Racial Identity Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

I provide individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. I utilize an evidenced based therapy such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Based Mindfulness Therapy, Modified DBT Therapy and Motivational Enhancement Therapy. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.

Have you found yourself feeling stuck? Have you attempted to get out of your comfort zone, but ended up falling back on old habits? Do you ever feel held back or even controlled by difficult thoughts or emotions? Of course you have, in fact we all have struggled with being in this space and not knowing how to move forward. One of the most difficult parts of being in this situation is going through it alone without any tools. By exploring your experiences in a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental way, we can find out what is hooking you and empower you to unhook yourself.

I am passionate about providing client-centered, strength-based and trauma-informed therapy. I have worked with children and adults on a range of contexts, including depression, anxiety, identity, relationships, stress, and other mental health concerns. Some of my clinical interests include Asian American mental health, LGBTQIA+ and multicultural concerns, families impacted by mental illness, and college student populations. My approach to therapy is rooted in cultural humility and recognizing the numerous ways in which our values and identities impact who we are.

[NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS] Are you tired of caretaking for everyone and feeling like no one cares for you? Do you struggle to give yourself the same kindness & compassion that you so easily give to others? Does guilt get in the way of you saying no and setting boundaries? Most of my clients are impacted by these issues and feel helpless in living an abundant life of self-love. My expertise is working with people to find healing and restoration through empowerment, developing insight, and working with the body. I understand how power, oppression, and trauma can contribute to distress and I work to instill hope.

I believe that building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation through which growth and change occur. Integrating person-in-environment, trauma-informed, and attachment-based frameworks, I approach therapy through understanding how clients developed into who they are based on their intergenerational and collective histories and trauma, positionality within systems of power and oppression, and early childhood relational experiences. Some of my clinical interests include working with those from colonized/oppressed backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrants and undocumented folks, and cultural straddlers.

I believe in the transformative power of an affirming, collaborative therapeutic relationship. I feel fortunate to be able to work with clients on their journey to self-acceptance and well-being. Together, we will work to identify your strengths and desired outcomes of therapy. I'm strongly committed to social change and advocacy, and I seek to recognize and deconstruct the effects that oppressive systems and cultural contexts can have on the health and well-being of an individual. I approach therapy with compassion and humor, utilizing a trauma-informed and anti-oppression framework.

***Not taking new clients at this time*** Would you like to feel more confident, connected and integrated? Let’s work together to experience the healing and thriving you desire. I am a counselor at Deepwater Counseling and I am dedicated to helping clients bring forth their authentic selves, building upon their strengths, and caring for and addressing places of pain. I seek to develop a collaborative and caring relationship with clients in order to bring about optimal healing and empowerment.

Therapy is an opportunity for a collaborative healing experience. When we struggle to cope or function it's common to blame ourselves or feel stuck in it. But my training and general experience as a human have shown me that the way we move through the world is responsive to our experiences: remarkable and adaptive. I've never met a client who didn't make sense to me. You don't have to figure it all out on your own. I would be honored to share my skills and perspective to help you move beyond just surviving and into embodying your life force.

I provide support specializing in self care, stress reduction, self esteem, and anxiety management. We are all faced with unexpected challenges as we learn to navigate our new normal and meet evolving demands. Are you looking for ways to improve work life balance? Ready to learn positive coping strategies as you juggle many hats? Eager to make positive changes in your life? For those who carry heavy responsibility, a space to unpack challenges can be beneficial. *EMAIL ME TO DISCUSS SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT*

The individuals, couples, and families with whom I work are interested in understanding and addressing not only certain specific, emergent problems such as those associated with adjustment and relationship difficulties, depression, and anxiety, but also the underlying thoughts, feelings, and behavioral and relational patterns that have contributed to the development of these problems. Through a collaborative, empathic process, these individuals, couples, and families are able to expand and utilize their skills, strengths, and self-understanding in order to live more meaningful and rewarding lives.

