About Me

Welcome to a space of healing and growth. I’m Dr. Michaelene, and I bring over 15 years of experience in guiding others toward well-being and transformation. I hold a doctoral degree in Transpersonal, Humanistic, and Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology.

My passion lies in creating meaningful change, whether through my private practice, engaging workshops, transformative classes, enriching training programs, or rejuvenating retreats. Every offering is designed with care, blending deep expertise with a heartfelt commitment to personal growth.

Step into a journey where knowledge meets compassion, and let me support you in discovering your path to renewal and self-discovery.

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My Journey

Loss shaped my life before I could even understand it. When I was just 18 months old, my baby brother, Jeff, passed away from sudden infant death syndrome. Though I had no memories of him, his absence left an unspoken void in my family and in my heart. My parents, overwhelmed by grief, withdrew, and I subconsciously learned to associate love with loss. To protect myself, I built walls around my heart, fearing that deep connection would inevitably lead to pain.

It wasn’t until 2008 when I began exploring the roots of my identity, that I truly confronted this early loss. Through Family Constellations (FC) and psychedelic immersion, I uncovered how Jeff’s exclusion from family conversations had shaped my fears and anxieties. For years, I had unknowingly carried the weight of his absence, afraid to acknowledge my grief or the impact it had on my ability to love and connect.

These healing modalities helped me break down the protective barriers I had built and reconnect with the parts of myself that had been lost. They showed me how acknowledging the past can open the door to deeper love, connection, and healing. This experience fuels my passion for sharing this transformative work, helping others rediscover themselves, reconnect with those around them, and build a sense of belonging in a world that often feels divided.

My journey to my current chapter in life, began on the softball field, where I thrived as an NCAA three-time All-American and later dedicated two decades to playing and coaching. But when injuries and high school politics disrupted my path, I faced an identity crisis that ultimately led me to a deeper calling.

Returning to coaching, I realized that my players needed more than just technical guidance—they longed for connection, support, and a space to navigate personal challenges. Our team meetings evolved into what they called “group therapy,” revealing the profound impact of emotional well-being on performance and personal growth.

This realization ignited my passion for psychology. At 39, I returned to school, earning a master’s degree and transitioning from coaching to private practice. My desire to deepen my understanding led me to earn a doctorate in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology at 45, along with certifications as a Family and Systemic Constellation Facilitator and Psychedelic Integration Specialist.

Today, I create safe, sacred spaces for healing, transformation, and connection. My work is a reflection of my own personal evolution, and it is an honor to guide others on their journeys toward growth and self-discovery. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you.

Specialities

Plant-Spirit Medicine Therapy & Integration
Family & Systemic Constellations
Energy Healing
Art as Healing Salve™
Relief of and Support for
- Stress & Anxiety
- Depression, Grief & Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
- Career Changes
- Other Life Challenges & Transitions
Clients 21 years and older
LGBTQIA+ Ally

Trainings & Certifications

Art as Medicine Practitioner Certification Sep 2024-present
Tracking Wonder Inner Circle MasterMind group 2021-23
Various Sacred Plant-Medicine Training 2012-present
The Constellation Approach three-year immersion training in 2013 in Family & Systemic Constellations.
- Teaching Assistant, 2020-21
- Certified facilitator of Family & Systemic Constellations via The Constellation Approach
Essential Oils to aid in emotional support & balance certification
Various continuous education seminars, conferences, workshops and retreats yearly

WORK WITH ME

What People are Experiencing

"Michaelene has helped with my deepest traumas issues I could not even bring to consciousness, let alone speak about. She has held presence and helped me heal my biggest and deepest childhood wounds and come to acceptance , love , and even empowerment with them. She has taught me how to live with both sidesbut most of all she held the space for the smallest inner child and most pained parts to enter to be present, to feel loved, and to heal. She is truly a magical and transformative healer in all senses of the word by going to the root of the issue with you witnessing , and by being with , healing it from the inside out. After all - our parts just want to be heard. Truly heard . There are parts of myself that wouldn't even show their face and first felt safe enough in my sessions with Michaelene to appear (after decades of therapy with amazing practitioners). We healed the deepest and most painful childhood and past life traumas together. She is a healer through time and space. She will bring you to your own essence and you will meet it with love and support from the deepest part of yourself. And she will hold witness the entire time. Grab hold of available sessions with her. Her availability and popularity is sure to fill up super quickly. Thank You Dr Michaelene, there are never enough gifts to give or enough support to send. My work with you truly changed my life and I am forever grateful. May God continue to shower you with blessings love and light and the work and life you dream of coming into fruition.

— Shoshana Leah
"I have suffered from anxiety and depression for over 20 years. I have tried more medications and have seen more doctors than I can count, none of which provided much relief. I was hopeless and began to accept that my life was as good as it could get. After learning of Sacred Immersion Sessions, I decided to take a last attempt to improve my mental health. I am pleased to share that in 6 hours, I made more progress than I had in 20 years. I am a new person with a new perspective on life that I could not have achieved without the help of Michaelene. Set up an appointment and get the relief you deserve."

