Dr. Laura Lehmann: Therapy, Fees and How It Works

What is Dr. Laura Lehmann, PLLC?

Dr. Laura Lehmann, PLLC is a small, private psychotherapy practice in the Village of Franklin, a small community in Oakland County, Michigan. It is a solo practice: the website names one clinician, Dr. Laura L. Lehmann, and one office. The site states plainly that she sees clients at this one location and that there are no other offices.

The practice offers talk therapy (psychotherapy) in three formats:

• Individual therapy for adults, one on one.
• Couples therapy, with both partners in the room.
• Telehealth, meaning sessions by secure video, for clients who are in Michigan at the time of the session.

Its tagline is "Healing minds, transforming lives." The home page describes the office as "a safe and warm environment in which to explore difficult issues" and says the practice is within 10 minutes of Birmingham, Bloomfield and Beverly Hills.

It is an outpatient therapy practice, not a clinic, hospital or crisis service. The site says the practice does not provide emergency or after-hours services, and it does not prescribe medication (more on both below).

Who is Dr. Laura Lehmann?

Laura L. Lehmann, PsyD, LP, is the owner and only listed clinician. "PsyD" is a Doctor of Psychology degree, and "LP" stands for Licensed Psychologist. According to her About page:

• Education: a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology, and a master's degree in Marriage and Family Clinical Psychology from Wayne State University.
• License: a fully licensed clinical psychologist in Michigan.
• Experience: in practice for more than 20 years.
• Memberships: the American Psychological Association and the Michigan Psychological Association.

In her own words on the home page, her areas of expertise include "depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, coping skills, family conflict, cancer, sexual abuse, and trauma." She writes that she believes "the therapeutic relationship promotes healing and growth" and that she works from her client's "experience and reality."

Before Franklin, she practiced in Birmingham. In a June 2025 article on the site she writes that after almost 10 years in Birmingham's Rail District she moved her office to downtown Franklin, and that she had been at the current location for almost two years at that point.

Is Dr. Laura Lehmann a licensed psychologist? What can be checked

People reasonably want to confirm a therapist's credentials before booking. Here is what we found and what you can check yourself:

• Federal NPI registry. The national provider registry run by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists Dr. Laura Lynn Lehmann, PsyD, LP, with NPI number 1437498516, an active status, and a primary specialty of "Psychologist, Clinical" with a Michigan license. We checked it on 19 October 2026. Note that the registry record was last updated in 2016 and still shows her earlier Birmingham address; the practice's own site gives the current Franklin address.
• Michigan license. The practice says she is a fully licensed clinical psychologist in Michigan. Michigan licenses psychologists through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), which has a free online license lookup where you can search by name.
• A real office and direct contact. The site publishes a street address, a phone number and an email address on every page. The practice operates as a PLLC (professional limited liability company).
• Clear written policies. Fees, insurance, the cancellation policy, a privacy policy, an accessibility statement and a federal Good Faith Estimate notice are all published.
• Her own writing. The Articles section carries pieces bylined by Dr. Lehmann, dated 18 June 2025, 30 July 2025 and 31 March 2026.

The site does not show star ratings or client testimonials. If outside confirmation matters to you, the license lookup and the NPI record are the most direct checks.

What kinds of therapy does she offer?

The services page sums it up in one line: "Dr. Lehmann sees adults in individual therapy and couples in couples therapy, in person at her Franklin office or by telehealth." Each format has its own page.

Individual therapy

The practice describes individual therapy as "time set aside for you": a confidential, one-on-one space to understand what is happening, why patterns keep repeating, and what you want to change. The page lists common reasons adults reach out: low mood, worry and stress, grief, the effects of trauma or past sexual abuse, relationship and family patterns, parenting stress, self-esteem and self-criticism, and coping with a cancer diagnosis or caring for someone who has one.

Early sessions focus on what brought you in, your history and what you hope will be different. After that, the site says, most people meet regularly, "often weekly," and some come for a focused, shorter period while others prefer longer-term work. You do not need a formal diagnosis to start, though the page notes that insurance plans may require one for billing.

Couples therapy

The couples page describes a psychologist who is "on the side of the relationship rather than either person." It lists typical reasons couples come in: communication that turns into criticism or silence, the same argument coming back, rebuilding trust after a breach, differences in desire, stress from parenting, work or illness, and life transitions such as a new baby, an empty nest or retirement.

