Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI
I have spent most of my life surrounded by people who are uncomfortable with or unwilling to discuss their bodies and sexual desires. This has always felt like an injustice as having a someone that you feel comfortable discussing sex with can be a very healing and enlightening experience. Our bodies and sex are inherent parts of self and I believe that your relationship to and understanding of your body is one of your core forms of knowing yourself. To understand your desires, or lack thereof, is to better understand yourself as a whole. I enjoy working with people who wish to understand themselves better on a sexual level. If you are someone who is working to unpack purity culture, working to reclaim your body after a sexual assault, working through discrepancies in sex drives with your partner, working to have an organism, or you are exploring kink I would love to be the person who provides you with a comfortable and safe space to do so. Another one of my passions is exploring the relationship between ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergence with your ability to experience both sexual desire and sexual gratification as it is largely under-discussed and deeply important. I would love to work with you as you figure out what that relationship looks like for you, and how desire and sex function with your specific wants and needs. The more you learn about and understand your relationship with desire, the more comfortable and confident you can feel in and out of the bedroom. Gaining the confidence to own what you want, or even understand why you want it, will help you gain a sense of freedom. You deserve to feel confident in your relationship with your bodily autonomy. I cannot wait to work with you as you empower yourself in your body, in your sex life, and your life as a whole.
Are you a college student struggling with communication, trust, or emotional closeness in your relationships? College life can bring a whirlwind of emotions and challenges, and it's completely normal to need some guidance during this transformative period. As an experienced therapist, I specialize in working with individuals and couples like you who are dealing with these issues. Navigating Relationships and Emotional Well-Being: The demands of college, whether it's academic pressure, social changes, or personal growth, can take a toll on your mental health and relationships. It's important to remember that you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to provide you with the support and tools you need to enhance your emotional well-being and build stronger, more rewarding connections. Tailored to Your Needs: My approach is centered around your goals and needs. I offer client-centered therapy, which means we'll work together to address the specific challenges you're facing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or significant life changes, I'm here to help you identify patterns, improve communication, and create a more fulfilling college experience. A Safe and Confidential Space: Your privacy is of utmost importance to me. I provide a secure and comfortable environment where you can openly discuss your feelings without fear of judgment. In therapy, we'll utilize proven techniques to confront these challenges, cultivate resilience, and empower you to confidently navigate the ups and downs of college life. Your Journey to Healing and Growth: Life's challenges, especially in the context of college, can be daunting. However, you're not alone in this journey. I'm here to offer the guidance and support you need to manage your emotions and build stronger connections. Together, we'll collaborate in a safe space, helping you develop the skills and resilience to move forward confidently. Don't Face College Alone: College can be an exciting yet challenging time in your life. Whether it's relationships, anxiety, or significant changes, I'm here to support you. Reach out and start your journey to healing and growth today. Your well-being matters, and I'm dedicated to helping you thrive during your college years and beyond.
Accepting new clients! Hi There! My name is Olivia and I want to let you know I understand that life can be challenging much more than we can handle. However, by doing some therapy, your perspective may shift to your benefit and you’d be closer to meeting your goals. If things are little more complicated, we may need a little more than just few sessions. Whatever your need I am sure we can sort it out and discuss in more detail. I would love to hear from you! I am currently accepting patients virtually. I mainly use a client centered approach, allowing you to unpack your worries in the order you desire to release and share. I ask questions, as needed to progress towards the goals you desire to meet. Modalities I use include: Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy. Aside from being a therapist, I'm also a mother to three wonderful children and have been married since 2010. I have had my own trials and tribulations and I understand what it's like to be on the other side of the therapeutic process. My own journey has allowed me to better connect and understand humans on a deeper level.
North Star Wellness Center offers mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families. North Star Wellness Center also is proud to offer pro bono short term crisis counseling for the MSU community and its families. Email us for more details and to schedule a session. Therapists are specialized in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and more. Treatment options include traditional talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Our clinicians believe that growth and healing happen in healthy communities, so we work with individuals and within the community to promote positive, inclusive, and sustainable change. North Star is honored to partner with other service providers with similar social justice values.
