Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI
Lani Porter Wang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
As we encounter new life stages, we often come face to face with our deepest doubts and fears. Finding the courage to work through these to achieve lasting personal growth requires a safe and structured space for telling our stories and unraveling the knots that cause us pain. As a therapist with twenty years of experience, my approach to providing such a space is client-focused, holistic, and collaborative. I specialize in helping my clients navigate academic challenges, intimate relationships, family dynamics, cultural integration, and life transitions.
As we encounter new life stages, we often come face to face with our deepest doubts and fears. Finding the courage to work through these to achieve lasting personal growth requires a safe and structured space for telling our stories and unraveling the knots that cause us pain. As a therapist with twenty years of experience, my approach to providing such a space is client-focused, holistic, and collaborative. I specialize in helping my clients navigate academic challenges, intimate relationships, family dynamics, cultural integration, and life transitions.
Stephanie Lin
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (Online Only)
*Not currently taking new clients* Being a human is hard, and for most of us, no one has guided us how to navigate through the messiness of life. At some point in our lives, we might find ourselves lost and stuck. It takes a lot of courage to reflect inwards and work on ourselves. I'm committed to understanding your story in the full context of your experiences and helping you make the changes you want to see. Humor is also important to me, and I hope we can find ways to laugh together. I strive to create a therapeutic space with you that supports healing, resolution, and where you can practice skills that you can use everyday.
*Not currently taking new clients* Being a human is hard, and for most of us, no one has guided us how to navigate through the messiness of life. At some point in our lives, we might find ourselves lost and stuck. It takes a lot of courage to reflect inwards and work on ourselves. I'm committed to understanding your story in the full context of your experiences and helping you make the changes you want to see. Humor is also important to me, and I hope we can find ways to laugh together. I strive to create a therapeutic space with you that supports healing, resolution, and where you can practice skills that you can use everyday.
Dr. Jamie Yang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Jamie Yang, PhD. is a fully licensed psychologist in Michigan state. She earned her Bachelor’s of Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She earned her Masters of Mental Health from Boston College, and Doctor of Counseling Psychology from the University of North Dakota. She has spent 7 years in the field working with adults, children, and families. She has worked in University Counseling Centers and community mental health centers. Her approach is person-centered, mindfulness-based, and relies on hands-on specific skills and behavioral tools to help clients better cope with life.
Jamie Yang, PhD. is a fully licensed psychologist in Michigan state. She earned her Bachelor’s of Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She earned her Masters of Mental Health from Boston College, and Doctor of Counseling Psychology from the University of North Dakota. She has spent 7 years in the field working with adults, children, and families. She has worked in University Counseling Centers and community mental health centers. Her approach is person-centered, mindfulness-based, and relies on hands-on specific skills and behavioral tools to help clients better cope with life.
Shu-Lan Hung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
My practice involves treatment for adults using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR with mindfulness-based techniques that employ body and mind approach based on each client's specific needs. The counseling process is a journey to gain awareness, to restore sufficient inner strengths, and to heal the pains, enabling one to make desired changes for life. I apply stress reducing and relaxing skills to assist you gaining your own valuable awareness of circumstance, strengthening your capacity to restore your inner resources toward the concrete steps you can take to make positive changes.
My practice involves treatment for adults using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR with mindfulness-based techniques that employ body and mind approach based on each client's specific needs. The counseling process is a journey to gain awareness, to restore sufficient inner strengths, and to heal the pains, enabling one to make desired changes for life. I apply stress reducing and relaxing skills to assist you gaining your own valuable awareness of circumstance, strengthening your capacity to restore your inner resources toward the concrete steps you can take to make positive changes.
Ke Liu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Talk therapy serves a valuable purpose by aiding your brain in processing challenging emotions during specific moments in your life and enabling introspection regarding associated thoughts. However, what if you find yourself trapped in the depressive, anxious, angry, or shameful mental state for so long that you have nothing new to explore? What if, despite recounting your traumatic experiences numerous times, your low energy, sadness, avoidance, anger, or impulsivity still persists? And what if the somatic reactions triggered by certain events are so intense and rapid that you are unable to employ sound judgment?
Talk therapy serves a valuable purpose by aiding your brain in processing challenging emotions during specific moments in your life and enabling introspection regarding associated thoughts. However, what if you find yourself trapped in the depressive, anxious, angry, or shameful mental state for so long that you have nothing new to explore? What if, despite recounting your traumatic experiences numerous times, your low energy, sadness, avoidance, anger, or impulsivity still persists? And what if the somatic reactions triggered by certain events are so intense and rapid that you are unable to employ sound judgment?
Online Therapists
Joyce Kuribayashi
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, TLLP
Verified Verified
Novi, MI 48375
每個人的生活一定會有高低起伏, 重點是在人生低潮的時候要如何面對, 以及如何透過這個機會更了解自己並讓自我有所成長. 我能夠在你低潮或無助的時候提供一個安全和可以信賴的支持與力量, 幫助你在人生道路上更為勇敢堅強
每個人的生活一定會有高低起伏, 重點是在人生低潮的時候要如何面對, 以及如何透過這個機會更了解自己並讓自我有所成長. 我能夠在你低潮或無助的時候提供一個安全和可以信賴的支持與力量, 幫助你在人生道路上更為勇敢堅強
Sollars and Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Individual, couple and family therapy is available.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session.
