Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Riverview, MI
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and emotional burnout.
My style is supportive, honest, and structured. I provide a safe space to talk, but I also help you build real-life skills — emotional regulation, communication, boundaries, and coping strategies you can actually use outside of sessions.
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and emotional burnout.
My style is supportive, honest, and structured. I provide a safe space to talk, but I also help you build real-life skills — emotional regulation, communication, boundaries, and coping strategies you can actually use outside of sessions.
I specialize in treating individuals, including adolescents.
I currently work with older adolescents, young adults, and adults. Flexibility is key, as high school and college students have scheduling challenges. I attempt to meet with clients when it works best in their schedule.
I specialize in treating individuals, including adolescents.
I currently work with older adolescents, young adults, and adults. Flexibility is key, as high school and college students have scheduling challenges. I attempt to meet with clients when it works best in their schedule.
Are you struggling in your marital relationship? Do you find yourself feeling anxious or fearful? Are you questioning your self-worth or grieving the loss of a loved one? These are just a few of the many challenges that bring grief to the heart and leave us feeling hopeless. The road to a healthy mindset and prosperous relationships begins with hope. I am here with a compassionate heart to listen and guide you on your journey to emotional healing.
Are you struggling in your marital relationship? Do you find yourself feeling anxious or fearful? Are you questioning your self-worth or grieving the loss of a loved one? These are just a few of the many challenges that bring grief to the heart and leave us feeling hopeless. The road to a healthy mindset and prosperous relationships begins with hope. I am here with a compassionate heart to listen and guide you on your journey to emotional healing.
Nicholas graduated from University of Michigan in 2018 with a Master of Social Work. Since then, he has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings working with adults, children, and families. Nicholas focuses on anxiety and depression, and works with all clients to provide them with an empathetic, calming, and supportive experience. Nicholas is also specialized in trauma-focused cognitive therapy and has worked with adults and children to resolve past traumas in healthy ways.
Nicholas graduated from University of Michigan in 2018 with a Master of Social Work. Since then, he has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings working with adults, children, and families. Nicholas focuses on anxiety and depression, and works with all clients to provide them with an empathetic, calming, and supportive experience. Nicholas is also specialized in trauma-focused cognitive therapy and has worked with adults and children to resolve past traumas in healthy ways.
At Michigan Modern Psychology (MMP) we offer therapy and evaluations for individuals of all ages in a private and comfortable setting. With multiple therapists on staff to meet your clinical needs, we provide comprehensive and well-rounded treatment for children, individuals, couples and families. We are committed to providing the latest in clinical innovations from the behavioral sciences within a psychodynamic context. The practice first opened in 1996 and continues to grow.
At Michigan Modern Psychology (MMP) we offer therapy and evaluations for individuals of all ages in a private and comfortable setting. With multiple therapists on staff to meet your clinical needs, we provide comprehensive and well-rounded treatment for children, individuals, couples and families. We are committed to providing the latest in clinical innovations from the behavioral sciences within a psychodynamic context. The practice first opened in 1996 and continues to grow.
Being human is challenging at every stage of life. From our earliest years through adulthood, we all navigate big feelings, challenges, transitions, and the experiences that shape who we are. My ideal clients are highly sensitive children, caring adults, and families seeking a deeper understanding of emotions, behaviors, and relationships. They often come to my practice when feelings become overwhelming or past experiences are influencing the present. I provide a warm, supportive space where clients can explore their inner worlds through attachment-based care, emotional skill-building, and inner child work.
Being human is challenging at every stage of life. From our earliest years through adulthood, we all navigate big feelings, challenges, transitions, and the experiences that shape who we are. My ideal clients are highly sensitive children, caring adults, and families seeking a deeper understanding of emotions, behaviors, and relationships. They often come to my practice when feelings become overwhelming or past experiences are influencing the present. I provide a warm, supportive space where clients can explore their inner worlds through attachment-based care, emotional skill-building, and inner child work.
In everyone's journey we are confronted by obstacles, conflict and difficult choices. We need guidance and understanding to assist us in the search for our best self. Self discovery through therapy can be enlightening and empowering. My hope is to help you through this process with empathy and support, premised upon the skills I have learned through life and as a professional counselor. I have received training in Imago Relationship Therapy, domestic abuse, and working with veterans. I was a faculty member at several universities, and a guest speaker at marriage workshops. I have both trained and supervised students in psychology.
