Therapy from where
you already are.
Secure online counseling for adults across Michigan, with Lizanne Chisholm, LPC, NCC. Trauma-informed, holistic care delivered with the same depth as in-person work — without the drive.
The advantages, plainly stated.
Same depth, lower friction
Telehealth offers the same clinical quality as in-person work for most therapeutic concerns. The literature is clear, and so is what I see in session.
Reaches where care is scarce
Trauma-informed clinicians are unevenly distributed across Michigan. Telehealth lets clients in northern, rural, or underserved counties access specialty care.
Privacy by design
Sessions are conducted on a HIPAA-secure video platform with end-to-end encryption. No session recordings are kept.
Works on what you have
A laptop, tablet, or phone with reliable internet is enough. No software to install — sessions open in a browser link sent before each appointment.
Where telehealth works well — and where it does not.
Often a strong fit
- Trauma-informed therapy and grief counseling.
- Anxiety, overwhelm, and patterns of sustained stress.
- Life transitions — career, relationship, identity, midlife.
- Heart-based reflective work and Zen Coaching integration.
Better elsewhere
- Active suicidality, severe substance use, or other situations needing higher-acuity care.
- Clients who specifically want embodied in-person work as a primary modality.
- Court-ordered evaluations or custody assessments.
In any of these cases, I am glad to suggest a Michigan clinician whose work is a closer match.
From first message to first session.
- 01
Reach out.
Send a short message describing what you are navigating. A reply usually comes within one business day, with availability for a first session.
- 02
Schedule and pay the deposit.
First sessions are confirmed once the secure intake is completed and the session deposit is paid online.
- 03
Find your space.
On the day of the session, find a private, well-lit room. Headphones help. Have water and tissues nearby. The video link arrives by email an hour before.
- 04
We meet for 50 minutes.
The first session is more conversation than evaluation — context, fit, and how the work might unfold from here. No commitment to ongoing sessions afterward unless it feels right.
Telehealth FAQ.
- Is telehealth therapy effective for trauma?
- For most trauma work, yes. Research consistently shows comparable outcomes between in-person and telehealth therapy when delivered by trained clinicians. For some clients, the safety of staying in their own environment actually deepens the work.
- What if my internet drops mid-session?
- We continue by phone if needed. The clinical work matters more than the medium. I'll always have a backup number to reach you.
- Do I need a perfectly quiet space?
- A reasonably private space is enough. If you live with others, headphones and a closed door usually suffice. For many clients, the family minivan in a quiet parking lot has worked beautifully.
- Can I switch between telehealth and in-person sessions?
- Yes. Many clients do. In-person sessions in Lake Orion are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Begin from where you are
Telehealth, simply.
If you are anywhere in Michigan, you can begin from the room you are in right now. Reach out and a reply will come within a business day.