Healing after narcissistic, toxic and disconnected relationships.
You Don’t Recognize Yourself Anymore. Let’s Fix That.
You’re sitting in your car in the driveway because you can’t make yourself go inside yet.
Today you apologized for something you didn’t do. Again. You can’t even remember how the argument started, only that it ended with you saying sorry and them acting like you ruined their day.
You used to be the person who had it together. You make decisions all day long, so why can’t you make this one?
Your friends say, “Just leave,” but they don’t get it. If it were that simple, you’d be gone. So you replay everything. Was it really that bad? Am I too sensitive? Maybe I’m the problem.
You’re not, and you’re not crazy, nor too sensitive. You’re exhausted from a relationship that’s been quietly taking you apart, and what you want is someone to tell you the truth.
No sugarcoating, no taking sides. Just what’s actually going on and what the hell to do about it.
That’s what I do.
I’m Angela Avery, LPC, NCC, owner of The Counseling Studio.
I offer individual and couples therapy in Clarkston, Michigan, and online through telehealth for clients in Michigan and Florida.
I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, divorce recovery, infidelity recovery, and marriage reconnection. I’m warm, I’m direct, and I’ll be in your corner the whole way.
For over 15 years, I’ve helped nearly 1,000 clients find peace, clarity, and healing.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a master’s degree from Oakland University, and I educate family law attorneys and therapists on high-conflict relationships and narcissistic abuse.
If You’re Healing From a Toxic or Narcissistic Relationship…
You swore you’d never stay this long. You swore you’d never pick someone like this again. And yet here you are, wondering why you keep accepting less than you deserve.
On paper, you’re doing great. You run the meetings, raise the kids, and handle everyone else’s problems. But when it comes to your own relationships, you feel lost, and you’re tired of being confident everywhere except at home.
Many of my individual clients are high-achieving women and men who feel exactly this way. In therapy, we work on:
Recovering from narcissistic abuse and post-separation abuse
Healing from divorce, heartbreak, and high-conflict co-parenting
Breaking the pattern of choosing, or staying with, the wrong partner
Rebuilding self-esteem, setting boundaries, and communicating with confidence
Dating again with clarity and self-trust
You get to breathe again. And you get to trust yourself again.
If You Want to Save Your Marriage but Don’t Know How…
Lately, dinner is quiet. Two phones, a stack of kids’ schedules, and no real conversation.
You’re not even fighting, which almost feels worse. You’re roommates who split the bills.
You remember when you couldn’t keep your hands off each other. You’ve thought about divorce, but it’s not what you want. You want your person back. You’re just scared of what happens if you try and it doesn’t work.
Couples come to The Counseling Studio for reconnection counseling, infidelity recovery, discernment counseling (if you’re unsure whether to stay), conflict resolution, premarital counseling, and better communication. Together, we rebuild a marriage that’s reciprocal, loving, respectful, and trustworthy.
You had that once, and you can have it again.
Frequently Asked Questions:
In downtown Clarkston, Michigan, serving Clarkston, Waterford, Rochester, Oxford, Lake Orion, and the greater Oakland County area.
Where is The Counseling Studio located?
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Yes. The Counseling Studio offers telehealth therapy for individuals and couples in Florida and Michigan.
Do you offer online therapy in Florida?
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No. I am a private pay therapist and an out-of-network provider. Through Thrizer, many clients use their out-of-network benefits and pay only a copay after their deductible. HSA and FSA are accepted. See the Fees page for current rates.
Do you take insurance?
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How do I get started?
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Book a free 15-minute introductory call to make sure we’re a good fit.