Attachment-Based Therapy
Heal Past Wounds. Build Stronger Connections.
Healing Starts Here.
Our earliest relationships shape the way we see ourselves, connect with others, and navigate the world. When these early attachments are unpredictable, painful, or lacking emotional safety, they can leave behind patterns that continue to impact relationships in adulthood.
If you find yourself struggling with trust, intimacy, conflict, or emotional regulation in relationships, you’re not alone. Whether you’ve experienced relational trauma, anxious or avoidant attachment patterns, or difficulty forming meaningful connections, healing is possible.
At Michigan Wellbeing, we specialize in attachment-based, relational therapy that helps individuals, couples, and families understand how past relationship patterns shape their present experiences—and how to create healthier, more fulfilling connections moving forward.
How Attachment & Relational Patterns Impact You
Attachment wounds and relational struggles can show up in many ways:
Difficulty trusting others or fearing abandonment.
Feeling “too much” or “not enough” in relationships.
Struggles with emotional closeness, intimacy, or vulnerability.
Repeating unhealthy relationship patterns, even when you want to break free.
Feeling anxious, insecure, or disconnected in relationships.
Challenges with setting boundaries or asserting your needs.
Relationship burnout, codependency, or people-pleasing tendencies.
Carrying pain from childhood relationships with caregivers.
You don’t have to continue feeling stuck in these patterns. By working with the nervous system, emotions, and relational history, we help you build a more secure, fulfilling way of relating to yourself and others.
Our Approach to Attachment & Relational Healing
At Michigan Wellbeing, we use an integrative, whole-person approach to help you process trauma, regulate your nervous system, and reclaim a sense of safety. Our therapists blend relational, somatic, and evidence-based approaches to ensure healing happens at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
Attachment-Based & Psychodynamic Therapy – Exploring how early relationships shape self-perception, emotional needs, and intimacy patterns.
Relational Therapy – Healing through the therapeutic relationship itself, building trust, safety, and emotional attunement.
Somatic & Polyvagal Therapy – Supporting nervous system regulation to move from survival-based relationship patterns to deeper connection.
Mindfulness & Self-Regulation Strategies – Helping you slow down emotional reactions, communicate needs clearly, and deepen self-awareness.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples – A research-backed approach to strengthening connection and repairing relationship wounds.
Narrative Therapy & Inner Child Work – Rewriting old relationship narratives and reconnecting with the parts of you that needed care and validation.
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Meet the Team
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George Khamis, MA, LLP
Therapist & Clinic Director
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Ashley Legel, MSW, LCSW
Therapist & Supervisor
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Jazminne Silva, LLSW
Therapist
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Esther Guak, LLMSW
Therapist
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Chloe Mitchell, LLMSW
Therapist
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Sonia Khaleel, LLMSW
Therapist
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Courtney Hall, LLMSW
Therapist
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Matt Nieto, LLPC
Therapist
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Dr. Jeffrey Karp, LP
Supervisor
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Christy Stiles, LLMSW
Therapist
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Emily Thomas, LMSW
Supervisor
Who This Therapy is For
Our attachment therapy& relational work supports:
✔ Individuals healing from attachment wounds, codependency, or trust issues.
✔ Couples looking to strengthen communication, intimacy, and emotional connection.
✔ Parents working through generational trauma or wanting to build secure attachment with their children.
✔ Neurodivergent individuals seeking to understand social and relational dynamics through a neuro-affirming lens.
✔ Survivors of emotionally neglectful or harmful relationships who want to rebuild a sense of self-worth.
What To Expect From Therapy at Michigan Wellbeing
A Thoughtful, Individualized Approach – Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We take the time to understand your experiences, your history, and the ways you relate to yourself and others.
A Whole-Person Perspective – We integrate relational therapy, somatic work, self-regulation techniques, and evidence-based interventions to address challenges from multiple angles.
Practical Tools for Everyday Life – Therapy is not just about insight—it’s about gaining the tools and strategies to navigate emotions, relationships, and daily life with confidence.
Deep, Root-Cause Healing – Instead of just managing symptoms, we work to understand and shift underlying patterns so that real, lasting change can happen.
A Flexible, Evolving Process – As you grow, your therapy evolves with you. We adjust the approach based on what’s working, ensuring that each session remains impactful and aligned with your needs.
💡Therapy is about more than just coping—it’s about building a stronger, more resilient, and more connected version of yourself. Whatever challenges you’re facing, we are here to help you move through them with care, expertise, and a truly integrative approach to healing.
Start Your Journey Toward Deeper, More Secure Relationships
At Michigan Wellbeing, we help you break free from the past, build self-trust, and cultivate connections that truly nourish you.
Insurance, Fees & Access
We're a fully virtual practice, so you can meet with us from wherever you are in Michigan.
In-network: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and Priority Health.
UnitedHealthcare and HAP PPO are coming soon. We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
Self-pay: $165–185 for a 53-minute therapy session, depending on clinician credentials. Ask us about sliding-scale options if cost is a concern.
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Contact Us
If you’re interested in therapy, we invite you to get started here. You can explore our therapists, request a consultation, and find care that fits your needs.
Our sessions are virtual, so you can work with us from anywhere in Michigan.
Prefer Another Way to Connect?
Email info@miwellbeing.org or call/text (248) 266-5775.
You’re also welcome to send us a message using the form below. We look forward to connecting with you.
In the context of integrative relational psychotherapy, the therapeutic relationship serves as a dynamic space where past and present intersect, allowing clients to explore and transform deep-seated patterns. This process fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and authentic connections, guiding individuals toward meaningful change and personal growth.
FAQs
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For therapy services, we are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and Priority Health. UnitedHealthcare and HAP PPO are coming soon. We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. Self-pay is $165–185 for a 53-minute therapy session, depending on clinician credentials. Ask us about sliding-scale options if cost is a concern.
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We’re a fully virtual practice, so you can meet with us from wherever you are in Michigan. Therapy clients must be physically located in Michigan for their sessions.
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Visit our Get Started page to explore our therapists and send an inquiry. If you feel ready to move forward, you’re welcome to view current availability to request a discovery call or an initial therapy session. To fully confirm your therapy appointment, please complete all intake documents before your session so we have time to review your information and insurance, if applicable.