Maintaining your mental wellness
through regular care & connection.
Virtual, one-on-one therapy sessions for clients in Michigan & North Carolina.
Maybe you're noticing…
old patterns that no longer serve you
a longing to understand yourself better
past experiences affecting your present
you've been "feeling down" and you don't know why
tension held deep in your body
wanting more authenticity in relationships
your career is no longer a good fit
you crave a sense of belonging
old patterns that no longer serve you a longing to understand yourself better past experiences affecting your present you've been "feeling down" and you don't know why tension held deep in your body wanting more authenticity in relationships your career is no longer a good fit you crave a sense of belonging
Tori Essex, MS, LCMHCA, LLC
“If you're curious about your own growth, willing to explore your inner world, or craving deeper connections, you are not alone. Finding therapeutic support that's a good fit for you is a great next step. I'm here to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover your unique and meaningful ways of moving through the world.”
My approach is compassionate and meets you where you are. Healing isn't one-size-fits-all – it's about understanding your strengths, challenges, and inherent wisdom. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected, or just trying to navigate life's complexities, we can work together at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you.
Drawing from trauma-informed practices and a holistic understanding of wellness, I often utilize somatic awareness, mindfulness, and creative expression to create a collaborative space where you feel seen, respected, and empowered to grow. Together, we'll honor your experiences, build on your inherent resilience, and help you develop more compassionate ways of caring for yourself.
I offer free, 15-minute consultation calls so that we can assess our fit and discuss your needs together.
I’d love to hear from you.
Service Details
Rates:
Individual sessions are $135/session.
Sliding scale sessions are offered through Open Path Collective.
One on One Therapy
Compassionate 1:1 counseling sessions focused on exploring your inner world, building resilience, and supporting personal growth through trauma-informed and holistic approaches.
Virtual Sessions
Flexible & secure online sessions that provide a comfortable, accessible therapeutic experience from the privacy of your own space. Telehealth sessions are conducted on HIPAA compliant software (over Zoom).
Weekly or Bi-Weekly
Schedule weekly or biweekly sessions tailored to your individual needs, therapeutic goals, and personal healing journey.
Sessions are 55-minutes long.
Self-Pay & Insurance
I offer three options for payment: self-pay, sliding scale, and insurance. For clients in North Carolina, I am in network with Aetna. For clients in Michigan, I am able to bill Blue Cross Blue Shield (self-pay also available). Please inquire and we can check your insurance eligibility!
About Tori Essex, MS, LCMHCA, LLC
I'm a mental health counselor with a deep commitment to helping people reconnect to their strengths and wisdom. Drawing from my clinical training and a holistic understanding of wellness, I work with people who are ready to explore their inner world with curiosity. Whether you're navigating life transitions, feeling stuck, or seeking a more authentic way of relating to yourself and others, I offer a supportive space where we can slow down, explore, and listen to your experience. Presence is at the heart of my work. I believe transformation happens in those moments of genuine connection, where we can sit with our experiences without judgment.
I have a masters degree in counseling from Prescott College and an undergraduate degree in art and design from the University of Michigan. I am informed by creative practice, my work with meditation, the NeuroAffective Relational Model, and Somatic Experiencing. My counseling practice is guided by my core values of integrity, respect, harmony, resilience, and fun.
To me:
integrity is a practice of “being what you seem to be.”
respect is a consistent regard for feelings, abilities, qualities, traditions, rights, and achievements.
harmony is a sense of inner peace, groundedness, contentment, equilibrium.
resilience is the ability to “get back up,” adapt, and grow after experiencing challenge
fun is engaging in playfulness, amusement, and wonder
Values exploration supported by the Live Your Values card deck by Lisa Congdon and Andreea Niculescuand (2021).