Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Sierra has shown an intensive interest in the psychological mind and the effects different environments, situations, and genetics can affect an individual. Throughout her experiences in Baltimore, she became increasingly aware of social circumstances and disadvantages that plagued inner-city youth and individuals, without access to mental health services.

Coming from a background in Applied Behavioral Analysis based therapy with children with autism, she possesses a range of skills stemming humanistic psychotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness, to ABA therapy and conditioning.

Sierra earned her Master’s degree at the Michigan School of Psychology in 2019, after completing a practicum in the child and family wing at Lincoln Behavioral Services, a community mental health facility. Practicum at Lincoln Behavioral also included working with clients that needed affordable housing, food, and care, as well as organizing drives to give children Christmas gifts that would not have seen gifts otherwise. She has been RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certified, and remains involved in the Trevor Project and other LGBT groups around Michigan. She has written and presented essays on Dream Analysis, childhood trauma, and the importance of psychological treatment for children and adolescents.

Sierra is also Wise Mind’s Social Media Coordinator!

*Supervised by a Licensed Psychologist.

Insurances Accepted

• • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Meridian Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Aetna
  • Meritain

Rates Per Hour

• • Intake: $175
  • Therapy: $150
  • Reduced fee options may be available.

Are you trying to build a meaningful life but feel held back by a painful past? Do you constantly feel on edge, unable to feel safe in your body, or struggle with relationships? Perhaps you experience emotional flashbacks and persistent hypervigilance, leaving you feeling anxious, alone, and unmotivated. You feel like no one understands your struggles, and you do not know how to begin healing.

Hi, my name is Toni; I understand! I am a formerly incarcerated person who overcame many challenges and learned how to help others do the same. My personal and professional experiences give me a unique perspective and a deep sense of empathy. I take pride in providing a safe, non-judgmental and authentic space where people can explore, renegotiate, and make meaning out of past experiences. I will meet you where you are in your journey and support you in reaching your goals. I am committed to providing trauma-informed, anti-racism, and gender-affirming care. You are not alone!

More about my professional experiences:  I have two decades of experience as a criminal justice advocate, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and holistic health coach. I graduated from the University of Michigan School of Social Work with a commitment to serving people impacted by mass incarceration. My professional clinical experiences began in Detroit, where I worked with youth, families, and individuals. I have received professional certifications in DBT, CBT, and Couples Therapy and am a certified EMDRIA-approved EMDR-trained therapist. I have helped hundreds of people find hope and reclaim their lives, and I can help you do the same!

You are not alone; help is on the horizon!

Insurances Accepted

• • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Meridian Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Aetna
  • Meritain

Rates Per Hour

• • Intake: $150
  • Therapy: $125
  • Reduced fee options may be available.

We live in a fast-paced, demanding, and confusing world. We experience trauma in many facets of our lives, almost on a daily basis. As you try to navigate it all, you may feel like you’re drowning, aimless, and overwhelmed. You want to feel confident in the choices you make, comfortable in your own mind and body, and capable of handling the obligations of your life.

I work with people like you who are struggling with imposter syndrome, anxiety, overwhelm, depression, trauma; people who are navigating life changes, grief, crisis, and the fear of the unknown. My approach is person-centered and solution-focused, meaning that I meet you where you are, at the intersection of all your identities and through the lens of the traumas you have experienced, and we will look for solutions to your concerns together, while acknowledging (and where possible, targeting) the systems of oppression that may be contributing to your pain. I provide space to face fears and realities you want to avoid, but know you need to address if you’re going to move past them. Together, we’ll explore techniques to turn down the noise and the expectations so that you can hear your own wants and needs, and we’ll work to strengthen your sense of unconditional self-worth.

I recently graduated from the University of Michigan with my MSW. I have worked as a crisis counselor for almost two years. I have completed trainings in trauma and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and I am always adding new skills to my repertoire. Before I became a therapist, I was a licensed attorney and used that expertise to empower Chicago residents to find answers to legal questions independently, support survivors of sexual assault within the criminal justice system, and strengthen community resources for domestic violence survivors and their pets.

