Becca Peterson, LMSW
I am an attentive listener. I truly care about each and every patient. I will be your shoulder to cry on, your biggest cheerleader, I can laugh with you, and I will always support you whenever you feel alone.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Social Work, Oakland University
- Master of Social Work, Michigan State University
WORKS WITH
- Kids
- Teens
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
TYPES OF THERAPY
- Person Centered Therapy
- Family Systems
- Psychodynamic
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
BECCA'S STYLE
I try to keep my sessions as relaxed as possible. I often tell my patients they are driving the bus and I am along for the ride, only to provide support, honesty, encouragement, and directions if they ask. Everyone needs a neutral person they can tell their deepest, darkest secrets to without judgement. I will never pretend I know what one is going through, but I will support my patients in whatever way is necessary. I truly value everyone as an individual. Everyone has their own story that I believe should be told.
SPECIALTIES
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress Management
- Substance Use
- Disabilities
- LGTBQIA+ Identity
- Development
- Grief and Loss
- Assertiveness
- Self-Esteem / Confidence
- Behavioral Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Relationships
- Interpersonal Conflicts
INSURANCE
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cigna
- United Health / Optum
- McLaren
- or Private Pay
FAVORITE SELF-CARE
My self-care is spending time with my family, (husband and 2 boys), we love being outside. I love being by water, lake, ocean, pool, it doesn’t matter I could sit outside by a body of water all day, every day. I try to engage in some form of physical activity daily, I always feel better if I have started my day with a workout. I try as much as I can when I am stressed to draw, paint, or create in some way.
FUN FACTS
- Growing up, I was very shy… so shy I didn’t talk to my aunt that lived down the street from me, I would not order my own food at a restaurant, or call to make appointments. I now talk for a living!
- I love reality TV and anything to do with true crime.
- I am very right-brained. I love art, being creative, music, and dancing.
- I love the magic of Christmas, the decorations and being able to spoil those around me.
- I am currently collaborating with my sister-in-law on a children’s book.
LIFE MOTTO
- It’s not about the mistakes you have made, it’s about learning from them.
- Do what makes you happy.
