Affordable Therapy with Clinical Interns in Michigan
This program supports couples and families seeking help with communication, conflict, trust, connection, parenting, or major life stress. The service is offered at a lower cost for those without insurance, those whose insurance is not accepted here, or those who prefer a reduced rate due to high deductibles. Marriage and Family Therapist interns as well as Counseling interns with a strong training in relationship therapy meet with clients in a supportive and respectful way. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists guide every stage of the work to
support steady growth and emotional safety.
Who This Program Helps
- Couples seeking guidance during conflict or transition
- Families working through communication challenges
- Individuals without insurance
- Clients with insurance that is not accepted here
- Clients with high deductibles who want a predictable session cost
How The Program Works
Sessions are provided by Marriage and Family Therapist interns and Counseling interns appropriate for relationship therapy who focus on relational patterns, emotional awareness, and communication skills. A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supervises all clinical work, offering direction and review. Fees are lower than standard therapy rates, which helps clients receive steady support without financial strain.
Why Choose This Option
- Support grounded in relational theory and evidence-based approaches
- Space to work through challenges together with guidance
- Reduced financial pressure on couples and families
- Option to receive services within the Relationship Academy MI community at a lower cost
About Our Interns
Strong relationship therapists often begin developing core skills early in life through personal reflection, compassion, and curiosity about how people connect. Marriage and Family Therapy training adds structure, theory, and supervised sessions that shape those qualities into professional skill. Relationship Academy MI selects interns who show a natural awareness of relational dynamics and an interest in helping couples and families strengthen connection.
Supervision from licensed Marriage and Family Therapists supports thoughtful, grounded care.
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Meet Our Clinical Intern
Laina Glaeser, MAMFT Candidate
Laina Glaeser is a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy candidate. She is passionate about creating a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where clients can feel supported as they explore the root of their struggles, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s transitions with care and understanding.
Laina works with individuals, couples, families, and children ages 6–12, as well as adolescents, young adults, and adults. Her clinical approach is informed by Gottman Method Couple's Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and postmodern approaches such as Narrative Therapy, allowing her to meet clients with curiosity, compassion, and respect for their unique stories and lived experiences.
Laina has a special interest in supporting couples and families through the emotional and relational changes that can come with pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, and loss. She helps clients navigate these deeply personal experiences with sensitivity and collaboration, offering support as they move through uncertainty, grief, transition, and growth. She also works with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing depression or anxiety, helping them build insight, coping skills, and a stronger sense of connection.
In addition to her graduate training, Laina is working toward becoming a Certified Reproductive Mental Health Specialist. Through her work, she aims to help clients feel seen, heard, and empowered as they build healthier relationships, deepen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful change.
Let’s Work Together
Reach out today for a session or a 15 minute consultation.