In everyone's journey we are confronted by obstacles, conflict and difficult choices. We need guidance and understanding to assist us in the search for our best self. Self discovery through therapy can be enlightening and empowering. My hope is to help you through this process with empathy and support, premised upon the skills I have learned through life and as a professional counselor. I have received training in Imago Relationship Therapy, domestic abuse, and working with veterans. I was a faculty member at several universities, and a guest speaker at marriage workshops. I have both trained and supervised students in psychology.
Ashley is very passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others on their own mental health journeys. She specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, grief, and more. She works with people of all ages and backgrounds and sees clients both in-person and virtual. She likes to take a holistic, person-centered approach with her clients, focusing on helping them recognize their strengths and strive for growth.
Ashley is very passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others on their own mental health journeys. She specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, grief, and more. She works with people of all ages and backgrounds and sees clients both in-person and virtual. She likes to take a holistic, person-centered approach with her clients, focusing on helping them recognize their strengths and strive for growth.
I work with children (10+), teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, self-esteem, school challenges, ADHD, autism and a variety of other emotional and behavioral difficulties.
I believe that therapy is for everyone. Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions or simply feeling stuck. I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain insight, and develop practical tools to navigate life.
I work with children (10+), teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, self-esteem, school challenges, ADHD, autism and a variety of other emotional and behavioral difficulties.
I believe that therapy is for everyone. Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions or simply feeling stuck. I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain insight, and develop practical tools to navigate life.
I have experience providing therapy services to clients across the lifespan, including young children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
I believe that every life experience—whether joyful, challenging, or somewhere in between—helps shape who we are and reflects the resilience we carry. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I have experience providing therapy services to clients across the lifespan, including young children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
I believe that every life experience—whether joyful, challenging, or somewhere in between—helps shape who we are and reflects the resilience we carry. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
With over 32 years of experience in mental health and medical settings, I’ve had the pleasure of working with adolescents, adults, medical professionals, couples, caregivers, and families to overcome various challenges in their lives.
I specialize in helping people facing anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma, depression, as well as self esteem and body image issues. I have extensive experience working with couples and families facing various challenges, such as intimacy and sexuality, infidelity, separation and divorce, work and health struggles, cancer, and caregiving.
With over 32 years of experience in mental health and medical settings, I’ve had the pleasure of working with adolescents, adults, medical professionals, couples, caregivers, and families to overcome various challenges in their lives.
I specialize in helping people facing anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma, depression, as well as self esteem and body image issues. I have extensive experience working with couples and families facing various challenges, such as intimacy and sexuality, infidelity, separation and divorce, work and health struggles, cancer, and caregiving.
Experienced Mental Health Clinician with a variety of interventions and techniques.
Experienced Mental Health Clinician with a variety of interventions and techniques.
Ottenbreit Psychotherapy Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LMSW
Riverview, MI 48193
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is an individual who feels as if their world is beginning to unravel emotionally, socially, spiritually and physically. Often such feelings are precipitated by acute, post traumatic or situational stress. Personal relationships often begin to show signs of strain and bouts of depression and anxiety are constant companions. For me the process of psychotherapy is based in a relationship where my clients are afforded an opportunity to open up inner hurts and past trauma in a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment. My office setting is relaxing and reflects my deep commitment to my clients well being.
My ideal client is an individual who feels as if their world is beginning to unravel emotionally, socially, spiritually and physically. Often such feelings are precipitated by acute, post traumatic or situational stress. Personal relationships often begin to show signs of strain and bouts of depression and anxiety are constant companions. For me the process of psychotherapy is based in a relationship where my clients are afforded an opportunity to open up inner hurts and past trauma in a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment. My office setting is relaxing and reflects my deep commitment to my clients well being.
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Have you found traditional talk therapy to be less helpful? Or are you open to exploring new pathways to healing? You might feel disconnected from your body, yet desire to be more present in your life. Perhaps you feel a change needs to be made, but you struggle to pinpoint or commit to making that change.
Have you found traditional talk therapy to be less helpful? Or are you open to exploring new pathways to healing? You might feel disconnected from your body, yet desire to be more present in your life. Perhaps you feel a change needs to be made, but you struggle to pinpoint or commit to making that change.
