We almost always answer this with, YES! Mental health often carries a stigma attached to it, but at Foundations we believe that just as one is encouraged to go to the doctor and exercise regularly for physical health, therapy can be a great tool to support emotional health and well-being. 

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While in therapy, you will have access to a safe and objective person to talk to about your past, present, or future. Our practice can support you with concerns related to stress, relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, children's behaviors, and issues related to pregnancy and postpartum- just to name a few!

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We love to! We all have completed training in pregnancy, postpartum and infant mental health (young children and parents). We are trained through the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health, Postpartum Support International plus additional training in Child Parent Psychotherapy. In addition, Hillary and Lindsey have taken additional tests through PSI to be certified as perinatal mental health specialists. 

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ANYTHING! You don't need to be in a crisis or have any trauma to go to therapy. You could just want someone to talk to that isn't family. You may want to talk about life being stressful, challenging family dynamics, anything. You can come with big stress, or little stress, life is tough, you don't have to be alone!

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We sure do!

Our area of training and specialty has provided a lot of training and passion for working with adults with children and the stress through that season of life. Susanna provides a model called PMT-O inspired (Parent Management Training- Oregon Model) work with parents. All other therapists have significant trainings in parenting support. Lindsey also provides couples therapy. Parenting can really affect a relationship, it can impact how we interact with our child too. You deserve to not feel so alone.

The reality is you may feel all the emotions sometimes and other times numb. You may have intrusive thoughts, rage, anger, irritability, anxiety, depression, sadness, annoyance. You may simultaneously feel joy. Let us be part of your support village, we are here with you.

We are in Old Village Plymouth, Michigan. We are at 873 N Mill St. We recommend parking in the back of the building and entering through the back porch door. You will then walk up the stairs to the second floor. Unfortunately, as an old house, we are not wheelchair accessible.

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We want therapy to be accessible for you while also being a safe protected space. We are flexible and want to support you in setting up a space to privately talk about your experiences. That said, you can discuss with your therapist if your newborn needs to attend with you and encourage you to take a pause to take care of your or your newborns health and mental health. We got you!

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Some therapists see children in our practice. Amanda, Susanna and Rebecca do. They use many models including play therapy. You as the parent can expect to be involved but deepening on age that involvement may look different- sometimes you are in the session (usually with young ones) and when older (over 10) you may not be. Either way you will typically be requested to schedule parent sessions to ensure you are involved int he treatment so support can continue when not in the therapy room.

We do! We run a group that was inspired by Wayne State's parenting model. The model was designed for parents and caregivers of young children but anyone wanting to build their skills and deepen their bond with their child can attend. Chayna and Amanda run it and they are so kind and supportive, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Each therapist makes their own schedule and it can change based on what is needed for them and you. Lindsey and Susanna provide evening appointments. Hillary and Lindsey provide early morning appointments (7:30 and 8 am). At this time no one works on the weekends. ​

Contact us today to schedule your first appointment! We understand that finding a therapist that is the right fit is very important. Our Foundations therapists gladly offer a 15 minute phone consultation before your first appointment so you are able to ask questions to ensure a good match!

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You will need to bring your ID and any guardianship papers for children if applicable.

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45 minutes -1 hour in a comfortable office setting or via our secure video platform. We strive to ensure every person who sits on our couch is treated as an individual, so no two sessions will look alike. We will work to follow your lead and address the issues/goals that are most important to you.

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"More simply put, child play therapy is a way of being with the child that honors their unique developmental level and looks for ways of helping in the 'language' of the child – play."

-The Association for Play Therapy (www.a4pt.org)

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Our therapists have received a variety of training in child development, behavior, trauma, and evidence-based interventions and are equipped to support your child's emotional needs. Our offices include a variety toys and materials to help children explore, cope, and learn new skills.

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Foundations therapists are currently accept BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) insurance plans.

Amanda and Chayna also accept BCN (Blue Care Network).

Yes! If requested, your therapist can provide you with a weekly or monthly summary of services for you to submit to your insurance carrier. 

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Please note: when using out-of-network benefits fee for services are due at each appointment.

Insurance benefits can be very helpful when accessing mental health services. However, insurances are often restrictive in what they are willing to cover, thus often limiting the services your therapist is able to provide.

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Some highly sought after services that we offer at Foundations Therapy Group that are not covered by insurance include:

-Couples and family therapy

-School-based consultations

-Trainings and workshops

-Clinical supervision for LLMSW therapists

-Individual and group Reflective Supervision Consultation for clinicians and educators

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