Frequently Asked Questions

Peace Of Mind Therapy & Stress Reduction Services is a counseling practice offering individual, couples, and family therapy at two Oakland County offices and online across Michigan. Therapy gives you a structured place to work through specific areas of concern, reduce conflict, build self awareness, and strengthen your relationships.

If you are feeling the mental, emotional, and physical effects of stress from work, school, or family responsibilities, or you are struggling to adjust to a major life change, therapy can help. Even welcomed changes bring unexpected and unpleasant feelings that deserve attention, whether that is a new relationship, a career advancement, or becoming a parent.

You also do not need to be in crisis to benefit. Most people come in because something has been building for a while and managing it alone stopped working.

We work with adults on a wide range of concerns, including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress and burnout
• Trauma
• Childhood trauma
• Grief and loss
• Self esteem
• ADHD
• Marriage and relationships
• Divorce
• Anger
• Domestic violence
• Sexual assault
• Sexual identity and orientation
• Addiction
• Parenting and co-parenting
• Employment concerns
• Self harm

Peace Of Mind Therapy works with adults. We do not currently provide therapy for children or adolescents, and we are happy to point families toward providers who specialize in that care.

Call (248) 397-4705 or submit a request through our contact form. Leave a brief message with your name and contact information and we will return your call within one business day. One of our licensed therapists will talk with you about what you are looking for and schedule an intake session. We offer both telehealth and in person appointments.

Convenience matters, so alongside traditional daytime appointments we offer early morning 45 minute sessions at 5, 6, or 7 a.m., plus evening and weekend availability for people with non-traditional schedules.

Intake sessions generally run 60 to 90 minutes, since your therapist is gathering information while you share your story. Follow up sessions are scheduled in 45 or 60 minute increments, and how often you meet is worked out between you and your therapist based on need and availability.

Your first session includes completing and reviewing paperwork covering history, office policies, payment, and follow up appointments, then moves into exploring what brought you in. Expect it to run 60 to 90 minutes.

You do not need a polished explanation of how you feel or your whole history organized in advance. Showing up honestly is enough.

A safe, judgment free environment where you are free to share your story. You and your therapist will identify goals and a treatment plan together, built around your individual strengths and needs, and review progress toward those goals in follow up sessions.

To support whole body wellness, we also share additional resources, reading material, and local events along the way.

There is no magic number. Progress is closely tied to the strength of the client and therapist relationship, and for someone who struggles with trust, that can take longer. That is okay. Our mission is to help you reach a place where you feel well mentally and emotionally, with a greater sense of peace, and that is not time specific.

Session frequency is set based on need, availability, and affordability. Ideally, completing therapy is a collaborative decision. Sometimes clients disengage or start canceling once they feel the discomfort of change, so please bring any questions or concerns to your therapist rather than quietly stepping away.

• Intake SessionApprox. 60 to 75 minutes $215
• Individual TherapyApprox. 60 minutes $165
• Shortened SessionApprox. 45 minutes $135
• Couples or Family TherapyApprox. 60 minutes $190

Rates effective January 1, 2026. Payment is due at the time of service.

We currently accept the following plans:

We are glad to help you understand your benefits and confirm whether counseling is covered under your plan. Full details are on our Insurances Accepted page.

We can assist with checking coverage, but you are ultimately responsible for understanding your benefits, copays, deductibles, and any limitations. Your insurance company is the most accurate source, and the member services number on the back of your card is the fastest way to get answers.

We accept private pay by cash, check, electronic payment, or credit and debit card, with payment due at the time of service. Depending on your plan you may be eligible for reimbursement through your provider afterward.

Counseling and stress reduction sessions are an investment in your health. According to the American Institute of Stress, three out of four healthcare visits are stress related. Prevention and management matter if you want to avoid the long term toll stress takes on your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Insurance carriers require a diagnosis code and can determine how many sessions are necessary based on your progress, which is why some clients choose to keep mental healthcare separate to protect their privacy and flexibility. Private pay allows for a more client centered process, where you and your therapist set the frequency of appointments, establish goals, and build strategies around your individual needs rather than waiting on an insurance company to authorize services.

Please bring any concerns about payment to your therapist. It is a normal conversation to have.

In many cases, yes. A Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account can help offset out of pocket counseling costs. Rules vary, so check with your plan administrator about what documentation they require.

Yes. Trust and rapport matter enormously in counseling, and a safe, calm environment is what makes real self improvement possible. Sessions remain confidential and your information will not be disclosed without your written consent, with the exception of possible harm to yourself or others, particularly children or the elderly, or a criminal court subpoena.

Both offices accept the same insurance plans, so book at whichever is the easier drive. Questions about either location? Call (248) 397-4705.

Yes. We provide secure virtual therapy for clients located anywhere in Michigan, using the same approaches we use in the office. Many clients move between virtual and in person sessions depending on their week.