MEET OUR TEAM! REMOTE THERAPY AVAILABLE
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Jennifer Fischer, LLMSW, CAADC-DP.
Welcome! I'm Jen, a compassionate and dedicated trauma therapist specializing in supporting healthcare professionals and first responders who have experienced the unique challenges of their high-stress, emotionally demanding roles. As someone who deeply understands the emotional toll these professions can take, I focus on helping individuals navigate trauma, grief, burnout, and the effects of chronic stress. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and empowered to heal. I utilize evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help individuals process and heal from the impact of traumatic experiences. Together, we'll work on building resilience, reducing symptoms of PTSD, and begin fostering post-traumatic growth so you can return to your life and work with a renewed sense of strength and balance. I'm a certified substance use counselor and have experience in co-occurring substance abuse and mental health diagnoses as well.
With over six years of experience working with healthcare providers, EMS, fire fighters, and law enforcement officers, I understand the specific challenges you face, including vicarious trauma, moral injury, and compassion fatigue. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can process difficult emotions, reduce burnout, and reclaim your sense of self. I provide individual therapy for those who are seeking confidential, personalized support. I offer virtual sessions, so you can receive the help you need no matter your location or schedule, in your own private space. Contact me today to schedule a consultation or learn more about how we can work together to address the effects of trauma and help you find peace, both on and off the job.
*Jennifer offers remote appointments, accepts BCBS, Priority Health, McLaren Health Plan, Aetna, Cigna and will accept Private Pay clients.
Emily Albright, LLMSW
Hi! I'm Emily, and I'm passionate about helping clients navigate life's ups and downs. I know from personal experience that navigating life's challenges, whether it's trauma or grief, or everyday stress can be overwhelming. That's why I create a safe, supportive space where my clients feel heard, valued and empowered. I earned my bachelor degree in psychology with a minor in Health Promotion from Michigan State University (MSU) in 2018. I went on to complete my master's in social work at MSU. In my work with children, adolescents and families, I've supported those navigating grief, trauma, anxiety and depression. I've also supported people with the unique challenges of neurodivergence. I have a neurodiversity-affirming approach. I am an advocate of honoring each person's individual strengths and needs and believe in celebrating the unique way our brain's work. My journey, both personally and professionally, has deepened my commitment to helping others heal,
grow and thrive. At my core, I value family, friendship, creativity, compassion and integrity. When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling and dreaming about all the places I still want to see. Music is a big part of my life. I enjoy going to concerts, singing and dancing whenever I get the chance. I also spend plenty of time with my "dog niece" as well as my five human nieces and nephews! And if you ever wonder what my favorite color is, it's always been pink! Therapy should feel comfortable and relatable. I am easy to talk to and I aim to make the process as easy for you as possible. Healing takes time but you don't have to do it alone _ I'm here to help. My ideal clients are ages 5-18+. I provide REMOTE therapy in Michigan to individuals and families. I specialize in depression, anxiety, neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, ect.), grief and trauma. I offer some evening and weekend appointments to best serve you!
*Emily offers remote appointments, accepts BCBS, Priority Health, McLaren Health Plan, Aetna, Cigna and will accept Private Pay clients. Emily offers a variety of appointment times including late afternoons and some weekends. Those times tend to fill up quickly so request your appointment today!
Brittany Story, LMSW
Hello and welcome! I'm Brittany, and I'm dedicated to providing compassionate support to my clients in a safe, non-judgmental space. I'm committed to helping individuals through life's unique challenges. Whether it's through depression, anxiety, chronic medical issues or grief, to managing workplace stress or life transitions. My goal as your therapist is to provide empathy and teach practical coping strategies to navigate these challenges effectively. I work with adults of all ages and have a passion for supporting individuals in their later years. I have extensive experience and knowledge working with aging populations and caregivers as well. My approach is person centered, meaning my goal is to ensure you feel heard, respected, and valued as a client. Therapy is a collaborative effort, and together we will identify your strengths and use those to reach your goals. As a fully licensed clinical social worker, I have the experience and skills needed to help you reach your goals.
