’s individualized Roadmap to Wellness and the services offered from Bright Spot’s collective of experts Braxton found tools, gained skills and support that helped her gain peace and build a life that works for her.

Braxton’s needs were best met by our therapist, Rachel, who created Braxton’s Roadmap to Wellness. Teaming with other therapists at Bright Spot, Braxton began her journey towards true healing beginning with the Safe and Sound Protocol with Laurie which paved the way for EMDR with Andrea allowing Braxton to heal from childhood issues.

Finding the knot within the woven perfection of Braxton’s life, Rachel was able to utilize the full services Bright Spot offers in guiding Braxton to true healing.

Curious as to how this works?

Meet Our Team

Bright Spot therapists are a collective of humble, grounded, and committed therapists who truly love what they do. They are experts in the different types of body/brain therapies and together create a roadmap to help you find healing.

Testimonials

We love hearing from our clients! Leave us your feedback here.

"I met with Jen after a scary incident at my work. I had never been to therapy before and was so anxious and traumatized before coming in. Jen was amazing and helped me process my trauma and my anxiety is gone."

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Age 35, Resident of Wixom, MI

"I did an EMDR Intensive with Regina. It was more transformative than I would have imagined. I have trauma from growing up and from the military. Two days with Regina stopped my PTSD and really reduced my struggle with anxiety. I was nervous about the investment but I wish I had done this sooner."

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Female, age 47, Farmington Hills, MI

It's kind of hilarious but I've referred most of my friends and family to Bright Spot or they come on their own because of all the amazing things I say. I was really struggling because of relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, and work stress. I had no idea how everything was connected. My therapist, Irene, helped me see myself and my struggles in a totally different way. I had always assumed that I was broken and it had never occurred to me that I didn't need fixing but just some support and tools. I am so grateful for this opportunity and for EMDR. Thanks!

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Name Withheld At Client's Request

I had called everywhere in the area and been put on waitlists. Michelle at the office was one of the few people to pick up the phone. She was so sweet and connected me with Jamie for my daughter. Jamie is soulful and wise beyond her years and helped my daughter find herself and through two rough years of COVID. She's getting her perfectionism under control and finding a way to move forward with school and friends because of the skills they are working on in session. I was skeptical but Jamie's a quiet force of nature who has been such a force of good in my daughter's healing. This is so much more than I expected.

Jane

Age 44

Bright Spot is such a different experience of therapy. I can't say enough! I've been to so many therapists but always spent my time talking about my struggle of the week but rarely gotten to what was really driving my anxiety. My therapist pushed me to do things differently and is the kindest person I know. I needed both things and all the skills I learned. I'm so grateful I found her. The experience truly changed my life.

Sam

Age 39

Latest Blog Posts

To see all of the blog posts our talented Bright Spot Counseling therapists have written, click here.

Parents Accepting Fertility Journey Decision

Infertility

When Your Parents Won’t Accept Your Decision to Stop Your Fertility Journey

Deciding to stop your fertility journey is one of the most difficult and deeply personal decisions you can make. The process often comes with profound

Madison Marcus-Paddison, LMSW

Anxiety

How EMDR Therapy is Changing the Game for Anxiety Therapy

When you think of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), it’s likely in the context of trauma therapy. For years, EMDR has been a go-to

Ginger Houghton, LMSW/CAADC

Therapist Feature

Therapist Feature: Megan Fordon

It’s time for our monthly therapist feature! Each month, we shine the spotlight on one of our amazing therapists so you can get to know

Madison Marcus-Paddison, LMSW

In the Community

We not only want to be a Bright Spot in our clients’ lives, but also in our local community as well!

We provide therapist-led discussions for organizations to build resilience, skills and support among staff. Bright Spot therapists also love connecting with other local mental health providers and traditional and functional medicine practices.

We also support and work with local non-profits such as Hospitality House Food Pantry. In 2022-2023, all the proceeds from the Self Care Closet will benefit For Goodness Cakes, a non-profit that provides birthday cakes for kids in foster care. We are also partnered with Detroit Dog Rescue. We are a drop-off site for dog supplies (Monday – Thursday).

In the News

Bright Spot Counseling has written articles that have been featured in national publications. Read Them Here»

The First Step is the Hardest but That's Why We're Here

Starting therapy can frustrating and intimidating. We get it! Let us help you figure out if our traditional talk therapy or if our integrated Deep Healing program would be the best fit for you.

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