Thank you for taking the time to read my Bio. I have been a practicing therapist for over 9 years. I received my master’s from Central Michigan University and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. I use an eclectic approach, which means that I tailor my approach to each individual client to make sure I always meet each person where they are. My non-judgmental style helps clients reach goals, while feeling empowered and capable to continuing to utilize skills learned during therapy long after counseling is done. I encourage all individuals to set the pace of counseling, determine what their goals are and change them as they see fit. I look forward to supporting and empower you along your journey towards your goals.
At this time, I provide services for, individuals, adolescent's, and LGBTQIA, to help them work through life issues that may have hindered their quality of life.
Thank you again and I look forward to hearing from you!.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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DeWan has helped me turn around a crisis situation by listening and assisting in finding clarity. I really appreciate her support!
Written on Jan 02, 2026 after therapy with DeWan for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and adhd
I’m appreciative of her approach and thoughtfulness. I also appreciate the coexistence of flexibility and structure. I also like the tools or things to consider between sessions. I feel good about the progress we’ve made.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Ive only had 1 session with Dewan, but Im happy with her. Shes easy to talk to and she gives good advice. I look forward to the future.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
DeWan makes me feel seen. She’s easy to talk to and helped me fight for my own needs.
Written on Nov 23, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shes the best
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
D. McPherson is very capable of identifying key issues in therapy, asks thought-provoking questions without dismissing patient emotion. I am very glad to receive therapy from her and will continue to do so as long as it takes.
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
So far DeWan has been very resonsive and attentive to my needs (although we are in the infancy of our relationship). I look forward to letting her get to know me better and visa versa.
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great experience so far
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
She responded very quickly and was really helpful. She always checked in when she could and tried to fit around my schedule
Written on Apr 29, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
she's amazing I'm learning something new about myself every session
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s a great listener and a very supportive therapist!
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I love my therapist!
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
DeWan is patient, understanding and kind. She meets you where you’re at, so to speak, in the sense that if you are angry or sad she never tries to change that. I appreciate her ability to follow along my rants, and I don’t feel like I need to filter myself or think too hard on what I’m going to say, because she accepts me how ever I am that day. She has been an amazing help and I really appreciate her insight and support.
Written on Mar 01, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I asked DeWan to just let me talk and that is exactly what she did. It felt so good to have someone just listen . Then she asked a simple question and that opened my mind to something about myself I had never noticed before.
Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
The only reason I put anything less than "Mostly Agree" is that we've only had a few sessions so early days so far... thank you.
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Very kind and patient. Knowledgeable. Thank you DeWan
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Really happy I got connected with Dewan. She's very knowledgeable and understanding of what I've been dealing and has given great advice and feedback. She's listens very well and remembers everything I tell her. She also is really funny and a joy to talk to. So happy she is my therapist.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very easy to communicate with. I felt very comfortable speaking with her about topics that I normally do not like to talk about. From the start I had only felt welcomed and I am very grateful for her!
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
DeWan is an amazing therapist. My situation is a rough one and I’ve sought help from countless sources to the point I didn’t even think therapy could help me. Within two weeks of talking with DeWan I’ve gained so much more confidence to better handle my situation. My anxiety has tremendously gone down thanks to them and I am proud to say that I’ve gotten mentally tougher through the two week duration.
Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
She is the perfect example of a therapist
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with DeWan for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am currently at earlier stage of my therapy, retrying therapy after many years of being off, to tackle issues mainly related to anxiety and obsession. Dr Dewan comes across as a friend from the first moment, creates the perfect atmosphere to connect and share and, most importantly, show that she actually really cares about her patients and not a commercial approach. So far she has done great work with me digging deeper into my issues and we are currently working toward a plan to tackle them. I have full confidence in her experience as a therapist and would totally recommend her (and I have tried quite a few, so can tell with confidence DeWan is actually the best therapist I have had)
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Very friendly and helpful, Dr McPherson helped me through a very tough time. Highly recommend them.
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr. McPherson is great. She has helped me navigate the hardest year in my life.
Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
DeWan McPherson is the only counselor that I have stuck with after seeing 5 or so others. She’s a great listener, offers practical advice suites to my needs, she listens, and understands my perspective and needs. She’s also very direct, and has pushed me in so many ways to improve my life and self. Very grateful to have her as my counselor.
Written on Sep 12, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a great listener who offers reasonable feedback. She is relatable and reliable. I have had success at looking at another perspective and challenging myself to improve my outlook.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
DeWan has helped me tremendously. She is very down to earth and relatable. My anxiety and issues with all types of relationships has been a problem for years but DeWan has helped me see things differently. I’m so appreciative that I was linked up with her. She is the truth!
Written on Jul 06, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
DeWan is a great listener. She allows me to vent and then gently guides me to the next steps. I appreciate her expertise and the way she guides my sessions with her.
Written on Jun 26, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
DeWan has been very sensitive and caring but direct to me and my kids while working on the real issues.
Written on May 28, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 9 months
DeWan has been a great therapist for me and has helped me through my struggles with anxiety. I feel comfortable with her and would absolutely recommend her to others in need of therapy.
Written on Apr 25, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
DeWan listens well, respects always, and encourages me in the right directions. She’s an amazing woman who takes a different approach on therapy that truly makes you feel welcome and secure.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
DeWan is absolutely amazing! She made me feel so comfortable right away and really helped me to open up about how I was feeling. I truly appreciate everything she's said and it's really helped me to get back into a more positive mindset and get back onto my feet again.
