Trusted Relationship Therapists for Couples, Individuals & Families
At Relationship Academy MI, our licensed and supervised relationship therapists in Michigan help couples, individuals, and families strengthen connection, improve communication, and heal relationship challenges. We provide compassionate, evidence-based relationship therapy designed to create meaningful and lasting change.
Whether you’re navigating conflict, emotional distance, trust issues, or life transitions, our relationship therapists meet you where you are with care, clarity, and proven therapeutic approaches.
We offer in-person and online relationship therapy across Michigan.
How Relationship Therapists Can Help
Our relationship therapists support clients with a wide range of concerns, including:
Ongoing conflict and communication breakdowns
Emotional disconnection or intimacy challenges
Trust issues and infidelity recovery
Marriage and long-term partnership stress
Dating and relationship anxiety
Family and parenting relationship concerns
Adult ADHD and relationship challenges
LGBTQIA+ and affirming relationship therapy
Life transitions impacting relationships
No matter the issue, our relationship therapists focus on strengthening emotional bonds and creating healthier relationship patterns.
Our Relationship Therapy Approach
Our Michigan relationship therapists use evidence-based, relational models that address the root causes of relationship distress, not just surface symptoms.
Evidence-Based Methods We Use
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Family Systems Therapy
Attachment-based therapy
Trauma-informed care
Our therapists work collaboratively with clients to help them feel understood, supported, and empowered to build stronger relationships.
Meet Our Relationship Therapists
Angela (AJ) Jurgensen, LMSW
- Licensed Clinical Social worker
- Specializing in adult ADHD and Anxiety
- Uses Postmodern theories and view therapy through a holistic lens
- Evidenced based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
- AJ specializes in treating ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression utilizing evidence based techniques
- Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Post Modern approaches like Collaborative therapy and others designed to meet your needs
Tandy Jurgensen, MA, LPC, MFT
- Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor
- Gottman Method level 3 Trained
- Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Post Modern approaches like Narrative therapy and others designed to meet your needs
- Background in Child and Adolescent Therapy as well as Couple and Family Therapy
Accepting clients from Relationship Institute, who after serving the community for over 30 years, has closed their doors.
Mercedes Jefferson, LLMFT
- Postmodern approaches like Narrative therapy and others designed to meet your needs
- Open relationships and Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM)
- Delivering culturally competent care and services tailored to the unique needs of transgender individuals
- Engaging in the provision of care and services to individuals within the LGBTQ+ community.
- ADHD
- Anxiety and stress
- Emotional disturbances
- Neurodivergence
- Family conflict
- Family systems
- Relationship issues
- Marital and Premarital counseling
- Religious trauma
- Currently training in Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Elizabeth (Liz) Spence
Elizabeth (Liz) Spence is a Marriage and Family Therapy intern who strives to create a welcoming and supportive space where clients can feel truly seen and heard. She believes therapy works best as a collaborative process and enjoys helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their relationships and navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding.
Liz is currently completing her graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northcentral University and is passionate about fostering growth, connection, and self-discovery in her work. Outside of the therapy room, Liz loves camping, going to concerts, and cheering on the Detroit Red Wings!
Affordable Relationship Therapy in Michigan
We believe relationship therapy should be accessible. In addition to licensed relationship therapists, we offer affordable relationship therapy with supervised clinical interns.
Reduced-fee relationship therapy
Evidence-based approaches
Supervision by licensed relationship therapists
Available for couples, individuals, and families
Learn more on our Affordable Therapy with Clinical Interns.
Why Choose Our Relationship Therapists?
Specialized relationship therapists (not general counseling only)
Evidence-based couples and family therapy models
LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive care
Online and in-person therapy in Michigan
Affordable therapy options available
Support for individuals, couples, and families
Our therapists focus on helping you build stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships.