Dr. Michele White

Learn more about Dr. White’s speaking engagements, professional trainings, and opportunities to connect.

Dr. Michele White

Dr. White, WBC's founder and owner

The owner of WBC Counseling and over 35 years of experience working with Traumatic Brain Injury clients. Dr. White has traveled the country as a presenter for PESI HealthCare. Additionally she has been selected as a speaker at the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and conducted webinars for the Brain Injury Association of America and the Brain Injury Association of Michigan.

- BA in Sociology Human Services from Adrian College
-MA in Clinical Psychology with Substance Abuse Emphasis from University of Detroit Mercy
-Ph.D. in Counseling from Wayne State University

- Limited Licensed Psychologist
- Licensed Professional Counselor

- Actively involved in ministry at her church, Dr. White serves as a Deaconess and also as Chair of the Finance committee.
- Dr. White founded A5 Family Connections in 2016 to inspire Christ-Focused families and communities by teaching biblical principles.
- Founded in 2018 as a 501(c)(3) by Dr. White, A5 Scholarship Charity is an advocate for students seeking a post-secondary education.
- Dr. White also also serves as an Executive Board Member for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan.

coffee & chat

Connect With
Dr. White

Dr. Michele White would love to connect with you and your team! Whether in person or virtually, we’d be happy to bring the coffee and donuts, sit down, and chat about your work, our services, and opportunities to collaborate.

Speaking Engagements

Dr. White is incredibly passionate about the positive impact behavioral health can have on clients, their support systems, and their communities. As a dynamic speaker, she draws on more than 35 years of experience and expertise to share insights with clients and their families, as well as healthcare and insurance professionals, at conferences and private group settings. Whether you’re looking for a speaker for your next event or would like Dr. White to present to a private group, we’d love to connect with you. Please contact us for more information about booking Dr. White.

Conferences & Keynotes
Mental Health Workshops
In-Person Trainings
Virtual Presentations & Trainings
Professional & Community Groups
Coffee & Chat
  • MBIPC- Implementing Telehealth practices for the TBI Community
  • BIAMI Annual Conference- Giving a seat at the table to Caregivers 
  • CMSA Annual Conference- Mental Health wellness for Case Managers
  • State of Michigan Recipient Rights Conference- How to recover from trauma
  • Middlebelt Baptist Church: Mental Health and Menopause
  • Coffee and Style Series: Mental Health and Menopause
  • Act 13 Network Mental Health Conference

  • Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on Implementing Hybrid Telehealth/In person practices for the TBI community
  • 2016: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on Finding the Right Balance between Parent and Caregiver when dealing with Pediactric Behavioral Issues
  • 2018: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on Developing effective strategies for professionals to handle stress 
  • 2019: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on The Cognitive and Emotional Impact of Social Media on the Brain
  • 2001: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on brain injury and behavior modifying strategies
  • 2011: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on brain injury and behavior modifying strategies
  • 2012: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on brain injury and behavior modifying strategies.
  • 2013: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on brain injury and behavior modifying strategies
  • 2013: National Brain Injury Association of Michigan webinar, Presentation on involving family in the behavioral change process
  • 2014: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on brain injury, behavior and brain lobe function
  • 2014: Brain Injury Association of Michigan webinar, Presentation on developing effective strategies for youth with brain injuries
  • 2015: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing MI, Presentation on Effectively using behavioral data collection with charts and graphs to create a visual snapshot of client progress

Courses & Trainings

Dr. White offers educational and professional training courses designed to provide practical strategies and tools for individuals, organizations, and staff teams. Be on the lookout for upcoming courses covering brain injury strategies, trauma-informed strategies, and more. These trainings are designed for individuals and can also be used by organizations to train staff members.

Beyond the counseling room

Faith, Emotions & Biblical Truth

Beyond her work in mental health, Dr. White is also a Christian speaker passionate about helping others connect faith, emotions, and biblical truth. Through speaking engagements, conferences, retreats, podcasts, and more, she shares biblical insight and encouragement to help audiences navigate life through a faith-filled lens. Discover her Christian speaking topics and learn how Dr. White can bring an encouraging and spiritually enriching message to your next event.