You are not alone on your path to answers.
We Are Here To Support You On Your Journey To Self-fulfillment.
There are times in our lives when things have gotten so confused or out of order, where things do not make sense and challenges are too tough to take on alone.
We here at A Better Future, Inc., Counseling Services, believe in just that: Creating a better future for each and every one of our clients by providing you with the best therapist whom you can relate to, feel safe with, and be comfortable with as you explore the most challenging parts of your life journey.
Let’s create a better future together!
We are so glad that you are making the decision to invest in yourself. You deserve the life that you were meant to have.
So often we hesitate when seeking counseling… but why? We go to a doctor when we physically feel sick, go to a hairdresser when we want our hair cut/colored, go to a dentist when we want our teeth cleaned or have a cavity, and seek out education/training/certifications to advance our careers. When we are struggling or having a difficult time adjusting to changes or challenges in our lives. No one has the answers to everything. Don’t be that person who handles everything alone when there is help out there. Commit to yourself as you do in other ways to see results in all areas of your life. The time is now.
Why keep struggling when you are having a difficult time, or adjusting to changes and challenges in your life. You don’t need to try to navigate it alone. We are here to help.
We at A Better Future are here for you. A Better Future offers a warm and welcoming environment where individuals come in feeling distressed and leave feeling grounded/at peace. Our offices are specifically set up to be boutique-like with themes that cater to the individual’s preference (we do not believe in sitting behind desks and love to get on the floor with kids). Our counselors work with a diverse population including ages 5 and up. They specialize in many different areas so there is someone for everyone. Please check out our providers below.
Working With Us is Easy
With our diverse team of therapists, we are here to help you on your journey to a more fulfilled life.
To become a new client, just follow these 3 easy steps.
With our diverse team of therapists, we are here to help you on your journey to a more fulfilled life.
To become a new client, contact us by calling or emailing us to schedule an appointment.
Click here to see a list of our therapists to see that several can best align with you and your journey.
Complete the requested paperwork along with insurance information on our easy-to-navigate client portal.
Just like that you are on your way to better days.
Insurances
Here is a list of the insurance policies we currently are accepting.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, United Health Care (commercial), Cigna, Aetna, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Complete, McLaran, Medicaid (straight), Medicare, Meridian, Molina, and Priority Health
EAPs: Lyra, ComPsych, New Directions, KGA
We accept cash payment as well.
Providers
Please click at the button to expand the section to see a list of our wonderful mental health professionals.
Providers
The key to a better future is you. I feel driven to work with adults that are trying to find themselves, trying to find direction, their voice, working through anxiety or trauma, navigating relationships, individuals at midlife looking back on their life wondering about the next half of their life, navigating the corporate world looking for fulfillment or balance. If your gas tank is on empty, you are experiencing a high degree of stress, or you seem to be putting in a lot of effort without results, If old feelings from the past are resurfacing, work/change is needed. Let’s find your light. You matter. Life should be good.
I have been a Counselor since 2009, with a speciality in work with children and teenagers. I received my MA in Counseling in 2009 also from Oakland University, graduating with honors. I have worked as a School Counselor for years, helping to support students and parents navigating receiving 504 plans or IEP's. I have worked at A Better Future for 4 years, serving all ages but specializing in work with Children and Teenagers. I am also Trauma Certified. I have two sons who are both in college, and a pug puppy!
Supporting Women Through Every Life Stage- I work with women through all seasons of life—pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, miscarriage, motherhood, and the transitions of being single, married, or divorced. Each stage brings unique challenges, and I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where you feel heard and supported. My approach is flexible and personalized, drawing from various therapeutic frameworks to support your well-being. I believe growth and healing are always possible, and I’m here to help guide that journey.
Risa is an experienced and dynamic counselor that integrates a collaboration of holistic approaches that addresses the mind, body, environment and daily activities. Risa works with clients to manage their anxiety, stress, overwhelming demands of life, emotional pain, disconnection or burnout and help them restore balance emotionally, cognitively and physically. Risa has great success in getting her clients to feel safe in a nonjudgmental space where their experiences are heard and honored to develop strategies, build resilience, and reconnect with meaningful activities.
