Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

Whether your goal is to heal from the past, navigate the present, or build for the future, therapy can help. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, empowering, and non-judgmental space for you to tell your story and achieve your goals. I recognize that you are the expert of your own life and I will partner with you to create a therapeutic approach that is as unique as you are. While I use a variety of evidence-based techniques, above all, I will provide a reliable source of support, understanding, and genuine care.

Do you struggle with worrying more than you would like? Is your mood lower than you would like it to be? Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of work or school, relationships, and family? Perhaps you are finding parenting more challenging than you had imagined or would like to find someone to talk with your child or adolescent. I have experience with a variety of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma, adoption and attachment issues, LGBTQ and women’s issues. Whatever the stresses you are facing, talking through them in a warm, safe environment can make a difference.

Deciding to call a therapist and seek help can be difficult. I work with clients to establish a strong working relationship. Together, we can work to identify obstacles that block you from reaching your potential in different areas of your life. My style balances insight-oriented talk-therapy with common sense -- and some humor when possible.

Looking to make authentic, meaningful, and sustainable change in your life but not quite sure how? My therapeutic style utilizes curiosity and compassion and is judgement free, as judgement is a block to accurate understanding and growth. I am an eternal learner in the field, and life in general. My therapeutic approach utilizes both insight oriented and skill based techniques that are research and data driven, to empower you to make sustainable changes. Therapy is helpful both when we are in crisis, and when we are working to avoid crisis. You don’t have to live in your struggles, effective change and help are available.

Something is motivating you to consider psychotherapy. Maybe you are feeling depressed, sad, anxious or too angry. The first hard and essential step is calling someone. With 30+ years of experience, the most helpful things are usually not dramatic, but instead small, steady changes that can lead to significant relief of painful feelings. It can mean the difference between a close intimate relationship or a satisfying job situation. Understanding and removing internal obstacles to your progress and becoming more flexible with yourself and others are some of the hallmarks of a successful psychotherapy.

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.

As a fully licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience of helping others with various psychological needs, I welcome those who want to make meaningful change towards a life they desire. I help people identify, understand and take action to remove barriers that get in one's way. Often there are many common themes that bring people to therapy. Beyond the common themes, I listen and treat the individual based on their unique history, personal dynamics and strengths they bring to the process.

This is currently a stressful and uncertain time for many people. Counseling telehealth sessions can provide additional support to help manage the recent challenges that have arisen. Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming, so it's important to me that beginning therapy is a comfortable process for you. I focus on building trust by helping you to feel accepted and understood. From there, I work with you towards the outcomes you are hoping to achieve.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, and PTSD. I have a client-centered approach that is done with the whole person in mind. This process can often involve recognizing patterns that are no longer helpful and uncovering beliefs that interfere with well-being.

My hope and desire as a therapist is to help inspire and empower clients to reach their potentials. In my 30+ years of experience, I have worked with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, all with the desire to better their lives. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative relationship with my clients where curiosity and possibilities become a part of their approach to life. I strive to help my clients to live courageously, explore outside of your comfort zone, develop a growth mindset, and see challenges as opportunity.

I'm a licensed professional counselor working with people who are ready to make positive changes in their life but continue to feel stuck. If you want to learn strategies for healing from the mental, emotional, and lifestyle issues that hold you back, then I can help. For over 10 years of I have worked with teens and families treating anxiety and depression, lack of motivation, and trauma based concerns. I have training in a variety of approaches including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, as well as focusing on nutritional wellness.

**Currently I am not taking new clients. Seeking therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and people may not know what to expect from the process. With this in mind, I have created a comfortable, safe and nonjudgmental environment for my clients. I believe that people deserve the utmost respect, warmth and compassion from their therapist. My role in the therapeutic process is to guide my clients towards their highest potential, while also collaborating with them in every aspect of our work. Because everyone has unique strengths and barriers, my therapy style is open, flexible, and tailored to meet the specific goals of each client.

We help people create Extraordinary Lives and Relationships based on love, authenticity, connection, and purpose. Whether you are in your "mid-life" and ready to turn a crisis into a time for reinvention and breakthroughs, or a young adult who is not only looking for clarity on your passions, but the tools to achieve emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social success in your life. Resulting in a life-long journey of motivation, focus, clarity, intention, and purpose. Or maybe you are ready to create an Extraordinary Life by building legendary relationship - ultimately learning to raise your standards to become a Power Couple!

If you are struggling to manage your feelings, make desired changes in your life, feeling unhappy, anxious or depressed, then psychotherapy can be a very powerful way to create change and alleviate emotional pain. People are not always aware of why they are feeling distressed, behaving in certain ways or repeating patterns. By providing a safe and thoughtful environment, clients and I collaborate to develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and to identify underlying issues that may be interfering with the quality of life.

If you are wondering about how you or your child best learns and functions at home, school, work or friendships, then a neuropsychological evaluation may help you adjust the environment, processes, or relationships that are blocking optimal performance. Working together, we develop a set of questions to answer, for example, "How should my child be taught?" "Why do I have difficulty focusing on my work?" or "Why does my child melt down?" then, through interview, testing, and consulting, we can develop a deep understanding of mental, physical, and emotional strengths and weaknesses that can inform an effective treatment plan.

Tele-Therapy is available*** Supporting people of all identities including, but not limited to: age, gender, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, language, mental and physical ability, national origin, religion, spirituality, size, socio-economic status, political perspective, citizenship, and world view. Learning how to take care of your well-being – emotional, physical, and mental - can be difficult trying to manage. You might have identified what isn’t working in your life. Through our time together we will work to help you find what works best and continue to learn and grow.

Today’s world has many new challenges. Anxiety and depression can be overwhelming as one attempts to navigate through new and changing circumstances. I can assist in developing strategies to address current challenges and develop skills that can be beneficial through out ones lifetime. I provide a safe environment to explore your issues. I will work with you to assist you in managing life’s circumstances

Welcome! My name is Adriana Petrucci and I am a licensed clinical therapist. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults to address a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and more.

Not Accepting New Clients! Dr. Devaraj is passionate about working with clients with addictions, including eating disorders. She has done extensive postgraduate training in counseling, eating disorders and addictions through a series of courses, institutes, research, workshops, and seminars. She has become an advocate for maternal mental health and hopes to help people better understand postpartum depression.

My goal as a counselor is to help you incorporate mindfulness and bring awareness to your wellbeing. I use a person-centered approach while incorporating mindfulness to better understand the whole person and to foster a sense of self-compassion and self-awareness. I believe in meeting clients where they are and using individualized techniques to best meet their needs. I am passionate about using self-care and mindfulness techniques to help clients feel in control of their life and their needs when facing stressful situations, anxiety, and life transitions.