Sex Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

Welcome! I'm Emma. I believe therapy can be more than just helping you cope - you deserve to thrive. This world is a tough place, but together, we can build upon your strengths and develop new skills to guide you towards a more fulfilling life. As a therapist, I strive to provide a judgment-free space where you will feel truly heard. I respect the fact that you are the leading expert on your experience, and will act as a committed supporter and guide as we work toward your goals.

Being human is not always easy and life can be quite difficult. There may be times when you worry about the future, feel angry or sad; guilty or ashamed; feel upset about the emotional pain you are experiencing; or feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed. Therapy can help by providing you with the tools and insights to help you navigate through the most difficult of life's experiences. I believe our most challenging times in life can also be our greatest opportunity for change and growth-therapy is the place to nurture that process.

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.

The individuals, couples, and families with whom I work are interested in understanding and addressing not only certain specific emergent problems such as those associated with adjustment and relationship difficulties, depression, and anxiety, but also the underlying thoughts, feelings, and behavioral and relational patterns that have contributed to the development of these problems. Through a collaborative, empathic, psychotherapeutic process, these individuals, couples, and families expand and utilize their skills, strengths, and self-understanding in order to live more meaningful and rewarding lives.

I am an experienced eclectic psychologist. I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches: family systems, strategic, psychodynamic, EMDR, Jungian, cognitive behavioral, hypnosis, Gestalt, humanistic existential. and I can custom tailor my therapy to the best interests of my client. I enjoy working with, and have been successful with, adult clients of all ages, and with individuals, couples, and families. I'm particularly well known in my local area for work to halt domestic violence and child abuse, for helping people recover from abuse and other trauma, and for working with people with depression and/or bipolar disorder.

Hello! I'm Katie, I'm so excited you are here, I discovered my passion for working with children, teens, and families at a young age. I always knew I would work with kids. I became extremely interested in the neurodivergent population after learning more about the way my own brain works and finding the importance of this community for myself. I specialize in Autism, ADHD, other neurodivergence, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I am passionate about helping children and families to develop tools, manage emotions, and identify burnout and coping skills.

I look at this process as an opportunity for you to find balance, increase happiness with self and your relationships, and identify options for reducing pain from past and current experiences. I provide individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. Our therapy sessions involve an eclectic approach using several counseling theories, primarily cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and person-centered. I specialize in Anxiety related disorders, Mood disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injury; though I have experience with a multitude of other areas in psychology.

Everyone struggles with their feelings, relationships, expectations and happiness at times in their life. Are you feeling conflicted, confused or angry? By recognizing behavioral patterns and learning how to change these, you can find more happiness in your life and relationships. With over twenty years of experience, I have a understanding and knowledge about family issues and relationships.

Throughout my career, my primary focus has been working with clients with either severe traumatic experiences and/or extensive trauma histories.I love working and supporting people through life transitions and exploration of identity. I have worked with many clients who hold identities within the LGBTQIA2+ community. I can relate to many of the challenges experienced by members of marginalized, oppressed, and minority communities. A portion of my professional career has included working with primarily BIPOC clients in Detroit, veterans, people living in different-sized bodies, and those who have concerns around foster care/adoption.

I've received over three years of specialized training at Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry, which included a 2-year fellowship. My specialty is in working with young adults and their families to navigate the turbulence of adolescence and early adulthood. Additionally, I have the training and skills needed to work with adults who struggle with anxiety, including OCD, depression, and relationship concerns. I support ALL families and individuals. Together we will rebuild your relationships, increase self-awareness/esteem, and enhance coping skills to improve your quality of life.

In beginning a therapy, I first try to create an environment that is non-judgmental and accepting. Comfort and trust are indispensable for developing a strong working relationship in psychotherapy. During the course of therapy, I try to help identify and explore problem areas at face value at the time they are presented. I also stay attuned to dimensions of personal struggles that are not readily apparent.

Each phase of life brings challenges and complexities that often require support of another individual. As a therapist, I believe my role is to walk beside my clients through these phases, creating space for a deeper understanding of sense of self and how they fit in the world around them. I have had the privilege of working with a variety of clients of all ages and all walks of life. Whether you have a history of therapeutic support, or are seeking therapy for the first time, my goal is to meet you exactly where you are, here and now.

I hold degrees from Harvard University, McGill University, and Adelphi University. I will work with you in an attuned, caring, and deeply respectful way. I help people overcome painful anxiety, shame, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, and the challenges of creating a thriving and meaningful life. My approach involves collaboration and emotional connection, allowing me to understand your unique personal experience. I bring to my work an effective blend of empathy and extensive professional training. I enjoy working with people of different cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.

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 a therapist, I like to be collaborative with clients and pull from multiple modalities in order to meet them where they are at. This way we tend to have a path to go down, with strategies to try. Some of my specialties are working with Young Adults, and Adults going through life transitions (graduation, new job, moving, divorce, etc.), processing grief and loss, and addressing anxiety or depression. Showing people compassion during these times, and helping them to find the space to grow has been a big part of my practice.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and addiction. My areas of expertise include couples therapy, men's issues, sexual issues, and parenting issues. My approach to therapy is engaging and interactive. I believe that therapy should not be hard and heavy. You can not fix a problem from the same place it came from. My motto is "light and easy." We will confront difficult situations and tackle great challenges together in a light and easy way. I aim to inspire my clients and more often than not my clients end up inspiring me.

As a behaviorist, I believe that the environments in which we develop ultimately play the most significant role in our actions, decisions, and outcomes. Without the proper space for growth, healing, and self-development, one may face difficulties in achieving self-realization and self-actualization. Human-beings are social creatures – genetically designed, behaviorally conditioned, and evolutionarily driven. We possess certain intrinsic, natural needs and adaptations that have developed over millions of years. If these dualistically basic and complex needs remain unfulfilled, we will struggle to attain this self-actualization.

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.

My ultimate goal as a therapist is for clients to feel empowered and fulfilled in life. I strive to create a space where you can feel safe, supported, and hopeful about your growth journey. We will work collaboratively to identify and tackle goals, while also developing effective coping strategies that are sustainable for your individual needs. I have extensive experience using a variety of evidence-based practices to provide individualized care, while also utilizing a strengths-based and person-centered approaches.