Online Therapy in Michigan

The same therapists, without the drive.

Every clinician at Forest Ferns is licensed in Michigan and sees clients by video across the whole state. If you're in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Flint, Traverse City, the U.P., or a town nobody outside Michigan has heard of, you have the same access to our team as someone in Ann Arbor.

How online sessions work here

Video, with captions built in.

Sessions run on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform with live captions available on every call. Written chat sits alongside the video for anything that's easier to type.

Scheduling happens in writing.

No phone calls to book, reschedule, or ask a question. Text us or use the form. Reminders come by text.

Same clinicians, same care.

Online isn't a lighter version of therapy. It's the same person, the same approach, and the same fifty-three minutes.

Who online therapy works well for

• People outside Washtenaw County who want a specific kind of clinician, not just the nearest one

• Anyone for whom a waiting room is a barrier: parents, shift workers, people with limited mobility, people who find travel exhausting

• Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients who want captions and written chat without having to ask

• Clients who started in person and moved, or whose week changed

When online isn't the right fit

Telehealth isn't appropriate in a crisis, and it isn't the best option for everyone. If you're in immediate danger or thinking about hurting yourself, call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency department. If you're not sure whether online sessions suit what you're dealing with, tell us when you reach out and we'll be direct with you.

What you need

• A phone, tablet, or computer with a camera

• A private space for the hour

• To be physically in Michigan at the time of your session (that's a licensing rule, not ours)

Insurance for telehealth

BCBS, Blue Care Network, Aetna and Priority Health cover telehealth with our clinicians the same way they cover in-person sessions. We verify your benefits before you start. Details are on our Insurance & Fees page.

Who provides this

Every clinician at Forest Ferns offers telehealth across Michigan. Meet the team and we'll match you by what you need and what your plan covers.