Our approach

As co-creators of wellness, we endorse the art of personalized healing. Our compassionate, creative, client-centered focus draws from the wisdom of several established disciplines to facilitate optimal health through the application of techniques derived from psychological, counseling, mindfulness, multicultural philosophy, spiritual counseling and the expressive arts.

Providing you with a safe space to relax

Our goal is to facilitate a safe, trusting and peaceful space in which our clients can heal, grow and ultimately thrive.

 

In-person and remote options

Our office is located in Birmingham, MI. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy.

Meet Our Team

  • Heidi Dudgeon MA, LPC

    Owner & Mental Health Counselor

  • Melinda Abernathy MA, LPC

    Mental Health Counselor

  • Haley Sztykiel MA, LMSW

    Clinical Social Worker & Therapist

  • Kaitlin Bronstein MA, LLMSW

    Clinical Social Worker & Therapist

  • Kristina Belzer MA, LLP

    Psychotherapist

  • Pamela Vaccarelli MA PSY.S, MLP

    Psychotherapist

  • Kendall McMurray BS

    Neuropsychology Consultant

  • Sara Mitchell MS, MA, LLPC

    Mental Health Counselor

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Testimonials

  • "Heidi has helped me tremendously in understanding myself and gaining a clearer perspective on who I am as a person. Her guidance has not only helped me work through challenges but has also opened my eyes, making me more optimistic and present in my life."

  • "Thrive really supported our son on his transition to middle school. He was overwhelmed and anxious about the transition and new routines and could also be very hard on himself. Kaitlin worked with our son, and us, on tools to handle this anxiety and how to prevent these feelings from overwhelming him. He has had a great transition to middle school and ‘thrived” with new activities and new friends."

  • "Melinda is the best therapist I have ever had. She isn’t just a therapist… she feels like a guide gently leading you back to yourself rather than trying to ‘fix’ you. She reminds you of the beauty and love within yourself, and shows you all the answers you are searching for.. within- usually without her even having to say the words herself. "

  • “What strikes me the most is how Heidi has helped me understand my own worth. Something about the way she listens with such genuine validation and encouragement made the insights deeply sink in.”

  • "Kaitlin has been an absolute lifeline for our daughter—and our whole family. She meets my daughter where she is, and I can tell that my daughter feels safe and seen by Kaitlin. We are so heartened to see her absolutely thriving this year, and the shift in her confidence and composure has been a true blessing."

  • "I met Heidi in 2023. She has been a blessing in to my mental health. Heidi is not just a “sounding board” therapist, she works through ideas, strategies and solutions. Every time I speak with her I leave feeling empowered with new tools to help me with everything from personal challenges to some severe anxiety that I’ve experienced."

  • "Melinda is the best therapist I’ve ever had—more than a therapist, she’s a guide who helps you rediscover the love and wisdom within yourself. Her kindness, intuition, and ability to ask the right questions make her truly life-changing, and I am endlessly grateful for her."

  • "I have been working with Pamela for about 3 years and the growth, strength and resilience I've gained from our sessions have been truly life changing.At the end of every session, we tend to joke that I sound "lighter", as sessions with Pamela really do allow you to unpack everything going on in your mind. I am forever grateful for the work we have done together and look forward to all the forward progress in the future! "

  • "Kaitlin has truly become part of our village. Her joyful approach to therapy helps my daughter open up without feeling put on the spot, and she absolutely loves coming to see Kaitlin each week. As a parent, I’m so thankful to have found someone who can help me better understand how to support my daughter and who is helping my daughter put words to her emotions so that she can communicate them to me."