Lindsey DeRousse, LMSW
Somatic, Attachment, and EMDR Therapist
Therapist
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Patient Populations: College Students, Adults
Education: Grand Valley State University
Investment:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO (BCBS)
Blue Care Network of Michigan HMO (BCN)
Aetna (in process)
Out of Network
You may be moving through life carrying an invisible weight—feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your own safety in the world. Maybe you haven’t felt like yourself in a long time, and showing up for your responsibilities, relationships, or even your own needs has become increasingly difficult. To keep the peace or maintain connection, you might find yourself putting others first, even when it costs you your own well-being. Emotions like anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, grief, or anger may rise and fall throughout your days, leaving you longing for peace, meaning, and a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others. You’re ready for change.
My role is to help you identify the patterns and protective strategies that once kept you safe but may now be holding you back. Together, we create space for reconnection by tapping into the wisdom, resilience, and healing energy you already possess. I offer a supportive, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where we explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion.
My approach is person-centered, holistic, and strengths-based, integrating both mind and body using techniques like EMDR and somatic therapy. Through our work, you can begin to restore your relationship with yourself, strengthen your connections with others, reduce stress, and build new skills to navigate life with greater ease. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you; it’s about cultivating clarity, confidence, and resilience so you can create a life that feels authentic, empowered, and deeply satisfying.
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Attachment Focused
Bipolar Dissorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Chronic Pain and Illness
Codependency
Coping Skills
Complex PTSD
Grief and Loss
Life Transitions (Career Change, Retirement, Moving, Parenthood, etc)
Recovering Perfectionists and People Pleasers
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Spirituality
Sexual Trauma and Abuse
Stress
Women’s Health
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Attachment Based Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Eclectic
Interpersonal
Mindfulness
Mindfulness Based CBT (MB-CBT)
Person Centered
Polyvagal Theory
Psychodynamic
Relational
Strength Based
Get to Know Lindsey
Who is your ideal client?
I enjoy working with people who are ready to look beneath the surface and understand what’s driving their anxiety, pain, or emotional overwhelm, even if they’re not sure where to start. I work well with adults who have spent much of their lives being the dependable one, often shaped by early environments in which their own needs weren’t fully recognized. I also specialize in supporting individuals living with chronic pain or chronic health conditions, helping them navigate the emotional toll, medical mistrust, and exhaustion that often come with it. Whether you’re healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or trying to reconnect with yourself, I’m here to help you untangle old survival patterns, build self trust, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, empowered, and aligned with who you truly are.
What’s something you wish people knew about therapy or the therapy process?
I wish people knew they already hold so many of the answers they’re searching for. Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong.” Therapy is about uncovering and strengthening the wisdom, resilience, and inner resources that have been there all along. What often feels like a problem is usually an understandable response to experiences that didn’t fully meet your needs. You don’t have to show up with everything figured out. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore your emotions, understand your patterns, and move at a pace that feels right for you. My role is to walk alongside you, help your system access its natural capacity to heal, and create the conditions for you to reconnect with your truth. The work we do together in session is only one part of the process. Real, sustainable change happens as you begin applying insights and skills in your daily life. And one of the most important aspects of therapy is the relationship itself by feeling understood, supported, and connected. Finding the right fit matters. At its core, I want people to know this: the clarity, strength, and healing you’re seeking are already within you. Therapy simply helps you access and trust that inner light.
Why do you like being a therapist?
I feel deeply honored to be welcomed into the most tender and complex parts of people’s lives. What inspires me most as a therapist is the belief that meaningful change and deep healing happen through connection. So many of the “symptoms” people carry are actually understandable responses to what they’ve lived through. They are protective strategies that once helped them survive. I don’t view therapy as a place to fix what’s broken, but as a space to gently reconnect with what has always been within you. There is something truly powerful about witnessing someone come back to themselves by reclaiming their voice, rediscovering their strengths, and beginning to feel more whole, alive, and empowered. I thrive on seeing a person’s true potential emerge as they move through the healing process. And that spark people get when they talk about something they love—the light in their eyes, the energy in their voice—I get to nurture that. I have the privilege of standing beside people during difficult moments and helping illuminate the darkness around them. I remind people they’re not alone, that support is possible, and that their inner light is still there, even when they can’t see it themselves. Watching the ripple effect as they begin to offer that same compassion and clarity to others is one of the greatest joys of this work.
Besides being a therapist, what do you enjoy in your spare time?
In my spare time, I love being with my spouse, children, grandchildren, and our two very spoiled cats. When I’m not with family or friends, you can usually find me tending to my ever-growing collection of indoor plants or working in my perennial and vegetable gardens throughout the warmer months. I also enjoy exercising, walking in nature, and settling in with a good book.
What is your favorite book, podcast, or mental health resource?
How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past
Create Your Self by Nicole LePera