Maria Dykstra LPC, ADS
About
I am currently certified to provide Accudetox, a form of accupuncture designed to detox the body, induce relaxation and help with stress management.
I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) a form of therapy designed to treat mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder.
I also, hold certifications for Thinking for a Change (Cog Skills) and Moral Recognation Therapy (MRT). Both most commonly used in lifeskill and reintegration populations.
The most satidfying and rewarding part about being a therapist is having the privledge of being witness to others' success. Being involved in someone's healing and helping them gain confidence in themselves is why I love being a therapist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When you come on as a client, I first do an Intake Session in which we discuss your current struggles and decide how treatment may progress moving forward. This is your opportunity to tell me how I can best help you live your best life.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I first started in 2009 when I went for my degree in Psychology. I currently hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am Licensed as an LPC in the State of Michigan. I have extensive experience working in the field of Addiction, which has also given me vast knowledge of deeper Trauma and Mental Health concerns as many times they are interwoven.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I accept the following Health Insurances: Aetna, Beacon, Behavioral Health Systems, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, Cofinity, EAP, ERA’s, Health Savings Accounts, Magellan, McLaren, Medicaid, Medicare, Meridian, Molina, Optima, Optum, Priority Health, Self-Pay ($80-$175), UnitedHealthcare, Out of Network
How did you get started in this business?
I first started in 2009 when I went for my degree in Psychology. I currently hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am Licensed as an LPC in the State of Michigan.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with individuals who have struggled with anything from general Stress to severe Personality Disorders and psychosis.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently, I spoke with an old client who informed me they are still sober, four years after we worked together on their sobriety. I was over joyed to hear that this individual was able to regain custody of his son and has been able to hold down a steady job for the last two years. It is stories like these that make me love this work.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Sometimes in life, the every day struggles can become too much, other times life knocks us down and getting back up seems near impossible. Reaching out is scary and requires vulnerability. I'm here to tell you, reaching out is the bravest thing you can do. I am here to be a support in your move forward toward the life you were meant for. Whether you struggle with Addiction, Depression, Grief, or just general Stress, therapy is a place where we can work together to find where things went sideways and figure out how to get back on the path to your best life.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
1. Does this therapist seems to fit my personality and my goals?
2. Does this therapist have expertise in the area I am currently struggling?
3. Are they close to where I work or live?
4. Do they offer Telehealth Video Sessions?