Christian Counseling in Birmingham, MI—Oakland Christian Counselors and Therapists

Rebecca Hockridge is a licensed professional counselor as well as a licensed school counselor. She has a diverse portfolio that includes specializing in attention deficit issues, anxiety, depression, and general life stage adjustment which includes family and youth counseling. Rebecca also is an experienced career and life transition counseling. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan State where she also studied women’s issues. After working as a social worker for more than 10 years, she earned her Master of Arts in Counseling and School Counseling at Oakland University. She uses a systems approach to counseling and specializes in treating the whole individual as part of the unique system. Her counseling approach is holistic with an emphasis on a healthy system environment that utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy. Her goal is to help you find meaning and focus in your life by utilizing a warm, caring, and practical counseling approach. She looks forward to joining you in your journey to help you discover the best you!

"As a Black woman in America, I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step of seeking assistance with mental health, family, or relationship issues."

Edythe Brown is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 5 years of clinical experience. Edythe is honored to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in bullying, separation anxiety, parenting, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, grief, relationship and marital problems, family conflict, and difficulty adjusting to life transitions.

Edythe completed her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at Capella University. In addition to Edythe's professional experience, she is a spouse and a mother of four. She primarily utilizes solution-focused therapy. (SFT), structural family therapy (SFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy to treat clients.

Life is full of uncertainty and challenges, but viewing situations from new perspectives and with additional tools can bring positive results in spite of difficulty. Edythe would love to support you if you are ready to begin your journey. Schedule an appointment with Edythe today.

Elizabeth Treger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who is passionate about creating a collaborative atmosphere to work with her clients on developing their natural resilience in working through matters of trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment, substance use, and personality disorders. Elizabeth has spent the last 7 years working with individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including those residing in transitional living. Throughout her years counseling, Elizabeth has become passionate about assisting clients in tapping into their own strengths to assist in long-term change. 

Elizabeth completed her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). Elizabeth has been trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to assist in processing trauma. Additionally, she utilizes various evidence-based modalities including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness, believing that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. 

Elizabeth is committed to providing a comfortable and safe environment to assist her clients in processing and developing coping strategies to assist them in leading fuller lives. Having the self-awareness to know that it is time to get help is one of the most courageous steps that a person can take. Elizabeth is in awe of the trust that her clients place with her and does not take the therapeutic relationship for granted. She invites you to reach out if you are ready to take that next step.

I look forward to working with anyone seeking help, and strive to provide a safe, warm, and accepting environment for you to share and grow. Starting counseling can be an intimidating process, but I am here to support you and make this a welcoming and healing environment and experience. We will work together to achieve whatever goals you wish to work on. My counseling style is warm and positive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and without judgment. My counseling approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Thank you for taking the time to look over my profile, and for deciding to seek help. I look forward to working with you!

"As a religious woman and certified trauma professional/substance use disorder therapist I understand the connection between trauma, isolation, and substance abuse. "

Katlynn "Katie" Bovee is a Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LMSW-C) with nearly 3 years of experience helping adult clients to better cope with addictions, grief, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, stress, women’s issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and career-related issues.

Katie earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University. She has a relaxed teamwork approach, where her clients are seen as the expert in their own lives. As a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Katie understands the connection between trauma, isolation, and substance abuse.

She enjoys helping her clients process their history of trauma while learning how to cope and make peace with their past. Katie's goal is always to meet her clients where they are at and work as a team to help their symptoms improve from wherever they are at.

Phyllis Jones is a nationally certified Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LPC-NCC, CADC) with more than 25 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and seniors. She specializes in treating the effects of many disorders, including, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, family and marriage counseling, individual counseling, substance abuse, autism, and individuals with physical disabilities. 

Phyllis enjoys using a solutions-focused, humanistic, existential, and eclectic approach, when working with individual clients, couples, and families. She takes great care and consideration in every session, ensuring that each client receives personalized mental health care. 

With Phyllis as your counselor, you can start working toward your personal goals with confidence, knowing that her professional guidance and support will help you regain your confidence. Start taking life back from the concerns or conditions that are troubling you, with Phyllis' help. 

"As a human, I understand the challenges faced in today's modernized and often overwhelming world."

Anna Kate Orletski is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with adults and adolescents. She is dedicated to assisting her clients in facing the many challenges that life brings, whether that's difficulty transitioning in school, a career, or a relationship. Anna provides care to her clients, helping them reach their goals of finding relief, building skills, and changing perspectives. She specializes in life transitions, ADHD, self-esteem, relationships, and anxiety. Anna received her Master of Arts in Counseling with a specialty in addiction from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Anna understands the importance of searching for meaning in life through expression and creative problem-solving. Anna utilizes a variety of treatment approaches including trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy, expressive arts therapy, and mindfulness.

No one should go through difficult times alone. Anna is determined to provide this support to you when you need it most. When you're ready to take the first step to relief, she's available for you.