Michaela Ayew-ew, MA, LPC, PMH-C
About Michaela
Michaela Ayew-ew, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Michaela is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. Michaela has more than a decade of experience working with individuals and couples in home-based, outpatient, and inpatient settings.
Michaela aspires to provide a safe and supportive environment in which her clients feel comfortable sharing their current and past struggles. Michaela draws upon her diverse clinical experience to inspire and motivate her clients to heal, grow, and thrive. With empathy and understanding, Michaela affirms the inner strengths of her clients and encourages them to embrace their authentic selves.
Michaela is committed to helping adults learn how to live with intention and grow through their hardships. Michaela’s work focuses on challenging unhealthy thought patterns, changing ineffective behaviors, and developing positive coping skills. Michaela takes a collaborative approach to help her clients reach their goals.
Contact Michaela: 616-773-2908 ext 111
EMAIL: michaela.ayewew@ihcwestmichigan.com
Education:
Purdue University – Bachelor of Arts in Youth, Adult, and Family Services – 2011
Cornerstone University – Master of Arts in Counseling – 2016
Post Masters Training:
Intensive Training in Grief and Bereavement – The Center for Loss and Life Transition – 2017
Advanced Training in Complicated Grief – The Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia University – 2018
Advanced Training in Complex Trauma – Arizona Trauma Institute – 2019
Advanced Training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders – Postpartum Support International – 2020
Intensive Training in Exposure and Response Prevention (Ex/RP) for OCD – Center for Anxiety and Behavior Therapy – 2021
Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Treatment Interests
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Infertility and Secondary Infertility
Grief and Loss
Birth Trauma
Post-Adoption Depression and Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety
Depression