Peace Begins at Home
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Services
At Altus, we offer counseling services to fit your needs at your convenience. We offer therapy in Detroit, therapy in Ann Arbor and therapy in Michigan via video and phone. We recognize that we all have different needs, different learning styles and different healing styles. We are pleased to offer EMDR in Detroit and Brainspotting in Detroit and Metro Detroit.
Taking Time For You
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Individual therapy for anxiety, stress, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, life dissatisfaction, depression, trauma, PTSD, dissociative identity disorder and most importantly, just for life's ups and downs. Click to learn more...
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men"- Frederick Douglass
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Help with anxiety, stress, parental divorce adjustment, friendships, relationships, self-esteem, behaviors, trouble at school, coping skills, anger outbursts, changes, foster care and family transitions. Click to learn more...
Peace At Home
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Get a better understanding of one another. Hear one another. Communicate clearer. Build a strong unit. Gain healthy parenting skills. Break generational trauma patterns. Click to learn more...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and BrainSpotting are Brain-Body based techniques that are clinically proven to heal trauma, alleviate symptoms, remove blocks, assist with impulses and increase clarity. Click to learn more...
Meet the Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Altus Home Counseling is the perfect place for individuals looking for experienced and compassionate care. We understand that finding the right kind of therapy and therapist can be difficult. Our team of therapists are well trained, competent, friendly, welcoming and empathetic, making them the ideal choice for anyone seeking services.
CEO and Clinical Director
Chanel is a wholistic therapist who specializes in relieving anxiety, stress, life dissatisfaction and improving communication with yourself and others. She's the therapist for therapists and the ones who everyone else thinks has it all together. If "I'm tired boss." and "Check on your strong friends" resonate with you, she can help. Chanel also does life altering work with those in transition, whether it be regarding your self-identity, spirituality, relationships or career. If you're over people pleasing, self medicating, being angry or honestly, just not being happy, she's the therapist for you. Chanel uses some traditonal therapy methods, but also uses some nontradtional ones. EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, Inner Child Healing, Yoga and Guided Meditation are some of her favorite ways to help.
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Therapist
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.
Therapist
Do you feel that you are alone with your struggles and that you are lost in your traumatic pain? Sherrice Benjamin believes in helping others rebuild their lives one person at a time. She believes that it's important to equip and empower her clients to be successful in their daily lives. She often works with healing the child within, trauma therapy, and healing of the mind, body, and soul. She also works to assist her clients in building the broken vessel that is hiding behind the mask. She believes that her sessions promote growth and healing through empowerment which will equip and encourage her clients to build a healthy lifestyle. Sherrice's goal as a therapist is to promote healthy living through effective counseling sessions by supporting her client's growth in reaching their personal excellence. and relational success.
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Therapist
Angilean Fleming, LLMSW
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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Therapist
Ronda Martin, MA, LLC, EMDR Trained Therapist
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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Therapist
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.
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Therapist Intern
Freddie Payne, MA, LPC Intern
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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Therapist Intern
Aleisha Alston, MA, LPC Intern
With 2 Master's degrees and working on her 3rd while being a doctoral candidate, Aleisha knows a thing or two about pushing through. She also knows the toll pushing through can take when your mind and spirit are calling for help. She knows that to heal, you need the true and authentic. Aleisha is a realistic clinician who enjoys working with adults and teens. She believes in helping the "whole person" and creating realistic goals to support your needs. Aleisha understands the pressures of life, from dealing with grief to depression, anxiety and overall mental health. Being big on "self care", Aleisha works with the mind and body overall and believes in order to make strides, accountability and facing the hard struggles are necessary for growth. No judgement no matter the issue, you have a supportive therapist who will help you navigate through all the ups, downs and disappointments in between. Working with children and families for over 20 years, substance abuse, grief and depression, all are welcome to come aboard, accept change, do the work and prepare for your best self yet.
Therapist
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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Therapist
Tiffany Davis, MS, LLC
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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Therapist
LaKeita Cobb, MSW, LMSW-C
LaKeita is passionate about helping people from all walks of life in a non-judgmental and understanding way. She values meeting where they are while helping to motivate 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.
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Therapist
Kelly Robinson, MS, LLC
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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Therapist
Brenda Smith, MA, LLC, CTP
Brenda is a dedicated counselor who believes in doing what's necessary to get the right tools to solve any problem. She is a Certified Trauma Professional who enjoys working with individuals, couples and families to help them through conflict, anxiety, grief, addictions and life's ups and downs. Brenda believes that counseling involves helping clients and families put their lives back together, which may involve replacing past wounds and hurts with
manageable solutions as well as guiding clients to be willing to take responsibility for their
own actions. Her work as a counselor is to help clients respond to their own journey of life in a way that invites personal transformation in your spirit as well as your soul. Brenda will help you move forward and accept things
you can not change, while taking action on the things you can. After working with Brenda, you will be empowered to create a better present and future for yourself and those you love.
Therapist
Kourtney Price, MA, LLC
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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Revenue Cycle Manager
Muhummad Zakir
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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Social Media Advisor and Admin Assistant
Aliyah Ishmeal
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!
How It Works
This form sends us the information we need to get your patient profile set up.
You'll be contacted by our nurse regarding filling out your paperwork online via your TherapyPortal.
Once your paperwork is complete and you've signed to give permission for services, the scheduling nurse will get you set up with an appointment.
Insurances We Accept
We only accept the insurances listed. We provide therapy in Detroit, therapy in Ann Arbor and therapy in Michigan online. Please contact your insurance company directly to find out your benefits and out of pocket costs.
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Care Network HMO
Blue Cross Complete
Priority Health PPO
Priority Health HMO
Priority Health Choice- Medicaid
Cigna
Total HealthCare
CoFinity
First Health Network
McLaren Medicaid
Aetna HMO
Aetna PPO
Aetna POS
Aetna EAP
Aetna BetterHealth Medicaid
UHC Commercial
Straight Medicaid
Reviews
"[My Therapist] made me feel very comfortable. She has a very calm and kind nature which made me feel heard and like she truly cared about me and my mental wellness. In addition to my counseling, she provided useful information and tools that allowed me to comfortably do the work I needed to do. You will not regret meeting with her. She is the BEST!"