Therapists in Ypsilanti, MI

Life has a way of overwhelming us at times. It can be helpful to have someone to share those struggles with - someone who will be with you as you process the struggles & celebrate your growth and healing. At Azalea, we value the opportunity to walk alongside you while you make your own way through life's journey. We believe in holistic care, looking at individual strengths, backgrounds, and beliefs that empower you to become the best version of yourself - connected and authentic in your engagement with the world around you.

My own journey in mental health counseling has been shaped by my multicultural heritage and a deep commitment to supporting individuals facing various challenges. Growing up in Arizona as a multi-ethnic man, I learned about the importance of having a sense of belongingness, caring for others, being connected to community, having and offering emotinal safety, and valuing mental health despite cultural stigma around it. I approach therapy as a collaborative journey, drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to create a personalized and holistic approach for my clients. I am honored to be of service to my clients.

Making the decision to meet with a therapist and finding the one that is right for you is often a very difficult and overwhelming. It is my hope that this page will ease some of those worries and provide you with a sense of hope. As a therapist, I strive to be real & down to earth when working with someone. My goal is to help you reach your goals, while providing a supportive & an unbiased perspective.

I have experience working with a diverse array of clients from varying backgrounds with unique concerns. I enjoy working with couples, children, and adults, primarily those who have experienced trauma, the grief associated with a loss, and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. My style and approach are personalized based on your needs, but are typically solution focused and rooted in empathy, partnership, and humor.

I am here to help you gain a better understanding of yourself and work through any issue that you are having. Ex. grief, depression, anxiety, phobias, socialization, learning challenges, life challenges, and anything else that will make you a stronger individual.

I specialize in transforming relationships, working as an Emotionally Focused Therapist with a focus on couples and individuals. I believe that by enhancing a couple's dynamic, we not only assist them but positively impact future generations. Many individuals' most significant challenges stem from relational issues. As relationships improve, individual struggles often become more manageable.

I specialize in providing comprehensive therapeutic support to individuals spanning various age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. My mission is to empower my clients as they navigate the intricate landscape of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Within the confines of a secure and welcoming therapeutic environment, I employ cutting-edge and evidence-based approaches to promote lasting mental health improvements.

Do you feel that your life is not where you want it to be? Are you stuck and need help writing the next chapter in your life? Are you an adult experiencing life dissatisfaction, anxiety, or depression? I will work with you in a collaborative and a nonjudgmental space to help you feel better and succeed in reaching your goals.

Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. In this safe space, you've embarked on the path of personal growth, demonstrating your commitment to harnessing the incredible power of your mind. Your decision to seek guidance shows your dedication to nurturing a stronger, more resilient version of yourself. Embracing change and pursuing growth is a testament to your courage. Together, we'll unlock the potential within, ensuring that no untapped possibilities remain within you. Transforming the unrealized into the tangible. The key to a fulfilling life lies in nurturing what's alive within you.

I believe that the key to your mental well-being lies within you. Since earning my master's degree in Clinical Psychology in 2017, I have worked with diverse populations and a wide range of ages, from children to older adults. I have experience treating various conditions, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), dissociative disorders, family conflict, and social anxiety.

The time we live in today is increasingly stressful and complex for young people and families who are grappling with post-pandemic fears and health issues, in addition to complex family histories, relationships, identity issues, social media pressures and educational expectations. Many feel stuck, anxious and/or depressed, which comes out in their behavior. As the young person or their caregiver, you are understandably concerned. You want to learn why this is happening and how to make the hardship ‘go away’. Mental health is not just in the mind, but a function of the body, spirit, social influence and environment as well.

I am passionate about supporting teens and adults as they heal from trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and any other painful experience. Most of my professional and personal experience has centered around aligning with and uplifting individuals who are incredibly resilient - people of color, immigrants, and sexual or gender minorities.

Creating change in your life is hard work and asking for help is even harder when you've tried to do it alone. Having distress in one part of life can create waves in other parts. I believe that therapy can provide you with the tools and confidence to face these changes. Together we can work on those hard moments in life and turn them into opportunities for change and development. Working together to dispel those waves around you can create a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

As a therapist I hope to create a safe and nurturing environment that will facilitate healing and growth. My areas of specialty include interpersonal therapy, adolescence, depression and anxiety, parenting, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and time management skills.

Being raised in a Muslim-Arab American home has allowed me to appreciate and be mindful of the delicate and challenging aspects of living in seemingly two different cultural settings. My own bi-cultural experiences, my ability to speak English and Arabic, and the many years of professional work with immigrant youth and family's has allowed me to develop effective therapeutic interventions for helping individuals and their families cope with their adjustment and thrive as multicultural people.

Hello! I bring over 15 years of experience in helping individuals. Calmness, relief and long term changes in your personal life, your emotional wellbeing and your mental health is what I can provide . Laura can help you to overcome your greatest concerns, challenges and fears. Laura is a well trusted Social Worker, and a great listener, compassionate and non-judgmental. I have developed a sound and effective course of marriage therapy, and she offers specialist interventions in Muslim mental health and Depression & Anxiety.

Hey, thanks for reading! I am a Marriage & Family Therapist with additional credentials in art therapy and a lifelong love of hearing peoples’ stories. If you recognize toxic family or relationship patterns and are struggling to break free from them; if you need support managing ADHD, social anxiety, or parenting; and finally, if are you unsure about therapy but trying to find the place to start working on yourself...I invite you to reach out to talk about how I can help!

Since you are here, you are probably at your breaking point. I see you, and I would love to help you. Whether you struggle with individual issues, family problems, or relationship situations, together we will find a way to deal with it. Your needs will always be my top priority and I will be in your corner, putting you first at all times. Counseling helped me during a time when I was very vulnerable and lost. That's when I knew, that being a counselor was exactly what I wanted to do. I want to be there to support people. Being a therapist is not my job, it's my calling.