Individual, couple and family therapy is available.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session.
Sharon Miao Wang
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth, MI 48170
I am a limited licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, grief/loss, anger management and family conflicts. I strive to create a therapy environment that is supportive and validating while encouraging my clients to make needed changes and move toward their personal goals. I utilize cognitive behavioral and psycho-dynamic modalities in a client centered approach to facilitate change. I help people gain insight about their issues and facilitate behavioral, cognitive and emotional change.
I am a limited licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, grief/loss, anger management and family conflicts. I strive to create a therapy environment that is supportive and validating while encouraging my clients to make needed changes and move toward their personal goals. I utilize cognitive behavioral and psycho-dynamic modalities in a client centered approach to facilitate change. I help people gain insight about their issues and facilitate behavioral, cognitive and emotional change.
Fan Zhang
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Troy, MI 48084 (Online Only)
The counseling process is one of deep introspection based on a relationship built on trust, openness, and compassion. I am here to aid you in that process in order to deal with life issues that interfere with your mental health. Whether it be relationship issues, mental disorders, depression, anxiety, or even general stress, I can help you overcome them and achieve your maximum potential. As such I can work with a variety of clients, including angry adolescents, distant couples, stressed out employees, or anyone else really.
The counseling process is one of deep introspection based on a relationship built on trust, openness, and compassion. I am here to aid you in that process in order to deal with life issues that interfere with your mental health. Whether it be relationship issues, mental disorders, depression, anxiety, or even general stress, I can help you overcome them and achieve your maximum potential. As such I can work with a variety of clients, including angry adolescents, distant couples, stressed out employees, or anyone else really.
Shahin Ip
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Troy, MI 48084
Cultures are tricky even when we live in the same country. Do you feel it's difficult to be fully understood? Do you feel 'conflict with others' happen often? Sometimes, we feel lonely, lost, and discouraged when going through life transitions, good or bad. Transition could be a divorce, a loss of a loved one, a new cultural/sexual identity, or even an exciting new job. You don’t have to go through those transitions alone. Therapy is a safe space for you to explore the complex emotions that come with those changes.
Cultures are tricky even when we live in the same country. Do you feel it's difficult to be fully understood? Do you feel 'conflict with others' happen often? Sometimes, we feel lonely, lost, and discouraged when going through life transitions, good or bad. Transition could be a divorce, a loss of a loved one, a new cultural/sexual identity, or even an exciting new job. You don’t have to go through those transitions alone. Therapy is a safe space for you to explore the complex emotions that come with those changes.
Sollars and Associates, Inc
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Livonia, MI 48152
Offering both short-term and in-depth counseling and psychotherapy, our therapists are experienced and educated in a variety of approaches and techniques. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents and families dealing with a variety of issues including: Attention Deficit Disorder, School Difficulties, Interpersonal Issues such as bullying, adult ADD and related issues, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Parenting, Educational Concerns, Relationship Concerns, Career and Work Issues, and Sexual Issues.
Offering both short-term and in-depth counseling and psychotherapy, our therapists are experienced and educated in a variety of approaches and techniques. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents and families dealing with a variety of issues including: Attention Deficit Disorder, School Difficulties, Interpersonal Issues such as bullying, adult ADD and related issues, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Parenting, Educational Concerns, Relationship Concerns, Career and Work Issues, and Sexual Issues.
Shelley Sollars
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Troy, MI 48084
The psychologists, psychotherapists and mental health counselors at Sollars and Associates are licensed by the state of Michigan and work under the clinical direction of Franklin Sollars, PhD, LP. All share my passion for working with others in their quest for resolution of feelings and issues that interfere with personal growth and productive lifestyles. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents and families dealing with: Attention Deficit Disorder, School Difficulties, Interpersonal Issues such as bullying, adult ADD and related issues, Depression, Trauma, and more.
The psychologists, psychotherapists and mental health counselors at Sollars and Associates are licensed by the state of Michigan and work under the clinical direction of Franklin Sollars, PhD, LP. All share my passion for working with others in their quest for resolution of feelings and issues that interfere with personal growth and productive lifestyles. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents and families dealing with: Attention Deficit Disorder, School Difficulties, Interpersonal Issues such as bullying, adult ADD and related issues, Depression, Trauma, and more.
Yen Ju Lee
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), and completed my degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI. I also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc, MI, specializing in Clinical Health Psychology. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin. I significantly appreciate individuals’ unique cultural backgrounds and work to cultivate collaborative relationships with each of my clients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), and completed my degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI. I also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc, MI, specializing in Clinical Health Psychology. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin. I significantly appreciate individuals’ unique cultural backgrounds and work to cultivate collaborative relationships with each of my clients.
Sollars & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Flint, MI 48507
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. We provide short-term and in-depth counseling and psychotherapy. Psychological evaluation and testing also available including: educational (developmental, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD), medical (bariatric surgery and pain) and work disability
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. We provide short-term and in-depth counseling and psychotherapy. Psychological evaluation and testing also available including: educational (developmental, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD), medical (bariatric surgery and pain) and work disability
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.