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Hi! My name is Tori, I’m an experienced therapist with a background in clinical/medical social work. I'm so proud of you for taking the next step to healing. When it comes to mental health- it's not linear, I get it. Let's start with where you're at, and develop a treatment plan that works for you. Whether you're coming to process, grieve, learn to control your thoughts, struggling with life changes, or want to work on feeling more confident, I am here for you. If finding clarity in your socio-emotional needs and gaining long-term skills sounds desirable to you, let’s connect! My primary training is within Dialectical Behavior therapy which covers the modules of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Additionally, I am experienced with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and work with patient's on thought diffusion. I believe every individual requires individualized care. I like to think about the space I provide as a "third place" a virtual realm of healing, understanding, and compassion. Come as you are, and leave feeling more equipped to handle life as it presents itself.
Laura Gilley, LMSW is a highly skilled and dedicated social worker with a strong passion for helping people achieve their goals. She was born and raised in Michigan, where she developed a deep appreciation for the value of community and the importance of supporting those in need. Laura earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California, where she received comprehensive training in the field of social work. Her education and training have equipped her with the skills and knowledge necessary to help individuals and couples navigate a wide range of challenges and obstacles. Throughout her career, Laura has demonstrated a commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and addressing a broad range of social and emotional issues. She has worked with clients of all ages, from adolescents to adults and seniors, and has helped them overcome a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues. As a licensed clinical social worker, Laura is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. She believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life, and she is committed to helping her clients achieve that goal. Whether working with individuals or couples, Laura brings a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to her work, and she is committed to building strong relationships with her clients based on trust, respect, and empathy. Her dedication to her clients and her profession is truly inspiring, and she is widely respected in her field for her expertise, her professionalism, and her unwavering commitment to the well-being of her clients.
How many times have those close to you tried to tell you what you should do? Do you feel like no one is really listening to your story? I strive to provide a space to be heard without being forced to conform to someone else's individual biases. You are the expert of your life: you live it. I'm an expert on process, and I want to help you find what change looks like in your life. I love the power of story, and your story is unique and rich. I tend not to subscribe to just one theoretical orientation simply because there is no "one size fits all" method of counseling. Rather, I draw from many different theories to devise a plan that will be the most helpful for you. My goal is to create the safest space possible: the one place where you'll never feel judged or criticized. Also, I am an Army vet, so I have a special place in my heart for vets and their families. I offer a discount for vets and their immediate families.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of stress, anxiety or depression? Are overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and behaviors interfering with your daily functioning or relationships? Perhaps you were diagnosed with a serious disease/illness, struggling with grief and loss, or suffering from chronic pain? Sometimes life can be overwhelming to the point that you feel stuck or you find it difficult to cope. I am here to help you address a range of issues, overcome obstacles, and embrace a new journey of growth and healing. I offer a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental approach in a safe environment for you to share your innermost thoughts and feelings that are consuming your mind. You will learn new ways to manage challenging emotions and complex thought-processes, adjust to life changes, improve connections with others, and learn other tools to help achieve better mental and emotional well-being. I am passionate about helping others by creating a therapeutic alliance with my clients to offer support and work collaboratively to create goals unique to their needs to improve their quality of life and help restore functioning. I have five years of clinical experience supporting adults to reduce emotional stress and symptoms resulting from challenging life experiences. I have worked in multiple settings: in private practice I have worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, anger/mood issues, and low self-esteem; in Community Mental Health I have provided case management and psychotherapy with older adults with severe and persistent mental illness such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar with medical comorbidity; in medical settings, including a veterinary hospital in which I worked with end of life issues and facilitated a pet grief/loss support group; as well as a Family Reunification Program and substance abuse treatment, both with individuals and groups.
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Life changes and personal growth are inevitable, and sometimes can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. ESPECIALLY attending college, being on our own for the first time, and trying to figure out this “”adulting” thing. A lack of change or growth can cause us to feel unhappy with ourselves. Whether you are struggling with adapting to changes in life or are feeling stuck, or feel pressure to trying to figure out your future, I’d love to help you! My approach is to meet you wherever you are (emotionally, mentally, spiritually, or physically) and help you set goals (at your pace) that you want to accomplish in therapy. My goal is to offer you a laid-back, sometimes fun, safe place for you to process your challenges, to feel supported, and to build confidence in your ability to initiate that desired change; or face those scary, inevitable changes. I received my Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University. My experience has been focused on working with children, adolescents, and families in residential, school and home-based, and inpatient mental health treatment settings. I have a background in working with mild to severe mental health issues including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation/self-harm, perinatal/postpartum issues, bipolar and related mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, stress management, life transitions, grief and loss, and co-occurring disorders. Therapeutic approaches I commonly utilize are Motivational Interviewing, Brief-Solution, Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, and Mindfulness Practices.
