Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

I work with individual adults, couples, and families with adult children on issues related to developmental trauma, attachment, relationship problems, and emotion regulation. These issues might show up as difficulty connecting with others, frequent interpersonal conflict, mood swings, substance use or self harm behavior, or fears of abandonment. We will work together to create new understanding around these problems and new experiences connecting with others in a meaningful way. I am dedicated to creating celebratory, non-judgmental spaces for queer and trans folks and people who practice polyamory or other ethical non-monogamy.

Are you having trouble connecting sexually and struggle with intimacy? Are you worried your relationship cant handle more infidelity and conflict? Romantic comedies have done us a disservice! They have us thinking that relationships dont take work and should be hot and spontaneous forever, LIES! Relationships and keeping a sexual connection takes work, we need to put in some effort to keep things moving. Sometimes our bodies don’t do exactly what we want, our bodies change in ability, age, function and appearance and our sexual expectations and communication skills need to change too.

I enjoy working with clients on healing childhood trauma, processing and integrating past experiences, boundaries, communication, learning to trust yourself and honor your needs, quieting the inner critic, and finding ways to tap into joy and play again. I proudly offer services that honor the needs and experiences of individuals of all gender and sexual identities, race and ethnicities, abilities, and lifestyles including the kink, sex work, and ENM/ polyamory communities.

We work with all kinds of concerns you may be struggling with, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Some of our specialties include: justice-involved individuals (incarceration, re-entry), justice system personnel, sex offending, paraphilias, alternative relational orientations, kink/BDSM lifestyle, polyamory , sexual and gender expression, general sexuality concerns, intimate relationships, relational traumas neuro and psychological assessments (ADHD, Driver's License Restoration, Substance Use evaluations), and more.

Welcome! I believe that one of the essential ingredients of change and transformative psychotherapy is the relationship between the individual and the therapist. Feeling understood and comfortable not only helps reduce one's symptoms, encouraging self-acceptance, but also leads toward deeper work which promotes lasting change and a deeper experience of one's unique self.

Do you have issues with stress, frustration, anxiety, depression, or any other emotion associated with transitioning to college or into the adult world? Achieving success with mental health progression with the intent and goal to grow and succeed begins with recognizing as well as accepting the necessary steps that will lead to the positive outcomes you are striving for!

You’re a little different. You’re seeking more out of life than mainstream society implies is possible. Perhaps you’ve always felt that there’s some piece missing but you can’t put your finger on it, or that you have a calling that you haven’t discovered yet. You feel things strongly. You may have been told that you feel things too much, or that you are too much. Maybe you’re looking for a better way to live with anxiety, depression, a trauma history, or an illness you can’t make sense of. Maybe you’re not sure what’s wrong, but you know things aren’t quite right. You wonder if there’s anyone else like you. I’m so glad you're here.

My work with clients often focuses on addressing trauma and loss/grief, clarifying values, finding meaning and purpose, and increasing a sense of belonging. I am a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). I work with many clients experiencing anxiety or depression. Working with clients around identity exploration is a passion of mine. The purpose of therapy is to have an affirming place to safely explore and grow in ways defined and determined by you. I consider how identities (gender identity, race, sexuality, class, (dis)ability, religion, etc.) shape your experiences and how they help us understand what wellness means to you.

I provide culturally-responsive and affirming individual therapy to youth and adults, as well as family and relationship therapy. My therapeutic practice is based on radical honesty and collaboration, grounded in trauma-informed practices and mind-body connection. I center your voice and experiences to support healing, empowerment, and self-compassion. I'm also committed to social justice, and I recognize the many ways a person’s health and wellbeing can be impacted by social challenges. Together, we can work towards healing and self-determination.

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 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.

The foundation of any therapy is the relationship between the counselor and the client. Research has shown that the therapeutic relationship may be more important to treatment success than the specific therapeutic technique. For my part, I attempt to be the best therapist that I possibly can in regard to both the therapeutic relationship and technique. My goal is to walk with you in the therapy process. The path may be dark, but you will not be alone. I work with both couples and individuals in addressing symptoms caused by trauma.

Dr. Chang, founder of Therapy Lab and TL Kids, has provided science-based psychological treatment since 2008. Using evidence-based treatments and a compassionate approach, she offers expertise based on a decade of experience at prestigious research-oriented psychology programs, including UCLA and NYU's Child Study Center, with degrees from Princeton University and The University of Georgia.

I find fulfillment working with client's who are strongly motivated towards personal evolution, deeper self awareness, and changing unproductive patterns. My ideal client is someone on a journey of tranformation, seeking greater autonomy and freedom, recovering from trauma and transforming their relationship to themselves and others.

Can you relate to any of the following? You’re tired of the same repetitive relationship cycles. You’re searching for yourself, your identity, or a true “knowing” of who you are. You want to increase your self-confidence. Your childhood trauma continues to impact your emotions and behaviors. It often feels like your brain is in overdrive and has difficulty settling down. You experience nightmares or flashbacks from previous abuse or traumatic experiences. You’re ready to find peace, healing and a sense of safety.

Hello, I'm Katie! I'm a licensed social worker with three years of experience providing cognitive-behavioral and talk therapy counseling to clients in need. I earned my Bachelors and my Masters in Social Work from The Ohio State University. I've worked in many different clinical settings ever since. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal and familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through life changes, traumatic experiences, depression, and anxiety.