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Counseling Rooted in Care

Virtual counseling for women and teens across Michigan, including Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids

Dr. Shannon Nwaka, PhD provides customized therapy, counseling, and conflict resolution for clients navigating overwhelm, relationships, communication, and life transitions. Ephphatha means "be opened" or "be healed," and that meaning shapes the counseling space Dr. Shannon creates for clients who need room to talk, process, and heal.

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Ephphatha
In Aramaic it means
"be opened" or
"be healed"

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IT'S TIME TO HEAL
FROM WITHIN & LIVE
YOUR LIFE.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, navigating relationship stress, working through family concerns, or moving through a season of change, Ephphatha Counseling provides a safe place to be heard and supported.

Sound Familiar?

You feel overwhelmed and need a safe place to sort through what you are carrying.

You want support from someone outside of your friends and family.

You need an unbiased perspective, not judgment.

You are ready to feel heard, supported, and guided toward healing.

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THESE

YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE

I'm Dr. Shannon!
Your new therapist

I’m Dr. Shannon Nwaka, PhD.

I was born in New York, raised in Kalamazoo, and I have lived in Metro Detroit for over 20 years. I received my doctorate from Eastern Michigan University and have practiced as a therapist for 18 years.

Through Ephphatha Counseling, I provide thoughtful, customized counseling for women, teens, and individuals who want a safe place to heal, communicate, and feel supported.

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Meet Dr. Shannon

Ways to work together

Counseling with experience, care, and a personalized approach. Led by Dr. Shannon Nwaka, PhD, Ephphatha Counseling brings 18 years of therapy experience to clients across Michigan, including Metro Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids. Sessions are available virtually. Ephphatha Counseling accepts BCBS, Blue Care Network, Aetna, McLaren-Medicaid, Blue Cross Complete,Carelon and Cigna

Heal From Within

Individual Counseling for Women

You deserve a space to talk, heal, and be heard without judgment. Dr. Shannon provides personalized support for women ready to do the work.

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Growing Up Is Hard

Teen Counseling for Girls

Teen girls carry more than most people realize. Dr. Shannon provides a safe, judgment-free space for young ladies ages 8 to 17 to talk through what they are feeling.

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