Anxiety Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

As your therapist, I believe that my role is to provide a calm, steady environment for you to explore your concerns and clear the path for self-renewal. I specialize in relationship concerns, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, couples therapy, and trauma. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with depression, post-traumatic stress, anxiety and life transitions.

You want to feel grounded, connected and successful, but trauma and anxiety are leaving you feeling shaken, damaged, and disconnected from your true self. Is anxiety or recent or past trauma making it feel like life is out of control? Maybe you're caught in a spiral of worry or stress you can't seem to stop, constantly second-guessing yourself. Or maybe you're frustrated and exhausted by it all: feeling like you've done everything you know how to do to feel better, but you're still feeling triggered or on edge all the time. You might be seeing patterns in your relationships that you want to change. You're ready to feel better now.

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Brene Brown once said, “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness”. Our experiences in life can sometimes leave us feeling sad, angry, confused, lost, and everything in between. Whether you’re struggling with experiences of trauma, depression, anxiety , loss, any relational conflicts, or school difficulties, I’m here to walk alongside you on a path towards vulnerability and compassion for all parts of you. Instead of being who you’ve had to be (because trauma), this journey can bring you to who you’re meant to be.

Anxiety can be overwhelming and make it hard to meet your full potential. Sometimes it feels like you can’t figure out what you need to do to regain control and make healthy and positive decisions. I have been there. I am there. I believe that therapy is a tool that can help you unpack what’s really going on and create sustainable change. I want to help you take ownership of your life and find solutions that work for you. I strive to create a safe, open, and judgement-free environment for you to process your anxiety and other mental health needs. I provide tools to help practice better self-care and improve your quality of life.

Crises, transitions, and old patterns that no longer serve you can be daunting when you try to navigate them alone. I work to support you and/or family in discovering what you need and want in your life, by offering a kind, nonjudgmental space to attend to all the parts of you that you want to explore. While I work with a wide range of issues in my practice with individuals and families, I specialize in helping those experiencing anxiety , difficult situations or transitions in their lives, as well as those with ongoing mental health diagnoses.

As we strive for greater insight into ourselves and our relationships, we often come face to face with our deepest doubts and fears . Finding the courage 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 eighteen years of experience, my approach to providing such a space is both integrative and collaborative. I draw on well-established practices of attachment-informed, mindfulness, CBT, and psychodynamic exploration to help clients grow and navigate the challenges in their lives.

Currently scheduling morning and afternoon appointments only. I provide a comfortable and judgment-free environment while also helping address the needs that are most important to you. I have provided therapy to both college-aged and adult populations in a variety of settings including several colleges and universities throughout the Midwest. I’ve worked with individuals facing a variety of concerns including anxiety , depression, adjustment-related stress, challenging relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development.

We often seek help when we are facing setbacks in our lives that we cannot tackle alone. Sometimes these setbacks could take the form of difficulty in relationships, the workplace, or with family. Often times these difficulties are accompanied by feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed with life. I can help by guiding you to a better understanding of your troubles, and gain control in your life. While working through your difficulties, you will find yourself feeling more connected, productive, and fulfilled with your life.

Everyone experiences challenging times or life changes at one point or another. As a therapist, my goal is to help you navigate through these times so that you can approach them with confidence and self-compassion. Whether you are experiencing depression or anxiety , entering a new life phase or experiencing a more chronic stressor, therapy can provide a judgement-free space for self-exploration.

I work in an empathetic, insight oriented, strengths-based manner in order to help you gain clarity and insight to; build on your strengths, heal past wounds, and explore choices to make new decisions. I will hold the space for you to express and explore difficult emotions and discover your thought processes so that you can grow in self-understanding and have more freedom to live in a way that is right for you. I am greatly interested to know your story and to partner with you on your particular journey to wellness.

I am committed to approaching the therapeutic process with a trauma-informed focus. I strive to create a safe space where you can express yourself and move toward your desired goals in a healthy and healing way.

I enjoy working with adults managing a wide range of concerns including life transitions, grief, shame, family issues, anxiety , depression as well as boundary and relationship problems. I believe change happens in a calm and safe environment with a therapeutic relationship based on trust and compassion. My goal is to work collaboratively with clients and to use evidence-based skills (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma informed therapy) as well as more holistic approaches (e.g., mindful meditation and self-compassion) to tailor treatment to meet each individual's needs.

Sometimes you may have intrusive, unwanted thoughts and are consumed by anxiety . Or maybe you've experienced a significant event & wonder how life will ever feel normal again. You are someone who is motivated to make change but still find yourself struggling, feeling overwhelmed, unsure, & in need of direction. You're ready and this is the time to make a change. Most of all, you're ready to take control of your thoughts & emotions.

Since 1999, I have enjoyed providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety , depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), life changes, parenting concerns, behavioral challenges and grief. I work primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective, and will work collaboratively with you to help manage your emotional or mental health concerns. I also enjoy consulting and coordinating care with teachers, physicians, and/or psychiatrists on behalf of my clients. Email me today, I look forward to working with you! Note: Sullivan, Nolan and Associates is now WestArbor Psychological Associates