Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

Supportive, Client-Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student always imagining the worst in every scenario and feel anxious and on edge, no matter what you do? You’re someone who is a high achiever, but you still find yourself overthinking about the smallest things, feeling fearful when you think about the future, and afraid to make changes. Something is telling you that you need to make a shift (even if you’re not quite sure what it is). You want to gain deeper insight into yourself & your past experiences, and you’re ready to change your “default setting” and start creating new patterns in your life. You’re ready to finally feel like yourself again. I specialize in working with undergraduate and graduate students struggling with anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues understand themselves on a deeper level, grow in confidence, and make positive changes in their lives. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who “gets” them on a deeper level, is easy to talk to, open-minded, and down to earth, because therapy should be a place where you feel seen and heard. Sessions with me are non-judgmental and always go at your own pace. I’ll show up as a real person, challenge you when you need it, and be genuinely invested in you and your journey. Here you can show up as your authentic self to process and reflect on difficult feelings and emotions. A life where you thrive at ease is possible. You don’t have to continue to feel uneasiness and dread, and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to guide you and help you get curious about yourself to create change, growth, and a more fulfilling life. Email me today! I can’t wait to hear from you!

I am here for you. I was a college professor and counselor for 10 years. I have been a mental health therapist for about 20 years. I also have been a successful ADHDer! I love people and college students. I can support you in your mental health, how to learn and be academically successful on campus and figure next steps after college. My best strengths as a human are being authentic, funny and culturally beautiful. I hope to meet you soon, for now, sending good vibes :)

Living in your body may feel exhausting, unfamiliar, or even unsafe. Trauma, relationship harm, health changes or chronic illness, and struggles with body image and eating can leave us feeling disconnected and stuck between overwhelm and shutdown. I offer a warm, grounded presence where you can feel seen and begin cultivating a deeper sense of self-trust and wholeness - a space to explore lived experiences and learn supportive wellness practices. I work with busy students who are carrying the weight of stress, trauma, and grief while navigating immense transitions and responsibilities. Many of my clients are healing from sexual violence, emotional relationship harm, chronic/invisible illness and health-related changes (migraines, endometriosis, PCOS, POTS, cancer), and concerns around relationship with body and food, including disordered eating. I've supported students and young adults for over a decade, with many years of experience working in a college specialty counseling clinic. I use a mind-body approach that blends somatic (body-based), cognitive, and mindfulness practices including Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping). This helps us understand ourselves with compassion, cope with emotional overwhelm and physical body discomfort, heal from trauma, and reconnect to relationships and activities that nourish us. I find great joy in serving multicultural and multi-faith communities while providing a weight-inclusive, culturally-affirming, and trauma-informed space where all parts of you are welcome.

My goal is that all clients feel heard, understood, and safe while partnering with me to make meaningful life changes. KaiLi McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 10 years experience in the mental health field. Having worked with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families with a wide-range of life experiences and abilities, KaiLi has the ability to understand and relate to the individual experience. KaiLi earned her bachelor's degree in Social Work from Michigan State University and her Master of Social Work from University of Michigan. KaiLi has worked in schools, community mental health agencies, and therapeutic settings. She utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and solutions-focused approaches to therapy. KaiLi works with the client to determine what will best fit their specific and unique needs. KaiLi has focused her therapeutic work on life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, pregnancy (pre-/post-partum), and parenting. KaiLi knows that being brought into a client's life is a privilege. In understanding this, KaiLi's goal is to meet clients where they are, focus on building trust and collaborate to meet your unique needs. We all experience life challenges - big and small - and KaiLi believes that therapy can benefit anyone. KaiLi will work with you to build your capacity for handling life's challenges.

Hello, I'm Michael! I'm a therapist who also provides psychological testing. I do what I can to support my clients and specialize in working with those who are neurodivergent. I provide testing for ADHD, autism, specific learning disabilities, IQ, academic ability, mood disorders, and personality disorders.

