Individual therapy
Individual Therapy in Grand Blanc, Michigan
One-to-one therapy for teens age 12 and up and adults — in person in Grand Blanc or by secure video across Michigan and 14 other states.
You don’t need a crisis to justify coming in
Some people arrive at therapy after something breaks. Plenty of others arrive because something has been quietly off for a long time — sleep that isn’t restful, a shorter fuse than they like, a job that used to feel manageable, a low hum of dread with no clear source. Both are good reasons.
You also don’t need to arrive with a diagnosis, or a tidy explanation, or the right words for it. Most people don’t. Working out what is actually going on is part of the work, not a prerequisite for starting it.
I’m Kevin B. Stachowiak, MSW, LMSW. I began practising in 1995 and have worked across most levels of mental health care, including two decades as Lead Psychotherapist at a hospital-based behavioral health center. In individual work my job is to help you understand the pattern you’re caught in, and then to do something different with it.
How individual therapy works here
The first session is mostly listening. We talk about what brought you in, what you have already tried, and what you would like to be different. From there we agree on what we’re actually working on — not a vague sense of feeling better, but something specific enough that we’ll both know whether it’s changing.
I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-focused work, matched to what you’re dealing with rather than applied as a fixed programme. In practice that means you’ll leave most sessions with something concrete to try, and we’ll look at how it went rather than moving on and never mentioning it again.
Sessions run 45 to 60 minutes. Most people start weekly and space out as things steady. There is no expectation that you keep coming once you’re doing well. See fees & insurance →
What people bring to individual therapy
Where to start if you already know what you’re dealing with
Individual therapy is the format. If you have a clearer sense of the problem, these go into more detail on how I work with it — and you can always start here and sort out the specifics together.
Good to know
Individual therapy: common questions
What happens in the first session?
The first session is mostly me listening. We’ll talk about what brought you in, what you’ve already tried, and what you’d like to be different. I’ll ask about history where it’s relevant, but you set the pace — nothing has to come out on day one. By the end we’ll have a rough sense of what we’re working on and how often to meet. It usually runs 45 to 60 minutes.
How long will I need to come?
It depends on what you’re working on. Some people come for a focused stretch around one problem and finish in a couple of months. Others stay longer, or come back at different points in life. I’d rather talk about it openly as we go than leave it vague, and there’s no expectation that you keep coming once things are steady.
Do you work with teenagers?
Yes — individual therapy is available from age 12. Group therapy is the one exception; groups are for adults 18 and older. See teen therapy →
What does it cost, and do you take insurance?
Most major plans are accepted, including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare and Medicaid. Self-pay is $150 for the initial intake and $125 for an ongoing individual session. Sliding-scale options are available in some cases — just ask. See fees & insurance →
Can we meet by video instead?
Yes. Individual sessions are available in person in Grand Blanc or by secure video across Michigan and 14 other states, and you can mix the two. See telehealth →
A first conversation, with no commitment
A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to ask questions and see whether this feels like the right fit.
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Other ways we can work together
If you’re in crisis: this website isn’t for emergencies. If you or someone you love is in danger or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. You deserve immediate support.