Welcome. I work with adolescents and adults that are struggling to manage difficult emotions - anxiety, sadness, anger, disappointment, envy, loneliness, and grief. Navigating what a full life has to offer can be tricky; going off to college, blended families, parenting concerns, relationship problems, divorce, loss, multicultural issues can leave us feeling lost and alone. Together, we work in an empathic and safe space to explore the twists and turns of your unique experiences. By thoughtfully examining emotions and painful experiences you can increase coping skills and bolster resiliency.

**Not accepting new clients** My clinical work utilizes several approaches including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and interpersonal/relational techniques to help client's further gain an understanding about their identity, sense of belonging, and self-compassion. I strongly believe in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and client-centered in order to facilitate overall wellness and growth.

Deciding to seek out therapy and make changes to improve your life takes courage and strength. My name is Kathleen Donoghue and as your therapist, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, loving kind environment to explore current struggles and assist you in identifying your goals for treatment. I approach the therapist-client relationship as a partnership based on mutual respect and trust. I am intensively trained in DBT, CBT, and TFCBT and use these approaches to empower clients with DBT skills and coping tools to achieve their desired treatment outcomes.

I hold degrees from Harvard University, McGill University, and Adelphi University. I will work with you in an attuned, caring, and deeply respectful way. I help people overcome painful anxiety, shame, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, and the challenges of creating a thriving and meaningful life. My approach involves collaboration and emotional connection, allowing me to understand your unique personal experience. I bring to my work an effective blend of empathy and extensive professional training. I enjoy working with people of different cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I am looking to support the highly sensitive people of the world who want a space, free from shame and invalidation, to explore all the parts of themselves that need attention/honoring. Navigating complexity is my strength and I'd like to work with people that want to achieve self awareness, radically healthy relationships and a 'life worth living." If you need a collaborative partner to help you identify ways to be in alignment with your values; to witness and reflect your growth and healing process; or to offer tools and new perspectives to change unwanted patterns, then we may be a good fit.

I have always been interested in exploring each person’s unique manifestations of courage, strength, and resilience. I believe when we explore our most vulnerable and powerful selves in a relationship of safety, presence, and understanding, we begin to uncover the potential we have to show up for ourselves and the things that are important to us in life. It is a privilege to get to know my clients, so I value your insight and honor the opportunity to support you in working through the barriers that prevent you from participating more fully in your life.

Are you feeling down? Are you experiencing difficulty in relationships? Are you feeling anxious, or just plain stuck? With over 14 years of experience working with adults and children, I can help. If you're ready to look at your life, I am here to support you, and trust that you have what you need to make positive changes in your life. I know it takes courage and I will go at your pace, gently encouraging and collaborating with you, enabling you to explore the areas of your life that need attention.

Life can be rough, but we can get through it together! We all need extra help sometimes navigating difficult situations, transitions, trauma, or relationship problems, and the stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem that can ensue. I can’t wait to empower you to take control of your life and grow into your new path. Each person is unique, so I adapt my therapeutic interventions to your strengths, current needs, and goals using an integrative, culturally-sensitive approach. My practice is online only, using HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing, to make help more accessible to you.

*** I am currently at capacity and unable to take on new patients at this time. I will be available for new patients again starting May 31. *** The desire for change is often accompanied by anxieties over who we are in the present, the wounds from our pasts, and our apprehensions about the future. Therapy facilitates change by providing us with fresh insights into old problems; therapy additionally provides us with the tools to determine the course and future of our stories—an invitation to step into our potentials.

NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I work with individuals/couples to integrate mind, body and spirit with evidence-based clinical approaches to heal emotional struggles, build sustainable health and wellness, and help transform your life and relationships. Your sessions may include frank and thought-provoking discussion of your emotional road blocks, including concrete ways to support and heal your emotional fragilities; a guided mindfulness or Brainspotting exercise; and dialogue and practice for connecting to your innate strengths, clarity, and contentment. Together we will focus on tangible, on-the-ground results in your life.