The Social Work Concierge, LLC

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Traditional Therapy Services

Compassionate, Customized, Evidence-Based Care

At The Social Work Concierge, LLC, we provide high-quality, trauma-informed therapy centered on Black women, along with other People of Color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and anyone navigating life’s challenges. Our approach is grounded in respect, empathy, and clinical excellence—built specifically around the realities Black women carry every day.

💜 We Understand What You’re Carrying

Generic self-care advice doesn’t address what Black women specifically carry. We name it directly and work with you on it:

  • Racial battle fatigue — the chronic exhaustion of navigating racism day after day
  • The “Strong Black Woman” schema — the pressure to hold everything together while your own needs go unmet
  • Code-switching burnout — the fatigue of constantly adjusting how you speak, act, and present to survive in white-dominant spaces
  • Hair and beauty-based microaggressions — the toll of comments, policing, and scrutiny of your natural hair and appearance
  • Religious deconstruction — grief, guilt, and identity shifts that come with questioning or leaving the faith you were raised in

Disability-affirming care: Our fully virtual model exists because in-person, rigid scheduling isn’t accessible for everyone. Whether you’re managing mobility limitations, chronic illness, chronic pain, or conditions like agoraphobia that make leaving home difficult, telehealth lets you get care from wherever you are.

Neurodivergence-affirming care: Whether you’re autistic, have ADHD, or process the world differently in other ways, you won’t be pathologized here. We adapt our approach to how you actually think and communicate—not the other way around.

🌿 Our Specialties

We provide trauma informed care in a safe, empowering environment by recognizing its complex effects on the mind and body. We use a variety of evidence-based modalities to support your mental wellness and personal growth:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Learn how to accept what’s out of your control while committing to actions that enrich your life by reconnecting with your values, even in the presence of pain.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – A structured, goal-oriented approach to help you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – A skills-based, evidence-informed therapy that helps people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build a life aligned with their values by balancing acceptance and change.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – A trauma-focused treatment that helps the brain process and heal from distressing memories by using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic experiences.

👥 Who We Serve

We specialize in working with trauma derived from oppression, especially:

  • Black Women and other People of Color seeking affirming care
  • LGBTQ+ clients seeking a safe, judgment-free space
  • Individuals impacted by religious harm
  • Professionals and high-visibility clients needing privacy
  • Anyone ready to invest in personal growth and healing

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or unresolved trauma, we are here to support your journey toward healing and growth. We specialize in serving communities affected by oppression, e.g., racial trauma, gender-based trauma, and religious trauma.

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💰 Investment in Your Wellness

  • Session Fee: $150-$250 per 50-90 minute individual session depending on the approach; $225-300 Couples/Family Sessions
  • Insurance is accepted because your health and wellbeing is your legacy. We have partnered with a wide array of companies to meet your needs, including: Aetna, Allegiance, Anthem, Ascension-SmartHealth, BCBS Federal Employee Program (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Adv (Plus Blue), Capital, CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, Centivo, Cigna, Decent and Sidecar Health, Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS), Evernorth, Excellus, First Health Network, Florida Blue, Highmark,  Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark), MagnaCare, Medicaid (Michigan), Meritain, Molina, Premera, Priority Health, Providence Health Plan, Quest Behavioral Health, Regence, WebTPA, and Wellmark. (Additional plans will be accepted in the near future.)
  • Sliding Fee Scale: Available based on income, financial need, and openings. Please request an application.
  • Discounts: Offered for multiple sessions or bundled services; child welfare employees; Albion College graduates; Grand Valley State University graduates; and all HBCU graduates

📅 Flexible Scheduling

We offer virtual sessions with convenient scheduling options to fit your lifestyle. Booking is simple, and consultations are available to ensure we’re a good fit for your needs. Click here to schedule your appointment today.

Ready to Start? Contact us today.

Let’s take the first step together.
📧 Email: leonica@socialworkconcierge.com
🌐 Website: www.socialworkconcierge.com
📞 Phone: (616) 345-0616

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