Meet the People Behind Your Care
We’re grounded in authenticity, trauma-informed practice, and a shared belief that therapy should feel safe, steady, and deeply human.
Rooted in Purpose, Built on Connection
BirdWellness began during a season of deep reflection—a moment when passion and exhaustion collided. After nearly fifteen years each in community mental health, we knew what it meant to support people through crisis, trauma, and life’s most vulnerable moments. But we also knew the emotional toll of working within systems where paperwork, policies, and bureaucracy often overshadowed meaningful therapeutic work.
For both of us—Brian and Megan—our careers began at Saginaw County Community Mental Health. We spent years walking alongside individuals and families through some of their hardest chapters. The work mattered deeply, yet over time, the system around us no longer reflected the clinicians or humans we were becoming.
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“Like a nest built with care, BirdWellness was created piece by piece—shaped by our shared values of warmth, safety, and growth. Our journey reflects our belief that healing takes flight when people feel understood.”
And so it begins...
BirdWellness began during a moment of pause in 2023, when Brian’s recovery from cochlear implant surgery created the first real quiet in years. That stillness opened space for reflection—on the kind of work that felt meaningful, the values we wanted to honor, and the question of what therapy could look like if built entirely around humans, not systems.
What started as a lighthearted reference to Brian’s last name quickly took on deeper symbolism. Birds represent freedom, clarity, and renewal—creatures that build safe, grounded nests for growth. The name naturally became a reflection of the practice we envisioned: a place where connection comes before paperwork, therapy feels calm rather than rushed, clinicians can be their full selves, and clients feel truly seen.
BirdWellness grew from two people at a dining room table—writing policies, designing forms, and shaping a foundation rooted in warmth, authenticity, and genuine care. As the vision expanded, we welcomed clinicians who shared those same values. The practice didn’t grow from ambition; it grew from purpose.
Our Dedicated Professionals
Our clinicians bring over 50 years of combined experience, genuine compassion, and a down-to-earth approach to every session. Get to know the people who will support your healing journey and help you create meaningful, lasting change.
Brian Birdwell, LMSW
Populations Served:
Adults & Adolescents (16+)
Areas of Focus:
- Depression & anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Emotional dysregulation
- Self-harm & suicidal ideation
- Relationship instability
- ADHD & anger
- Major life transitions
- Long-standing self-worth challenges
Therapeutic Approach:
Brian’s work is present-focused, skill-based, and collaborative. He integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) within a humanistic, no-nonsense style that values honesty, accountability, and growth. Rather than spending extensive time revisiting the past, Brian helps clients build practical skills, change unhelpful patterns, and move toward a life worth living—one step at a time.
Style:
Brian is often described as steady, grounded, and straightforward. He blends warmth and empathy with clarity and structure, helping clients feel supported while also being challenged to grow.
Megan Morell, LMSW
Populations Served:
Children, Adolescents, Adults, & Families
Areas of Focus:
- Child & family therapy
- Trauma & PTSD
- Emotional and behavioral challenges
- Anxiety & depression
- ADHD & ODD
- School stress & developmental concerns
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
- LGBTQ+ identity development
Therapeutic Approach:
Megan uses a developmentally sensitive, trauma-informed approach tailored to each client’s age, stage, and relational context. She integrates: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT – Certified), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Parent Management Training (PMTO), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems & Parent-Child interventions, and Motivational Interviewing. Her work is multimodal, strengths-based, and relational, supporting healing at both the individual and family level.
Style:
Megan is often described as warm, energizing, and deeply relational. She creates a consistent and supportive environment where children, teens, and families feel understood, empowered, and capable of growth through their unique challenges.
Jimmy Vuong, LMSW
Populations Served:
Young Adults, Adults, Adolescents, & Couples
Specialties:
- Anxiety & depression
- Identity development & self-esteem
- Relationship and family conflict
- Addiction & substance use concerns
- School stress & mood disorders
- Body-image concerns
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
Therapeutic Approach:
Jimmy offers collaborative, culturally responsive therapy that honors each client’s lived experience. He integrates: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic insight, and Strengths-based and person-centered care. His work blends curiosity, reflection, and gentle challenge, helping clients understand patterns while moving toward meaningful change.
Style:
Jimmy is known for being authentic, creative, and grounded. Clients often say he “gets it.” He creates a collaborative space where people feel understood while being supported to let go of unhelpful patterns and step more fully into their values.
Moregan LaMarr, LMSW
Populations Served:
Adults, College Students, First Responders, Trauma Survivors
Specialties:
- Trauma & complex trauma
- Anxiety & depression
- Personality disorders
- Complex emotional wounds
- Relationship patterns
- Life transitions
Approaches:
Moregan provides trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy that prioritizes safety, pacing, and trust. Her work is grounded in: EMDR (Certified), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure, Mindfulness-based interventions, and Empowerment-focused strategies. She helps clients gently process traumatic experiences while building insight, emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of self.
Style:
Moregan is described as calm, warm, and grounding. She meets clients exactly where they are, creating a secure therapeutic space where healing can unfold at a sustainable pace and clients can reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways.
Why Choose BirdWellness?
At BirdWellness, you’re never a case number—you’re a human.
We created this space to slow therapy down so healing can deepen.
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Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today.
