Counseling Philosophy
The Practice
RE-elevation Counseling offers effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care, providing treatment for a number of mental health disorders in a safe, nurturing environment to clients.
Treatment Focus
We believe that most people already have in them what they need and they are disconnected from it. We focus on helping individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths by providing a safe, welcoming atmosphere and by listening to your concerns and customizing a treatment plan.
Patient Promise
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Therapy
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover the motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Fear, hopelessness, depression, flashbacks and anxiety are a few emotions that can linger after traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Service Provided via Telehealth Sessions
**COVID-19 Response**
As a way of supporting the continued effort to keep the spread of COVID-19 to a minimum,
RE-elevation Counseling will continue to conduct sessions via telehealth only at this time.
Please contact us to schedule a telehealth session today.
Meet the Therapists
Rhonda Bantsimba, LMSW
Rhonda Bantsimba is a Licensed Social Worker located in Michigan. She completed her Master’s of Social Work at the University of Michigan in 2010. After working for five years at a small private practice in Brighton, MI, she founded RE-elevation Counseling, LLC in 2018 in Ypsilanti, MI. Rhonda works with adults as they work through challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, financial concerns. self esteem, and trauma. She works in a client-centered, therapist-directed fashion to aid clients in doing the work needed to have the life they desire.
Bernice Hardman, LCSW
Bernice Hardman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Michigan. She completed her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Michigan. She has a wide range of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her scope of practice includes seeing adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, relationships and communication concerns, parenting, life transitions, historical and intergenerational trauma, and cultural identity-related concerns. She values creating a partnership with clients to create a secure and courageous space for clients to share and explore their life experiences in a judgment free setting. Clients who are looking to create and/or recreate balance in their lives, Bernice uses best-informed practices to focus on the mind, body, and spirit connection.