Therapeace Michigan

Anita Hakim, the founder of Therapeace Michigan, is a fully Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to providing compassionate consulting and coaching services for adults, teens, and couples navigating challenges like stress, anxiety, worry, and depression. She has years of expertise and a personal approach to her work, ensuring clients feel supported in a safe and informed environment. Anita completed her masters degree in counseling from Oakland University in 2013, after earning an undergraduate degree in marketing from Wayne State University. She passed the rigorous National Counselor Examination (NCE) and completed thousands of supervised clinical hours to earn her full licensure. She specializes in working with youth, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, relationship issues, school/work stress, narcissistic abuse, infidelity and low self-esteem. Her approach is a journey of building a trusting alliance rooted in compassion, authenticity, and respect, tailored to meet the distinct needs of each individual.

Rachele Downs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and foster healthy relationships. Drawing from her own counseling journey and professional training, she brings genuine empathy and insight to her clients. Her foundation enables her to support clients with compassion and firsthand understanding of complex trauma, relationship dynamics, marriage and divorce, career transitions, and anxiety. Rachele is also a licensed school counseling professional with a strong focus on career planning and development, recognizing the deep connection between professional fulfillment and personal well-being. Her goal is to guide each client on their unique journey toward healing and self-discovery, empowering them to lead more authentic, meaningful lives.

Hi, I’m Selena – I’m really looking forward to our work together! I’m a clinical therapist passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s challenges and build lives that feel more manageable, meaningful, and aligned with their values. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan, where I specialized in mental health, integrated care, and interpersonal practice. My training included work at Michigan Medicine, where I supported patients during the perinatal and bereavement periods, and collaborated on hospital-wide wellness initiatives. I’ve also worked in outpatient community settings, providing individual and family therapy for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, life transitions, and challenges with emotional regulation. I draw from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. My style is collaborative, strengths-based, and rooted in cultural humility. Above all, I believe that therapy should feel like a safe and supportive space—where you’re not only heard and understood but also empowered to grow. Whether you’re facing a specific issue or simply looking for more balance, I’m here to support you with compassion, curiosity, and care.

Vanessa Salliotte, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides individual and couples therapy in a warm, collaborative, and supportive environment. She works with adults and couples navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and the many transitions and pressures of modern life. She has advanced training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy and specialized training through Postpartum Support International in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.