Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

You found me! I know it can be hard to take the steps to connect with a therapist. How can I help you? Do you find yourself having difficulty navigating your thoughts and feelings? Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety? Are you struggling to navigate day-to-day stressors, life transitions, challenging relationships, upsetting circumstances, or feel held back by past traumas? Past trauma can also lead to negative cognitions or unhelpful scripts we develop about ourselves (i.e. "I'm not good enough," "I'm not lovable," "I can't trust anyone," "I'm not safe," etc.). I am here to offer you support and develop effective coping skills.

Are you overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Life can be challenging at times and it’s easy to get stuck in a spiral of negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The good news? Change is possible. Maybe you're stressed at work, grieving a loss, in an unhealthy relationship or having trouble adjusting to a new transition in your life. In a safe, nonjudgemental space I can help you explore new options. In my practice, I have empowered clients with the tools needed to navigate their emotions, build resilience and create a more fulfilling life.

Now, more than ever, you may find yourself or a loved one carrying an extra heavy load. I strive to serve my community by way of data-based psychological and neuropsychological assessment and psychological and therapeutic services with adolescents and adult clients of all races, religions, and orientations. My practice emphasizes therapeutic treatment of individuals with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues and interpersonal conflict. My primary goal is to provide an open, empathic environment where life's challenges can be confronted, overcome, and some of the load can be lightened and left behind.

Immediate Openings: Received a Master's degree in Counseling from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Body Image, Stress Management, Relationship and Marital Issues, Grief and Loss, Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Trauma, Life Transitions and Personal Growth. I'm here to support and empower you. Together, we will work towards uncovering your inner strength, fostering healing and paving the way for a more fulfilling, balance life. I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and confidential space for all of your needs.

If you're struggling, we're here to help. Everyone has times when life is stressful, something isn’t working, or they have hurdles to overcome. We're here to help you cope with life's ups and downs. We’ll help you set and reach goals that move you forward. We know therapy isn’t easy - and we also know it’s so worthwhile. We’ll work to build a relationship of trust, caring, and compassion - one that honors and appreciates your willingness to share your experiences and struggles.

First steps are always difficult. Whether your journey has been one of anxiety, depression, disordered eating, trauma, complex family history, or stress from life in general, I’m here to offer a hand in moving forward. I focus on the empowerment and strengths of individuals in my work, while also realizing that we all have room to grow.

First and foremost, thank you for seeking out therapy. Choosing to be emotionally open with someone you don’t know can be extremely difficult. You might feel skeptical or anxious, like it’s a waste of time or I’ll judge you for what you tell me. You don’t know me yet, but please trust me when I say that neither of those are true. Regardless of your reason for seeing me, I am your advocate. I will stand with you and help you accomplish whatever it is you want to accomplish. Think of me like your well-informed sidekick.

Welcome! Whether you are seeking help with your personal or professional goals, stress, anxiety, depression/mood or specialty areas such as eating/ body image concerns and addiction recovery, I would be happy to help. For the last two decades I have had the privilege of working with a broad variety of clients and concerns at Lotus Consulting, Ann Arbor DBT Center, the University of Michigan and other university settings. I utilize evidence and mindfulness based cognitive behavioral approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, business and leadership coaching.

Hi, I'm Alex! I'm a limited license professional counselor (LLPC) with experience working with teens, adults, and couples in individual and group counseling settings. I am passionate about reflecting on how the past influences your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in the present, and how to create goals to realistically address struggles you may be experiencing. I also love working with LGBTQ+ clients or clients exploring their identity. My job as a therapist is to instill hope in yourself and confidence in your strengths as a human being, while also providing some new perspectives if needed.

Hello! I wanted to use this space to share a little about my approach to therapy to see if we'd be a good fit for each other. My approach revolves around you, the client. I believe that you are the expert of your story, your experiences, your struggles, and your goals for therapy. I will meet you where you are and provide warmth, acceptance, and empathy. I enjoy building modalities and interventions based on your needs and interests and finding what works best for you. Recognizing that as this all can be a challenging and hard thing to do, I want to create a safe and validating place for you so we can tackle what needs tackling.

I have had the privilege to assist clients with anxiety, depression and general mental health concerns as well as compulsive sexual behaviors, chemical and process/ behavioral addictions in a variety of settings including addiction treatment services with Dawn Farm's community of programs.

I am a queer, fat, neuro-divergent, Psychotherapist that specializes in working with queer individuals no matter where they fall on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum. I have been working with queer folks for the past 6 years on issues surrounding access to health care, behavioral health, and advocacy. I also specialize in gender affirming care working with clients to access hormone therapy and procedures through advocating for their needs and letter writing. Another specialization is working with fat individuals on navigating our fatphobic/sizeist society, medical system, and internalized fatphobia.

Accepting new clients as of 4/22/24. You are not alone dealing with anxiety, depression or difficult life circumstances. I understand how painful and disruptive these issues can be, and I am here to offer supportive space to process your experiences, gain new skills, and foster lasting improvement to your mental health. Together, we will make a plan to help you reach your goals and move towards healing.

Marisa is mindfulness-based psychotherapist who works to provide a safe, collaborative, and affirming space centered around each client's needs. Marisa takes great care to create a nonjudgemental space where clients can learn, grow, and discover a valued life. Marisa’s style is empathic, warm, and collaborative and she puts her clients quickly at ease with her authentic style.

Big life changes, like leaving a job to pursue a passion or moving to a new city to start a new life chapter & anything in between, can be hard to navigate. While these can be exciting adventures, these changes can surface lots of difficult feelings in addition to painful memories of moments from our past. Sometimes we feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed & lost in these situations. Many of us are told to feel happy about these changes, but that might not align with our lived experiences. You’re not alone in this - we can work together to help you find comfort in navigating all of these things.

I believe that parents/caregivers are not only their child's first teachers, but often their best therapists. I seek to support parents (biological, adoptive, step, foster) and families of all types as they navigate the often-challenging work of nurturing and supporting the children in their care. I believe in helping parents to "secure their own oxygen masks before assisting others," by providing a safe space for parents to explore their own identities, values, challenges and experiences as caregivers. I am also experienced at providing practical guidance to parents facing challenging moments with their children.

I believe in centering the client's experience and providing a warm, affirming therapeutic environment. I utilize principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness in my work. I prioritize a holistic approach and value empathy, holding space with my clients and advocating for any needs my clients may have along their healing journey. My focus areas are anxiety, depression, identity, grief, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. I am excited to partner with you on your therapeutic journey!

I believe all people have profound inherent worth, and that self-acceptance and compassion are core components of living well. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional difficulties can cloud our ability to see ourselves as whole, beautiful, functioning people, and I work warmly, respectfully, and joyfully to help my clients get movement in areas where they may feel stuck. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, phobias, grief, and issues related to couples and relationships.

My clinical approach is integrative, although my interventions often focus on acceptance and self-compassion while empowering my clients to make the changes they would like to see in their lives. I firmly believe that therapy should be focused on helping you become the best version of yourself, as YOU understand it. In keeping with that goal, I take great care to ensure that therapy is affirming of all aspects of diversity and identity.