I specialize in working with: Children who have experienced trauma, adolescents struggling with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and self-worth, as well as adults navigating life transitions, relational challenges, and trauma-related concerns.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is for you to feel deeply understood and motivated to make meaningful change.
I specialize in working with: Children who have experienced trauma, adolescents struggling with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and self-worth, as well as adults navigating life transitions, relational challenges, and trauma-related concerns.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is for you to feel deeply understood and motivated to make meaningful change.
This constant anxiety, followed by crippling bouts of trauma is preventing you from living your life. Everyone can be hard on themselves, but your mind has become downright violent. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when it will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It’s obvious that your painful past isn’t going away on its own. It takes all you’ve got to get through the day. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. But what choice do you have?
This constant anxiety, followed by crippling bouts of trauma is preventing you from living your life. Everyone can be hard on themselves, but your mind has become downright violent. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when it will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It’s obvious that your painful past isn’t going away on its own. It takes all you’ve got to get through the day. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. But what choice do you have?
Accepting new clients as of 6/3/26 - We specialize in relational therapy – connection with ourselves and significant others, our families both born into and created, communities, and within the larger global context. With a True Heart Therapist, you'll explore purpose, meaning, vulnerability, and connection as an individual, partner, and family member. The easiest way to get started is to go to the Client Portal on our website and schedule a free, 15 minute consultation with anyone on our team! We are accepting new clients virtually in Oregon, Washington, and Michigan and in person at our Portland, OR office.
Accepting new clients as of 6/3/26 - We specialize in relational therapy – connection with ourselves and significant others, our families both born into and created, communities, and within the larger global context. With a True Heart Therapist, you'll explore purpose, meaning, vulnerability, and connection as an individual, partner, and family member. The easiest way to get started is to go to the Client Portal on our website and schedule a free, 15 minute consultation with anyone on our team! We are accepting new clients virtually in Oregon, Washington, and Michigan and in person at our Portland, OR office.
I enjoy working with individual adults, helping them find relief from depression, anxiety, grief, life-stage transitions, as well as family and intimate relationship problems. I like helping my clients figure out how to reduce the impact of anxiety, stress, or depression on their lives and take steps to safeguard their mental health. It is a privilege to watch my clients grow and heal, investing in themselves as they work toward overcoming their environmental, psychological challenges and other problems that hold them back from leading more peaceful and fulfilling lives.
I enjoy working with individual adults, helping them find relief from depression, anxiety, grief, life-stage transitions, as well as family and intimate relationship problems. I like helping my clients figure out how to reduce the impact of anxiety, stress, or depression on their lives and take steps to safeguard their mental health. It is a privilege to watch my clients grow and heal, investing in themselves as they work toward overcoming their environmental, psychological challenges and other problems that hold them back from leading more peaceful and fulfilling lives.
Welcome!
Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addiction, disordered eating, and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll identify the patterns keeping you stuck, process difficult experiences, and build healthier ways to move forward.
I also specialize in working with the aviation and military communities, understanding the unique pressures these careers place on individuals, relationships, and families. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you find lasting healing, resilience, and connection.
Welcome!
Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addiction, disordered eating, and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll identify the patterns keeping you stuck, process difficult experiences, and build healthier ways to move forward.
I also specialize in working with the aviation and military communities, understanding the unique pressures these careers place on individuals, relationships, and families. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you find lasting healing, resilience, and connection.
Finding Your Path Together
Taking the time to sit with difficult, often painful emotions—rather than pushing them away—requires immense courage. If you are here, you’ve already begun that brave work. I strive to support those who are ready to lean into the therapeutic process with a blend of vulnerability and commitment.
My role isn’t to give you the answers, but to walk alongside you as we uncover them. I believe that you are the true expert on your own life. Together, we will move at your pace, exploring the underlying traumas or triggers that may be weighing you down, while gently building the healthier coping mechanisms.
Finding Your Path Together
Taking the time to sit with difficult, often painful emotions—rather than pushing them away—requires immense courage. If you are here, you’ve already begun that brave work. I strive to support those who are ready to lean into the therapeutic process with a blend of vulnerability and commitment.
My role isn’t to give you the answers, but to walk alongside you as we uncover them. I believe that you are the true expert on your own life. Together, we will move at your pace, exploring the underlying traumas or triggers that may be weighing you down, while gently building the healthier coping mechanisms.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.