Phoenix Rising is a trauma-responsive mental health clinic that takes a human-first approach to therapy. We’re not a traditional practice — and that’s intentional. Our team is here to walk beside you on your healing journey, offering care that’s personalized, flexible, and deeply respectful of your story and identity.
We don’t just treat symptoms — we help individuals reclaim hope, restore confidence, and build a life rooted in resilience, empowerment, and connection.
A Different Kind of Mental Health Care
🌟 Our Mission
To create a safe, welcoming environment where every person — regardless of background or experience — feels supported in their recovery. Through holistic, trauma-informed care, we help individuals build strength, foster emotional well-being, and reclaim a sense of control.
🧭 Our Vision
To lead the way in trauma care by providing integrative, evidence-based mental health services that are accessible, inclusive, and rooted in compassion. We envision a future where trauma is no longer a barrier to living fully.
💠 Core Values
Growth – We’re committed to continual learning and evolving — both as clinicians and as people.
Support – Clients and staff alike are supported with compassion and care.
Accessibility – We simplify the therapy process and engage in ways that feel natural and inclusive.
Building Strength – Our work helps clients build confidence, resilience, and readiness for life’s challenges.
Meet Our Therapists
Chris Schrimscher
MS, CCTS-I, Licensed Counselor
Co-Founder, Co-Clinical Director
My name is Chris Schrimscher (he/him). My experience in mental health spans from volunteering and being a therapist to mentoring other therapists and drawing on my own lived experiences. I believe that every person who comes through our virtual doors feels welcomed, heard, and helped by the work we do. I strive to remind people that hope is real even when life feels overwhelming, intense, and unbearable. If you are looking to discuss how to build a life worth living, please consider reaching out as I would love to speak with you.
Clinical areas of interest: Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Trauma, Suicide, Grief, BPD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD/cPTSD and Trauma, Gender and Sexuality, Working with Adolescents and Families.
MA, LLP, CAADC, ASAT, CCPS, CFMT, CCTS-I, Limited Licensed Psychologist
Co-Founder, Co-Clinical Director
My name is Megan Spees (she/her). I am married, consider myself a Christian, and I work as a trauma and addiction specialist. I am a neurodiverse therapist recovering from complex PTSD and addictive tendencies. I consider servant leadership integral to care and operating in the world. I live to serve myself and others with love and strive to lead by example in life and in my clinical work. I have 8 years of clinical experience, and I am currently in a PhD program for clinical psychology. I wish to inspire hope in others through all aspects of my clinical work.
Clinical areas of interest: Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Addiction, Relationship Counseling, PTSD/cPTSD and Trauma, Sex Addiction, betrayal trauma and LGBTQ.
Master Reiki Practitioner & Somatic Skills Life Coach
My name is David Roberts (He/Him). I’m a Master Reiki Practitioner, somatic skills life coach, and Army veteran with roughly 8 years of experience in helping individuals regulate stress, process trauma, and restore balance through holistic and somatic care. As a Master Resilience Trainer in the U.S. Army Reserve, my goal is to bring a grounded and integrative approach to healing. I have provided trainings for groups and individuals, to include clinicians at Wayne State’s outpatient psych program, blending Eastern and Western modalities to support deep emotional and nervous system recovery.
If you’re looking at an approach that can support and guide your nervous system to a more peaceful and balanced place, I’d love to aid you in what ways I can, and speak about how Reiki (Teate) and Somatic Skills can help you achieve healing.
Clinical areas of interest: Depression, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Grief, Emotional Dysregulation, Trauma.
Our Identity
The Phoenix in the logo symbolizes the rebirth after chaos, through the process of trauma healing. I wanted something that was a symbol of hope, resilience, and the possibility of creating a new life after experiencing the effects of trauma and mental health challenges.
With its head lifted high, the Phoenix glances toward its fully formed turquoise wing, showing a gallant rebirth filled with hope. The other wing, equally important in the narrative, represents the pain, hardship, and scarring that accompany trauma. In all, the logo, along with the name “Phoenix Rising,” represents a community of safety, hope, and resilience. We’re here to show you that healing is possible- even if hope is a four-letter word.
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