Early sessions look at the relationship's history, what each partner wants and the pattern that keeps repeating. Couples therapy is usually done together; whether any individual sessions are part of the plan is discussed at the start. The page is clear about one limit: if either partner feels unsafe at home, or one partner is using the relationship to control or frighten the other, joint sessions are usually not the right starting point, and individual support comes first.

If only one partner is ready, the site points to individual therapy and its Relationship Concerns page as a place to start.

Telehealth

Video sessions are available when coming to Franklin is not practical, for clients located in Michigan. See Telehealth below for the details.

Areas of focus, one by one

The site lists eight areas Dr. Lehmann works with most often and notes that "many people come in with more than one." Each has its own page. The table summarizes what each page covers.

A few details from those pages are worth knowing before you call:

• Intimacy concerns. Asked "Is this sex therapy?", the site answers that it is psychotherapy with a licensed clinical psychologist that can include sexual and intimacy concerns, and suggests asking Dr. Lehmann about her training and approach if a specific kind of sex therapy matters to you.
• Cancer support. The page says this is psychotherapy, "not medical or oncology care," and does not replace advice from your treatment team. It asks you to say where you are in the process (newly diagnosed, in treatment, a survivor, or a family member or caregiver) so she can talk with you about whether and how she can help. It also lists two community options: Gilda's Club Metro Detroit in Royal Oak (248-577-0800) and the American Cancer Society helpline (1-800-227-2345).
• Family work. Whether other family members join some sessions "depends on the situation." If a child or teen needs their own therapy, the page says she can talk with you about finding the right provider.
• Trauma. The page says you do not have to tell your whole story to start, and that if a higher level of care or a specialized program would fit better for a time, Dr. Lehmann will say so and help you find it.

What is her approach to therapy?

Dr. Lehmann describes her approach as insight-oriented. On her About page she explains that this means offering "support and practical feedback" for current challenges while also helping clients understand "the history and patterns underneath those challenges." The individual therapy page puts it as looking at "your personal history, family dynamics, and current functioning together."

She also says she integrates "complementary methods and techniques so that therapy fits each person, rather than asking each person to fit one method." The site does not name specific branded therapy models (for example a particular manualized program). If you are looking for one specific method, ask on the first call.

Her article "Therapy vs. Counseling" (30 July 2025) sets out how she sees the difference: in her view, counseling is case-focused and time-limited, while therapy is a deeper process that looks at the whole person, with short-term goals and coping skills "within the context of long-term, sustainable change." That is her framing, and other clinicians use the two words differently.

Where is the office, and what are the hours?

Address: 26111 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite 108, Franklin, MI 48025. The office page describes it as a brown-sided building on W 14 Mile Road in downtown Franklin, next to the Rouge River, with ample parking at the building. The Franklin Cider Mill, open every fall, is within walking distance.

Nearby communities named on the site: Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Southfield and Farmington Hills.

The site says there are no evening or weekend appointments. Messages are answered during office hours, so a message sent on a Friday or over the weekend is usually answered the following week.

Accessibility: the office page does not describe step-free access or elevators. It asks you to call (248) 270-2030 before your first visit if you have questions about accessibility or arrival.

Telehealth: who can use it and how it works

Dr. Lehmann offers sessions by secure video. The key rule, as the site explains it: psychologists are licensed by state, and what matters is where you are physically located during the session, not where you live. Because she is licensed in Michigan, telehealth sessions are for clients who are in Michigan when they join the call. If you travel or split time between states, the site asks you to mention it when you call.

• Platform: sessions are held on "a video platform intended for healthcare." The site does not name it; Dr. Lehmann explains the platform and how to join before your first online session.
• Mixing formats: the site says many people use both, for example starting in the office and switching to video during travel, illness or a busy stretch.
• When it may suit: when driving is difficult, when you are recovering from treatment, or when finding an hour is the main barrier. The office may suit better if you have no private place at home to talk.
• What you need: a private room (headphones help), a steady internet connection, a charged device with a camera, a few minutes to settle in, and a backup phone number in case the connection drops.
• Insurance: coverage for video sessions varies by plan, so ask your insurer.

How much does therapy with Dr. Lehmann cost?

These are the figures published on the Fees & Insurance page when we checked on 19 October 2026.

Does Dr. Lehmann take insurance?