To me, therapy is the act of helping people learn to experience their emotions safely in the moment, to be truly present and their genuine selves as they go about their day. I work with people to bring awareness to the impact of the past, to make conscious the connections and patterns that inform our everyday experience so that they can decide whether they want to continue with them or if they want to try something new. Therapy is the practice of getting to know yourself and working out what’s best for you. It is the practice of loosening these binds and learning to live free and fully present in our lives. Employing an integrative approach utilizing both psychodynamic and cognitive-based interventions, I have experience providing both long and short term treatment for individuals, groups and couples focusing on issues such as trauma, sexuality and relationships, developmental issues, self-harm, grief and loss, and depression and anxiety. Whatever you have been through, whatever you are going through, you have the power to take control of your mental and emotional health; therapy simply means you don’t have to do it alone.

A former supervisor of mine used to say, “nothing changes until it changes.” I’m here to help you take that first step. As a therapist, I know that few things are as important to the process of therapy as the working relationship between the client and their therapist. This is why I approach every session and every client with empathy, warmth, and unconditional positive regard. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is safe and non-judgmental – where you are the expert of your own experience, where you feel validated at the intersection of your various identities, and where you feel understood as a whole person. I always maintain a client-centered and strengths-based approach to help you become the ideal version of yourself. I want to build your trust in me so that I can support you through difficult and painful times. In a world that stigmatizes mental health challenges, I seek to normalize, validate, and educate. I graduated with my MSW from the University of Michigan in 2022, where I worked as a therapist at the University’s counseling center, providing therapy to students. Prior to that, I gained case management experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have experience working with individuals of various nationalities; cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds; religious groups; gender identities; sexual orientations; and more! I also have worked with clients experiencing a range of mental health challenges and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, ADHD, adjustment challenges, sexuality and gender identity concerns, identity development, and substance use.

You might be a good fit for working with me I if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or carrying around stuff from your past that still shows up in your day-to-day life. Maybe you’ve been through hard or confusing experiences and aren’t sure how to talk about them yet. Therapy with me isn’t “one-size-fits-all” — we go at your pace and figure out what actually works for you. I focus on helping students feel safer in their bodies, understand their emotions, and build real coping skills they can use outside of sessions. I also love incorporating animals into therapy when appropriate, because they can help make the process feel more comfortable, grounding, and a little less intimidating. If you’re looking for a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can be yourself, you’re in the right place.

We are a group practice in Shelby Township MI. We accept clients in person and virtually for individual, family, and couples counseling. We are a warm and friendly office that is never judgmental and will meet you where you are in life. Open to everyone who is seeking help. We are also able to bill most insurances through the practice and we are a text friendly office. We also accept most HMO plans through Medicaid. In person and telehealth offered at this time.

With all the stresses in the world, especially now, you don't have have to face it alone. Let's talk about how I can best support you. I enjoy putting knowledge into practice and helping apply it to everyday behavioral changes. I can support you in healing old wounds and transforming patterns that lead us to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or depleted. I utilize cognitive-behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment therapy and EMDR - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

Jazmin Guy is a compassionate and grounded therapist who believes that you are the expert on your life. Her role is to walk alongside you—offering insight, encouragement, and reflection to help you reconnect with your truth and move toward healing. With a blended approach rooted in holistic practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and spiritual exploration, Jazmin works with individuals navigating major life transitions, unresolved childhood trauma, postpartum shifts, grief, and the often-overwhelming process of self-discovery. She also supports parents in redefining their identity and finding balance in their evolving roles. Her direct yet nurturing style helps clients get to the heart of their pain, making space for clarity, transformation, and growth. Clients often describe Jazmin as warm, intuitive, and refreshingly honest. Her welcoming energy makes it easier to be vulnerable, and her dependability provides a safe container for meaningful change. “I’ve always been deeply curious about what shapes us—the experiences, beliefs, and stories we carry. Therapy is a place to unpack those pieces and build a new, empowered narrative.” Jazmin’s mission is simple: to hold space, reflect truth, and support you in creating realistic expectations—for yourself, your relationships, and your healing journey.

