Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

I am passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and women. My goal as a therapist is to help you in your healing process so you can thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically. My specialties include anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, as well as providing support through life transitions. While walking alongside you in your journey, I will help you discover your strengths and empower you to face your challenges. I take a holistic approach to treatment that will help you find courage to make positive changes in your life.

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.

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I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist for the State of Michigan and the State of Ohio with a Doctorate and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. I have experience working with adults and veterans within clinical inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and over 27 years of experience diagnosing and treating clients, who have trauma experience. I employ a strengths-based client-centered perspective utilizing mindfulness psychotherapy and the whole health model to empower clients and emphasize a balance between the mind, body, and spirit, which promotes wellness. In addition, I have experience developing clinical services for veterans, families, and individuals using evidence-based practices including Solution Focused Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Group Therapy. My primary areas of expertise are assisting individuals experiencing issues of anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, stress management, trauma informed care, life coaching, adjustment disorders, anger management, crisis intervention, grief and loss using an empowerment-based model of care and treatment. I strive to create an individualized therapeutic environment that promotes wellness and the development of each client's inter-personal strengths. I look forward to collaborating with you to support you on your personal journey.

Life is a journey of ups and downs, and we are not given a manual on how to live a happy and fulfilling life. We learn and grow from our past experiences and sometimes we get stuck and continue to make the same decisions until we acknowledge them so we can move on. When we know better, we tend to do better. We are all worthwhile individuals that are capable of change with a little help, encouragement, and empowerment. If life is not going the way you want it to, today is another day to make new choices and begin a path in a new direction. Are you willing to invest in yourself and make the changes needed to live your best life? I have experience working with Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Mental Health Disorders, Addictions, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, ADHD, Trauma, Sex Offense, Survivors, and PTSD. I see clients of all ages. I have experience in individual, family, and group therapy. Therapeutic settings include Behavioral Health, CMH, Jail, Home Visits, Foster Care, and Prison. I strongly believe that life is what we make it. We are not all placed in the world with perfect families and childhoods. Sometimes we need to do our own personal work to leave behind the things that are not working for us anymore. If you need someone to help you work things out, find out what you want out of life, and support you in the process I can help.

As a dedicated grief therapist, my primary focus lies in offering support and guidance to individuals grappling with the profound impact of chronic illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss. My practice is open to individuals across all age groups, acknowledging that grief and its accompanying challenges do not discriminate by age. My core objective is to assist my clients in navigating the significant changes and upheavals in their lives brought on by their unique circumstances. I firmly believe in the power of a strengths-based perspective to foster resilience and healing. Central to my practice is the development and reinforcement of healthy coping mechanisms, which are crucial for managing the intense emotions and challenges that accompany grief and loss. I am committed to helping clients identify and correct cognitive distortions that may hinder their healing process. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual, recognizing that the path to healing is as unique as the person walking it. I hold a deep-seated belief that no one should have to navigate the terrain of grief alone. In my role as a therapist, I am committed to being that supportive presence for my clients, offering a non- judgmental space to heal.

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I have been a Clinical Psychologist for over 23 years and have both the educational and work experience to treat children, adolescents, adults, and families. I often build trust and rapport quickly, while instilling hope and optimism. Therapy is performed both in person and tele therapeutically, helping to ameliorate symptoms and improve overall functioning in those that I serve. Clients will tell you that I am nonjudgmental, open minded, approachable, live by Christian values and I am respectful of all people. I continue to work hard to be an ally, learning from others as they learn from me. Leaning on my extensive experience helping parents and being a parent myself, I apply structural family therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy as we work on their parental effectiveness, active listening, behavioral management, co-parenting, and affective expression. I really enjoy and have found success in performing couples counseling and often have evening hours that make it easier for both partners to get into therapy consistently. For years, clients have felt relaxed and heard in the sessions, making continuing therapy seamless for many. Regarding diagnoses, I have helped ameliorate symptoms for clients with ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, GAD, PTSD, OCD, ODD, and adjustment disorders, etc.. I have some experience with substance abuse diagnoses, but only secondary as this is not my expertise. Currently, I am accepting the following insurances: Aetna, BCBS, Blue Cross Complete, BCN, McLaren, Mclaren Medicaid, Medicare, Michigan Medicaid, Molina, Multiplan, Optum, and PHP (Out-Of-Network coverage). Finally, being located near East Lansing, I am in a prime location for college students and have helped many with a broad range of issues and have had many clients state that they have had therapists in the past, but have felt more connected to, listened to, and made more progress herein.