Yes, one plan type: she is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. With other plans, the site says you may be able to use out-of-network benefits. It suggests calling the member number on your insurance card and asking:

• Do I have outpatient mental health benefits?
• What is my deductible, and how much of it have I met?
• What is my copay or coinsurance per therapy session?
• How many sessions per year are covered?
• Are telehealth sessions covered the same way as in-person sessions?
• Are couples or family sessions covered?
• Do I need approval from my primary care physician first?
• If the provider is out of network, how much will my plan reimburse?

The couples page adds that coverage for couples sessions varies, so ask your insurer specifically about couples or family psychotherapy.

Payment methods

The practice accepts cash, check, HSA cards, Mastercard and Visa. It asks you not to send card numbers by email or through the website; the Forms page says payment details are handled in person.

Good Faith Estimate

The site notes that under the federal No Surprises Act, if you are not using insurance or are paying yourself, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of care, and suggests asking for one before your first session. It adds that if you are billed more than $400 above the estimate, you may be able to dispute the bill, and points to the CMS No Surprises page.

Cancellation policy

• Notice: at least 24 hours to cancel or reschedule.
• Fee: cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice, and missed appointments, are billed $90, unless the cancellation is due to illness or an emergency.
• How to cancel: call (248) 270-2030 or email wellness@drlauralehmann.com.
• Insurance: missed-appointment fees are billed to you directly; the policy says insurance plans generally do not cover them.
• Paperwork: you will be asked to sign a copy of the policy at your first session.

How to start, step by step

The New Clients page lays out the process:

1. Get in touch. Call (248) 270-2030, email wellness@drlauralehmann.com, or use the website's contact form. Share your name, how to reach you, whether you prefer in-person or telehealth, and your general availability. The site says there is no need to describe your history yet.
2. A short conversation. Dr. Lehmann gets back to you to hear briefly what you are looking for, answer questions about fees and insurance, and talk about whether she is the right fit. If she is not, the site says she will try to point you somewhere that is.
3. Paperwork. Before your first session you receive intake forms. The Forms page lists three: a Life History Questionnaire, a Consent for Treatment and Limits of Confidentiality form, and a Release of Information and Message Preferences form. Print and complete them and bring them to the first appointment. Do not email them; if you are starting by telehealth, ask how to return them.
4. Your first session. It is mostly about getting to know you: what brought you in, relevant history and what you hope will be different. The FAQ notes that you can ask about her approach, fees and scheduling, and that the session is as much a chance for you to judge fit as it is an assessment.
5. After that. Most people meet regularly, often weekly at first. How long therapy lasts depends on your goals, and you can talk about pace and progress at any point.

The site does not offer online self-booking; "Book appointment" buttons lead to the contact page, and scheduling happens by phone, email or the form.

Confidentiality and privacy

The site says what you discuss in therapy is confidential, with limited exceptions required by law, such as a serious risk of harm to yourself or someone else, or suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult. Dr. Lehmann goes over these at the start. With your written permission, she can speak with other providers, such as your physician; the FAQ says she will not share information with anyone else, including your physician, without it.

The practice repeatedly asks clients to keep clinical details out of email and the website form, because ordinary email is not secure. Save health details, diagnoses, insurance numbers and card numbers for a session or a phone call.

About the website itself, the privacy policy says it uses no analytics, advertising or tracking cookies and loads no third-party scripts. Contact-form messages are sent to the practice as ordinary email and are not stored on the website.

What the practice does not do

• No emergency or after-hours care. The site says this on every page. In a crisis, it lists: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), call Common Ground at 1-800-231-1127 (Oakland County), or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
• No medication. The site notes that psychologists in Michigan do not prescribe. If medication might help, Dr. Lehmann can coordinate with your physician or psychiatrist, with your permission.
• No evening or weekend sessions. Appointments are Monday to Thursday, daytime only.
• No out-of-state telehealth. Video sessions are for clients in Michigan during the session.
• Children and teens: not stated either way. The FAQ says "Please ask when you call" and that the services described on the site are for adults and couples.

The New Clients page adds that if you need a higher level of care, Dr. Lehmann will help you find it.

How it compares with other options

A solo psychologist's practice is one of several ways to get therapy. The trade-offs below are general, not a judgment of any provider.

