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.

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. 💛

Many people think emotional regulation means “don’t feel so much” or “calm down right away.”But regulation isn’t about s...
01/04/2026

Many people think emotional regulation means “don’t feel so much” or “calm down right away.”
But regulation isn’t about shrinking your emotions—it’s about expanding your capacity to hold them.

Regulation begins with noticing the feeling, slowing down the moment, supporting your body through the wave, and then choosing a response that reflects your values rather than your overwhelm.

This is a skill that develops over time—through practice, compassion, and sometimes with the support of a therapist who can help make those skills feel do-able in real life.

If you’re working on reacting less and responding more intentionally, this framework can help. Feel free to share it with someone who might benefit. 💛

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, many people feel pressure to reinvent themselves overnight.
In reality, meaningful change rarely comes from dramatic resolutions—it comes from small, consistent choices that honor your well-being.

This year, consider focusing on what truly supports you:
• Rest that restores
• Boundaries that protect
• Connections that nourish
• Growth that feels authentic—not performative

Wherever you’re starting from today is enough.
Wishing you a grounded, hopeful, and compassionate New Year. 💛

Feel free to share this with someone who might appreciate a gentler beginning.

As a Humanistic and Clinical Psychologist with an insight-oriented approach, Linda is passionate 🔥 about fostering authe...
12/28/2025

As a Humanistic and Clinical Psychologist with an insight-oriented approach, Linda is passionate 🔥 about fostering authentic connection 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 and personal growth 🌱through meaningful therapeutic relationships. She specializes in working with adults (18+) who are navigating anxiety 😟, depression ☹️, and significant life transitions, and is Level 3 trained in the Gottman Couples Therapy Model. Linda’s therapeutic style is warm ☺️, empathetic, and collaborative, creating a safe 🦺 space where clients can explore their experiences and develop deeper self-understanding. Clients who work with her often experience improved communication 💬, stronger connections with themselves and others, and greater satisfaction and fulfillment in their relationships and daily lives.

Take the next step towards feeling better. Contact us to arrange a free 15-minute consultation with Linda. 📞

12/25/2025

December 25 arrives carrying many things at once—joy for some, grief for others, pressure, nostalgia, quiet, connection, overwhelm, hope.
Whatever today looks like for you, your feelings are not “too much” or “not enough.” They’re simply human.

If you’re celebrating, may the day be warm and meaningful.
If you’re grieving, may you feel held in small ways.
If you’re resting, may it be the kind that reaches your bones.
If you’re just getting through, that counts too.

At Stepping Stones Wellness Center, we believe the holidays don’t have to be perfect to be worthwhile. They can be tender, messy, reflective, or peaceful… and still meaningful.

🌱 Wishing you gentleness today—however you spend it.

12/21/2025

Winter asks us to slow down, but our minds don’t always get the memo.
If you’ve been running on empty, try this 10-second reset:

Inhale: notice the warm air filling your chest
Exhale: soften your shoulders
Repeat: once more, a little slower than you think you need

Small pauses create real space.
And real space makes healing possible.

🌱 Stepping Stones Wellness Center
Where your nervous system is welcome to rest.

December isn’t just “busy season” — it’s also a time many of us quietly hit our limit. Between family dynamics, money wo...
12/17/2025

December isn’t just “busy season” — it’s also a time many of us quietly hit our limit. Between family dynamics, money worries, grief, and expectations, “holiday joy” can start to feel like a full-time job.

Today, try one small reset:
*Say no to one thing that drains you
*Say yes to one thing that truly restores you
*Let “good enough” be good enough

If this season feels heavier than you expected, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Stepping Stones Wellness Center offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy in Plymouth, MI — in person and online — to help you move through the holidays with less pressure and more care.

🌱 You are allowed to protect your peace, even during the holidays.

Connection strengthens every healing journey. Reach out, stay open.                                                     ...
12/14/2025

Connection strengthens every healing journey. Reach out, stay open.

Transformation often happens quietly between phases of life.
12/10/2025

Transformation often happens quietly between phases of life.

We grow best in good company. Connection is medicine.
12/07/2025

We grow best in good company. Connection is medicine.

Healing happens in micro-moments: calm breaths, honest words, kind choices.“Which one feels big to you today?”          ...
12/04/2025

Healing happens in micro-moments: calm breaths, honest words, kind choices.

“Which one feels big to you today?”

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

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4280915328

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