My approach to therapy focuses on creating a warm, open, and supportive environment where clients feel at ease. I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for fostering trust and promoting meaningful growth. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2011 with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Disabilities Studies. In 2016 I graduated from Michigan State University with a Masters in Clinical Social Work. I obtained my clinical license in the state of Delaware in 2018. I have maintained an independent practice since 2018 in addition to my full time career as a medical social worker. I have extensive experience with children with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, grief, and bereavement as well as various orthopedic conditions. I have had training with DIR Floortime Approach, Sand Tray Therapy, and Play Therapy.
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Do you have recurring behaviors and patterns you want to change? Do you feel you want to live a more authentic life and are unsure how? Maybe I can help; I specialize in helping people become flexible and open to the fluidity of life. We can work together in a safe, non-judgmental environment that supports and helps you recognize your highest potential. I am empathetic, compassionate, and honest. As a social worker, I have supported and empowered individuals, families, and communities for over 25 years. I continue to be humbled while working alongside others to get through the tough moments in life. I practice empowerment-based therapy for individuals, couples, and groups. Other specialties include grief and loss, death and dying, addiction and recovery, anxiety, depression, self-worth, mindfulness, negative thinking, and any behaviors that get in your way! I will challenge and support you to take actionable steps to make the most of our time together. If you are ready to show up and suit up, let’s work together. Remember, you can do hard things.
The Resiliency Therapy Center, PLLC is dedicated to serving adult clients in processing trauma, through multiple different interventions. It is our mission to continue to learn and grow more models to meet the needs of each client individually. Currently the we offer, DBT, CBT, CPT and psychanalytic approached, with a trauma-informed lens. Currently working toward education regarding IFS.
In my experience working with people from different countries, I’ve seen the importance of providing a safe space where you can be yourself, feel understood and accepted regardless of your culture, religion, race, gender identity, sexual preference, or background. A good therapeutic relationship and a common comprehension of what led you to start therapy, will allow us to guide the therapy process, integrate techniques from different therapies, and give you a better grasp of how to achieve your goals. I’m Bilingual in English and Spanish, I have a master’s degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and an Advanced Certification in Schema Therapy. I draw from an integrative psychotherapy orientation, that allows the integration of other evidence-based therapies/techniques.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck under the weight of anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, stress, or a big life change—yet still harbors a spark of hope. They need a listening ear, a judgment-free zone, and practical tools to manage overwhelming emotions. Their goals are to find relief from pain, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and rediscover purpose and connection. They want clear insight and coping strategies so they can move forward with confidence—and they seek a compassionate partner to walk beside them every step of the way. With 10+ years of experience, I am able to support clients through life’s toughest moments using a blended approach of strength-based, CBT, cognitive reframing, and solution-focused therapies. I create a space where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to grow. My goal is to help you find relief, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. Thank you for taking this brave step—simply being here matters. If life feels overwhelming or you’re carrying a heavy load, know you’re not alone. I offer a compassionate space where your story is honored, healing unfolds at your pace, and growth is within reach. When you’re ready, I invite you to reach out so we can navigate this journey together.
Hello! First and foremost, I am so proud of you for reaching out to find support and connect with someone. It’s not always easy to say “hey, I am struggling!” but we all do, and we all deserve a safe space to process life. I am a life long Michigander, avid concert goer, board game enthusiast, and mom of two. I love being a therapist because I love connecting with others and creating a space to allow individuals to be themselves and talk about the heaviness of the day to day without judgement. I am an ally, advocate, and celebrator of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and genders. I am not religious but welcome and respect any religions you want to incorporate into your therapy. I offer telehealth sessions for college students- current priority will go to MSU students. If you do not have insurance and finances are the barrier to treatment, please reach out 💚🤍