It takes tremendous strength and courage to ask for help, to let go of familiar but unhealthy coping strategies in order to reach for unfamiliar peace. Join me in therapy and let’s explore ways to find your unique peace of mind.

I am currently accepting clients!

*Supervised by a licensed social worker.

Insurances Accepted

• • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Meridian Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Aetna
  • Meritain
  • Priority Health

Rates Per Hour

• • Intake: $150
  • Therapy: $125
  • Reduced fee options may be available.

You are strong. You are capable. You are deserving. 

As a therapist, I believe everyone deserves to receive the help and services they are entitled to regardless of their history and are capable of putting in the effort needed to create the change they seek. My goal is to affirm and empower my clients throughout their personal journeys. Through a collaborative relationship, I strive to create a positive space for clients to feel encouraged and motivated to continue seeking mental health care.

I am a limited licensed professional counselor with a BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice Sciences and a MA in Forensic Psychology. During my internship, I provided services to justice-involved clients within a correctional facility, assisting them in adjusting to incarceration and community reentry. My clinical focuses include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, relationship conflict, suicidal ideation, and addiction. I also specialize in working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

*Supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor

Insurances Accepted

• • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Meridian Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Aetna
  • Meritain

Rates Per Hour

• • Intake: $150
  • Therapy: $125
  • Reduced fee options may be available.

Candice has a master’s degree in General Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University and is working towards her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She believes that therapy is best delivered using an integrated model + collaborative therapy process. This allows clients to be an active designer of their therapy by selecting approaches that best fit their needs and goals.

Candice currently works in the SOT program only and is not available for private therapy.

*Supervised by a fully licensed psychologist.

Living with a mental health condition is a difficult path to walk. It can seem like there is no way out, but there is. Sometimes we struggle with the relationship with ourselves. This can happen through depression, anxiety, trauma or just a turn in life circumstance. When these things happen, we can find ourselves feeling isolated and alone. As a clinical social worker, I have a deep understanding of how our emotions can drive us.

We often can end up developing coping strategies that may end up being unhelpful. Sometimes we try to manage our mental health with substance use. This feels as if it works…for a time. Sometimes this ends up spiraling out of control and we find ourselves feeling worse than we did before. As a Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, I am here to help. I have years of experience working in recovery. As a person in recovery myself, I can understand the struggles, temptations, and pitfalls that face us on our journey. Together we can develop a comprehensive treatment strategy to help you transition into the lifestyle that you want, free from drugs and/or alcohol.

I treat depression, anxiety, past and current trauma as well as the consequences of substance use disorder. These consequences can include; relationship issues, job loss, and legal troubles such as incarceration and probation.

You do not have to experience these things alone. With support, you can make it through whatever it is that you are going through.

I provide Substance Use Assessments as well.

Insurances Accepted

• • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Care Network
  • United Health Care
  • UMR
  • Meridian Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Aetna
  • Meritain

Rates Per Hour

• • Intake: $175
  • Therapy: $150
  • Reduced fee options may be available.

I have had a very long career as a Limited License Psychologist,  beginning my graduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy in Canada, my practicum here in Michigan and receiving my degree and license in 1979.  My interests in psychology have taken me to many different treatment facilities and given me tremendous opportunity to work with all kinds of clients. My experience includes training in Trauma Resolution, Grieving (particularly parents who have lost children), Compulsive Overeating, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence and Criminal Sexual Behaviors.

I have conducted workshops in Women’s Issues, AIDS and Sex Education, Parenting Solutions for Children with ADHD, and Divorce Recovery among others. I am available to discuss the development of workshops appropriate for Faith-based communities also.

At this point in my career, I am focused on treating those with criminal sexual behaviors, providing assessments for the courts and for any referral source requiring a comprehensive assessment of needs and recommendations.

*Supervised by a Licensed Psychologist

Karin works in the SOT program and is not available for private therapy.