I have over 26 years of experience working as a licensed social work therapist and clinical supervisor. My area of expertise is the field of domestic and sexual violence -issues surrounding complex trauma, types of abuse, leaving vs. staying, safety, and healthy/unhealthy relationships. I also address self-esteem, boundary setting, empowerment, conflict resolution, stress/anxiety, depression, gender identity/dysphoria, family conflicts, grief and loss, anger, and coping with life changes. I work with individual adults (primarily women) and utilize a strengths-based, nonjudgmental, empowerment-focused, and client centered approach.

Life is a story, and sometimes, we find ourselves caught up in chapters that feel challenging, overwhelming, or just downright confusing. But what if I told you that you have the power to rewrite your narrative? As a firm believer in the transformative power of therapy, I've discovered a gem that has become a compass for many of my therapy journeys—Narrative Therapy. Let me spill the beans on why it's not just about talking through problems but reshaping the entire story. 1. Separating Person from Problem: Imagine detangling yourself from the web of problems that seem to define you. Narrative Therapy invites you to step back, helping you realize that you are not the problem; the problem is just a chapter in your vast and intricate story. 2. Re-authoring Your Narrative: Ever wished you could be the author of your own story? With Narrative Therapy, you can be! Together, we roll up our sleeves and rewrite the script. We discard the old, tired narratives and create new, empowering tales that resonate with the person you're becoming. 3. Making Meaning, Shifting Perspectives: The beauty of Narrative Therapy lies in its ability to help you make meaning of your experiences. By changing the language around the presenting problem, we open doors to new perspectives. Suddenly, the story isn't about defeat but about resilience, growth, and newfound strength. Your Story, Your Power In the world of Narrative Therapy, your story isn't a burden; it's your greatest asset. We strip away the labels and limitations, giving you the pen to script a narrative that aligns with your authentic self. Ready to Redefine Your Narrative? If you're craving a change in your life's storyline, let's embark on this transformative journey together. Narrative Therapy isn't just about finding solutions; it's about discovering the incredible resilience and wisdom within you. Here's to re-authoring, reclaiming, and celebrating your unique story!

“Be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can.” -Paulo Coelho As a therapist, it is important to me to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your challenges and stressors. I strive to create a strong therapeutic alliance where we can work together to overcome issues and meet your therapy goals. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based which will allow you to explore any emotions or issues that may arise. My goal is to create a partnership where you feel supported, validated, and empowered to take an active role in your healing journey.

Are you feeling stuck in school, with your family or in relationships? Are you not feeling yourself, but you don't know why? My work focuses on listening to each individual's story with the goal of helping people learn what they can start doing to feel better and get what they want out of life. Reaching out for help is the first brave step. I look forward to hearing from you.

My counseling style is warm and welcoming. I believe in treating all people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I strive to be open and accepting toward people of diverse backgrounds. I love working with college students, as it is such a time of immense change and growth. I also have a passion for working with clients who are members of the LGBTQ+ population.

If you are facing anxiety, depression, or having difficulty managing stressors, you are not alone. You have survived experiences no one should ever have to face. They have left you feeling depleted, broken, and worn out. You need a reminder of your dignity and resilience and some coping skills for dealing with this very challenging time. I'm here to help. I work with folks facing transitions across the lifespan. I have 25 years experience working with tweens and teens, first as a teacher, then as a counselor. I also love working with young adults as well -- especially those exploring their identity and sense of purpose. You have already taken the brave first step to consider counseling. Give me a call if you are ready to feel seen, heard, and supported as a person worthy of dignity who is ready to discover your best self in a difficult world.

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Seeking help is the first step to feeling better. Our expert clinicians are here to support you through any mental health, behavioral, emotional, relationship or life challenges you are encountering. You and your clinician will work collaboratively to help develop the insights and skills to get where you want in life. Monarch Behavioral Health is an outpatient practice that sees clients in person and over video chat. Our intake coordinator can help match you with the best clinician for your needs. If at any time you would like to switch clinicians, no problem! We can do that with no additional cost or difficulty. We want you to feel better and achieve your goals as quickly as possible. We look forward to meeting you!