Finding the right therapist for your child can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to locate someone who accepts your insurance, works with children, and is within 20 minutes of home. Many families share the frustration of making dozens of calls only to find long waitlists or out-of-pocket fees. That’s why we put together this resource—to help families in Metro Detroit connect more easily with therapists who specialize in working with children and adolescents, and who accept a variety of insurance plans.
Below is a curated list of local providers, including what insurances they accept and the services they offer:
1. Bright Spot Counseling – Farmington Hills
Services: Child, adolescent, and family therapy, EMDR, play-based interventions, DBT-informed care, and medication management. Clinicians are trained in trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based modalities tailored to the unique needs of children and teens.
Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Aetna, Priority Health, and private pay. Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Contact: www.brightspottherapy.com | (248) 296-3104
Special Features: Offers EMDR intensives for youth, collaboration with local schools and pediatricians, and equine-assisted therapy through community partnerships.
2. Child and Family Solutions Center – West Bloomfield
Services: Therapy for children, teens, adults, and families; parent consultations
Insurance Accepted: Most major insurance plans
Website: childandfamilysolutionscenter.com
3. Start My Wellness – Ferndale
Services: Child and teen therapy, family counseling
Insurance Accepted: BCBS, Blue Care Network, Aetna, Priority Health, private pay
Contact: (248) 514-4955
Website: startmywellness.com
4. LifeLab Kids – Ferndale
Services: Therapeutic, behavioral, and support services for children with developmental disabilities, including autism
Insurance Accepted: Contact for details
Website: lifelabkids.org
5. Your Path to a Better Future, PLLC – Metro Detroit
Services: Therapy for children, teens, and families, with a focus on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and behavior concerns. Telehealth and in-person options available.
Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, ComPsych, McLaren, Medicaid, Medicare, Meridian, Molina Healthcare, Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/your-path-to-a-better-future-west-bloomfield-mi/921599
Special Features: Inclusive and culturally-responsive care with multiple clinicians available for scheduling
6. Sollars and Associates – Multiple Metro Detroit Locations
Services: Comprehensive therapy services for children, adolescents, and families, including psychological testing and evaluations.
Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Aetna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Priority Health, Medicaid, Medicare, Meridian, Molina Healthcare, Cigna and Evernorth, McLaren, and others. Insurance acceptance may vary by therapist; it’s recommended to verify with the specific provider.
Contact: www.sollarsassociates.com | (248) 973-4060
Special Features: Offers teletherapy (video and telephone-based), psychological testing, and evaluations. Child therapists in multiple locations across Metro Detroit, including Troy, Novi, Southfield, and more.
7. Mala Child & Family Institute – Plymouth, Ann Arbor, Farmington Hills
Services: Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care for children, teens, and families. Services include psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, medication management, occupational therapy, school advocacy, and group therapy.
Insurance Accepted: In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, and Aetna for mental health services; Blue Cross Blue Shield for occupational therapy. Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Contact: www.malafamily.org | (248) 206-0486
Special Features: Offers specialized group therapy programs such as DBT for teens and tweens, executive functioning coaching, and biofeedback. Provides both in-person and telehealth services across multiple locations.
