Services
Individual Therapy `
➤ Support for anxiety, depression, and life stressors
➤ Trauma-informed care using evidence-based methods
➤ Personalized treatment plans built on trust, understanding, and measurable progress
Couples Counseling `
I work with couples who are in committed relationships—whether they’re newly engaged, recently married, in long-term partnerships, or exploring the possibility of marriage. My goal is to help them build strong, lasting connections and navigate the challenges that come with deepening commitment.
- Gottman Method
- Pre-marital counseling using two research-based programs:
- SYMBIS
➤76% of married couples say they wish they had pre-marriage education
➤Couples who do not receive pre-marriage education are more likely to see their problems as atypical and unsolvable.
➤41% of divorced couples say lack of pre-marriage preparation contributed to their divorce.
➤Couples are 31% less likely to get divorced if they get some sort of pre-marriage training before they marry.
➤ Certified SYMBIS facilitator
➤ Designed to prepare couples and reduce the likelihood of future relationship
breakdowns
- Prepare/Enrich
➤ Certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator
➤ Helps couples identify both strength and growth areas
➤ I use the Gottman Method to help couples improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild emotional intimacy
Please note: I am a psychologist who uses the Gottman Method, not a Certified Gottman Therapist
➤ Pre-marital counseling using two research-based programs:
➤ SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts)
➤ Certified SYMBIS facilitator
➤ Designed to prepare couples and reduce the likelihood of future relationship
breakdowns
➤ Learn more about SYMBIS
➤ Prepare/Enrich
➤ Certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator
➤ Helps couples identify both strength and growth areas
➤ Learn more about Prepare/Enrich
Anxiety, PTSD & Trauma Therapy
With a military background and over 20 years working in and around the criminal justice system, I understand the deep impact trauma can have.
➤ Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD
- Uses imaginal and real-life exposure to help reduce avoidance and emotional reactivity
- Backed by decades of research, with success rates between 65%–80%
➤ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Evidence-based therapy proven effective for PTSD and anxiety
- Helps reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity
Veterans & Law Enforcement Support `
➤ I am a former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division with extensive experience in the criminal justice system.
➤ Please note: I cannot currently accept clients employed by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
➤ I am part of Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP), which provides specialized training for mental health providers to meet the unique needs of military personnel and veterans
➤ The Backpack is a book dealing with the stresses of law enforcement. I highly recommend it for law enforcement officers who are struggling with job-related stress and their spouses.
Sexual Addiction & Sexual Offending
- Sexually Based Criminal Offenses
- Specialized treatment for individuals struggling with sexual addiction and those concerned about risky behaviors
- I use the Good Lives Model to work with those who have committed or are at risk of committing sexually-based offenses
- Sexual Addictions
- Out of the Shadows by Dr. Patrick Carnes
- Facing the Shadow by Dr. Patrick Carnes
- Facing the Shadow – Amazon
➤ For sexual addictions that involve the use of internet-based pornography, I highly recommend clients subscribe to Covenant Eyes.
➤ Specialized treatment for individuals struggling with sexual addiction and those concerned about risky behaviors
➤ I use the Good Lives Model to work with those who have committed or are at risk of committing sexually-based offenses
➤ Treatment is also guided by:
➤ Out of the Shadows by Dr. Patrick Carnes
➤ Facing the Shadow by Dr. Patrick Carnes
➤ Out of the Shadows – Amazon
➤ Facing the Shadow – Amazon
➤ For pornography-based struggles, I recommend the use of Covenant Eyes
Important Note: I do not treat clients currently under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Billing & Insurance Information
Airborne Counseling and Psychological Services PLLC is affiliated with Great Lakes Psychology Group.
For any billing-related inquiries, you may contact their billing department directly at toll-free (800) 693-1916.
For scheduling questions or concerns, it’s best to email Phil personally for faster assistance.
Insurance Accepted:
Aetna
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Cofinity
McLaren
Priority Health
United Behavioral Health (UBH)
Ulliance EAP
Private pay options are also available.
All payments are processed securely through the billing department at Great Lakes Psychology Group.
Airborne Counseling and Psychological Services PLLC is affiliated with Great Lakes Psychology Group.
For any billing-related inquiries, you may contact their billing department directly at toll-free (800) 693-1916.
For scheduling questions or concerns, it’s best to email Phil personally for faster assistance.
Insurance Accepted:
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Cofinity
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- First Health
- HAP
- McLaren
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Priority Health
- United Behavioral Health
- United Healthcare
Telehealth Across Michigan `
All services are offered via secure video conferencing platforms, ensuring you can access high-quality care from your home or private space anywhere in the state.