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Meet Our Team of
Integrative Therapists

A small, dedicated team bringing grounded, holistic care to every session. Mind, body, and spirit.

Ferndale, Michigan
Our approach

Therapy rooted in compassion,
presence, and the whole person.

Each therapist brings their own path, training, and lived experience to this work. What we share is a commitment to meeting you exactly where you are, with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care. We see clients in person in Ferndale and virtually throughout Michigan, serving Royal Oak, Detroit, Berkley, Oak Park, Birmingham, and beyond.

Ellie Rosenberg, LPC, RYT, therapist in Ferndale, MI
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Ellie Rosenberg, LPC, RYT

Integrative Therapist & Yoga Teacher

Warm, client-centered, and grounded in the mind-body connection. A space to slow down, feel supported, and build trust in yourself.

Works with Adults & Teens (15+)
Insurance HSA/FSA, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sliding Scale & Private Pay
Client-Centered Compassionate Mind-Body Somatic
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About Ellie

Your mind and body are always communicating.

My approach to therapy is grounded in connection, compassion, and creating a space where you feel safe to be yourself. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful work, and I want you to feel heard, understood, and free from judgment.

I see you as the expert in your own life. My role is to support, guide, and collaborate with you as you make sense of your experiences, build trust in yourself, and work toward the changes you want to make.

What I help with

I support teens and adults with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationships, family dynamics, emotional regulation, and life transitions. Whether you are working through a difficult season, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to grow, therapy can be a place to develop new tools and a deeper connection with yourself and others.

Therapy office at Middle Way Wellness in Ferndale, MI
My background

During graduate school, I completed my internship with Chicago Public Schools, working with children and adolescents. Since then, I have worked in private practice and currently provide school-based mental health services in Macomb County schools. My training as a yoga teacher deepened my interest in bringing mindfulness, body awareness, and movement into mental health work.

How I work

An integrative, whole-person approach

Mind-Body Connection

Our emotional experiences are often connected to what we feel physically. I am passionate about incorporating body awareness, somatic interventions, and movement into therapy, and learning to listen to your body can be the beginning of meaningful change.

Skills for Real Life

I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to help you understand your patterns, regulate difficult emotions, and find new ways of relating to yourself and others.

Compassion, Not Judgment

Together we can explore how past experiences and relationships may be showing up in your life today. My hope is that therapy helps you make space for all parts of your experience and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.

Education & Training

  • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • BFA, Central Michigan University
  • 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)

Session Fees

Individual Intake$200
Individual Session, 55 min$170
Individual Session, 40 min$125

Blue Cross Blue Shield, sliding scale, and private pay accepted. HSA and FSA funds may be accepted; check with your plan administrator.

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Courtney Sommers, LLPC, therapist in Ferndale, MI
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Courtney Sommers, LLPC

Couples Counselor & Therapist

Caring, collaborative, insightful, and relational. A warm space to build new skills, be heard, and explore what's underneath.

Works with Couples & AdultsCouples programs are private pay only
Insurance HSA/FSA, Aetna, Priority Health, Sliding Scale & Private Pay
Collaborative Relational Insightful
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About Courtney

Therapy is, most of all, a relationship.

My approach is grounded in trust and collaboration, honoring your lived experiences and inner wisdom. I meet each client with curiosity, empathy, and a flexible, personalized approach.

Some sessions may focus on building new skills and practical tools. Others may center on simply being heard in a space that welcomes all of who you are. There's no one-size-fits-all in therapy; we shape it together.

Questions we might explore
"How can I be more satisfied with my relationships?"
"How does my past affect my attachment style and self-talk?"
"How can I show myself more compassion?"
"What tools will help me feel more balanced and happy in life?"
Courtney Sommers, couples therapist at Middle Way Wellness in Ferndale, MI
Outside the office

If you feel called to find more peace, balance, and slowness in your life or in your relationship, I'd love to work with you. Outside of therapy, I am forever in pursuit of living my best cozy life with my husband and our dog.

How I work

Individual & Couples Therapy

Individual Therapy

We'll explore how your past has shaped your present: your patterns, your self-talk, your relationships. We'll work toward greater awareness and self-compassion so you can respond to life with more intention and ease.

