Teen Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Miller is a Board Certified Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist with extensive experience helping children, adolescents and their families cope with life's challenges. She prioritizes relational health and values excellence in individualized and family-centered care.

Most of us know that even the healthiest of us need at some point in our lives an outside perspective or guidance into our inner selves to resolve many issues that we have not been able to do on our own. Therapy can take many forms from "personal growth work " (i.e. becoming a better person or reaching personal goals not yet achieved) or in dealing with life crises, wrong choices in the past effecting today, life transitions or mood problems such as depression, grief, anxiety etc. am also helping people deal with covid and all of it's implications.

Finding a good "fit" with a therapist can have a significant impact on achieving a successful outcome. I strive to help each client discover and harness their unique strengths in addressing their problems. With children, intervention is orientated toward problem-solving family therapy. A cognitive-behavioral approach is often utilized when working with adults and teen . Psychological, and Neuropsychological Evaluations are intervention-focused. Tests chosen are "sensitive" to the diagnostic concerns and guide treatment. I help develop and implement practical behavioral management and social support strategies in real life situations, including the home , classroom or work .

I am both a licensed educator & trained Executive Function (EF) coach in the state of Michigan with greater than 20-yrs of teaching experience in K-12 education. My focus is working with adolescent through adults to develop EFS. I help students develop the areas of EF that support school & extracurriculars (Organization, Planning & Prioritizing, Self-Monitoring, Time Management, Study Strategies) to become more confident & independent learners. I also work with adults to refine & develop better time management, problem solving, goal setting & decision making skills that support their busy lives.

As my client, you will be heard, understood, respected, and valued. Your challenges and concerns are important and are the focus of our collaboration. I have had good success assisting clients in how they feel while also increasing their understanding of the how and why of their difficulties. My services are compassionate, clinically based, ethical, and confidential. I provide a safe environment, which balances supporting you and challenging you emotionally. My office is in a convenient Downtown Ann Arbor Location with reimbursed parking. Together we rediscover your assets, strengths, and accomplishments and utilize these in the present.

Limited space! For over 20 years I have loved helping people with a vast array of emotional issues. I use my understanding of past and current life situations, as well as what I see happening within the therapeutic relationship, to help my patients achieve their goal. I enjoy working with young adults, teen and adults with anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, and trauma. I also work with men and women going through the divorce and custody process. I have dealt extensively with parental alienation. I help fix families. I’m the mom of 4 amazing adult children, an avid reader, a crime show addict and mom to my fur baby, Huey.

Healing begins when we talk about the pain - I believe one of the largest obstacles to feeling better is asking for help. I also believe that each of us is resilient and has an inner strength that enables us to soldier on while we work through our pain. My goal as your therapist will be to support you and give you the tools you need, while guiding you through the process of healing and resolution so that you may find inner peace and renewed energy.

Admitting you can’t do everything alone is the first step toward achieving wellness in a fast-paced, demanding world. Therefore, we provide mental health therapists who support the growth of people, organizations, and communities by providing culturally-sensitive mental health services. As experienced therapists, we are honored to assist you in exploring your core issues and moving toward a healthy, fulfilling life. We have worked with clients who have experienced trauma/depression/anxiety; we have worked in athletics, college/school systems, hospital settings, private practice, and mental health systems.

You are the expert of your life and your family. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, therapeutic space for us to work together to explore any doubts, overwhelming feelings, or past experiences that are affecting the present. Whatever you are going through, you do not have to feel alone. I would love to be invited into your world as a partner in working through this time together. I enjoy working with people of all ages and have a special interest in working with children, those transitioning into parenthood, or finding parenting harder than they expected.

The treatment relationship is a critical component of successful therapy, and as such it is a cornerstone in my work with all child, adolescent , and adult clients. I strive to quickly put clients at ease and provide a safe space where we can work together to identify your strengths and skills, process through significant life events, communicate your feelings, and develop positive coping strategies. When working with children and adolescents, I utilize a collaborative approach and often incorporate parent sessions. As a therapist I prioritize helping all clients to live more confident and meaningful lives.

I have worked with clients who have faced trauma/depression/anxiety, I have worked in athletics, college/school systems, hospital settings, private practice, and mental health systems. My experience with mental health care navigation spans almost two decades. To date, my clinical work has involved providing therapy for adolescent and adult clients, including conducting psychosocial assessments; developing client-centered care plans; working with clients in the community; and engaging in coordination of care, communication, and follow-up.

All humans, regardless of age, experience day-to-day challenges that can sometimes be overwhelming. Children and adolescents are faced with emotional, physical, and mental difficulties, just as adults are, but often lack the tools they need to communicate their feelings clearly and regulate their responses. My role is to support you and your child with communication, understanding behavior, alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, processing trauma, building coping skills, and finding parenting methods that support you and your kiddo.

We provide a wide range of psychotherapy services: child, teen , trauma and EMDR, individual, addiction recovery, women's issues, major life transitions. We are located on the border of Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, close to the freeway with plenty of parking. We provide an affirming, confidential, and judgement-free environment for clients to talk about their problems. We work with you to figure out what you need, what you want, and how to get there.

My approach is caring, collaborative, and practical, helping clients clearly articulate goals and then work to accomplish them. I have a strong belief in everyone's innate capacity for growth and healing and my intention is always to help people access and draw wisdom from this inner capacity. In addition to working with individuals in this way, I also have training in family/couples therapy, and work extensively with adolescents, couples, and families. I was a Lecturer for 19 years at the University of Michigan School of Social work and taught courses in Family/Couples Therapy, Adolescent Development and Mental Health.

Megan Miller, LPC, NCC, is a therapist at Identity Counseling Psychology who works with individuals across the lifespan to treat a wide range of mental health issues. Megan has a B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Juvenile Justice from Grand Valley State University, as well as an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Michigan University. Megan’s specialty areas include trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Megan is especially passionate about working with the adolescent and emerging adult populations, although she enjoys working with clients of all ages.

I have over fifteen years experience working with adolescent and adults with a wide range of mental health and substance abuse disorders. I use an empathic, strengths based approach to address issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and relationship and career changes. I have worked with a variety of clients with co-occuring mental health and substance abuse disorders. I tend to utilize person centered therapy techniques, interpersonal therapy, and CBT.

I have over nine years of social work experience, the past almost seven has been in a counseling setting. I am comfortable working with and have experience with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples and families from all walks of life. My particular interests are in adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment to illness or new diagnosis, adolescent adjustment issues, and grief and loss counseling. However, I am more then willing to tackle any challenge facing my clients and come up with a collaborative solution for the best quality of life possible.