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Meet Raina LaGrand—Therapist at Best Therapists

Raina LaGrand, LMSW

Michigan, LMSW 6801105274

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About Raina | She/her

I’m a somatic trauma therapist, belonging coach, yoga teacher, educator and facilitator living on Anishinaabe land (Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA). My expertise and passion lands at the intersection of racial identity, trauma, relationships and belonging. ​I help mixed adults, interracial couples, and other people living with trauma feel whole and feel emotionally connected to others on an embodied level.​ My approach integrates mindfulness, movement, touch and talk to help you feel more at home in your body and connected to other people. I'm trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, NeuroAffective Touch, Somatic Parts Work, Yoga, and more.

Message to clients

Do you feel stuck? Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions or feel imprisoned by what triggers you? Do you struggle with maintaining relationships or feeling a sense of belonging? Chances are your body is stuck in a state of self-defense. I want you to know you’re not broken. Though it might not always feel incredibly helpful, these defensive states are our bodies' way of looking out for us. When I first started learning about trauma, stress, and the nervous system I felt like everything finally made sense. I felt like I finally made sense. And I felt like I had options. You can feel better in your body. Just like your body looks out for you, I can help you look out for your body in return.​​​ The people I work with struggle with things like confidence, insecurities and shame, feeling triggered, avoidance and procrastination, rejection sensitivity, making or maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships, setting boundaries, expressing needs, social anxiety, and more. I enjoy working with those with developmental and/or relational trauma. I also specialize in supporting mixed race individuals and interracial couples. My somatic approach helps you get more connected to yourself and feel better in your body so that you can more easily connect to others.

Education

Masters of Social Work & Masters of Public Health | University of Michigan, 2016

Race and ethnicity

Black, White, Asian, Multiracial

Cultural and experiential knowledge

Black culture, White culture, Multicultural

Languages spoken

English

Spiritual knowledge

Indigenous spiritualities

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Virtual or in person

Virtual and In Person

Specialties

Biracial experience, Trauma, Social anxiety

Additional areas of focus

Bicultural experience, Anxiety, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Couples counseling, Grief and/or loss, Neurodivergence, Polyamory/non-monogamy/open relationships, Racial/cultural identity, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Transgender people, Gender identity, Adoption, Borderline personality disorder, Chronic illness or pain

Therapeutic style

Affirming, Holistic, Calming, Direct, Humorous

Modalities

Attachment based, Dance/movement therapy, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Gottman method, Internal family systems (IFS), Somatic therapy, Mindfulness based, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused

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Cost

$220

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Individual Session

$260

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Couples Session

$280

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Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted
Does not work directly with insurance companies
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Peer review

Raina's warmth, curiosity, and authenticity shine in her work with clients. She is able to both laugh with you and challenge you to see things from a new perspective. If you're looking for a different kind of therapy that will help you feel more connected to yourself, hire Raina.

—Emma Walz, LMSW
Peer review

Raina is a therapist who gets it. She understands how difficult it is to find space in a limiting society. Raina LaGrand provides a safe and brave space for those ready to understand and heal themselves holistically.

—Jeweletter Anderson, LMSW
Peer review

Raina has a breadth of knowledge and experiences and continues to remain curious about the world and deepen her knowledge. Engaging in therapy, workshops, etc., with Raina is an opportunity to gift yourself the space to reflect, recharge, heal, and move toward nourishing yourself. As a therapist myself, I feel invigorated by Raina's approach and am empowered to broaden my own practice and healing. Raina is an excellent fit if you're new to therapy and healing work or want to dive deeper.

—Aesha Mustafa, PhD, LMSW
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