Therapy in Detroit

Dr. Chanel Johnson, PsyD, LPC, CCTP, EMDR and BrainSpotting Trained Therapist
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Chanel is a wholistic therapist who specializes in relieving anxiety, stress, life dissatisfaction and improving communication with yourself and others She is the Owner and Co-CEO of Altus. She strives to support therapists in taking care of themselves so that they can help their clients do the same.  Altus was started out of her desire to create a place where Black people, people on Medicaid and/or people who may not get family support with therapy can have the same therapeutic experience as people with the best insurance or for whom therapy is not taboo.  Chanel strives to assist the staff with providing an exceptional and personable experience for everyone.

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Ronda Martin, MA, LLC

EMDR and DBT Trained Therapist

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 Ronda is a compassionate and experienced therapist who specializes in helping people find a sense of peace and balance in their lives. Ronda helps those who take care of others to take care of themselves. With her help, people can reduce caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue and gain tools to manage their stress and anxiety. Additionally, she helps people build healthy relationships and navigate the aftermath of breakups. Ronda also works with both adults and children to improve their self esteem and reduce symptoms of depression. Book with Ronda today to get some help with lightening the weight of your load. You don't have to keep trying to pour from an empty cup!

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Rose Jakson, MSW, LLMSW

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Rose is an advocate of helping people find their voice and power so they can stand up for themselves. She believes what you want for yourself, the things you are actively willing to work on, are more important than labels given from people who never met you or barely know themselves. What do you have to say about your life? About your choices and which direction you should go? Maybe you know, but just can't really get it out well. Rose can help. Maybe you don't know... things are just a little too cloudy, a little too overwhelming or a lot of aggravating and irritating right now. Rose can help with that too.  She's an expert in helping young adults and children sort things out so they can work through their relationships with themselves and others. If you want to get clear and create an environment of peace and action, Rose is who you want to see.​​

Shane'Qua Gray, MSW, LLMSW

Shanny is a therapist and life coach whose sole mission is to assist others get their life together, in all areas. She knows that not feeling your best in one area tends to affect other areas and is here to help. Sessions with Shanny offer focused, goal driven time that produces results, period. She specializes in trauma, grief, addiction and life lifeing in general for adults and children 7 and up.  She also enjoys working with couples and helping them work through problems together. If you're tired of how things are going now and you want to see change, see Shanny.​​

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Frederick Payne, LLC

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Freddie specializes in supporting athletes,
particularly those navigating the challenges of anxiety, trauma, focus, and depression. With a
unique perspective as a former All-American athlete, Freddie combines a deep understanding of the demands of athletics with expertise in mental health to help clients thrive both on and off the field. These skills and experience also help Freddie do incredible work with people who tend to have too much on their plate or don't feel very well balanced.  Freddie has a passion for working with individuals, focusing on enhancing mental resilience, fostering cooperation, and
addressing emotional hurdles. Freddie’s approach is rooted in empathy and a commitment to helping clients achieve their full potential in both their athletic endeavors and personal lives.

Lauren Denson, MA, LLC

 

Lauren is the therapist for people who are  are feeling lost, hopeless, stressed, or anxious
and those struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, work stress,
body image issues, and other mental health-related issues. She believes in working with her clients to help them take steps to reduce or eliminate the symptoms causing distress in their lives. Through therapy with Lauren
you  will better understand yourself, your relationships, and your  wants and needs.​​​​

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LaKeita Cobb, MSW, LMSW-C

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LaKeita is passionate about helping people from all walks of life in a non-judgmental and understanding way. She values meeting people where they are, while motivating positive change. As a clinician, she firmly believes in the power of active listening and creating a safe space where people can freely express their feelings.  LaKeita has over a decade of experience assisting others with taking care of themselves. She manages other clinicians and social workers on a daily basis. She's the person who helps the helpers and is here to help you too!

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Angilean Fleming, LLMSW

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Angilean works with adolescents 16+, men and women of all ages providing individual and group therapy. Emphasizing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and coping skills,
Angilean treats people who experience substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, life adjustment difficulties, stress management, mood disorders,
and career concerns. She is trained and holds certificates in substance abuse counseling as well as holistic counseling and is an advocate for victims of domestic violence.
Angilean is well versed in assisting people with finding a path to peace and joy in various ways, including holding space for  women to heal at her Talk and Tea events. She feels that navigating today’s world is difficult, even under the best circumstances. Why do it alone?  Angilean would love to help empower you to feel and be your best!

David Bullock, LMSW

 

With over 20 years of in helping others through tough times, David is a great therapist whose approach is grounded in helping people cope with anxiety, life dissatisfaction and stress. He is passionate about helping individuals and families heal from past and present trauma. As a clinician, David believes in the power of a strong partnership between therapist and client built on trust and mutual respect. He is ready to help all clients in a non-judgmental and empathetic manner
 

Samuel Jones, MA, LPC

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Samuel prides himself on being involved in community, be it by providing therapy to marginalized people, providing supervision for counselors in places where supervisors are sparse, coaching football or serving in ministry. Samuel has a passion for seeing people grow. At Altus, he assists Limited Licensed clinicians with their development to become competent and supported fully licensed clinicans. Samuel also founded his own private practice, The Wisdom Center, in western Michigan to further service those who have limited access to mental health and entrepreneurial resources.

Aliyah Ishmeal

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Aliyah is an essential part of the team at Altus. She is the daughter of our CEO Chanel and her beautiful art can often be seen on screen in Chanel’s home office. Aliyah is our Social Media Advisor and Admin Assistant who brings a bright and positive energy to the workplace. She is a funny, sweet, loving, ambitious and brave individual who loves to make TikToks, do art, dance, and spend time with her family.  Aliyah is always looking for ways to challenge herself, and she has her sights set on becoming a YouTuber one day. We are so delighted to have Aliyah on our team!