Founding Directory · Michigan
Find a Founding Therapist in Michigan
Why mental health access is harder in Michigan
Michigan has a population of 10,034,113 and a clinician-to-resident ratio of 24.8 licensed therapists per 100,000 people. Detroit metro reports clinician shortages across 70% of ZIP codes. The most-requested area of care is Depression, and Detroit accounts for the largest share of treatment demand.
Source: SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2024); HRSA Health Workforce Tracker (2024).
What the Heal Your Roots founding cohort offers in Michigan
- Verified, licensed clinicians practicing in Michigan under their state license.
- Sliding-scale and accessible-fee options committed by every founding member.
- Telehealth across Michigan plus in-person care in Detroit and other metros where founders practice.
- Specialty filters for trauma, anxiety, couples, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and more.
- Trauma-informed intake routing that matches you to a clinician within 7 days.
How to apply as a Michigan clinician
If you hold an active LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD license in Michigan, you are eligible to apply for the founding cohort. Applications close when the cohort fills (capped at 100 nationally). Your license number is verified before activation.
For Michigan residents looking for care
The Heal Your Roots client directory launches once the founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist and you will be matched with a founding clinician in Michigan as soon as we open.
Frequently asked questions about therapy in Michigan
How many therapists are joining Heal Your Roots in Michigan?
0 licensed clinicians in Michigan have submitted founding applications. The national cohort is capped at 100.
Can a Heal Your Roots therapist see me online if I live in Michigan?
Yes, as long as the clinician holds an active license in Michigan. State licensure laws require the clinician to be licensed where the client is physically located during the session.
Does Heal Your Roots take insurance in Michigan?
Insurance acceptance varies by clinician. Every founding clinician commits to publishing transparent rates and offering at least one accessible-fee option.
What is the most-requested type of therapy in Michigan?
Depression is the most-requested area of care in Michigan, and DBT is the most-applied modality among founding cohort members in the state.
When can I see a Heal Your Roots therapist in Michigan?
The directory opens to clients when the national founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist to be matched first.