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Michigan

Heather Paavo, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCS

Licensed Professional Counselor

Online Therapy
License #640101365314 years of experienceAges 24+

I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Clinical Supervisor holding many years of experience working mental health issues, such as trauma, depression, anxiety, menopause and addiction.

My approach to therapy is a strength-based, person centered, eclectic approach. I use a variety of evidence-based techniques in therapy that are tailored to meet your needs, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Person Centered Talk Therapy. 

I have experience working with women going through menopause, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, substance abuse, stress, trauma and other life issues. I take time to understand my clients and place importance on making sure I meet my clients where they are.

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
  • Humanistic
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Trauma Focused
  • Career Counseling
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Interpersonal

Communities I work with

  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • Military/Veteran Allied
  • Currently/Recently Incarcerated
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Transgender Allied
  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • LGBTQIA+ Allied
  • First Responders/Law Enforcement

Please note

Female Patients Only

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling

Oakland UniversityGraduated 2012

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor