Ascend Counseling

At Ascend Counseling, we believe that everyone deserves a life worth living. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to helping individuals navigate through life's circumstances by tailoring treatment plans to their individual needs and goals. We understand that negative thoughts or traumatic events, small or large, can shape the way you view yourself and those around you, leading to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and other mental health problems.

Our agency provides counseling services to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or addiction in the Big Rapids, Michigan, and surrounding areas. We also offer telehealth counseling services to anyone with an internet connection. Our services include depression and anxiety treatment, communication counseling, trauma therapy, and alcohol assessments.

Our Approach

Our approach is simple yet effective. We believe in fostering healthy relationships in all areas of life through learning how to properly set boundaries, express oneself with love and respect, and develop healthy and effective coping strategies. We work towards identifying stressors and underlying issues driving anxiety and depression, and assist our clients in developing the skills necessary to overcome them.

Our trauma therapy services focus on finding the root cause of the trauma and reprocessing the negative emotions attached to it. We also provide substance abuse assessments for clients facing legal issues associated with their use of alcohol or drugs, such as drinking and driving charges, possession charges, and domestic violence.

Meet Our Therapist

Britt Miller, LMSW, CAADC, is the founder and therapist at Ascend Counseling. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Britt has worked with clients with complex clinical needs, specializing in trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, stress disorders, and relationship problems. Britt is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and employs a holistic strength-based approach, using traditional therapy approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and talk therapy.

Our Commitment

At Ascend Counseling, we are committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where our clients can feel comfortable sharing their struggles and working towards a better life. We believe that everyone deserves a life worth living, and we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals and overcome life's obstacles.