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
My experience working with DeWan was amazing! She made me feel safe and heard from the very beginning. She is a great listener and made me feel like I could be myself through our conversations. She also asked really good questions that allowed me to look at my situation from a different perspective. Working with her helped me get through a difficult period in my life and I feel more prepared to cope with other things that may appear on my way.
Written on Mar 05, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
DeWan is open and doesn’t judge. A good listener and I feel safe opening up with her.
Written on Mar 04, 2021 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
Wonderful, effective therapist
Written on Dec 27, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I truly believe Dewan saved my life. She is patient, she is non judgmental and kind. She asks exceptionally in tune questions that made me stop and really made me think, at times for half a day or an entire day prior to answering. I was stuck in an emotionally destructive and mentally abusive relationship. I was depressed from both that and my business tanking due to COVID. I was anxious, I was crying all the time and i could not bring myself to work...much less talk to or hang out with friends. I constantly felt like people were judging me and it hurt. I felt like an open nerve exposed to the world. I had worked with a therapist previously that became frustrated with me. I felt stuck and strongly emotionally tied to a terrible relationship that I knew was not right or good for me. I felt stuck in life. Dewan was nothing like the previous therapist. She listened, she was so calm and helped me tackle anxiety and replied to my urgent requests quickly no matter how crazy they seemed. There were times I was really scared and she talked to me like a friend and even laughed with me at times when I would be a silly dork. Over six months she helped me unfold what was happening, my feelings, helped me establish solid boundaries in a relentless and what felt like an insanely hopeless situation- she helped me find my way out. Without divulging how bad things were or how bad they felt I can honestly say that this woman saved my life and helped to save my future. I am still working with her but am out of of the damaging relationship without regrets, I'm working again and can focus, I'm productive, and Im genuinely feeling happy again...daily. She helped me balance and place things, people and their opinions into perspective. She's absolutely outstanding at what she does. Anyone would be lucky to work with her.
Written on Dec 16, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is amazingly amazing. She is a great listener. DeWan is really good at putting me at ease before a session. Her approach is very friendly. She has helped me tremendously. She's an awesome person!
Written on Nov 14, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
DeWan hears me out, with patience because I have a lot to say. She gives me great advice and is super relatable. I’m thankful that I can reach out and get a thoughtful response.
Written on Oct 22, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
I find DeWan very helpful. The best counselor ivd had
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
McPherson is an excellent counselor, she asks the hard questions but you have to want to do the work. Healing and unpacking trauma can be messy and at times I feel a bit pathetic but that let's me know what we are doing together is working. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you for having her on your team. She is Bomb.com and speaks to getting you to check yourself and why you move the way you move. I'm grateful.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks
She brings me up when I feel down. She makes me laugh so much. She looks at the positive things.
She talks to me about what really is bothering me which really helps. She might be tired of hearing the same issues but talks about what is on my mind most times. Also knows. But then helps me to see the future by suggestions for upcoming events or things to look forward to.
Written on Jul 01, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
DeWan has helped me find me. I lost myself for a while and although I’m not back the way I was, that is a good thing. I want to be stronger and more selfish because I’ve always put everyone else first, so it’s time to do that for me. DeWan has helped me realize I deserve more and that I have valid feelings. She’s wonderful. I’m happy I was matched with her because I’ve seen growth in myself emotionally and mentally that I didn’t think I’d reach. Thank you DeWan. You’re stuck with me for a while!
Written on May 28, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Very sweet and such a great listener. I truly appreciate her wisdom and ability to help me think differently. She gets to the bottom of my issues and offers practical solutions. She is truly appreciated.
Written on Mar 29, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is kind, compassionate and goes above and beyond. Her strategies work and she’s helped me to build confidence in the time we have worked together. She’s great at helping me to unlock my own ability to heal. She’s excellent.
Written on Mar 27, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
DeWan is a great listener and has really great practical advice. She's very flexible with her schedule. She has given me some great tools to use to help me in my life. Highly recommend!
Written on Mar 09, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She is fantastic and truly has helped me!
Written on Mar 01, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
DeWan helped me immensely. She is a great listener. Five stars!
Written on Feb 29, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 1 week on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
It hasn’t been that long but DeWan is already helping me so much. She has such a unique approach and really listens and has great strategies for combatting my problems. Highly recommend!
Written on Feb 23, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is absolutely amazing. She's very smart, she knows what she's doing. She has a lot of good advice and she is a great listener. I have asperger's and talking about things is difficult for me but I never feel awkward or unsafe with her like I do normally with others. Definitely recommend her.
Written on Feb 14, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dewan McPherson is a great counselor! She listens and connects but gives impartial advice I need to hear.
Written on Feb 10, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Her technique in allowing me to process the problems and give myself feedback as helped tremendously. It allows me to verbally speak what is on my mind but also holds me accountable for my own thoughts.
Written on Feb 04, 2020 after therapy with DeWan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
DeWan helped me through a really difficult time in my life. She approached me with compassion and understanding. So grateful for her!
Written on Dec 01, 2019 after therapy with DeWan for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great! Has always responded in a timely manner. Very respectful and has been a great person to talk with!
Written on Oct 03, 2019 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks
DeWan is very responsive, kind, and open.
Written on Sep 20, 2019 after therapy with DeWan for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She is a great counselor. I found a friend in her.
Written on Aug 25, 2019 after therapy with DeWan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
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