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

Questions to ask on the first call

1. Do you have openings at times I can make, and how soon?
2. How long is a session, and what is the fee for couples sessions?
3. Is a reduced-fee spot open, and what would it cost?
4. If I use Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, what will I likely owe per session? If I'm out of network, will you give me a superbill or Good Faith Estimate?
5. Have you worked with concerns like mine, and how would you approach them?
6. If I need intimacy or sex-related support, what training do you have in that area?
7. Which video platform do you use, and can I switch between office and video?
8. Do you see children or teens, or can you refer us?

Guides and articles on the site

Besides the service pages, the site has a Resources section of general education guides from the practice, grouped into seven collections. The counts below are from the Resources page.

• Starting Therapy and Michigan Telehealth Guide (3 guides): choosing a licensed psychologist in Michigan, what a first session is like, in-person vs. video.
• Anxiety and Depression Resource Center (3 guides).
• Relationships, Couples, Intimacy, and Family Wellness Hub (4 guides).
• Cancer Emotional Support Guide (36 guides in three parts: understanding what you feel, coping and relationships, getting support), for patients, survivors, partners and caregivers.
• Intimacy and Sexual Concerns Guide (44 guides).
• Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions Guide (4 guides).
• Trauma Recovery and Emotional Safety Library (4 guides).

The guides say they are general education, not a diagnosis or a substitute for care. The same page lists crisis lines and Oakland County services, including Common Ground (1-800-231-1127), Oakland Community Health Network (1-888-238-0611), HAVEN for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors (248-334-1274), and national lines such as SAMHSA (1-800-662-4357) and NAMI (1-800-950-6264). The page says these numbers were checked against each organization's own website on 23 September 2026.

Dr. Lehmann's own articles are "Moving from Birmingham to Franklin" (18 June 2025), "Therapy vs. Counseling" (30 July 2025) and "Loving Acceptance" (31 March 2026).

How to get started

1. Read the New Clients page and the Fees & Insurance page.
2. If you plan to use insurance, call your insurer with the questions above.
3. Call (248) 270-2030, email wellness@drlauralehmann.com, or use the contact form. Keep it short: name, contact details, in-person or telehealth, and your availability.
4. Have the short fit conversation, then complete the intake forms and bring them to your first session.

Visit Dr. Laura Lehmann, PLLC

Frequently asked questions

Sources

All pages checked on 19 October 2026.

1. Home page: drlauralehmann.com
2. About Dr. Laura Lehmann: drlauralehmann.com/about
3. Therapy Services: drlauralehmann.com/services
4. Individual Therapy: drlauralehmann.com/services/individual-therapy
5. Couples Therapy: drlauralehmann.com/services/couples-therapy
6. Online Therapy (Telehealth): drlauralehmann.com/services/online-therapy
7. Anxiety: drlauralehmann.com/services/anxiety-therapy
8. Depression: drlauralehmann.com/services/depression-therapy
9. Grief and Loss: drlauralehmann.com/services/grief-counseling
10. Trauma Recovery: drlauralehmann.com/services/trauma-therapy
11. Relationship Concerns: drlauralehmann.com/services/relationship-concerns
12. Intimacy and Sexual Concerns: drlauralehmann.com/services/intimacy-sexual-concerns
13. Parenting and Family Conflict: drlauralehmann.com/services/parenting-family-conflict
14. Cancer-Related Emotional Support: drlauralehmann.com/services/cancer-emotional-support
15. New Clients: What to Expect: drlauralehmann.com/new-clients
16. Fees & Insurance: drlauralehmann.com/fees-insurance
17. Frequently Asked Questions: drlauralehmann.com/faq
18. Patient Forms: drlauralehmann.com/forms
19. Cancellation Policy: drlauralehmann.com/cancellation-policy
20. Contact: drlauralehmann.com/contact
21. The Franklin Office: drlauralehmann.com/franklin-mi-office
22. Resources: drlauralehmann.com/resources
23. Starting Therapy and Michigan Telehealth Guide: drlauralehmann.com/resources/starting-therapy
24. Cancer Emotional Support Guide: drlauralehmann.com/resources/cancer-emotional-support
25. Articles: drlauralehmann.com/articles
26. Moving from Birmingham to Franklin: drlauralehmann.com/articles/moving-from-birmingham-to-franklin
27. Therapy vs. Counseling: drlauralehmann.com/articles/therapy-vs-counseling
28. Privacy Policy: drlauralehmann.com/privacy-policy
29. CMS NPI Registry, record for NPI 1437498516: npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov