Who We Are

Stephanie Crane, LMSW, CIHC

Stephanie Crane is a licensed therapist and certified integrative health coach. She was inspired to create Amani Life Counseling in 2013 after returning from a mission trip to Africa, which totally changed her life. During this trip, she learned the value of living a simple life, one filled with peace and joy and gratitude. The word “Amani” is Swahili for “peace”, and Stephanie created Amani Life Counseling to help bring this sense of peace and joy into the lives of her clients who were dealing with anxiety, depression and an overall lack of joy.

Stephanie is a single mother of two boys, 18 year-old Joshua who will be attending MSU in the fall and 26 year-old Justin, who has graduated from LTU with a computer science degree and has recovered from autism. She also lives with three cats and two elderly dogs, Calvin and Calypso, who come to the office with her most days to help bring a sense of calm to the clients. Stephanie became a certified personal trainer and a health coach and incorporates many healthy living strategies into her sessions with her clients, as the correlation between physical health and mental well-being cannot be underestimated. Stephanie believes in using whatever approach is going to be most beneficial- cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for trauma reprocessing.

Stephanie has over 30 years of clinical experience working in all kinds of settings- schools, hospitals, CMH, managed care, crisis intervention, outpatient settings, inpatient settings, and autism programs- and she loves working with children, teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, special needs parenting, relationship issues, work/life balance and life transitions. Stephanie is available for telehealth, sessions in person at the office, or “walk-n-talks” at a local wooded area.

When Stephanie is not seeing clients, you can find her at the gym lifting weights, doing yoga, or working in her garden. She also volunteers at a local farm one afternoon per week and absolutely loves goats, donkeys and all the other farm animals she gets to feed and take care of.

Stephanie is available to take clients with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, HAP, Aetna, UHC/Optum, Lyra EAP, or out-of-network/Private pay. She is licensed in Michigan and in Texas to see clients. Stephanie sees clients through telehealth, at the office in downtown Farmington, or for Walk -n- Talks!

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Cheri Fair, LMSW

Cheri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and transitions. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and brings deep compassion, insight, and clinical skill to her practice.

Cheri’s professional background includes work in crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, managed care and community-based services. She has supported clients of all ages and backgrounds, with particular focus on anxiety and stress management, life transitions and personal growth, relationship issues, grief and loss.

Cheri’s therapeutic approach is collaborative and strengths-based. Her goal is to help clients build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and find clarity in the midst of uncertainty.

In her down time, Cheri enjoys reading, cooking, listening to live music, hiking and kayaking, being near water and travel. She loves animals and currently has 2 cats.

Cheri provides virtual therapy only and is licensed to work with clients residing in Michigan. Whether you're starting therapy for the first time or returning after a break, Cheri oﬀers a calm, supportive space to do meaningful work.

Now accepting new clients!

Cheri is available to take clients with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Aetna, UHC/Optum, or out-of-network/Private pay. She is licensed in Michigan to see clients. Cheri sees clients through telehealth only at this time.

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Melissa Olsen

Hi my name is Melissa.

Professionally I have a BA in psychology from the University of Missouri Kansas City and a Masters in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University. I have held licenses in wellness coaching as well as sexual assault victim advocacy in the state of Missouri. For the past 15 years I've worked as a mental health social worker both for non profit services and for private insurance. In my down time I love to travel with my family and explore new places. My husband I love to attend ghost tours in each new place we visit. We are hoping to travel more next year with our son who was born earlier this year.

Expect a call from Melissa if you have not scheduled an appointment in some time or if there are any issues with your insurance or credit card. Melissa will be available to help with all things administrative and can be reached at Melissa@amanilifecounseling.com .

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