Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

Limited space! For over 20 years I have enjoyed 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.

Earning your trust and creating a safe therapeutic relationship are very important to me. My practice includes helping individuals through loss, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, parenting, divorce, life transitions and general life stress. I have extensive experience helping families managing the added pressures of raising a child with special needs and navigating the educational system ( IEP's, 504 plans) . Clients engaging in therapy will guide the sessions in terms of of what they'd like to bring up and will be met with an approach that encourages progress toward goals with varying methodologies and strategies

It is wonderful that you decided to begin the process of finding a therapist. I think that it is vital that you find someone that is a good fit for you. It is important to create an environment that is free of judgment so that you can feel safe expressing yourself. The way we form our identity is complex, many roles play a factor including our environment, family history, current relationships, and lifestyle. Through the journey of life, events both positive and painful help to mold us. The path of healing and exploration into yourself can lead to a stronger, happier, healthier you.

I'm accepting NEW clients right now! WELCOME! I'm grateful you found your way here. I'm Suzanne and I'd like you to know that when we begin a therapeutic relationship, it is collaborative. My practice focuses on the woman's experience in our culture. By nurturing connections that can encourage recovery from chronic PTSD, trauma, sexual assault, generalized anxiety, depression, grief, loss general burnout, caretaking burnout, and hopelessness, you find your inner voice and learn to roar! Utilizing feminist theory, humanistic, and psychodynamic psychology we can discover where your struggles originate. Contact me now, Let's GO!

The most challenging step in seeking help is making the first appointment, and I understand it might be anxiety provoking. I provide individual and couples' therapy utilizing cognitive-behavioral theories within a solution-focused framework. This allows for some relief to happen quickly for depression, anxiety, panic, grief, PTSD, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, care giver stress, eating disorders, substance abuse, trichotillomania, infertility, LGBTQQIAAP issues, and neuropsychological (head injury, dementias). I also complete surgery (bariatric, gender) and adoption evaluations. ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH PATIENTS.

I am a compassionate and highly skilled therapist specializing in working with athletes (focused on performance enhancement and injury recovery) in addition to anxiety, depression and bipolar management. With a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health, I am dedicated to providing holistic care that empowers individuals to overcome their struggles and live fulfilling lives. I am motivated by a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. By fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment, I hope to provide safe space for you to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

I am a counselor in Michigan with 15+ years of experience providing counseling to families and individuals across the lifespan in-person, on the phone, and online formats. I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues from life adjustments to severe and persistent mental illness. I am a special needs parent, with a young adult son with Autism; and another young adult daughter that is LGBTQ+. Clients often find me to be very relatable because of the combination of my professional and personal experiences.

Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been in clinical practice since 1991. My work focuses on creatively integrating tools and teachings from an eclectic mixture of positive, affirming, wellness based therapeutic practices. My style is interactive, compassionate, and affirming. I am committed to inclusivity, non-judgement and providing a safe space for you to explore the challenges you are facing. My practice has included a focus on treating trauma, addiction, life transitions and other emotional challenges from a wholistic, wellness based focus.

Have you found yourself struggling to engage with day-to-day life in the way you would like to? Do you tend to avoid situations that stir up fear or anxiety? Do you often feel tense and on edge? These can be common experiences for people who struggle with anxiety and/or trauma. Unfortunately, these struggles can often lead us to live a more limited life than we would like and can cause us to feel stressed and isolated.

Immediate openings! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it. I get it, life can be stressful! All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation, trauma, ADHD...sound familiar?) Your child is deserving of a life they enjoy living and I am here to help them get back to their best, authentic self.

Hello! My name is Michele Meyers and I am a psychologist that has been practicing for 25 years. My focus has been weight loss, anxiety, depression and binge/emotional eating. I have helped hundreds of clients lose weight, transition after bariatric surgery and learn how to cope better with their anxiety and depression. It is so important after making any lifestyle change to continue to have support on your journey. Let me assist you to make these changes permanent.

Utilizing a multicultural lens, I work empathically and collaboratively to explore what unique identities and stories are interwoven in each person. I incorporate mindfulness and holistic principles with an integrative, person-centered, compassionate approach that is rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Over time, with trust in the therapeutic alliance, framework, and process, we will work together to explore and understand parts of self, self in relationships, and how your past shows up in both internal and interpersonal dynamics. Clients who work with me are interested in deepening awareness, strength, resiliency, and healing.

Amy Pershing is the President of the Center for Eating Disorders and Founding Director of "Bodywise," the first comprehensive treatment program for binge eating disorder (BED) in the United States. Pershing lectures internationally on the treatment of BED and her own recovery journey and has been featured on numerous radio and television programs speaking about BED treatment and recovery. Pershing is the author of Binge Eating Disorder: The Journey to Recovery and Beyond (Routledge, 2018), and "Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Bingeing And Body Image: A Trauma-Informed Workbook ", with co-authors Judith Matz and Christy Harrison.

Hello! I wanted to use this space to share a little about my approach to therapy to see if we'd be a good fit for each other. My approach revolves around you, the client. I believe that you are the expert of your story, your experiences, your struggles, and your goals for therapy. I will meet you where you are and provide warmth, acceptance, and empathy. I enjoy building modalities and interventions based on your needs and interests and finding what works best for you. Recognizing that as this all can be a challenging and hard thing to do, I want to create a safe and validating place for you so we can tackle what needs tackling.

With my clients, I build a therapeutic alliance that allows me to understand each client’s environment, challenges, and goals. The foundation for therapy is a collaborative, supportive, professional relationship with my client. Intersectional and feminist approaches are integral to my work. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their identity and orientation.

Change is the only constant in life: we live in a complex, busy, and changing world that presents a variety of challenges, as well as opportunities, in our everyday lives. Our biological and psychological makeup, as well as our spiritual, cultural, social, and family backgrounds and support systems, have a lot to do with the ways we deal with these challenges.

First and foremost, thank you for seeking out therapy. Choosing to be emotionally open with someone you don’t know can be extremely difficult. You might feel skeptical or anxious, like it’s a waste of time or I’ll judge you for what you tell me. You don’t know me yet, but please trust me when I say that neither of those are true. Regardless of your reason for seeing me, I am your advocate. I will stand with you and help you accomplish whatever it is you want to accomplish. Think of me like your well-informed sidekick.

Having relationship troubles? Arguing with your partner or family? Feeling lost? Anxious? Unheard or misunderstood? Sometimes you need a little support. I'm here to provide that support, as you do intentional work.

No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You may feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.