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Welcome to E&E Counseling! We are dedicated to providing warm, helpful, and individualized care to all our clients.
A good fit is the primary determinant of success in a counseling/coaching relationship. If you do not find what you are looking for at E&E please let us know and we can give you other suggestions of providers and resources. What matters to us is that if you are ready for support and change, the connection to the right provider is made!
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Highly experienced mental health clinician, coach, and public speaker.
Emma received her Master of Counseling from Indiana University. She has worked in academic medicine, international aviation, mass disaster response, and community mental health.
In 2019, just prior to the onset of the pandemic, Emma started E&E to address what she was already seeing as unique stressors and distress for those working in healthcare.
Emma has over 10,000 hours and more than 18 years of experience working with MDs, RNs, APPs, first responders, techs, support services, and C-Suite leaders in healthcare.
She specializes in medical environments and the stressors of academic medicine and medical training. She works with institutions, teams, individuals, couples, and families to support and create change.
Her areas of specialty are vicarious trauma, provider fatigue, sustainability within the current health care crisis, moral distress, team dynamics, culture change, and skilled leadership.
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(She/Her)
Laurin, received her Bachelor of Social Work from Siena Heights University in 2010, and her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2012. Laurin began her career at community-based social service agencies such as SafeHouse Center and Ozone House Youth and Family Services.
Laurin also has experience working in an ambulatory medical setting and providing psychotherapy in a school-based health center. Laurin has spent the last decade using a positive youth development approach providing therapy services to youth and their families. Laurin also has significant experience providing mental health services to adults at all stages of the life span.
Laurin’s primary clinical specialties include: LGBTQ2SIA+ identified individuals including comprehensive support for gender exploration and transition journeys, youth ages 12-21 and their families, neurodiversity and executive functioning, treatment of anxiety disorders, domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma processing including PTSD, and art based modalities. Laurin also has experience providing care for healthcare workers in academic medical settings.
Laurin would describe her treatment approach as relational, as the therapeutic relationship is a key factor for therapeutic success. Laurin is trained in EMDR therapy and uses an eclectic approach informed by CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, a feminist empowerment framework, and mindfulness. Laurin values rapport-building and ensuring genuine human connections in her therapeutic work. As a therapist she is warm and empathetic, but also directive and straightforward.
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Ed has worked in the field of counseling for over 30 years. He received his Doctorate of Counseling from Oakland University, Master of Counseling Education, Counseling Psychology, and Master of Blind Rehabilitation from Western Michigan University.
Ed has worked in a variety of settings including juvenile justice, inpatient, and higher education. Ed specializes in adjustment counseling and support for police officers and others in high-intensity occupations. Ed also works with the 18 and over population who are struggling with issues related to the stressors of adulting. Parenting support on these issues is also available.
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Linda is our warm and friendly Practice Manager. She spent many years working as an RN in the mental health field and then as the Director of Emergency Response Services for an EAP.
She is now thoroughly enjoying interacting with clients and assisting them with nonclinical issues. She is always happy to help with the registration process, setting up appointments, and billing concerns.
When not in her office she can be found working in her vegetable garden, hiking in the woods, and snuggling with her lab mix Maisie.
She looks forward to greeting new clients and answering any questions they may have.
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Maslow is our therapy dog in training. He works in a team with Laurin and provides emotional support, grounding, smiles, and silly antics during in-person visits. Maslow is a small Labradoodle which is a naturally low allergen breed.