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Ferndale, MI & Virtual Across Michigan

Therapy for your relationships.
Including your relationship with yourself.

Whether you're navigating relational stress, struggling with self-compassion, or looking for tools to live a mindful & meaningful life, you're in the right place.

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About Middle Way Wellness

A cozy private practice rooted in Ferndale, MI

Couples Counseling and Individual Therapy in Metro Detroit

Middle Way Wellness is a small therapy practice located at 359 Livernois in Ferndale, Michigan. We offer couples counseling programs, individual therapy, and community wellness classes. Our services are offered in-person and virtually throughout Michigan.

Our practice is named after a concept from Buddhist Psychology about finding balance in life. Balance between multiple truths, between effort and ease, between doing and being. We believe healing is not about fixing yourself. It is about finding a more compassionate relationship with who you already are.

Our clinicians specialize in relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. We use evidence-based approaches including the Gottman Method, mindfulness-based CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), somatic therapy, and therapeutic yoga.

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Our Services

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Couples therapy at Middle Way Wellness

Couples Therapy

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 Individual therapy in Ferndale MI

Individual Therapy

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 Classes and groups at Middle Way Wellness

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Our Clinicians

Meet your therapists

A small, dedicated team committed to bringing grounded, integrative care to every session.

Caitie Fey, LPC, RYT

Caitie Fey, LPC, RYT

Couples & Adults
Courtney Sommers, LLPC

Courtney Sommers, LLPC

Couples & Adults
Caitlin Estep, LLPC, RYT

Caitlin Estep, LLPC, RYT

Adults & Teens (15+)
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"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."
Carl Rogers
Find Us

In-person in Ferndale, virtual anywhere in Michigan

Our cozy Ferndale office is located at 359 Livernois, just a short drive from Royal Oak, Detroit, Berkley, and Oak Park. Parking lot and free street parking available.

359 Livernois #202
Ferndale, MI 48220
Proud to be located in Ferndale, an affirming, welcoming community.

Serving: Ferndale · Royal Oak · Detroit · Berkley · Oak Park · Birmingham · Hazel Park · Troy · and all of Michigan virtually

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Virtual Therapy

Secure telehealth available throughout Michigan

All of our therapists offer secure virtual sessions from anywhere in Michigan. Same quality care, from the comfort of your own space.

Virtual sessions work especially well for busy schedules, those in more rural areas, or anyone who simply prefers the convenience of connecting from home.

Why Middle Way Wellness

What sets us apart

Gottman Level 2 trained

All of our couples therapists are trained to Gottman Level 2 in couples counseling, one of the most research-backed approaches to relationship therapy available. We value continued training in couples therapy topics and techniques to provide excellent relational therapy to Metro Detroit.

Integrative and somatic

We do more than talk therapy at our practice. Our clinicians weave together mindfulness, somatic therapy, therapeutic yoga, and walk and talk therapy alongside more traditional approaches like CBT and ACT. Two of our therapists are also Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT).

A genuinely affirming practice

We are proudly located in Ferndale, one of the most LGBTQ+ affirming communities in Michigan. We work with all relationship structures, identities, and backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, polyamorous and ENM relationships, and all cultural and spiritual traditions.

Small practice, real relationships

We are a small, intentional team, not a directory or a matching platform. You will work with one of three therapists who are committed to knowing you and your situation deeply. Consistency and continuity matter in therapy, and we take that seriously.

Flexibility that fits your life

We work with many major insurance providers for individual therapy. For our private pay services, we offer sliding scale, different length sessions, and spacing of sessions that fits your budget.

In-person and virtual across Michigan

Our Ferndale office is cozy, accessible, and easy to find, with free parking. All of our therapists offer secure telehealth to clients anywhere in Michigan. Same quality of care, wherever you are.
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might want to know before reaching out.

Yes. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO and BCN), Aetna, and Priority Health for individual therapy. We can check your benefits for you when you reach out. Couples therapy is private pay only because insurance requires an individual diagnosis, and in couples work we treat the relationship, not one person. HSA and FSA funds may be accepted for all services. Check with your plan administrator.
Insurance companies require an individual diagnosis to authorize and reimburse mental health treatment. In couples therapy, we focus on the relationship as a whole. We do not identify one partner as the patient or assign a diagnosis to either person. This protects both people and keeps the work centered where it belongs: on the relationship. All couples therapy at Middle Way Wellness is private pay.
The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman after decades of research on what makes relationships thrive or fail. It helps couples identify and change negative interaction patterns, build deeper friendship and trust, and navigate conflict more effectively. Two of our three therapists hold Gottman Level 2 training.
An LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) holds a full, independent license in Michigan and has completed all required post-graduate supervised clinical hours. An LLPC (Limited Licensed Professional Counselor) has completed a master's degree in counseling and is fully trained, but is still accumulating their supervised hours before obtaining full licensure. Our LLPCs practice under the supervision of Caitie Fey, LPC, in addition to outside supervisors to ensure the best care to their clients.
Yes. All of our therapists offer secure telehealth sessions to clients anywhere in Michigan. Virtual therapy is available for both individual and couples services and works especially well for busy schedules, clients in more rural parts of the state, or anyone who simply prefers the convenience of connecting from home.
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation, a no-pressure phone or video call to share what is bringing you in and see if we are a good fit. You can request one using the contact form below, or through our client portal. If we are not the right match, we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
Individual sessions are $165 (55 minutes) and intake sessions are $190. Couples sessions are $250 for 90 minutes or $170 for 60 minutes. Our one-time Couples Communication Workshop is $299 for both partners. If cost is a barrier, visit our Resources page for free and low-cost therapy options in Michigan.
We are located at 359 Livernois #202 in Ferndale, Michigan 48220, a short drive from Royal Oak, Detroit, Berkley, Oak Park, and Birmingham. A parking lot and free street parking are available. We also offer virtual sessions for clients anywhere in Michigan.
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Your first step is a free 15-minute conversation

No pressure, no commitment. Just a chance to share what's going on and see if we're the right fit for you.

Blue Cross Blue Shield · BCN · Aetna · Priority Health · Self-Pay · HSA / FSA may be accepted

Middle Way Wellness

359 Livernois #202
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 266-0503
caitie@middlewaywellnessmi.com

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