Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

I strive to support people in finding relief from struggles and emotional pain. I hope clients can better understand themselves and explore what matters most. With extensive experience and training working with college-aged and adult populations, I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, academic/job distress, relationship conflict, trauma, substance use concerns and sleep issues. I genuinely enjoy supporting clients in reflecting on what they need for health and discovering new and old ways to feel joy.

At its core, therapy is about supporting a life lived with awareness and choice, which is not only the best way to honor it, but also to meet the suffering that comes with it. Jung says: "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become". In a way both are true; the family we're born into, and life's events impact us deeply, and we can learn and grow through our experiences, the good and the bad, as opposed to letting them trap or control us. We can all lead lives consciously and choicefully.

Hello! I'm MaryAnn. I specialize in working with adults confronting life transitions, including identity & relationship issues, grief/loss, parenthood, and processing past experiences. As a mom, sister, spouse, and friend, I've navigated - and am navigating - many of these stages myself. Some of the issues I can help address include addressing past trauma, managing current stressors and moods, and exploring relationship dynamics. Creating a healing & collaborative environment is at the core of my practice.

I invite my clients to come as they are in the truest sense. Each week you will begin to experience the freedom to discover and connect with who you really are. You will find and speak in your authentic voice. Here you will be truly heard and validated. You will begin to trust yourself and explore your Inner Knowing, including the wisdom of your body, to make aligned decisions in your life. Let’s leave all the “shoulds” behind. With me, you don’t need to perform or to pretend to be anyone who you are not. Together we will create a safe space - a soft landing each week where you can begin to relax and unpack your story.

“Life be lifing!” How often are we saying this to describe how hard life can be? Life can throw a lot at us that is challenging to manage. This can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, unsettled, inadequate, and/or stuck. We may not be able to specifically name the impact, but we know we aren’t feeling like ourselves, and our previous coping strategies aren’t helping to return to our “normal.” Taking a step back to reflect and gain awareness can be helpful to make progress. Sometimes we need a supportive person to listen, validate, provide insight, and a fresh perspective to assist in developing strategies that can help us flourish.

It is my privilege and pleasure to work with adults in navigating life's challenges. Changes in relationships, family status, income, job status, children at home, health and more, create special challenges. It can really help to speak with a sympathetic, caring counselor who has been through it all. I specialize in helping clients work through empty nest transitions.

Accepting new clients! Life is HARD, and I am here to help you navigate its challenges so that you can thrive and live to your full potential. I guide individuals and couples through emotional, behavioral, or relationship problems to reach transformative breakthroughs. My in-person and virtual therapy spaces provide an accepting, warm environment to help you grow at your own pace, fostering positive changes through insight and practical solutions. Specializing in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship problems, I work from your strengths to help you let go of patterns that no longer serve you.

Therapy works best when the environment and therapeutic relationship feel safe, non-judgmental, and supportive for individuals. I value the importance of how intersecting identities may impact one's mental health and recognize the unique experiences and challenges that come with them. My therapeutic approach is adapted to allow space to balance the exploration of thoughts and feelings (process) and address the specific issues or topics that someone may bring up (content). I value working with each person with an understanding of the importance of both insight and tangible change in clients' lives.

I believe in working with my clients in a collaborative way to identify intervention areas and to develop the therapeutic roadmap. I specialize in helping you navigate life transitions such as puberty, graduations (high school, college, trade school), diagnoses and changes within relationships (marriage, children, divorce, sexuality and loss of partner). I also work with people struggling with depression and anxiety (including sport and academic performance anxiety and perfectionism). I treat adolescents (11+), college students, young adults, adults and couples.

Welcoming couples clients! Relationship problems are common, and you have taken a courageous step by seeking therapy. As one of the few psychologists specializing in couple therapy, I have supported hundreds of couples by providing effective, evidence-based treatments that scientific research has shown to bring significant and lasting improvement. My own research on relationships has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and featured here in Psychology Today, international media outlets such as Business Insider Germany & New York Times Best Seller Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in helping people overcome anxiety, manage stress, and improve challenging relationship dynamics. I believe that human connection is the most powerful agent of change, and it is my goal to create a safe space that encourages growth and empowerment. I’m passionate about finding paths through learned beliefs and perspectives that are no longer serving you. Be it the perfectionism of academics, or the endless guilt of motherhood, there is a way out!

Whether you are struggling with a life transition, family or romantic relationship issue or overwhelmed with stress from work or school, I want you to know that I will do my best to hold a safe and judgment-free space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I will help you look deeper into yourself on your journey of positive change, personal growth, and self-improvement. Let’s work together to figure out why you are not as happy as you would like to be and work towards living up to your full potential, for yourself, and the people in your life.

I help college students and young adults live authentically, overcome life challenges, and learn valuable tools to brave their world with courage and confidence. The transition into adulthood can be filled with uncertainty. If you feel like you are living in survival mode from fear and anxiety, I can help you to break free and heal your wounds so you can feel more connected to yourself and others. Together, we will identify your goals and create a personalized treatment plan that best fits your needs. You don't have to struggle alone, let's get to the core of who you are and capitalize on your unique strengths.

I strive to build a safe and collaborative environment in which my clients can fully express their identities, perspectives, challenges, and goals. Using a strengths-based, holistic framework, my goal is to empower you in addressing your presenting concerns, developing self-insight, and building a toolkit of therapeutic skills to apply within your life. I specialize in supporting those navigating life transitions such as academic adjustment, relationship concerns, employment transitions, and grief/loss. I also have experience working with clients through anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.

Would you like to feel more confident, connected and integrated? Let’s work together to experience the healing and thriving you desire. I am dedicated to helping clients bring forth their authentic selves, building upon their strengths, and caring for and addressing places of pain. I seek to develop a collaborative and caring relationship with clients in order to bring about optimal healing and empowerment.

I take a collaborative, holistic, and relational approach to therapy that allows for the client to be the expert in their own experience. I try to create a non-judgmental space for clients to process and contextualize their experiences within the systems, relationships and positions in which we operate. I tend to be emotionally-focused and person-centered, meaning therapy will be a dynamic space that feels most aligned with what you may need or want on any given day.

The decision to start therapy signals an interest and curiosity about becoming more grounded and present in our lives. Each of us has a unique set of strengths and challenges that shape who we are and how we experience relationships. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and draws on psychodynamic, sensorimotor, and mindfulness based modalities. I work with clients from a practical, here-and-now perspective while attending to the impact of relational, cultural, and early childhood experiences. I am Level 1 Basic Trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR. I also work with grief & loss, depression, and body image/acceptance.

Searching for a therapist takes tremendous courage, even if you have experienced therapy before. I would be happy to walk with you on your own personal journey of life & mental health. It is a privilege to help people realize their inner strengths and innate problem-solving skills, even in the darkest of times. My past experience is working on a psychiatric inpatient unit, where I developed my ability to form relationships quickly to support people's recovery. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship to help people achieve their goals, and value relationships in all realms of life.

The therapy I offer is most effective for people who have already spent time working on themselves in therapy, spiritual practice, or by other means. My main treatment focus is developmental trauma, which means the harm caused in relationships growing up. As adults that can look like high functioning depression, anxiety, relationship problems, creative blocks, numbness/dissociation, lack of progress, and other expressions. We work with mindfulness based somatic therapy in an compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental environment using a wide array of methods. Together we will uncover the healing your body is striving to access.