We pride ourselves in providing EXCEPTIONAL mental wellness care.
We pride ourselves in providing EXCEPTIONAL mental wellness care.
At Paradigm Behavioral Health, our team of psychiatric nurse practitioners and therapists is united by one mission—helping people feel better and live fuller lives. Our medication management providers bring years of experience and advanced training, each with unique areas of expertise in psychiatry, including ADHD in adults and children, anxiety, depression, holistic psych care, bipolar disorder, anger management, and PTSD.
Our PMHNPs are experts not just in mental health, but in being human. We believe the best care happens when science and empathy meet. Every treatment plan is individualized and grounded in current, evidence-based practices that evolve with the latest research.
Our therapists share that same philosophy. They offer a holistic, down-to-earth approach that honors your story and your pace. With training in diverse modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping), mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches, they tailor each session to your needs—not a one-size-fits-all model.
Our providers are currently serving all of mid-Michigan via telehealth and are seeing patients face to face in Freeland and Bay City MI. Depending on your needs, WiFi ability, and insurance requirements, we can see Michiganders just about anywhere in the state.
When you’re here, you’ll be treated with kindness, respect, and genuine care. You won’t be rushed through a 15-minute appointment or made to feel unheard. We take the time to listen—really listen—so that together, we can create meaningful change.
Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counseling, is a form of treatment that involves a trained therapist and a client or patient discussing their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences. The goal of talk therapy is to help the client or patient explore their emotions, identify patterns of behavior and thinking that may be causing problems, and develop coping skills to better manage their emotions and challenges. Talk therapy can be conducted in individual, group, or family sessions, and can be done in person, over the phone, or online. Talk therapy can be effective for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and substance abuse.
A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is a specialized type of nurse practitioner who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. PMHNPs are advanced practice nurses who are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. They are licensed to prescribe medication, as well as provide therapy and other forms of treatment for their patients. PMHNPs work with individuals, families, and groups, and may work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and community mental health centers. PMHNPs play a critical role in providing mental health care to underserved populations, and are an important part of the mental health care team.
In Michigan, PMHNPs work in collaboration with physicians. At Paradigm, our PMHNPs have a healthy, respectful working relationship with our collaborative physician.
We pride ourselves in matching patients with providers who specialize in what they request care for. If for whatever reason, we are not a good fit, or if we do not specialize in the care needed- there are a few options that can be considered. One option is to try to find a provider to better fit their needs.
Another option is to consider a referral to another provider or practice. A referral can be made to a different therapist or practice that may be a better fit for the patient's needs. The patient can discuss this possibility with our office staff, who can help connect them with appropriate resources.
It is important for the patient to feel comfortable and supported in their care, so we do our best to assist in this process.
Great care requires specialized care. If we are not able to provide that for you, we will happily help you find someone who can.
To ensure each person is able to obtain the best mental health care, each individual is asked a set of questions. These questions are in place to make sure we can provide the care you need. If we do not have providers who specialize in the care you need, we will do our best to provide resources to outside offices that may be able to help.
To request care:
1. Text your full legal name, DOB, email address, phone number, and type of insurance to our office at 989-573-5043. You can also call and leave a voicemail with the same information.
2. A member of our team will reach back out in about 2-3 business days via email with a simple questionnaire.
3. A provider will review the returned questionnaire. If the patient and provider are a good fit, the patient will be sent a link to our patient portal!
Paradigm Behavioral Health, Inc
5786 Midland Rd. Freeland MI 48623 & 122 Uptown Drive Suite 204-11, Bay City, MI 48708 (Office address)
PHONE 989-573-5043 FAX 989-545-1550