Dr. Brooke Buys

Ann Arbor
Written By Connie Holen

After working in the field traditional field of mental health as a clinical therapist, I realized there was so much untapped potential in the relationships between mental health professionals and clients.

No journey is the same; that’s why it’s our goal that you come with a challenge and grow with a solution — one that feels fully authentic to you.

Dr. Brooke Buys, Founder of BLND

Dr. Brooke Buys, Founder and CEO

PhD Social Work & Psychology |LMSW, The University of Michigan | Kalamazoo College, BA
Professor of Graduate Level Social Work at The University of Michigan

  • Couples, family systems, substance use disorders, personality disorders.

  • Social work oversight and supervision.

  • Current research focuses on tailored treatment for women and transgender women with both mental health issues and substance use problems, as well as the role of outpatient therapy in ketamine-assisted treatment.

  • Leo is a lecturer at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She teaches master’s students courses on working with families, substance use disorders, group theory, integrative health, trauma, and medical social work.

  • I specialize in helping with complex trauma, family healing, substance abuse issues, and working with community partnerships.

  • I started BLND to provide a more personal and effective approach to wellness, focusing on real support that leads to meaningful change.

  • If you're interested in community partnerships or want to learn about the BLND model, let's talk.

 
Connie Holen

Connie Holen is a Digital Strategist, Certified Mindbody Business Consultant, Google Search Certified Marketer and Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner specializing in web design for yoga, Pilates, fitness, and wellness studios. As the founder of Pixality Design, she has helped 300+ boutique studio owners build clean, modern, and easy-to-manage Squarespace websites that integrate seamlessly with scheduling software (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Walla, Momence, and more). Connie’s work focuses on local SEO, brand strategy, and creating websites that not only look beautiful but also attract new clients and support long-term studio growth.

http://www.pixalitydesign.com
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