Ava
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (517) 800-3884
I am a down-to-earth therapist who loves to support people of all ages, especially those of us who are queer, trans, neurodivergent, or just need to be heard authentically. My goal is to create space that is attuned, trustworthy, and empowering for you. Therapy methods that are foundational for me include somatic, compassion-focused, and play therapy. I understand the culture and systems we live in are very unwell, and I want to support personal and collective healing. I see therapy as a chance to partner with people to create space and companionship for feeling, reflection, and change.
In addition to working with adults, I practice play therapy with children and families. Play therapy offers support that is responsive to each child's specific needs, interests, and developmental stages. As a former preschool teacher, I love supporting children to build social-emotional skills, gain confidence, and navigate difficult experiences.
I would love to learn more about your needs and goals to help you find the support you deserve. I'm accessible over email or a phone call, and I'm happy to do free consultations where we can ask each other questions and explore whether we are a good fit for therapy.
Call or Email Ava Anderson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (517) 800-3884
Let's Connect (517) 800-3884
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- McLaren
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicaid
Ava Anderson
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (517) 800-3884
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Michigan / 6851120161 Supervised by Lauren Frey (Michigan / 6801117092) Austin L Anderson
- Attended Michigan State University, Master of Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2025
Master Social Worker: Austin L Anderson
Education and Years In Practice
Ava Anderson
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (517) 800-3884
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Ava Anderson
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (517) 800-3884
2 Endorsements
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Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Ava Anderson
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (517) 800-3884