Dr. Char Houben (she/her), received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University and has a rich training background in relational psychoanalytic therapy, health psychology, and neuropsychology, particularly focusing on late-identified adult Autism. Her diverse experience spans outpatient clinics, universities, and community settings. She has a specific passion for serving adults from diverse backgrounds, including those from BIPOC, queer, trans, and neurodivergent communities.

Dr. Houben has expertise in a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief & loss, emotion dysregulation, chronic illness, emerging adult transitions, and interpersonal relationships. She has specialized training in working with developmental & complex trauma, neurodevelopmental concerns, identity development (race/ethnicity, sexuality & gender), racial minority stress, and health-related psychology.

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Dr. Houben was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. In her spare time, she enjoys research and data analysis, thinking through complex problems, travel, hiking, gardening, reading non-fiction, listening to podcasts, interpersonal connection, and the creative process.