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Michigan

Cailey Aikens, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Online Therapy
License #68011150357 years of experienceAges 18–55

I work with clients who are trying to keep going while carrying too much. This may include ADHD, burnout, parenting stress, relationship stress, people-pleasing, over-functioning, emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, or feeling stuck in complicated situations. Life is not always simple to change, and I do not believe therapy should pretend that it is.

In sessions, we may untangle what feels overwhelming, notice patterns that keep repeating, build boundaries, strengthen self-trust, and find realistic ways to protect your energy within the life you actually have. My approach is practical, honest, and grounded in real life.

I work best with clients who want therapy to feel human, compassionate, and usable outside of session. I am a Certified ADHD Professional and have additional training in EMDR.

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

  • Person-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
  • Attachment-based
  • Humanistic
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential
  • Family Systems

Communities I work with

  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • LGBTQIA+ Allied
  • Sex-Positivity / Kink
  • Victim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal Crime

Education

Master of Social Work

Michigan State UniversityGraduated 2019

EMDR Trained