Marisa Akerman (She/her)

LPC, LMHC
Accepting Clients

Licensed Professional Counselor I would be honored to walk alongside you as you navigate your path forward.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Portage, MI

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with adolescents and adults and strive to meet clients exactly where they are in their journey. Therapy with me is collaborative: sometimes that means offering gentle guidance and support, and other times it means thoughtfully challenging patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I serve clients who want to navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, ADHD, life transitions, and those who are a part of the LGBTQ community.

My Background and Approach

I have worked both community mental health and private practice in my career, which has provided me experience with a variety of people from different demographics and with varying presenting concerns for therapy. I have significant experience working with people who are dealing with grief, as well as individuals wanting to navigate parts of their life concerning gender identity, sexuality, and relationships. I am well versed and passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community. I tend to take a holistic approach in counseling, drawing from several areas of life that can be intertwined in influencing our mental and behavioral well-being. I have training in a variety of areas and feel confident in helping you navigate parts of your life that feel heavy, burdensome, or hidden. Let's work together, to awaken and evolve to your true nature, potential, and purpose.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I truly believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and have happiness in this life. We all carry things that are hard to talk about, hard to think about, and because of that we tend to not address those experiences. I strive to provide a space for people to feel safe and comfortable with diving into those vulnerable parts of their lives. I believe people can grow and change at any time in their lives. That we are resilient beings. But sometimes having a person who you can express things to without judgment or worry, who you can relate to and trust, can be a step towards growth in our lives.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Holistic Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Relationship Issues
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Priority Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180 - 200/session

Info

Email Marisa
8080 Moorsbridge Road
Portage, MI 49024

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