Therapy in Detroit

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. With our therapists at Altus, you can be your full self and get the help you are looking for. No need for masks. No need for calling 800 numbers to talk to 4 different people before your actual therapist. No need for feeling like you're a problem, a burden, or are only as good as what you can do for other people. We're not for any of that. Chanel strives to assist the staff with providing an exceptional and personable experience for everyone.

Cedric brings over 15 years of leadership experience to his role at Altus. Intially starting as a consultant for expansion and IT for the company in it's infancy, he begin consulting in a managerial capacity and then  shifted to Co-CEO in 2023. With a "Community First" motto, Cedric specializes in assessing and making decisions that create the least amount of damage and maximize the most amount of healing and production for a company and those they serve.

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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. Seeking out help can be scary and stressful, and LaKeita’s goal is to make people feel comfortable on their journey towards personal growth. 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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Trynaisha is a dedicated therapist specializing in helping both children and young adults in their 20s, facing issues such as feeling sad or worried, dealing with difficult life experiences, or behaving in ways that are hard to control. She offers support and encouragement while guiding clients through challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Trynaisha listens attentively and non-judgmentally, creating a safe space where individuals can freely express their thoughts and emotions.  Trynaisha is committed to helping individuals reclaim their lives and become the best version of themselves.

Aneshia is a Limited Licensed Counselor and a fighter for people in her community to take care care of themselves. She works with adults, couples, and teens to be a version of themselves that they know, love and appreciate. She specializes in issues of sexual health, trauma, relational distress, anxiety and depression. Aneshia focuses on the person. She knows that you're the expert in you and helps you draw on your strengths to feel better and get things in order. Aneisha is happy to provide you  with the empathy, expertise and understanding necessary for you to work through your concerns. 

Kourtney has been servicing vulnerable populations for over 10 years. He is passionate about helping individuals and families heal from traumas, both past and present. Kourtney offers therapy services to children, adults and families looking to improve their relationships and home life. He can help individuals with healing from family related trauma, as well as teaching better communication and understanding. Kourtney is ready to help those who are ready to rise above their current situation and make positive changes.​​​​​​​

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Being a large advocate of standing up for others and helping people find their voice and power so they can stand up for themselves, Gabriella has spent the last 5 years in helping careers. She enjoys working with students, school staff and families in the community. She is now using those tools and passion to help others who aren't quite sure what to do or how to do it figure things out. Maybe things are just a little too cloudy, a little too overwhelming or a lot of aggravating and irritating right now. Gabriella is waiting to help you through it. You have strengths already that you know are there. Let her help you use them to get through what you're going through.

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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!

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Are you looking for a therapist who understands the toll that the daily grind can take on you and your relationships? One who knows how heavy things can get when life does it's thing? Sidney is that person.  Sidney knows things get hard and sometimes, you're really, really close to giving up. He knows that feeling of not being able to get it right, no matter what you do and he's here to help. Sidney sees clients from all backgrounds and is a highly trained Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who also holds multiple certificates in couples therapy. Sidney doesn't believe that labels like anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or any other issue decides who a person is. Sidney's goal is to help clients create useful, natural, meaningful change. He helps couples to better understand each other through increased healthy communication. He helps people focus on and work towards their goals to see the things that they truly want come to fruition.

Kelly is a passionate therapist who specializes in helping both adults and children. For adults, Kelly understands the struggles of feeling overwhelmed or controlled by emotions and intrusive thoughts. She can help guide adults to a place of feeling empowered and free to be their true selves. For adolescents, Kelly provides specialised support, understanding, and encouragement to help children and teens to feel their best. She strives to restore a sense of self-confidence, love, and joy to young people who feel unheard or unseen. With her passionate and understanding approach, Kelly is the perfect therapist to help you or your loved ones.

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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.

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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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Having trouble getting a grasp on things or just handling things well? Do you know how you want things to turn out, but it seems like you get in your own way or can't stop other things or people from getting in your way? Freddie is who you need. Getting his Master's in counseling from U of D Mercy almost 2 decades ago and back to enhance his education and skills as a therapist, Freddie is an intern who specializes in helping adults, young adults and children mange their emotions. His passion is for student athletes and people who have a lot to balance and manage. Freddie has worked in many facets, spanning from the mayor's office to his current role as a Title 9 coordiantor for a local public school district.  If you HAVE to make it happen and are tired of overhwleming emotions or racing, detrimental thoughts getting in the way, schedule an appointment with Freddie today.

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Trained in the most sought after and  extremely effective trauma healing method, EMDR, 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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With over a decade of providing therapy to Detroiters Tiffany knows about stress, having to make things happen and not feeling like you have time to breath and figure things out. Tiffany specializes in helping people ages 15 to 115+ work through relationships with themselves and others. She believes that understanding and connection are extremely important in showing up for yourself and those you love. Tiffany enjoys helping people work through anxiety, sexuality, life transitions and doing couples work (for traditional and non traditional relationships.) Another one of her jams is helping you figure out your life's purpose. 

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Muhummad brings over 6 years of medical billing experience to the team at Altus. He is knowledgeable, approachable, systems oriented and overall a key player in things running smoothly. Muhummad is readily available to work with clients to assist with access to care and advocacy when dealing with insurance companies.

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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!