Therapists in Washtenaw County, MI

I am a queer, fat, neuro-divergent, Psychotherapist that specializes in working with queer individuals no matter where they fall on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum. I have been working with queer folks for the past 6 years on issues surrounding access to health care, behavioral health, and advocacy. I also specialize in gender affirming care working with clients to access hormone therapy and procedures through advocating for their needs and letter writing. Another specialization is working with fat individuals on navigating our fatphobic/sizeist society, medical system, and internalized fatphobia.

I believe in your resiliency and your capacity for change and growth. I know that there is more to life than suffering and despair. I will meet you where you are at emotionally, offering non-judgmental support, encouragement, and skill-building through cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I look forward to partnering with you to help you achieve your goals.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with close to 30 years of post-masters experience in psychotherapy. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families. Depression, anxiety, domestic violence, ADHD, and PTSD are my primary specialties. I also have significant experience in high conflict custody issues and post-divorce conflict. I am available via face-to-face sessions in downtown Chelsea Michigan, or via teletherapy. I take Blue Cross, Blue care Network, and Aetna.

My work with clients often focuses on addressing trauma and loss/grief, clarifying values, finding meaning and purpose, and increasing a sense of belonging. I am a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). I work with many clients experiencing anxiety or depression. Working with clients around identity exploration is a passion of mine. The purpose of therapy is to have an affirming place to safely explore and grow in ways defined and determined by you. I consider how identities (gender identity, race, sexuality, class, (dis)ability, religion, etc.) shape your experiences and how they help us understand what wellness means to you.

I walk with clients through life's challenges. I actively listen and provide support in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients are empowered to recognize their strengths as they explore their concerns, heal, and grow. In utilizing a trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-centered approach, I work with clients to identify and develop treatment goals that are tailored to their unique needs. Upon a client's request, I can also incorporate faith (with emphasis in Christianity) into counseling as faith plays an integral role in an individual's identity and worldview.

You are the expert of your life. As a therapist, I am here to learn from you and to offer you an objective view of yourself, including your strengths, which we will build from. I believe in a very person-centered approach to therapy where we work together to identify goals and to formulate a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. I utilize treatment techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy including mindfulness, coping strategies, thought stopping, and anxiety reducing techniques.

Life can feel chaotic. Together we can create a non-judgmental space where you may find the grounding needed for clarity. Drawing from your strengths we can identify the skills needed as you navigate your way forward in the most meaningful way. Whether you are struggling with life circumstances, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or substance use, I hope to collaborate with you as you seek contentment and meaning. I work with adults, students, teens and groups. Please check out erinkrajcik.com for more info or email me to start the process.

We're going to laugh too. Unless you don't want to and in that case I will try really hard not be funny at all. What's your story? I will follow along for a while to guide your work on whatever brought you here today. Maybe it's something small that you just need to get out in a safe space or maybe it's something bigger and life altering- we can talk about that too. Are there feelings or thoughts you just can’t shake lately? Are your relationships becoming challenging? Are you wanting to create new habits and ditch old ones? Give me a call or send me an email to see if we'd make a good fit.

I will work with you to bring balance and energy to your daily life. Using a mindfulness-based approach we can look at marriage and divorce, relationships with partners, children, families and friends, addictions, sexuality, adolescence, work, and personal growth. You deserve to achieve success and joy in your daily living. Finding that balance between work, play, partner, and family is the goal we all are striving to achieve.

Life is full of challenges, and we as humans were not meant to face them alone. Whether you struggle with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, difficulty making meaningful connections, or simply coping with the everyday stresses of life, it can feel overwhelming to try and face it alone. The goods news? You don’t have to! I am passionate about helping people such as yourself work through painful life experiences, learn to tolerate painful emotions, develop a deep sense of connectedness, and discover a life of fulfillment they may have never thought possible. Whatever difficult journey you’re facing, let’s walk it together.

Change can be difficult. My focus is helping folks adjust to life changes that often lead to symptoms of anxiety and depression. My hope is that you will be able to leave sessions feeling lighter and with skills that help you adapt to these life stressors.

You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as: anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?

Do you struggle with aspects of your life, you wish could be different? Perhaps it's the way you feel or a certain behavior you find problematic. Maybe your concern involves your relationships with others or thoughts about yourself. I can help you change that. I believe that much of life is about balance. When our lives become out of balance we often feel hurt, stressed, angry, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. I have a strong interest in helping you achieve (or restore) the balance and peace you seek in your life, and I know that together we can achieve that goal.

What brings you here? Being LGBTQ-identified, or coming from an Adopted Family presents complex identity issues and social justice concerns. Maybe you wonder whether being adopted is related to your struggle with feelings of disconnection with your family of origin, your loved ones, and maybe even with friends. Or you are LGBTQ-identified, yet you are struggling with personal identity labels and oppressive social expectations. Maybe both issues are part of your life journey. Perhaps they are connected in ways that could be brought to light through philosophical conversations.