Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

Transition to college can be tough, even for the most prepared students. We love working with young adults on the issues of college adjustment, anxiety/perfectionism, depression, social issues and many other challenges. We offer in-person services in our Bloomfield Hills location or teletherapy from your own room (in bunny slippers, if you prefer!)

Going away to school, adjusting to your new adult role in life, managing various roles in your life can be exhausting and overwhelming. My ultimate goal is to create validating, non-judgmental environment to help you feel safe and comfortable. I believe in offering support, guidance and knowledge to each of my clients.I have been trained in DBT therapy to teach you skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and modify behaviors. You can develop the healthy life you desire. Humans experience emotions! Sometimes we may think there is a right way and a wrong way to feel and distress means, we are feeling the wrong way. That is a ton of pressure! Sometimes, our emotions become distressing. Few are taught to manage emotions effectively and distress can lead to self-blame, defeated feelings, strained relationships, self-harm, and more. I WOULD BE HONORED TO HELP YOU! I believe in treating clients holistically. We are more than our mental health. We are all individuals and our experiences are unique. My clinical focus is creating an environment that is safe, unique to your personal needs, and promotes personal growth. We will work together to replace unhealthy coping with positive skills, proven to work. A LITTLE ABOUT ME I graduated with my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. I am a fully licensed LLP and a LPC. I have been working in the field of counseling for many years and have received instruction in the areas of Parenting, Trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, CBT. and Anxiety. However, the greatest instruction I have received is the variety of experiences I have overcome, in my own life. I specialize in helping people feel empowered to take the control back of their emotions, their past, their circumstances, their relationships and ultimately their lives. I work with individuals and families from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity. You are reading this to decide if I have the tools to help you with whatever circumstance brought you here today. I believe I do have the tools you need. I think everyone is valuable and has the ability to learn skills to overcome their circumstances and become the person they would like to be. You are strong enough, important enough and deserving of growth and healing, and I will do my best to help you grow, heal and THRIVE in everything you encounter.

The shift from being a teenager to an adult can feel pretty overwhelming. It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t have everything figured out, especially when it seems like everyone else has it all together. You’re probably dealing with a lot—leaving home, becoming more independent, and figuring out how your relationships with family are changing. Feeling stuck or uncertain is normal, but it can also bring on feelings of anxiety, low self-worth, and even depression. And leaving home often opens up the space to finally face things in your family life that might have been too hard to address before. I’m here to support you through these transitions, helping you build confidence and see things in a more hopeful light. We’ll work together to set realistic goals that feel good for you, giving yourself the grace you need while creating a clear plan for what’s next. I’ll guide you to tap into your inner strength, uncover what truly matters to you, and help you access the resources you need. Through various therapeutic techniques, we’ll work on healing, managing emotions, and learning how to communicate your needs in a healthy way.

What traits must your future counselor possess? Should they make you feel heard and validated? Give you tools to succeed? If you said yes, I’m here to help! Life often throws a wrench in our plans, especially when it comes to our relationships, employment, health, finances, and the list goes on. And that’s on top of a global pandemic! It’s no wonder why depression, anxiety, and substance use are more prevalent than ever. As a cancer survivor, I understand how quickly it can feel like the walls are closing in. However, I’ve also learned ways to break free. It’s a primary reason I became a therapist: so I can help others do the same. My specialties including CBT and DBT, which focus on changing thinking and behaviors. This is achieved by building custom action plans for each of my clients. No cookie-cutter plans here! Popular areas to focus on include depression & anxiety, relationships, negative thinking, grieving, and chronic illness. We'll work on whatever is important to you. Making life-changes can be intimidating, but you won’t be going through this alone. I’ll give you hope and support, while simultaneously helping take some of life’s weight off your shoulders. I recognize committing to a full session can be daunting, which is why I offer free 15-minute phone or video consultations. Let's chat - send me a message today!

