Courtesy photo Monica L. Peach, LCSW, SSW and her husband Michael, center, cut the ribbon together recently at the grand opening of her new business, Peach Blossom Therapy and Consultation Services, PLLC, located at 301E Ludington Centre, 1100 Ludington St., Escanaba. Joining Monica and Michael are Sheila Krueger, associate director of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce; Mark Cowman, administrative assistant at the Chamber of Commerce; Dennis LaMarch, Delta County ambassador; and Terri Lynn Thompson, member services director of the Chamber of Commerce. To book an appointment with Monica Peach, call (906) 233-7333

ESCANABA — Peach Blossom Therapy and Consultation Services, PLLC, is now open in downtown Escanaba. The new business held a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Sept. 29 at its location in the Ludington Centre, 1100 Ludington St., Suite 301E.

Owner Monica L. Peach, LCSW, SSW, has worked in the field of social work since 1989. Her professional experience includes prevention services, child welfare (including 14.5 years with the State of Michigan), mental health, substance use, school social work, church ministry, public and home health, remote mental health therapy, and on-call services for child protection and mental health concerns.

Peach graduated from Michigan State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1989 and since that time, has wanted to “hang up her own shingle,” she said. “I got tired of dealing with bureaucracy, and I decided this is the time to do it since the space opened up here at the Ludington Centre. I believe this location is central to the population I have wanted to serve.”

She is licensed in three states–Idaho, Connecticut, and Michigan. She also speaks and writes Spanish fluently, and says she is hoping she can serve some Spanish speakers locally.

She says that depression and anxiety are the most common struggles she sees right now, and says the one thing she’s noticed lately is that people age 55 and up are seeking help more often, which she says is positive. “I think it’s great that people are seeking help and don’t feel ashamed. I want them to know that this is normal. Mental health is part of our wellbeing.”

Services she offers include mental health therapy: individual, family, and couples. She also does education consultations with parents and students. She works with clients ages 4 years and up. She also supervises limited license BSW/MSW candidates in obtaining full licensure.

Peach Blossom Therapy and Consultation Services, PLLC is open four days per week (Monday through Thursday) during varying hours, and accepts some insurance programs. To schedule an appointment, call (906) 233-7333.

The ribbon cutting was co-sponsored by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce.

For information on how to join the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, e-mail HYPERLINK “mailto:info@deltami.org” info@deltami.org or call (906) 786-2192.