Couples Therapy

Relationships are powerful mirrors, sites of deep healing, but also of old wounds and unspoken needs. I love working with couples because we can slow things down together, see the patterns that keep you stuck, and build the communication, trust, and emotional connection you both want. My style is warm and collaborative, and I will also be honest about what I see.

Couples I love working with
  • Millennial and Gen Z couples ready to deepen their relationship
  • Premarital counseling
  • Couples unsure whether they want to stay together who need a safe space and clarity to make this decision
  • Couples with a strong relationship who value counseling as a way to keep it strong

Education & Training

  • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Oakland University
  • BS Brain and Behavioral Sciences, Purdue University
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 2
  • Fundamentals of Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Therapy for Partner Aggression and Abuse
  • Motivational Interviewing for Couples

Supervised by Jennifer Korenchuk, LPC, PhD

Session Fees

Individual Intake$200
Individual Session, 55 min$170
Individual Session, 40 min$125
Couples Session (90 min)$260
Couples Session (60 min)$180

HSA, FSA, Aetna, Priority Health, and Private Pay accepted for individual therapy. Couples therapy is private pay. A limited number of sliding scale spots are available for couples in financial distress.

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Caitlin Estep, LLPC, RYT, therapist in Ferndale, MI
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Caitlin Estep, LLPC, RYT

Integrative Therapist & Yoga Instructor

Grounded, compassionate, and holistic. Values the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Offers walk and talk therapy and integrates yoga and breathwork into sessions.

Works with Adults & Teens (15+)
Insurance HSA/FSA, Aetna, Priority Health, Sliding Scale & Private Pay
Mindful Somatic Holistic Walk & Talk
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About Caitlin

Healing happens through presence, trust, and connection.

I provide individual therapy for adults and adolescents (15+) who are looking for meaningful change, greater self-understanding, and a more grounded connection to themselves.

Before beginning my clinical training, I worked as a Career Counselor and substitute teacher, roles that deepened my appreciation for each person's unique story and the many ways we strive to create purpose and connection. What I loved most in that work, and continue to love in therapy, is holding space for people to reflect, grow, and find solutions that truly fit them.

My approach

I believe that healing is not just cognitive; it lives in the body too. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I'll meet you with warmth, curiosity, and respect. My approach is collaborative. I don't believe there's one right path for everyone, but I do believe that healing happens through presence, trust, and genuine connection.

Caitlin Estep, therapist at Middle Way Wellness in Ferndale, MI
Outside the office

I came to therapy after working alongside people navigating career transitions and finding their footing in the world. Those experiences taught me that growth rarely happens in a straight line, and that the most meaningful thing we can offer each other is genuine presence. Outside of therapy, you'll likely find me on a yoga mat or somewhere in nature.

How I work

A holistic, whole-person approach

Mind-Body Integration

I'm especially interested in how the mind-body connection supports personal growth, and I bring a gentle, holistic lens to my work. As a registered yoga teacher, I integrate mindfulness, movement, and breathwork into the therapeutic process for those who are open to it.

Walk & Talk Therapy

I offer Walk and Talk Therapy in Ferndale: gentle movement alongside conversation for those who find connection in being outside. Research shows that moving while talking can ease the intensity of difficult feelings and help thoughts flow more freely.

Education & Training

  • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Oakland University
  • 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, My Vinyasa Practice
  • BS Psychology, Western Michigan University

Supervised by Caitlin Fleming, LPC

Session Fees

Individual Intake$200
Individual Session, 55 min$170
Individual Session, 40 min$125

Aetna, Priority Health, and Private Pay accepted. Afternoons and evenings available.

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Caitie Fey, LPC, E-RYT
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Caitie Fey, LPC, E-RYT

Couples Counselor, Integrative Therapist & Yoga Instructor

Mindful, philosophical, intuitive, and direct. Integrative, holistic therapy for adults who want to feel more grounded, connected, and alive.

Works with Couples & AdultsCouples programs are private pay only
Insurance HSA/FSA, BCBS PPO, BCN, Aetna, Priority Health & Private Pay
Somatic Philosophical Direct
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About Caitie

You're looking for something deeper than symptom relief.

You may be here because something inside you is stirring: questions, longings, discomfort. Maybe you've done therapy before, or maybe this is your first time. Either way, you're looking for something real.