*Brittany will be credentialed with most major insurance panels soon and has full-time availability. At this time, she is accepting clients who are willing and able to private pay while we are waiting for the credentialing process to be complete. We have applied for her to be credentialed with BCBS, Medicare, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth and McLaren. We also are accepting clients for her wait list who may not be able to private pay but want to become her client once she is credentialed by insurance companies. Brittany will be working on a hybrid schedule offering both in-person sessions at our Davison, Michigan office and remote sessions for clients.
Nelson Clark, BSW, soon to be LLMSW
COMING SOON!
Nelson Clark graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in social work. He continued his education to pursue his master's in social work and will finish with that degree in April 2025. Nelson will be a Limited Licensed Master of Social Worker in May and is scheduled to begin seeing clients at Best Life Therapy in June. Nelson is a highly sought after Eastern Michigan University graduate student. He has experience working in several different school districts and has primarily provided support to students who receive special education services. Nelson specializes in working with adolescents/teens and families. He is passionate about helping young people overcome obstacles. He's described by previous supervisors as being someone who can easily establish a positive rapport with the young people he supports. Nelson understands the importance of working with parents and has experience helping adults in the school system with managing and preventing challenging behaviors. In his role with the schools, he provided both individual and group support to students. He has experience in developing goals and interventions to effectively improve the lives of children and teens. Nelson has trauma-informed training and has been able to apply that knowledge when working with students in the school setting. Nelson comes to us with very high recommendations from those who have worked with him. He has shown how dedicated he is to helping young people by volunteering to work with them. Nelson has volunteered in after-school programs and summer camps to support children, adolescents and teens with mental/or physical disabilities. With his proven track record of success, we are confident he will be a huge asset to the clients he serves.
*Nelson is offering both in-person and remote appointments. He accepts BCBS, Priority Health, McLaren Health Plan, Aetna, Cigna and Private Pay clients. Nelson will be working with Best Life Therapy on a part-time basis. He has limited late afternoon, evening and weekend appointments available. These are time slots that tend to fill up fast. If you'd like to work with Nelson, contact us today to reserve an appointment on his schedule!
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About Best Life Therapy
Vicky Alvarez, LMSW, SSW, CCTP, CAGCS, Clinical Therapist and founder of Best Life Therapy (pictured above) has 28 years of experience working with adults, children and adolescents, couples and families. She has advanced certification in grief and trauma. Vicky has personally been impacted by emotional trauma associated with life changes. She has experienced both significant sudden loss and the gradual loss of loved ones. Vicky has the real-life experience and the clinical skills to support clients during some of their darkest days. Over the years, she has worked for numerous mental health clinics including Great Lakes Psychology Group, Genesys Hillside Center, Oakland Psychological Clinic and Hurley Mental Health Associates. She has also worked as a social worker for many school districts in Genesee County including Genesee Intermediate School District. Vicky opened her own practice, Best Life Therapy, in 2023.
Due to the success of her practice and the demand for services, Vicky made the decision to turn her solo practice into a group practice. She struggled with telling prospective new clients that she could not make an appointment for them when they called because her schedule was full. It seemed like everyone needed appointments after 4:00pm or on weekends. There was not enough time in the day for her to meet the needs of everyone who requested help. In 2024, she made the decision to launch her group practice starting in 2025. Vicky is committed to serving clients and wants to provide therapists with a supportive work environment. She has worked at larger group practices where the team never once met the owner and therapists did not support. There were no staff meetings or opportunities to connect with one another.
Feeling connected and supported at work is important. Vicky provides training, consultation and clinical supervision to her staff. She is passionate about offering quality supervision for other professionals. Apply today if you want to join our team. We believe in open communication and schedule times to have regular contact with our clinicians. We will strongly consider making employment offers to clinicians who can work evenings/weekends, have solid referral sources or current clients who they plan to bring to our group practice. We are carefully considering the location of our new offices. Our goal is to eventually offer more in-person sessions for clients across the state of Michigan. We believe that therapists also deserve to live their best life!