Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

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.

Dr. Alcaine provides psychotherapy and neuropsychological testing. Therapy is provided for individual adults as well as children/adolescents and their families. When working with adults in therapy, Dr. Alcaine adopts an eclectic approach that incorporates techniques to deal with current challenges as well as increase understanding of how problematic patterns have developed. With children and teenagers, she is a therapist who emphasizes work with families as well, out of her belief that children and teens can blossom best with the help of strong and loving families.

Karlin Stern is a licensed clinical social worker providing evidence-based treatment in the state of Michigan. Her training has included working with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing emotional and behavioral concerns such as ADHD, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Karlin also works closely with caregivers to provide assistance in managing stress, improving emotional regulation skills, better understand their child’s needs, and support the parent-child relationship. Karlin received her training at the University of Michigan School of Social Work and Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry.

I am most qualified to treat people who are having problems in living fulfilling lives because of troubling symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression) or general dissatisfaction with themselves and relationships. I believe my treatment approach contributes to personal growth at any age. My rigorous training, 10 years post-Ph.D. has qualified me as a Training/Supervising Analyst who treats other therapists, and supervises other therapists--psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers in their work with adults, children and adolescents. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I treat sexual and marital dysfunctions. As a child psychoanalyst, I treat children and work with parents in parent guidance.

My clients describe my approach as gentle and direct with a dab of humor. I do my best work treating individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma, people who are navigating their role in complicated families, and those who have been emotionally abused. I tend to find success with people who struggle with depression or low self-esteem, people who work in high-stress or helping professions, and people who do not know where to start. I have experience working with people with Bipolar Disorder, PMDD, learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, insomnia, auto-immune conditions, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, autism, & PTSD.

Utilizing a multicultural lens, I work empathically and collaboratively to explore what unique identities and stories are interwoven in each person. I incorporate mindfulness and holistic principles into therapy with an approach that is integrative, psychodynamic, and compassionate. Over time, with trust in the therapeutic alliance and process, we will work to understand how your past shows up today and develop deeper awareness, healing, and resiliency to support you in the here-and-now, and on your life path.

Hi There! I am Sonya Payne, a licensed mental health therapist (LMSW). Welcome and congratulations on taking the next step in your healing journey! Change is not always easy but with holistic, compassionate support, change is doable. If you are ready for change, then you are my ideal client. It is never up to me to tell you what you want or need. What I can and absolutely will do is provide emotional care and support while you decide what is best for you.

Immediate openings including afternoon/ weekends! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it! I get it, life can be stressful. All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem… sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life you enjoy living and I am here to help you get back to your best, authentic self.

Are you looking for help with the ups and downs of life? Identifying immediate emotional needs and exploring long term mental health goals are essential in maintaining good mental and emotional health. Just as every individual is unique, I believe therapeutic intervention is unique to the needs of my patients. I believe that achieving these needs involves both mind and body. I maintain a positive approach and employ mindfulness strategies, personally and professionally, to build strong therapeutic relationships. As a Certified Trauma Professional, my focus is on developing skills to address trauma and stress based anxiety.

Real recovery from psychosis is possible. Are you looking for an understanding of unusual experience that promotes healing? Do you want to recover agency and direction in your life? Dialogic practice aims to listen carefully, accepting and exploring differences, so people with alternate views are truly heard and taken seriously. We don’t view negative feelings as a disorder, but as essential guideposts to greater understanding. I agree with Dan Fisher, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist recovered from ‘schizophrenia’, who says medications alone may buy you time, but they rarely solve your problems - you do.

Life can be a lot like a rollercoaster; full of twists, turns, ups and downs. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, collaborative environment where you feel empowered and encouraged to navigate all those changes. Whether your focus is to better manage your emotions, navigate feelings of depression or anxiety, work on your communication and relationships, or anything in-between, I am committed to meeting my clients where they’re at and creating a space in which they can work to achieve their goals.

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.

It’s through connection that we find meaning and discover we are not alone. I love working with clients who are curious and ready for positive change. I use Internal Family Systems, EMDR and other evidence-based tools to help my clients navigate their own process of self exploration, resolve trauma, and move in the direction of healing and growth. I believe therapy is an opportunity to explore what is unsaid or undiscovered in our experience. We can learn to hold space for the parts of ourselves most in need of our love and appreciation so we can truly live our most fulfilled life.

I am a fully licensed clinical social worker who uses a variety of treatment modalities to work with adolescents, parents and adults. I specifically work with BIPOC populations and women during the Perinatal and postpartum periods . I also work with clients who struggle with a number of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, behavioral problems, parenting difficulties, adjustment related issues, ADHD, relationship conflict and more.

Accepting new clients. Overwhelmed with your thoughts, feelings, and emotions? Difficulty being in the present moment? Feeling generally unfulfilled or less satisfied in your life, work, or relationship(s) with yourself and others? !%€

The most challenging step in seeking help is making the first appointment, and I understand it might be anxiety provoking. I provide individual and couples' therapy utilizing cognitive-behavioral theories within a solution-focused framework. This allows for some relief to happen quickly for depression, anxiety, panic, grief, PTSD, phobias, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, care giver stress, career counseling, eating disorders, substance abuse, trichotillomania, infertility, LGBTQQIAAP issues, and neuropsychological (head injury, dementias, amnesia). ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH PATIENTS CURRENTLY.

Immediate afternoon/ weekend openings. Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it. I get it, life can be stressful! All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation, trauma, ADHD..sound familiar?) Your child is deserving of a life they enjoy living and I am here to help them get back to their best, authentic self. Additionally, I offer family therapy to further benefit.

I am a Limited Licensed Counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, marital distress, and trauma for individuals, adolescents and couples. I provide an environment where you can feel heard, seen, known, and cared for if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, burnt out, lost, hopeless, shame, guilt, sadness or are dealing with trauma.

Life is hard! Pause for a moment and give yourself credit for taking this brave, difficult step. You're respecting your struggles AND looking for constructive ways to address them. I use a collaborative and exploratory (rather than expert) model to help you develop/access resources to navigate life's difficulties. I use approaches supported by research while recognizing the limits of evidence-based therapies which often need to be adapted, abandoned, or incorporated with other practices to meet a person's realities, needs, and strengths. I strive to create a safe supportive relationship and deeply value feedback and dialogue.