My approach is empowering and pragmatic, but solution focused. I want to help you see yourself, others, and the world differently though a lens of self-compassion. I utilize CBT, DBT, and ACT, and elements of psychodynamic therapy. My availability is on Thursday evenings and daytime on Saturdays. I can open other times in my schedule on occasion.
My name is Nicole Clark and I am a licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience supporting both adults and children through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. My approach to counseling is drawing from evidenced based practices such as mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered.
My goal is to help the client accept your thoughts and feelings, rather than trying to avoid or control them. We focus on building psychological flexibility, emphasizing on staying mindful enough to take actions that align with personal values, even when difficult emotions show up. Each client's journey unfolds at their own pace, depending on their unique experiences, needs, and readiness to engage with the process. I look forward to joining your journey to a better future.
Whether the client's goals are to improve their child's mental health or overcome parenting challenges, their own challenges like anxiety, grief/ loss and other depression issues, relationship or work dissatisfaction, she incorporates many individualized techniques for building a relationship with children and adults and giving them hope that their situation will improve. Throughout our lives, we have decisions to make that can be overwhelming and isolating. She assists clients in their journey to find what happiness, fulfillment and peace of mind will look like for them.
Support Team
Vicki has over 30 years of experience of billing/office management experience. She takes a no-nonsense approach to her work however a compassionate heart while doing so.
Tanya has over 18 years of experience working in office administration. She has a thorough management process and a heart of gold.
James has over 25 years of financial management experience. He oversees the finances, handles maintenance and IT issues.
Project Management, Data Analysis
Yoga, Breathing, & Meditation
My classes are designed to help students build strength, stability, balance, brain health & mind body connection, while promoting stress reduction & nervous system regulation. Students can learn a combination of yoga postures, mat Pilates, functional mobility exercises, guided breathwork, somatic movement & mini meditation practices. My classes suit a wide variety of fitness levels, interests & goals for young adults through seniors. Let's work together to move better, feel better & live better, one session at a time.
Sound Healing
Sound healing is a holistic practice that uses soothing tones, vibrations, and frequencies from instruments such as crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes to promote relaxation and emotional well-being. The gentle resonance helps calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and restore a natural sense of balance. Blending mindfulness and therapeutic sound, this practice supports stress relief, emotional clarity, and deeper connection to self.
Karate & Self Defense
Art Journaling
We are excited to offer art journaling sessions! Art journaling is a style of journaling that allows you to express your thoughts and feelings through art! It doesn't matter if you're an award-winning illustrator or are just picking up a pencil for the first time. Art journaling is for you!
Contact Vicki or Tanya for more info regarding future sessions.
About
We are a group of therapists who have a strong passion for what we do. We are listeners who are committed to creating a safe and trusting environment geared towards instilling hope and solving problems. Together, we will assist you in identifying goals, provide tools that are evidence based with successful outcomes, and in navigating the transitions in life that happen leading to growth and fulfillment.
With our wide range of expertise and experience, and our range of tools and practices, we can assure you that you will soon start seeing the benefits from working with us. We specialize in handling changes or transitions in life, anxiety, depression, relationship troubles, trauma, ADHD, postpartum depression, OCD, TBI, domestic violence, women’s issues, men’s issues, anger, academic issues, behavioral issues, substance abuse, and much more.
We recognize that different clients have different needs, and aim to address them on an individual basis. This includes working with couples and client’s families at the client’s discretion. We also work in conjunction with local doctors’ offices and schools, members of the Chamber of Commerce, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Are you ready to take the next step to a better future?
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Office
We have two offices with multiple counseling spaces that are perfect for the wide range of clients that we see. Take a look at some: Autumn Breeze Room, Beach Room, Game On, Comfy Couch Room, Cabin Retreat, Takin’ Care of Business. Whether individuals need a safe space to talk, environment for meditation, couples need to work through conflict, kids need to participate in play or art therapy, the spaces are conducive to learning and growing.
We are conveniently located in the heart of West Bloomfield at the corner of Orchard Lake and Maple Roads. Trademark: we are a one-story beige brick building, with a Watch Tower on the outside. If you have ever gone to English Garden or Tim Hortons or Plum Market, we are right around there!
We’ve all been there!
When things get too tough, know that you have come to the right place.
Let us be there to support you on your journey to create a better future.
Please give us a call at (248) 862-5110 to schedule an appointment today or e-mail us to have us reach out to you.