Sexual Abuse Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Brene Brown once said, “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness”. Our experiences in life can sometimes leave us feeling sad, angry, confused, lost, and everything in between. Whether you’re struggling with experiences of trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, any relational conflicts, or school difficulties, I’m here to walk alongside you on a path towards vulnerability and compassion for all parts of you. Instead of being who you’ve had to be (because trauma), this journey can bring you to who you’re meant to be.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients of various ages and from various cultures and backgrounds. I am particularly suited to help individuals cope with various physical, sensory, and learning challenges. My goal is to help my clients empower themselves and cope with many challenges including: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, various disabilities, trauma/PTSD, and LGBTQ+ challenges, to name a few. I am now trained to offer EMDR therapy for trauma. If you or someone you know is having difficulty coping with the many stressors life can throw at us, please reach out. I look forward to meeting you :)

Be advised that as of November 2023 I have very limited availability. Everyone strives for growth, and we all have resilience, but when you're feeling overwhelmed or emotionally hurt, it can be hard to find that resilience. But that's also when you can have the greatest capacity for change. Something is motivating you to seek help; whatever is it, you don’t have to go it alone. I provide an emotionally safe, caring, and non-judgmental space where we can work together to find your unique path forward.

Openings available! I take an approach to therapy that is centered on building trust and a belief that clients know themselves the best. I feel it is important to form a relationship that becomes the framework that leads to understanding and change. I have provided therapy to young adults/adults in various settings and worked with individuals facing different concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, adjustment-related stress, difficult relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development. I also specialize in working with those who have been impacted by a loved one's addiction.

Do you feel like you are in a rut? Do you have goals in your life but can't figure out how to achieve them? You are not alone. We all feel stuck at some point in our lives; where the routine of life gets the best of us. I strive to provide a safe and comfortable environment to explore those feelings, where you feel heard and understood. Collaboratively, we will work on helping you feel unstuck and more satisfied with your life.

I strive to nurture client relationships through the use of collaboration, empowerment, and openness. I help clients navigate their thoughts, beliefs, and emotions while encouraging them to find and develop their own voice, use that voice, and challenge the status quo/any systemic barriers they might encounter. I have experience providing therapy to young adults, college students, and individuals who identify as transracial and/or transnational adoptees (specifically from East Asia). I currently work with young adults on addressing diverse issues including identity exploration, relationship concerns, and career/life transitions.

Are you a stressed-out grad student or dealing with a major life overhaul? Maybe brand new at the job, uprooted by a move across country or bombarded by the pressures of campus life? An exhausted new parent, navigating tricky relationships with adult kids or reinventing yourself after retirement? Our lives are full of change and change is tough but a tremendous chance for reflection and growth. Learning to manage these changes intentionally and effectively will pave the way for what comes next.

I focus on the treatment of trauma using a mind-body and mindfulness framework and work from the understanding that our life experiences are stored in the body. It’s important to pay attention not only to our thoughts and emotions, but also to the clues our body gives us. My goal is to help clients create their own sense of safety, enhance relationship to self, and to move towards a space of presence and increased well-being. I also offer consultation to clinicians hoping to deepen their understanding of parts work using a trauma-informed perspective.

Tyler is a Master’s level clinical social worker with over 5 years of experience working with diverse populations across the age spectrum in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Tyler’s clinical experience includes working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children, individuals who have perpetrated intimate partner violence, folks with substance use disorder or behavioral addictions, and individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Other areas of specialty include anxiety and depression management, trauma and grief processing.

Do you feel as though life has been full of struggles? Did you experience a loss or something stressful that you can’t seem to move past? Do you possibly feel like you lost touch with who you really are? Fear, or mistrust may be familiar. You may relate to physical pain, fatigue, or tension. Possibly your strategies for managing help but lack the shift you are longing for. I create a space to feel safe(r) reclaiming your capabilities. I welcome diversity including all body sizes, races, cultures, sexualities, and genders.

I specialize in healing the wounds of unresolved trauma. I hold hope that we can interrupt intergenerational cycles of trauma, one session at a time. I use a soft and gentle approach to help you tap into your resiliency. I utilize a holistic approach, focusing on deep embodied healing, emphasizing the interconnection of mind, body, spirit and culture. I offer EMDR, somatic work and mindfulness practices from a psychodynamic and existential perspective.

Many of us reach a point when we need help and support in order to change old patterns or work through difficult issues. My goal as a therapist is to help adolescents, adults, and couples gain a deeper understanding of their feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns so they are better able to live more satisfying and deliberate lives. I help clients do this by working with them to connect the things that have shaped them, such as their family and social relationships, the way they think about themselves and others, as well as their attachment and trauma experiences, to their current issues and life situations.

Immediate openings! I specialize in children, adolescents, and families, I offer a warm and inviting space where young minds can flourish. With genuine empathy and understanding, I create a nurturing environment that encourages emotional growth and social development. My approach centers on building strong, supportive relationships within families, fostering communication, trust, and resilience. I am dedicated to empowering families to overcome challenges, navigate transitions, and strengthen their bonds. I aim to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of my patients in order for them to become their true free selves.

Are you seeking therapy to heal from sexual trauma? Upsetting images replay themselves in your head all of the time. You want to understand why your body feels on-edge or shut down. You want to learn techniques to feel calm and fully present. You want to move on from those bad experiences, but you feel stuck. You might have a hard time asking for help. The coping tools you learned in childhood to keep yourself safe and afloat are starting to rust. It’s time for new skills to add to your self-care toolbox.

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.

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.

This is a safe space for recovery from Eating Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety & Depression and realize these issues are more prevalent than ever. Many of us didn't get the guidance or safety we needed to build the kind of awareness or skill set needed to calm ourselves or even recognize the emotions that we all have. My focus is to help my clients feel safe, so they can explore and name their emotions, needs and what type of skills might help them to soothe through whatever difficulties come their way. My hope is that you will feel you have more space for what you want in your life and less of the racing thoughts, discomfort and pain.

My passion is to guide others beyond difficult problems and stresses to build a better life. I provide a safe space with each client to work on challenging relationships, managing anxiety, depression, health issues, trauma, and life changes. Sometimes it may take a short time, or sometimes longer-term work is more useful, as we develop current strengths and new resources. With my 30+ years’ experience I can often see which approaches best fit one person’s needs. Approaches often used are mindfulness, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Are you ready to move forward in your life, free from circumstances and emotions that have held you back? Making the investment in your wellbeing can help you become the person you want to be, living the life you hoped for. Risk and change are scary ideas, but together we can examine what is holding you back and develop a plan that will lead to positive, lasting life changes. So often people live a compromised life that leaves them feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. At RWCC our passion is to help you overcome barriers and make changes towards a more satisfying life for you and your family.