I offer integrative, holistic therapy for people who want to feel more grounded, more connected, and more alive. My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens when we learn to listen, really listen, to ourselves. That includes our thoughts and emotions, but also our bodies, values, and inner wisdom.

I draw from mindfulness, somatic practices, Eastern philosophy, and talk therapy to help you explore what it means to live in alignment with what matters most to you.

Questions we might explore
"How can I find contentment in a world full of so much suffering?"
"What do I care about? How do I want to spend my life?"
"How can I listen to my body and trust what it's telling me?"
"How can I show myself the compassion I so easily give to others?"
Caitie Fey, therapist at Middle Way Wellness in Ferndale, MI
Outside the office

I came to therapy and yoga through my own lived experience with the questions I now help others explore: about meaning, the body, and what it feels like to actually inhabit your own life. Outside of therapy, you'll find me on the mat, in nature, reading about philosophy, or in my garden with my backyard chickens (AKA "the girls").

How I work

An integrative, whole-person approach

Mindfulness & Somatic Practices

Healing is not just cognitive, it lives in the body. I integrate mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness to help you develop a more trusting, attuned relationship with your own body and nervous system.

Therapeutic Yoga

For those open to it, therapeutic yoga can be woven directly into sessions, using gentle movement and breath as a doorway into deeper self-understanding, regulation, and connection.

Individual Therapy

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the deeper existential questions about meaning, values, and identity. Sessions are shaped by what you bring.

Couples Counseling

I love helping couples turn toward each other in the moments that usually pull them apart. Drawing on the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and a trauma-informed lens, I help partners understand the cycle they get caught in and what each of them needs underneath it. I am direct: I will name the patterns that are hard to see from the inside while making sure you both feel safe enough to look at them.

Couples I love working with
  • Couples of all ages wanting to work through conflict to feel closer
  • Premarital counseling
  • Infidelity recovery
  • Communication when one or both partners have complex trauma

Education & Training

  • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling & School Counseling, Oakland University
  • BS Anthropology & Environmental Science, University of Michigan
  • Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT), Citizen Yoga Teacher Training Program
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 2
  • Fundamentals of Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Essentials of Trauma Treatment

Session Fees

Individual Intake$200
Individual Session, 55 min$170
Individual Session, 40 min$125
Couples Session (90 min)$260
Couples Session (60 min)$180

HSA/FSA, BCBS PPO, BCN, Aetna, Priority Health, and Private Pay accepted for individual therapy. Couples therapy is private pay. A limited number of sliding scale spots are available for couples in financial distress.

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Common Questions

Questions about our team

Yes. We can work with people who have financial restrictions. We offer flexibility around session fee, length of session, and spacing of sessions to fit your budget. A limited number of sliding scale spots are available for couples in financial distress. Reach out and we can talk through what works for you. We also maintain a Resources page with free and low-cost therapy options in Michigan for those who need them.
All of our therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a sense of fit before committing. Caitie specializes in couples counseling and integrative individual therapy with a philosophical, somatic approach. Courtney offers a warm, relational style for adults and couples. Caitlin works with adults and teens using a holistic mind-body approach including yoga and walk and talk therapy. Ellie works with adults and teens using a warm, client-centered approach that blends CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and body awareness. If you are unsure, reach out and we can help match you.
Caitie Fey accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans and Blue Care Network (BCN), in addition to Aetna, Priority Health, and private pay. Courtney Sommers and Caitlin Estep accept Aetna, Priority Health, and private pay for individual therapy. Ellie Rosenberg accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, sliding scale, and private pay. HSA and FSA funds may be accepted; check with your plan administrator. Couples therapy is private pay only for all clinicians.
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. Courtney Sommers is supervised by Jennifer Korenchuk, LPC, PhD. Caitlin Estep is supervised by Caitlin Fleming, LPC.
Yes. Caitie, Courtney, and Caitlin offer walk and talk therapy for clients who find connection through movement and being outside. Caitie Fey, Caitlin Estep, and Ellie Rosenberg are also Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) who can integrate therapeutic yoga and mindfulness into sessions for clients who are open to it.
Get in Touch

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.

Request an appointment online. Choose a time that works for you, share a little about what is bringing you in, and we will follow up to confirm. Looking for couples therapy? Every couple begins with a free consultation with Courtney; visit our couples page to schedule.

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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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