At its core, therapy is about supporting a life lived with awareness and choice, which is not only the best way to honor it, but also to meet the suffering that comes with it. Jung says: "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become". In a way both are true; the family we're born into, and life's events impact us deeply, and we can learn and grow through our experiences, the good and the bad, as opposed to letting them trap or control us. We can all lead lives consciously and choicefully.

Are you stressed ? looking for a relief ? I provide professional, confidential mental health service for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our practice also has psychiatrist, psychologist, therapists who specialize in various areas such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-esteem, stress, motivational support, and behavioral issues. Our clinicians are trained to walk with you through the struggle to find a solution that would work best for you. Evening and weekend appointments available. We accept most insurances.

Chances are, if you are looking for a therapist, you can imagine living a life that is on some level better for you and those around you. Maybe you have been cutting yourself off from meaningful relationships, struggling to identify or communicate your needs, lacking a sense of meaning or purpose, dealing with difficult personal or professional relationships, feeling depressed, anxious, or angry. In any case, you are seeking some kind of change.

As a psychotherapist & social researcher, I have 20+ years experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing a broad range of challenges & issues. We all live together in the same society, but the complex factors that effect each of us individually can create challenges that make it hard to succeed, live up to our potential & lead happy, satisfying lives. There are tools, that we can use to deal with these challenges. Learning how to access our inner strength and power is something each of us are capable of - and this empowerment is the key to resolving confusion, pain & suffering.

I provide individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. My work with children is specific to gender identity. My clinical work is focused on eating disorders, gender identity, LGBTQQ+ concerns, multicultural counseling, survivors of sexualized violence and trauma. I work with clients through a social justice and holistic health lens that emphasizes the inseparable connection between our mind, body, and environment. My approach to therapy is strength-based and client centered rooted in cultural humility. I incorporate mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based techniques depending upon the goals of each client.

My work is short term and solution focused. I draw on several therapeutic approaches, depending on the nature of the problem, including behavior therapy, family therapy and strategic therapy. I have a diverse background from 50 years of experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. I am expert in a number of psychotherapeutic approaches, including short-term solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, family-systems therapy, hypnotherapy, and psychoanalytic therapy. I developed an evidence-based wellness program with a positive psychology emphasis at the Ann Arbor VA Hospital.0

*Currently Accepting New Patients* My role is to help you empower yourself by keeping your mental health a priority. My goal is to be fully present with you and allow you to detox from the chaos of life. Therapy sessions with me are a safe space for you to feel heard and validated and where you can expect to be provided with unbiased feedback. Relationship between client and therapist is a powerful catalyst for impacting lasting change. I integrate a mix of cognitive and behavioral therapy methods to help you solve your problems and change your thinking towards life as a whole.

Allie VanSickle, LLMSW takes an open-minded, sincere, validating, and direct approach to treatment. Allie believes the individual is the expert on their own lives and takes a holistic approach to supporting the individual's growth. Allie works collaboratively with clients and allows the individual's comfort/readiness to guide the therapeutic process. Allie specializes in assisting those struggling with eating disorders, OCD, and/or attachment issues. Allie also focuses on empowering the positive development of children, youth, and families, particularly those involved with the foster care system.

If you are reading this, you've probably encountered a stressful situation that appears unsolvable on your own. Maybe there is a seemingly irreconcilable issue existing within your family; perhaps you have been traumatized by abuse; or you simply need guidance for life's difficult decisions. Where ever you are on the spectrum, I'm here to let you know that there is hope; and there is help. With 5 years of counseling experience (and 5+ years in informal counseling environments), I am committed to helping people transform their lives and relationships through strength-based therapeutic interventions.

Skill, experience and kindness are qualities many seek in a therapist. When you are suffering with personal problems, you want to know that you will be heard and understood in ways that will help you find ways to expand your own self-understanding. A good therapist - the right therapist for you - is one who can "think together" with you to help find new solutions to old problems. The Mel Bornstein Clinic for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy was established upon a 60-year tradition of offering just this kind of help.

I focus on the treatment of trauma using a mind-body and mindfulness framework and work from the understanding that our life experiences are stored in the body. It’s important to pay attention not only to our thoughts and emotions, but also to the clues our body gives us. My goal is to help clients create their own sense of safety, enhance relationship to self, and to move towards a space of presence and increased well-being. I also offer consultation to clinicians hoping to deepen their understanding of parts work using a trauma-informed perspective.

Making the decision to create change in your life takes courage and strength. Our therapists at Inspire Behavioral Health are here to provide compassionate support to assist you in gaining a fresh perspective, as well as identifying solutions for meeting your personal goals. Let us assist you in beginning your journey towards self-improvement.

Everyone has a need to feel healthy and whole, with a sense of purpose, pleasure and renewal in your life. My approach uses your strengths to help you get in touch with your own inner resources so you can better manage stress, trauma and change in your life with creativity and courage. I have a mind, body, spiritual approach to healing that can help. Anxiety, depression, loss of motivation, a crisis in identity, feelings of low self worth, are all issues that can be transformed into feelings of self assurance and clarity about your life's direction.

Todd uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy along with Solution Focused Therapy to assist clients in clarifying their own goals in therapy. His focus is on boundaries, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Todd offers an innovative approach to life balance and fulfillment. Providing both traditional office/virtual counseling and experiential psychotherapy with horses. He works with clients to determine their current strengths to determine what changes they can make to improve their current situation. He believes in the client’s ability to solve their own problems and direct their lives in a way that is meaningful to them.

My experience as a therapist has allowed me to assist a spectrum of ages from children, persons of age, and populations, including LGBTQ+, those living with cancer, veterans, and youths in juvenile justice. My background provides me the ability to see various points of views lending support and validation. I pride myself in being in culturally competent and LGBTQ+ and gender nonconforming affirming.

I see a diverse population of clients starting from early childhood and forward. There is no issue that is is too big or small. Motivation for change and/or progress is the only trait that I prefer to see from my clients. We can figure out the rest together.

Room To Talk is a nonprofit program of The Women's Center in central Ann Arbor. Women, men, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome. We provide online teletherapy as a flexible option when we are unable to meet safety in person. In addition to psychotherapy, we offer divorce supports as well as job and financial coaching. We can all use a mental health "tune-up" now and again. Counseling is for everyone!

The decision to seek therapy is positive and courageous! It is important to find the right therapist to help you with your problems. I assess the biological, psychological and social aspects of a person, couple or family. I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavior to treat the following problems: depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma and chronic illness. I am also a certified sex therapist.

This is an incredibly challenging time and many of us could use a little extra support. I am conducting all sessions virtually. I offer a sliding scale and work with each of my clients to come up with a plan that works for them. People who have survived collective hardships throughout history have shared wisdom with us about the importance of meaning-making during times that could otherwise feel despairing. Now is an important time for self care, for a transformative relationship with grief, for healing, for cultivating love and joy, and for deep intention around what it means to be human and what it means to be alive.