Meet Our Team

Our Affiliated Therapists

Alexis Brennan

Limited Licensed Social Worker, LLMSW

Meet Alexis

Alexis earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work in December of 2023 from the University of Kentucky. She is presently a limited license Social Worker, LLMSW. Alexis has a strong interest in using DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to help individuals through whatever they might be facing. She has a background in working closely with police and emergency response, in crisis situations. Alexis helps these individuals in working through their crisis and getting connected with services. Alexis enjoys working with kids age 6 through adults, helping them feel empowered , and confident in becoming the best version of them self. Her goal is to bring an uplifting approach to the therapy she provides. Alexis plans to sit with individuals during their time of need, and help them develop a plan that fits their needs going forward.

Erica Crosby

Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP

Meet Erica

Erica earned her Master’s in Clinical Behavioral Psychology from Eastern Michigan University in 2015. She utilizes evidence-based behavioral therapies, with an emphasis on mindfulness and health psychology. Erica is a Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) with a background in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure therapies, and extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Behavioral therapy is about finding the balance between acceptance and change. Erica collaborates with clients to set meaningful goals and design customized treatment plans around their personal values. Her aim is to help people develop skills that will lead to real, measurable changes that don’t fade away after therapy. In addition to depression and anxiety, she also specializes in trauma, sex and couples therapy, sleep disorders, phobias, learning disorders, eating disorders, OCD, and bipolar disorder.

Crystal Davis

Limited License Counselor, LLC

Meet Crystal

Crystal earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Siena Heights University in 2014. She is presently a Limited License Counselor, LLC. Crystal is pursuing her certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) a technique used to treat trauma. She has a background in community mental health, has assisted individuals, families, and couples in grappling with various obstacles, including depression, trauma, anxiety, adjustment issues, chronic illnesses, low self-esteem, substance use disorders and persistent mental health conditions.

Crystal’s therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from various evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques. This flexibility allows her to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals. Crystal strives to create a safe growth-oriented space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, working to uncover behavior patterns and gain insights into past experiences. She encourages clients to draw from their own strengths and resilience. Working collaboratively with her clients, she aims to foster new perspectives, increase self-awareness, and equip her clients with tools to create lasting change in their lives.

Aggie Johnson

Limited Licensed Social Worker, LLMSW

Meet Aggie

Aggie graduated from Wayne State University with her Master’s Degree in social work in 2021. Currently, she is a limited license social worker, LLMSW. She has a background in cognitive behavioral therapy with additional experience with motivational interviewing, grief & loss, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Aggie also has experience working in community mental health and strongly believes that everyone should have access to mental health services in efforts of achieving overall happiness.

Aggie’s focus within the scope of therapy is to promote a greater wellbeing for individuals by providing psychoeducation to manage, cope, heal, and overcome. Along with these principles, Aggie believes in the power of a listening ear and the value of wise counsel. Aggie is a woman of faith who is passionate about empowering others and upholding the dignity and worth of a person no matter their race, beliefs system, cultural norms, or identity.

Brad Karwowski

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

Meet Brad

Brad earned his Master’s Degree from Wayne State University in 2010. He is a fully licensed clinical Social Worker, LMSW. He has a background working in outpatient community mental health and utilizing techniques based in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma informed therapy, and motivational interviewing to assist people with symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger and adjusting to life changes that interfere with their quality of life.

Brad’s goal as a therapist is to collaborate with clients in a manner that best fits their values, identity and needs in an effort to create a trusting therapeutic relationship of mutual respect in a safe environment for people to share their stories and feel validated. He works with clients to empower them and to identify their personal strengths, build upon these skills to assist them in working towards goals, affectively confronting challenges, and finding healing from pain and suffering.

Jordyn Mitchell

Limited Licensed Social Worker, LLMSW

Meet Jordyn

Jordyn earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Wayne State University in 2021. She is currently a limited licensed social worker, LLMSW. She has experience working with children in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Jordyn interned at Detroit Behavioral institute/Capstone Academy and worked as a Youth Counselor at Vista Maria. She has a background with utilizing techniques based in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to support clients with depression, anxiety, and behavioral difficulties.

Jordyn’s approach to therapy is to empower individuals to discover their own strengths and work towards healing and living a fulfilling life. Jordyn believes that building an open and trusting relationship with a client is the key to a positive therapeutic experience. She is dedicated to the wellness of each individual and strives to provide a safe environment for clients to reflect on their personal challenges.

Debra Napier

Licensed Professional Counselor, Ph.D, LPC, NBCC, ACS

Meet Debra

Debra Napier has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 20 years. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families in supporting the needs of the individual as well as the family. Debra has also worked with Child and Family Services for the State of Michigan for 35 years prior to retirement.

She is flexible, non-judgmental, and sees the value in each person she works with. Working with an understanding of the unique needs of each client(s) that includes an understanding of cultural influences in the lives of those she works with, Debra is able to assist clients in healing and growth that includes connecting with resources in the community and providing tools and techniques that are based on each individual client(s) needs.

Kathy Thompson

Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC, CADC, NCC, ACS

Meet Kathy

Kathy graduated from Wayne State University and received her Masters in Community Counseling and Art Therapy Degree in 2009. Kathy is a Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has worked in both inpatient residential and outpatient community settings. She has experience working with children, adults and substance abuse populations. Kathy has volunteered at The Children’s Center in Detroit, at Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights and did her internship at Oakland Family Services in Pontiac. Kathy is the director and owner of Wellness Counseling.

“My approach to therapy is meeting people where they are at. I have always wanted to help others to be their personal best. I enjoy guiding people to see their true potential.”

Melinda C.

Office Manager

Meet Melinda

Melinda has many years of customer service experience in different capacities as well as experience working with different insurance companies. She looks forward to helping connect our clients with a therapist who will best meet their needs.

Kelly M.

Office Administrator/Support Staff

Meet Kelly

Kelly has multiple years of experience working with insurance companies and is our warm and friendly face/voice that greets all of our clients. Kelly handles all billing and insurance claims and assists with client concerns.

Meet Our Team

Our Affiliated Therapists

Alexis Brennan

Limited Licensed Social Worker, LLMSW

Erica Crosby

Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP

Crystal Davis

Limited License Counselor, LLC

Aggie Johnson

Limited Licensed Social Worker, LLMSW

Brad Karwowski

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

Jordyn Mitchell

Limited Licensed Social Worker, LLMSW

Debra Napier

Licensed Professional Counselor, Ph.D, LPC, NBCC, ACS

Kathy Thompson

Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC, CADC, NCC, ACS

Melinda C.

Office Manager

Kelly M.

Office Administrator/Support Staff

Wellness Counseling LLC

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