Hello, my name is
Michael Govan
Michael is the owner of Reflections Counseling Center for 30+ years. He is a Certified Therapist in EMDR. He loves to heal people from their life traumas and has a wonderful conflict-resolution program to turn conflict into intimate connection. Let Michael help you in your healing process.
MA, LLP, LPC and Certified Therapist in EMDR
- Graduated with Bachelor's Degree in Theology in 1983 from William Tyndale College
- Achieved a Master's Degree in Counseling from Oakland University in 1986
- Worked for 6 years to sharpen his counseling skills
- Opened Reflections Counseling Center in 1993- till present
- Certified Therapist in EMDR earned in 2018
- Past-President of the Michigan Mental Health Counseling Association
About Michael
Hi, I am Michael Govan, a State Licensed Counselor and Psychologist. I have earned the highest certification for practicing EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety.
Through my 40 years’ experience as a Psychologist, and a Counselor I have helped 1000’s while experiencing all seasons and colors of struggles this life can bring. I have helped clients battling with Anxiety, Trauma, feeling hopeless, stuck, anxious, sad, in Panic and feeling lost. I have dedicated myself to research and self-growth throughout the years and continue doing so. I regularly sharpen my skills and knowledge to deliver the best outcome to each one of you. I am humbly proud to announce I have a 97% success rate here at our safe place Reflections Counseling Center.
You and I start on our first session by highlighting some of your concerns, I share with you the way I plan to proceed with your therapy. This step helps you see the way to recovery and guide you to how we both can achieve the best results for your past or current struggles.
EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety is my biggest focus in counseling, and I have the highest rating for it. In this unique therapy, I will prepare you for an exciting journey which has very pleasant and understandable steps. I will guide you and walk with you through it all. I got you! You will see the struggles vanish away as we work on each one. This Technique has been a mind-blowing success on so many mental health issues and life struggles, that in the past, therapists across the country considered some of these issues as unsolvable! But now thanks to EMDR, the rates of healing are better dramatically, especially for us here at Reflections Counseling Center.
I also offer Christian Faith Base counseling. I have graduated from William Tydale College in Theology, and as a saved man by the power of Jesus Christ’s Grace 50 years ago, I am able to relate, help, and solve issues for those who are looking for a Faith Based and Biblical insight Counseling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is each session?
We offer 1 hour sessions here at Reflections.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Michael Govan takes BCBS PPO- none related to Medicare. Dr. Thomas Kelley takes BCBS PPO, Medicare and Carelon Behavioral Health-formerly Beacon.
Do you offer discounts to clients without insurance?
Yes.
What is your fee?
The initial session is $200, every one hour session after is $240.
What is trauma?
Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, uncontrollable thoughts about an event and difficulty adjusting or coping.
How long will I be in therapy?
Every case is unique. The therapist usually has an idea after a few weeks of treatment. Each client is recommended to come weekly, and in some complex cases twice per week!
What's the difference between a counselor, therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist?
A therapist is a licensed counselor or psychologist. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose and prescribe medication to treat mental health disorders.
