Stepping Stones Wellness Center, PLLC

Stepping Stones Wellness Center, PLLC Psychotherapy clinic in Plymouth, MI offering inclusive and effective telehealth (anywhere in MI) and in-person services. Brooks.

Our philosophy holds that each person is unique. Therefore, your therapy and treatment plans are tailored specifically to your needs. We employ a holistic, collaborative approach, working with physicians and psychiatrists toward optimal health of mind, body, and spirit. Whether for yourself, your relationship, or your family, therapy is an investment of time, money, and considerable energy aimed at improving your daily life. Our seasoned, experienced staff devote their well-trained hearts and minds exclusively to you during the therapy hour, and spend additional time thinking and writing about your concerns. Our mission is to provide you the tools and skills needed to achieve your best possible outcomes and experience life to its fullest. Sometimes therapy begins with a particular problem that initiates the call for help. Often, resolving those initial issues leads to an exploration of more foundational ones that may or may not be related to the presenting problem. Our goal is to assist each client, couple, or family, according to her, his or their needs and goals, one step at a time. Considering the current economy, Stepping Stones understands that some of us do not have health insurance. Whenever appropriate, we have chosen to provide an adjusted fee scale based on what patients can afford. Our licensed, professional staff operates under the supervision of our Director, Dr. Denise L. We are able to serve the needs of our clients who have health insurance plans. While we can call and verify your coverage, it always helps -- a lot -- if you call the customer service number on the back of your card before the first session t verify that 1) we are an approved provider, 2) find out how much you will be responsible to pay for deductible and copays, and 3) how many sessions are covered per year. When you call, ask if "Dr. Denise L. Brooks" is an in-network provider, as she is the director and most often the listed provider for our practice.

Many people notice changes in eating or exercise after trauma—and then feel confused or frustrated by it.New research su...
02/08/2026

Many people notice changes in eating or exercise after trauma—and then feel confused or frustrated by it.

New research suggests something important: it isn’t the type of trauma that predicts these changes most strongly. It’s the level of posttraumatic stress symptoms still present in the nervous system.

Comfort eating, avoiding movement, or exercising intensely can all be attempts to cope. These patterns aren’t character flaws—they’re adaptive responses to stress.

Trauma-informed therapy focuses on reducing symptoms at the root, allowing healthier rhythms to return naturally.

Many people notice changes in mood, motivation, and emotional balance during winter—and often wonder if something is “wr...
02/04/2026

Many people notice changes in mood, motivation, and emotional balance during winter—and often wonder if something is “wrong” with them.
Emerging research suggests the season itself isn’t the problem. How we understand and respond to winter plays a meaningful role in how we experience it.
In our newest blog post, we explore what it means to “winter well,” drawing on psychologist Kari Leibowitz’s research and therapist-informed strategies for supporting mental health during colder months.
Read the full post on our website.

Not all therapy works the same way—and that’s a good thing.Some approaches focus on skills and patterns.Others go deep i...
02/01/2026

Not all therapy works the same way—and that’s a good thing.

Some approaches focus on skills and patterns.
Others go deep into trauma, relationships, or meaning.
Many therapists blend methods, based on you, not the label.

We mapped common psychotherapy approaches using pop culture references you already know—because understanding therapy shouldn’t require a textbook.

👉 Swipe through to find the style (or mix) that might fit you best.

✨ Meet Jessica Meehan, TLLP ✨Jessica provides compassionate, client-centered therapy for adults and adolescents navigati...
01/28/2026

✨ Meet Jessica Meehan, TLLP ✨

Jessica provides compassionate, client-centered therapy for adults and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges.

She believes healing happens through safety, connection, and empowerment, and she thoughtfully meets each client where they are in their journey. Jessica integrates somatic-based therapies with evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, to help clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop effective coping skills.

Her work focuses on fostering lasting growth, deepening self-awareness, and supporting meaningful change—both in and outside of the therapy room.

🤍 Healing isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about creating the conditions where change can happen.

Being self-aware isn’t the same as being self-connected.Many people can explain their feelings clearly—where they come f...
01/21/2026

Being self-aware isn’t the same as being self-connected.

Many people can explain their feelings clearly—where they come from, what they mean, how they formed. And yet, they still feel disconnected from their needs and limits.

That’s because self-connection isn’t cognitive.
It’s embodied. It shows up in subtle signals like tightness, heaviness, numbness, or relief.

Disconnection is often something we learned for good reasons.
And like any learned skill, connection can be relearned.

Just because you can carry something doesn’t mean you should.High-capacity people are often handed more—more responsibil...
01/18/2026

Just because you can carry something doesn’t mean you should.

High-capacity people are often handed more—more responsibility, more emotional labor, more unspoken expectation. Over time, tolerance gets mistaken for obligation.

Exhaustion isn’t a flaw in character.
It’s a predictable outcome of chronic over-capacity.

Setting limits based on what’s sustainable—not what you can survive—is a form of self-respect.

Jessica Meehan, TLLP - PsychotherapistJessica provides compassionate, client-centered therapy for adults and adolescents...
01/16/2026

Jessica Meehan, TLLP - Psychotherapist

Jessica provides compassionate, client-centered therapy for adults and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges. She believes healing happens through safety, connection, and empowerment, and she tailors her approach to meet each person where they are in their journey. She integrates somatic-based therapies with evidence-based modalities, including EMDR, to help clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop effective coping skills. Her work focuses on fostering lasting growth, enhancing self-awareness, and supporting meaningful change both in and outside of the therapy room.

Casey Paladin, LCSW - Social Worker (Telehealth Only)Casey helps people work through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, ...
01/16/2026

Casey Paladin, LCSW - Social Worker (Telehealth Only)

Casey helps people work through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. She combines a relational style with evidence-based practices like CBT and ACT, while also drawing on existential and humanistic perspectives. She believes that meaningful change is rooted in connection, authenticity, and the courage to approach healing with honesty and even humor.

01/14/2026

Insight is powerful—but it’s not the same as change.

Many people understand their patterns clearly: where they come from, why they formed, and even how they play out. And yet… the pattern persists.

That’s because patterns aren’t stored only in thoughts. They live in emotional memory, habit, and the nervous system. They change through repetition, safety, and new experiences—not self-analysis alone.

Understanding opens the door.
Practice is what walks you through it.

You can be calm and still need a boundary.Many people—especially thoughtful, emotionally aware ones—learn to regulate th...
01/11/2026

You can be calm and still need a boundary.

Many people—especially thoughtful, emotionally aware ones—learn to regulate their feelings so well that they override important internal signals.

Being regulated helps you respond thoughtfully.
It doesn’t mean something is okay.
It doesn’t obligate you to stay.
And it doesn’t cancel the need for limits.

Discomfort, irritation, and resentment are often data—not defects.
Boundaries are simply values put into action, even when you’re calm.

Many people blame themselves for feeling overwhelmed, shut down, tense, or “too emotional.”But your nervous system isn’t...
01/07/2026

Many people blame themselves for feeling overwhelmed, shut down, tense, or “too emotional.”
But your nervous system isn’t misbehaving—it’s doing exactly what it was designed to do: keep you safe.

Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses are survival reflexes.
They’re automatic. They’re adaptive. And they often form long before we have the skills to understand them.

The more you know about your patterns, the more compassion you can bring to your experience—and the more you can build regulation and choice.

If your responses feel confusing or out of proportion, therapy can help you understand your system and develop tools that support safety, resilience, and connection.

Feel free to share this with someone who needs a reminder that their body isn’t the enemy. 💛

Address

595 Forest Avenue, Suites 7A
Plymouth, MI
48170

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+17344465466

Website

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