Focus: Holistic / Integrative Counseling using a Wellness model incorporating mind, body and spirit Use of research based / peer reviewed techniques of self-help and coping skills Spiritual component is optional Traditional talk-therapy / Counseling as well Post-graduate certified in Complementary Medicine and Wellness / Holistic Health via Oakland University

Are you exploring life for the first time as a young adult, wondering “who am I?” Are you feeling stuck or frustrated with trying to make meaning of your past? If so, you’re in the right place. As a therapist, Courtney believes in creating a non-judgmental, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and valued. Her holistic approach tailor’s treatment plans to each client’s unique needs, guiding them towards healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of wholeness. Courtney recognizes the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and culture on our life journeys, and she validates the unique experience of clients from diverse backgrounds and identities. Courtney embraces an integrative approach to treatment, drawing on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family System Theory (IFS), and Person-Centered approaches. She is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner child, heal from past hurts, and discover their identity while experiencing difficult life transitions. Courtney helps guide clients in understanding and addressing the impact of traumatic experiences on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; fostering compassion and self-acceptance; and empowering them with coping skills and strategies. Courtney graduated with her Master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University, and received a specialization in Trauma Across the Lifespan. Courtney also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology. Courtney has experience working with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship conflict, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and identity development. She is especially passionate about working with individuals ages 18-35 who are discovering who they are, and those interested in unpacking the impact of past hurt on their relationship with themselves and others.

I believe that you are the master of your own life, and I believe that therapy is a joint process that we can navigate together. I am not here to judge you or tell you how you should be living. I am here to help you develop the tools and understanding needed to create the life you want and meet your long and short term goals. I have a focus centered around the LGBTQ+ community, but also specialize in working with women's issues, anxiety disorders, depression, and grief. I have worked in crisis intervention and have experience with treating substance use disorders. I utilize a mix of Cognative Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and person centered modalities to help adults who are looking for a change in their life, looking to better understand how to cope, or looking to go through their process of healing and/or recovery. I am not just a counselor, but also a peer. I am part of the LGBTQ+ community, and have struggled with an anxiety disorder and bouts of depressive symptoms throughout my life. I hope that my experiences can better help me to understand yours and allow me to be a positive asset to you in your journey to grow and heal.

Many mental health issues are related to a trauma response in the brain and body. Trauma is often conceptualized as one single event or experience that causes intense fear or distress. However, not all people who experience these kinds of events develop trauma symptoms, and many people who do experience trauma symptoms cannot identify a single event such as this. Another way to understand trauma symptoms is that they occur when an individual’s context overwhelms their nervous system’s ability to cope. This forces the nervous system to utilize strategies to try to bring the body back into balance. These strategies are usually useful or adaptive in the moment, but unhealthy and disruptive in the long run. The coping patterns can be related to addiction, disordered eating, the way we emotionally engage in relationships, or the chronic up-regulation (anxiety) or down-regulation (depression) of our nervous system. All are attempts to process the energy stored in the nervous system in response to stressors. Together we will utilize elements of mindfulness, somatic expression, Family Systems Theory, and Narrative therapy to develop new strategies to express emotion, regulate the nervous system, and communicate effectively with ourselves and with the people in our lives.

Why does insight alone, not lead to congruence between what you want and what you do? This is a question we would explore together. My areas of interest and experience include anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, behavioral change through healthy habits, mindfulness, and exploring interpersonal struggles. We can focus on what resonates with you, work within any of life's domains where we believe change is possible, and go inward with mindfulness to sit with the parts of our realities that are beyond our control. Focusing on what we can control, however, is often the way forward.

Hi there! My name is Kimmie and I practice through Embrace Change Therapy. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I am to support you through whatever journey you may be on. There is so much that happens in life; it’s very easy to become overwhelmed. When we slow down and take it one step at a time, we are able to accomplish goals and establish new ways of thinking as well as develop a wide range of coping skills. I meet you where you are, and together we can move forward to achieve your goals! Therapy is not a one fits all, so I work from a combination of modalities, mostly CBT, strengths based, and motivational interviewing depending on clientele. I've worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds, and love to learn about each and every one as their own individual selves. My philosophy in life is that there is always room for learning and growth. I believe we both have things to offer in therapy, and can't wait to meet you! I accept most insurances, including Medicaids. Send me an email and we can verify this prior to working together. I graduated from GVSU with my Bachelor’s of Social Work and Master’s of Social work. I have two black labs, am married to my college sweetheart, and we have a toddler son who keeps us on our toes! In my free time, I love reading, taking our dogs for walks, and riding my horse, Atlas, in eventing and jumping. Feel free to shoot me an email to connect!

