Emotionally Focused Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

I am especially passionate about working with individuals who are struggling with: Anxiety (including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, adjustment to life stressor/transition); Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; and finding meaning and purpose in their lives. I also work with couples who are struggling with: communication difficulties, maladaptive interactions, and wanting to build a stronger connection; one or both partners' ADHD symptoms impacting the relationship; one or both partners' Anxiety/OCD symptoms impacting the relationship, and trying to conceive/infertility stress and the impact on the relationship

I have 27 years experience helping adults to thrive, both in individual and couples therapy. My training includes Emotionally Focused Therapy (advanced) and the Gottman Method, both of which are evidence-based, empirically-validated approaches to couples therapy. While at the Univ. of Mich. School of Social Work, I completed specialized training (including a post-grad. prog.) in the U/M Psychiatry Dept. Marital Clinic at the former Riverview Clinic. I also have 27 yrs. of training/experience treating complex trauma, including workshops with Bessel van der Kolk and at Gottman Institute in treatment of PTSD in couples work.

If anxiety and/or depression are getting in the way of a good life, I am in business to help you get on a better track. Perhaps a relationship is faltering or has recently ended and you are looking for extra support. I have particular interest and training in the following areas: Issues involving Relationship troubles and trauma, sexual orientation and gender expression (LGBTQ), Couples Counseling ( EFT - Emotionally Focused Therapy), Mindfulness and Body/Emotion connections.

As of 2/13/21, I must now maintain a waiting list for new clients. Please send me an email if you'd like to join this list. My passion is working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in Trauma Informed Assessment and Crisis Counseling and provide a safe, open, non-judgmental environment. Together we identify your strengths and focus on your desired outcomes of therapy. I provide proven treatment methods for depression; anxiety; trauma, past and present; PTSD; suicide and suicidal ideation; family conflict; and more. Please visit my website for more details and information: www.pathtoresiliencellc.com.

If you are seeking a therapist to support your navigation through difficult experiences, personal challenges, or life changes, we might make a great team. Let’s work together to make sense of your experiences and curate your path towards a fulfilling life. As a therapist, I aim to create a deeply affirming and safe environment to support clients in their journeys towards change and healing; I prioritize meeting clients where they’re at and centering their strengths and experiences as core to the therapeutic process. I am a queer-affirming, trans-affirming, anti-racist, anti-ableist, intersectionality-minded therapist.

*Not currently accepting new clients* Nobody should struggle alone. I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy to children, teens, young adults, couples, and families. While adopting a non-judgmental and empowering stance, I provide concrete tools to help clients improve their relationships, learn about themselves, explore their identity, and develop coping skills to better manage difficult situations. While helping clients to grow and change, I also support their development of self-compassion and self-acceptance. I have specialized training working with individuals who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and depression.