About
A Practice Built
on Connection
BirdWellness began with a simple belief: therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.
Small Practice.
Personal Approach.
Founded in 2024 by therapists Brian Birdwell and Megan Morell, BirdWellness is a small, clinician-owned practice providing online therapy throughout Michigan. We remain actively involved in client care, bringing the same personal attention to the practice that we bring to therapy.
Our clinicians bring diverse specialties and decades of combined experience, but we share a common philosophy: therapy should feel human, collaborative, and tailored to the person in front of us. We value getting to know you beyond a diagnosis and creating care that reflects your needs, values, and goals.
“We want you to feel comfortable being honest, asking questions, and showing up exactly as you are.”
How It All Began.
The idea for BirdWellness started in 2023, while Brian was recovering from cochlear implant surgery. With an unexpected stretch of quiet time, he began thinking more seriously about what therapy could look like if it felt less rushed, less impersonal, and more centered on genuine connection.
The name began as a playful nod to Brian’s last name, but it quickly became something more. For us, birds represent freedom, possibility, and the courage to move forward. The nest reflects something equally important: a place to feel grounded, supported, and safe enough to grow. Together, those ideas became the heart of BirdWellness.
What started at a dining room table—writing policies, building forms, and shaping the practice one piece at a time—opened in January 2024. Since then, BirdWellness has grown into a team of therapists with different strengths and a shared commitment to thoughtful, individualized care. That commitment continues to guide how we work today.
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What Makes BirdWellness Different
Thoughtful care grounded in evidence, real relationships, and the realities of everyday life.
Personal, Human Care
We take time to know the person behind the symptoms—not just the diagnosis.
Clinician-Owned & Led
Our therapists shape the practice and remain directly involved in the care we provide.
Evidence-Based, Individually Tailored
We use research-supported approaches while adapting treatment to your needs, goals, and preferences.
Skills for Real Life
Therapy should matter beyond the session. We focus on insight and practical tools you can carry into everyday life.
Our Mission & Vision.
Our Mission
To provide thoughtful, evidence-based therapy where people feel seen, respected, and able to be themselves. We honor each person’s identity, experiences, choices, and goals while creating care that feels collaborative, personal, and genuinely human.
Our Vision
To make personalized, specialized therapy more accessible across Michigan without losing the connection and responsiveness of a small practice. As BirdWellness grows, we want to remain a place clients trust, clinicians feel proud to be part of, and decisions are guided by the people they affect.
Connection
Healing begins with feeling genuinely seen, heard, and understood.
Care
We meet people where they are with warmth, curiosity, and respect.
Growth
Meaningful change happens through steady, sustainable steps forward.
Care That Meets You Where You Are
Therapy starts with a conversation about what brings you here, what you’d like to change, and what has—or hasn’t—helped before. Together, we’ll identify your priorities and choose an approach that fits your needs.
Our therapists draw on specialized training and evidence-based methods while making room for your questions, preferences, and feedback. Along the way, we’ll explore patterns, build practical skills, and regularly check in on how therapy is working for you. As your needs evolve, your care can evolve with them.
How Online Therapy Works
Meet with your therapist through secure video from a private, comfortable space anywhere in Michigan. Getting started is simple.
A reliable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and a private place to talk. We’ll send everything you need to join before your first session.
You don’t need to know what to say or have everything figured out. Your therapist will help guide the conversation, get to know you, and work with you to identify what feels most important.
Explore our therapist profiles to learn about each clinician’s specialties and approach. If you’re unsure where to start, request a free 15-minute consultation and we’ll help you identify a potential fit.
Yes. Insurance participation varies by therapist and plan. We’ll help you understand your coverage and expected costs before your first appointment, and self-pay options are also available.
Let's Talk About What You Need.
A free 15-minute consultation gives you space to ask questions, explore your options, and see whether BirdWellness feels right for you.
Get to Know Our Therapists.
Each therapist brings distinct specialties, experience, and a personal approach to care. Explore our profiles to learn who we work with and what sessions with us can look like.
