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Michigan

Brad Kolano, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Online TherapyClarkston, MI
License #410100742613 years of experienceAges 22+

Brad Kolano earned his BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2010 and his MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University in 2013. He launched his career in South Bend, Indiana where he provided intensive, in-home therapy to individuals and families. He then transitioned to a private practice in Valparaiso where he primarily worked with individuals and couples.

-In individual therapy, he helps clients manage difficulties including anxiety, depression, self-esteem/confidence, and relationship issues.

-In couple's therapy, he provides guidance in areas such as communication, intimacy/connection, trust, and infidelity.

Brad strives to create a genuine connection with clients by using a nonjudgmental, understanding approach, while offering effective ideas and tools to promote change. He provides active listening and problem solving so that clients feel comfortable, and work toward improved success and happiness in life!

I work with

Individuals

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

Treatment approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Humanistic
  • Person-Centered
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method

Communities I work with

  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • First Responders/Law Enforcement
  • Gay Allied
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Military/Veteran Allied
  • Sex-Positivity / Kink
  • Victim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal Crime
  • Transgender Allied
  • Queer Allied

Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Syracuse UniversityGraduated 2013