Finding a new therapist can be overwhelming. I'm so glad you're here! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides compassionate, evidence-based care for college students struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity exploration (including LGBTQ+ affirming care), and life transitions. Many of my clients are often struggling with confidence, setting boundaries, and being in touch with their feelings and needs. I love supporting young adults who are navigating changing relationships, whether it is navigating new and old friendships, reconfiguring relationships with parents and/or figuring out how you want to show up in romantic relationships. As a multiracial woman, I can empathize with students of color and members of other groups facing obstacles related to systemic oppression, and I strive to create a space where every part of your identity is honored and supported. I form genuine connections with each of my clients and develop a true partnership to address challenges while celebrating growth and progress along the way. I provide a balance of space to process thoughts and feelings while also offering practical tools to support change. You can show up how you need to in a safe, warm and non-judgemental space. I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan but spent the last few years in Denver and have recently moved back to Grand Rapids. When I'm not working I love yoga, running, baking and spending time outside. I'm accepting new clients and happy to text/talk to see if I can be a good fit for what what you need. I accept BCBC, BCN, BCN Advantage, cash-pay and have some sliding scale appointments. Feel free to reach out and I hope I can be a support!

I can help you navigate concerns with drug and alcohol addictions. I can also help with anxiety.

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We are living in tender times. Many of us are undergoing internal shifts and personal transformations while the world at large is also shifting beneath our feet. Working together, we can find ways to cope creatively with life's many challenges. My work is inspired by each individual client’s unique potential for wholeness. I enjoy working with individuals on issues of gender, sexuality, relationships, intimacy, spirituality, wellness and authenticity. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly & aware. My other areas of competence include anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment to life transitions. My counseling practice is informed by Hakomi and its principles of mindfulness, unity, body-mind connection, non-violence and organicity. Learning to accept what is and be in the present moment is more important than ever. My counseling approach includes person-centered, humanistic, strengths-based, trauma informed, depth psychology and cognitive behavioral. One of life’s great challenges is that we all encounter suffering and struggles along the way. And yet, I strongly believe that it is not only possible, but that it is every person’s birthright, to live a life full of meaning, joy and fulfillment. I look forward to working with you and supporting you on your personal journey of unfolding and healing.

Our goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment designed to provide our clients the high level of care they deserve. We strive to be a professional place of service by using moral and ethical principles to guide our daily practice. We are committed to respecting the diversity and cultural differences of our clients with an understanding that every person, family or couple comes with their own unique set of experiences, preferences and needs. We believe in the importance of assessing and treating the whole person, from a biopsychosocial perspective/approach…. Our therapists’ specialties include, but aren’t limited to: depression, anxiety, perinatal mood disorders, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, psychotic disorders, stress management, relationship/communication issues, domestic violence, career coaching, life transitions etc. Making changes takes courage. We can work together to help you feel understood and work through the challenging parts of change to allow you to live the life you’ve imagined for yourself.

Emily S. Burris, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical and aeromedical psychologist specializing in evidenced-based assessment and treatment of mood disorders and mental health issues related to trauma, chronic medical conditions, LGBTQ+ status, grief/loss, neurodevelopmental conditions, and psychosocial/phase of life stressors. Dr. Burris is skillfully trained to address specific occupational questions related to fitness for duty and/or flight, provide differential diagnostic assessment for young adults experiencing attention/concentration difficulties, and deliver health-related psychological assessments for transgender health care and surgical patients. She has a diverse clinical and education background that she intends to utilize in private practice in helping others maximize strengths, improve intra- and interpersonal well-being and communication, and identify appropriate treatment and/or occupation-related recommendations.

Morgan Hill Institute proudly offers support to both individuals needing counseling support. We specialize in academic and student-related issues, including but not limited to: *adjustment to college *career development/choices (picking a major) *academic stress (studying, exams, classroom behavior, college expectations) *social anxiety *young adult independence (first time away from home, taking care of yourself, learning life skills) *academic performance (grades, exams, etc.)

I specialize in working with adolescents, teenagers, college students, and young adults struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, and stress, specifically related to their relationships and school functioning. I help clients reflect, access their strengths, and challenge negative mindsets, guiding them to make choices aligned with their values. I look forward to connecting with you to help you grow into the best version of yourself!

I provide a nonjudgmental, supportive environment where clients are encouraged to explore and increase their self-awareness, gain perspective, develop insight, and learn to cope, change course, and thrive through life's many challenges. I strive to use evidence-based approaches, interventions and techniques that will be in concordance with your needs, taking into account the different dimensions of your life: Social, Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual, and Occupational, etc. I would be honored to be part of your journey at this time in your life. --I also provide supervision for LLPCs looking to attain their license. **Telehealth services only at this time***

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Hello! I serve adolescent and adult clients from a variety of backgrounds who all are seeking freedom from stress and overwhelm. Some are burnt-out and exhausted because they have high-expectations for themselves and struggle with self-care. Some have experienced childhood trauma or challenges in relationships. Some are so overwhelmed they default to avoidance-numbing with doom scrolling, binge-watching, or staying too busy. Some numb themselves with drugs and alcohol to cope. They all want to heal and be free from the patterns they experience. I would love to help you in your journey too!

Ellie Mental Health in Birmingham, Michigan isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.