Our mission is to provide the adults, teens, and children of Metropolitan Detroit with custom-created counseling to aid them in living extraordinary lives through the power, wisdom and love of Jesus Christ.

Access Christian Counseling is a private outpatient clinic consisting of a team of 20 Christian therapists under the executive direction of Dr. Connie Ratliffe. Our team creates a welcoming, safe place for spiritual, psychological, and emotional rejuvenation.

In Metropolitan Detroit, we know that everyone has a story. We are committed to helping you further develop the chronicle of your life to be one that reflects God's perfect will for your life.

No powerful story is free of challenges. We expect your story to include battles, defeats and victories.

Some chapters are about being lost in the darkness, being attacked, captured, imprisoned, feeling hopeless or having nowhere to go and no one to turn to, and sometimes even death. Other chapters include coming into the light, being found, being victorious in your battles, overcoming the impossible, finding a way where there is no way, meeting an angel, receiving grace, performing a miracle, and rising above the dead areas in your life.

Certain parts of your life may be asleep or dormant. We are here to assist in the renewal process so that you could experience the abundant joy and life that God intends for you.

If it's time for a change in your life, then we invite you to begin your journey with Access Christian Counseling to discover the unique you and the distinctive plan God created for your life. Break through the unnecessary burdens, overcome the obstacles that entangle you and keep you from living your purpose, heal from the emotional breaks, repair the psychological wounds, and revive the spirit that does live within you. We are honored to journey with you and anticipate a glorious experience in the continuation of your story.

Therapist Degrees, Licenses, and Certifications

Access Christian Counseling therapists hold a diverse range of degrees, professional licenses, and certifications. These include:

Medical Doctor (M.D.)
Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D.)
Master of Arts (MA)
Masters in Social Work (MSW)
Certified Professional Social Worker (CSW)
Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP)
Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP)
Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

In addition to these licensed professionals, Access Christian Counseling is an intern site for Metro Detroit universities. We offer internships for BA, MA, and Ph.D candidates.

Professional Affiliations

At Access Christian Counseling, we value the skills and knowledge that can be obtained from being a member of a professional organization. Between the Director of Access Christian Counseling and the other professional staff, we hold memberships in the following associations:

American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS)
EMDR International Association
Michigan Counseling Association (MCA)
Michigan Psychological Association (MPA)
Michigan Women Psychologists (MWP)
North American Association of Christian Social Workers (NACSW)