Therapy at Jade Wellness Collective is a safe, judgment-free space to be seen, supported, and empowered to move forward.
Motherhood, pregnancy, and parenting change everything - your identity, your relationships, your body, your mind. If you are struggling, you do not have to figure it out alone. We offer both in-person and Telehealth sessions. Most major insurance plans are accepted, and sliding scale options are available so that cost is never a barrier to care.
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Aetna · BC Complete · BCBS of MI · BCN of MI · Beacon Health · Cigna Behavioral · HAP/Healthplus · McLaren Commercial · McLaren Medicaid · Medicaid of MI · Meridian Medicaid · Molina · Optum/UBH/UHC · Priority Health · Private Pay · Sliding Scale Available
Insurance Accepted
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Meet the Therapists
Licensed master's level clinical social worker with specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. MSW from Wayne State University. Certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. At Nature's Playhouse since 2017. Mom of two daughters. Practical, compassionate, solution-focused. Affirms all sexualities, gender identities, and family structures. Strong commitment to social justice.
Linsey Higgins Leonard, LMSW, PMH-C — Lead Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker. BS in Psychology and Family Studies from Central Michigan University. MSW with concentration in CBT from Wayne State University. Mom of two. Specializes in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss. Uses CBT, Trauma-Informed Care, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Family Systems, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Ruth Blake, LMSW, PMH-C
Licensed counselor specializing in perinatal mental health, trauma, and domestic violence recovery. Mom of two. Over a decade of experience with adults and children who have survived domestic violence. Approach rooted in cognitive therapy. Also works with children ages 7–12 through play therapy.
Liz Bayer, LPC — Therapist
Licensed Masters Level Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. Certified Trauma-Informed CBT practitioner. Child Mental Health Professional. Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). Specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma-Informed Yoga, DBT, and Mindfulness. Mom of two. Holistic, heart-centered approach.
Amariah Houseknecht, LMSW — Therapist
Limited License Master Social Worker. Specialized training in perinatal mental health. Also supports high-functioning professionals navigating chronic stress, burnout, and perfectionism. Background in community mental health. Trauma-informed. Available at Nature's Playhouse and Birth Detroit.
Sara Pitchford, LLMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker with over 12 years of experience. Trained with Postpartum Support International. Mom of twins. Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Holistic, strengths-based, solution-focused approach. Specializes in perinatal difficulties and conscious parenting.
Tierra Emerson, LMSW — Therapist
Licensed holistic therapist and birthworker. Over 7 years of clinical experience. Specializes in perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health. Integrates trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and relational healing.
Yemisi Odetoyinbo, LMSW, PMH-C, IMH-E, CIYT, CFSD
Licensed Masters Clinical Social Worker. 15 years supporting healing journeys. Background in trauma-sensitive yoga. Gentle, attuned approach. Specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Holistic mind-body approach with psychodynamic influences. Welcomes adults of all backgrounds.
Cassie Léger, LMSW — Therapist
Limited Licensed Master Social Worker. Over 30 years in healthcare. BSW and MSW from Madonna University. Client-centered, empathy-based approach. Believes in every person's capacity to heal and grow.
Melissa Squirewell, LLMSW
Community doula and Limited License Social Worker. MSW from University of Michigan specializing in interpersonal practice in integrated health, mental health, and substance use. BA in Psychology from Alabama A&M University. Strengths-based, client-centered approach.
Arianna Davis, LLMSW
Support Groups
QUEER & TRANS FAMILY MEET-UP
FATHERHOOD SUPPORT GROUP
IT TAKES A VILLAGE - Motherhood Support Group
Motherhood is beautiful and hard and everything in between. Come as you are. Talk, listen, breathe. This is your village.
Fatherhood is its own journey. Our specialists walk alongside dads through every stage - with resources, real talk, and community.
A safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ parents and caregivers to connect, share resources, and find community. Children are welcome.