I deeply believe that each person possesses the inner resources to heal, grow, and navigate seemingly impossible circumstances. My role is to foster a trusting and safe environment where you are able to access your inner strength and create long lasting changes. By utilizing a variety of techniques we will work together to provide you with relief and to meet your long term goals. I'll strive to help you to first to manage the symptoms that are most disruptive in your day to day life. Secondly, we will dig deeper into your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and past to create long lasting changes in your self, relationships, and life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are facing depression, anxiety, or who are feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. Whether you are adjusting to a big life change, navigating challenging relationships, grieving a loss, coping with past trauma, or trying to discover who you are, I would be honored to walk alongside of you. I am dedicated to approaching each client and session with attentiveness, empathy, and warmth. I would love to connect and begin to get to know you. Please reach out through email, my contact information is listed below.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space so that when they are ready, individuals can feel comfortable opening up about their emotions and experiences. In addition to talk therapy, I also offer art therapy as a way to engage the mind and body on a deeper level. I take a nonjudgmental stance and view therapy as a collaborative process. I believe you are the expert on your own life. Together, we will honor your differences, tap into your strengths, and work towards change that is meaningful and important to you! I enjoy working with adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am also passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ folks. I believe growth occurs through a trusting therapeutic relationship and often use art, authenticity, and humor to create avenues of connection. Your story is valid and important! You are welcome to reach out if you feel like we may be a good fit. Currently I offer services both in-person and online. I look forward to talking with you!

We are a professional counseling group located nearby. We have several clinicians with many different specializations to help meet your need. Please reach out to us for a free consultation!

With locations in Allen Park, Livonia, and Grand Rapids, we service the metro Detroit and Grand Rapids areas, providing marriage counseling, counseling for anxiety and depression, and more. Call today to discuss your needs and or schedule an intake on our website.

Thank you for taking the essential step of seeking help. My passion for mental health and wellness consists of the demystifying stigma associated with mental health, symptom management, healthy living, healing, and resiliency. I believe in the whole person’s treatment, so I enjoy collaborating with additional professionals to provide the most optimal treatment and recovery for individuals receiving support from me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in diverse treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy - suicide prevention. I use several skills and client collaboration to tailor treatment. I have used my skills to provide treatment for specialty populations, including LGBTQ, Trauma, Anxiety, BIPOC, Co-Occurring, and Problem Sexual Behavior. I currently offer telehealth, individual, couples, and family therapy. As well as clinical supervision, training, and consultations for professionals and organizations.

Hi, I’m Matt. Often, getting started with a trusted therapist can be the most challenging hurdle to overcome. If you are here, then you have already taken your first step. I am proud of you, but more importantly, you should be proud of yourself. No matter where your journey takes you, know that you do not have to walk it alone. My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all people. I also place great importance on developing a mutual sense of trust, as I believe trust is the key to building a healthy therapeutic relationship. I practice using a person-centered approach and an eclectic therapy model tailored to the individual as I believe that therapy needs to fit the individual’s unique needs and experiences. I completed my Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan. Through my internships and roles I have had the pleasure to work with many different populations, from children with an ASD diagnosis to at risk youth in residential settings to adults with an Intellectual Disability diagnosis to medically compromised adults, and more. I enjoy working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, teens and young adults, and anyone else on a journey of self discovery and healing. I look forward to meeting you and walking alongside you in your therapeutic journey. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment. Areas of Interest: • 2SLGBTQIA+ • Sexual Identity • Gender Identity • Anxiety • Depression • Chronic Illness • Terminal Illness • Birth Trauma experienced by Birth Partners • Survivors of Suicide Loss • Life Changes

Therapy shouldn’t be just another “office visit!” The first-of-its-kind right here in Grand Rapids, all-inclusive space for all things self-care. Combining luxury & design with access to monthly creative education workshops, sound bath, yoga, photography, reiki, life & intimacy coaching, trauma therapy, perinatal mental health and intentional retail. Designed in response to the lack of resources offering the combination of mental health with wellness & luxury. Come early or stay after so you can complete your therapy self-care homework or simply help yourself decompress after an intensive therapy session. Our wellness service add-ons include a botanical shower with luxury brand body care products, heated grounding mat, hot stone mat, private yoga/meditation space reservation in our private horticulture therapy studio.

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Non-Profit Clinic for the LGBTQ+ Community: Mental health services for individuals, couples, and families at the intersection of LDS and LGBTQ+ issues. We provide evidence-based and trauma-focused treatment, including EMDR. We have 35 therapists with different backgrounds who are all passionate about clients' self-determination. We offer teletherapy and in-person options.

I believe therapy is a great way to help you turn the pain you feel today into the strength you feel tomorrow. My philosophy is simple “I help people become an expert on one subject, themselves”. We as human beings are very complex and often need help to navigate through stress, trauma, and life challenges. I witnessed first hand how therapy can change the trajectory of one’s life. I am committed to working alongside my clients to help them find their inner healing and peace. I have worked with many different cultures, genders, and people from different backgrounds.