— Anonymous
Belonging & Self-Trust: "I have gained an incredible amount of insight and sense of belonging by participating in constellations. In being present and witnessing, the collective energy provides a sacredness rarely felt in the world today. The power of connecting through eye contact, intentional movement and an open heart while representing for others has been the most powerful component of re-teaching my soul self-trust in my decade long journey of healing."

— Bailey
New Inner Peace: "I have gained an incredible amount of insight and sense of belonging by participating in constellations. In being present and witnessing, the collective energy provides a sacredness rarely felt in the world today. The power of connecting through eye contact, intentional movement and an open heart while representing for others has been the most powerful component of re-teaching my soul self-trust in my decade long journey of healing."

— Lisa C.
Womb Healing with Support & Love: "I found out about Constellations at a time in my life when I was working on womb healing to prepare to conceive my first child. I heard about it on a podcast and then looked up who did it in my area and found Michaelene and Carrie. From the moment I walked into their space I felt supported and loved. With their help I worked over the next three years not only on womb healing and releasing past trauma but on bringing in my first child to this world, preparing and healing from birth, walking through a miscarriage, and calling in my second child. In addition to my own work I have seen countless people who have participated experience huge energetic shifts on issues that they had been working on for years and were not able to change with other modalities. As a therapist myself I quickly felt called to learn this modality as it is so effective and meaningful to myself and others and leads to individual and collective transformation. I am so grateful to Michaelene and Carrie for the work that they are doing and what it has meant to my life and the change it is making in the world!"

— Abbie Rainbow Mama
When I first made the decision to start counseling/therapy I was desperate for someone, anyone, to hear my pleas for help. I was hitting the end of a very sharp and painful roller coaster and was almost at the permanent crash landing. My first session with Michaelene I was scared out of my shoes, anxiety attacks constantly. I walked in early and she didn't hesitate to see me. One of my favorite memories of her is during our first meeting. She looked so comfortable, in fuzzy boots, a warm sweater and a scarf (it was very cold in the building that day). That helped me relax a lot. I had been in therapy before, but all were very uptight and firm. Not willing to be patient and ask for what I needed. And not willing to relax and laugh a little. This was very different. Michaelene was VERY patient with me. Honest, and willing to lend a hand, or hug, if needed. Always found a way to make me smile at the end of a session, even if I fought it. She helped me find my "voice," and taught me how to use it in ways that would help me. She helped me find different ways of coping with my self injury urges. I honestly think I was the luckiest person ever for having Michaelene as my therapist. I was able to "grow up," finding out who I am, the strong willed, patient, caring person that I am, and being able to use it to relieve stress and anger. I've found ways to be myself without being what everyone else wants me to be. If I had the extraordinary opportunity to work with Michaelene again I would excitedly jump at it!! I've known her for two years, and I don't know where I'd be if I'd never met her. She is truly a blessing. For me, one of those women I can think back on and remember as one of the few strong female influences I've had the beauty of knowing.

— Jessica
I have both witnessed and participated in Michaelene's constellation work, which I find very powerful and deeply spiritual. I recently suggested that one of my own clients visit Michaelene for a constellation session. The client reported very positive changes after her work with Michaelene. There was a deep and grounding shift toward inner peace, which was present for her even during stressful family gatherings around the holidays.

— Metro Detroit Psychotherapist
“There’s like this whole community of people that are rooting for my healing and for what I’m up to day in and day out because they have been – they have, you know been there for me because they have been my mother, been my father. So it’s a whole – like through this work, I’ve built a whole community to support my healing that one little event.”t Item

— Ruby
"I began hearing about the Family Constellation Approach to therapy from co-workers, and wanted to get a basic idea of what it entailed when I signed up for one of the workshops. I initially thought it would be a basic training introduction and was surprised when I realized I would be an active participant along with the other members of the group. Although I consider myself a new age person and someone who is open to non traditional aspects of therapy I was a bit skeptical when I walked in and there was a strong scent of incense and a circle prepared with chairs, all with a box of tissue neatly arranged next to each chair. I had planned on taking lots of notes and listening to theory, not crying. The experience left me speechless and amazed at how powerful and honest our senses really are. The facilitators really created a safe place and were patient in allowing each participant to work at the level they felt comfortable. I left the workshop physically drained but restored with a sense of great insight into my personal relationships. I would strongly recommend these workshops and plan on attending more myself."

— I.B.
“It’s a way of looking within yourself and within all the family members throughout the generations, their fate, their destinies… And that lets you make better decisions for the future, including emotions.”

— Trixie
“It’s pretty interesting to see somebody around you change when they don’t even – they have no awareness of what you’re doing or understanding of it, but it changes them or it changes the way you are around them and it allows the next thing to happen… I was like wow.”

— Teresa
“You know, it’s easy to think that sort of the foundation of what’s true in healing is purely psychological, and it isn’t … it just goes deeper than what we think of the psychological healing. It’s really soul healing, the way that I experience it. It’s developing more and more and more integrity, become more and more integrated. It’s [FC] just given me that much more compassion for why people are the way they are and why they do what they do. And I feel less blaming or less, just less judgmental.”

— Amy