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Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

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Nikki Caldwell
Licensed Professional Counselor
Madison, WI

Many of the students I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck in their thoughts, or unsure how to manage everything on their plate. You might be dealing with anxiety, burnout, trouble focusing, or feeling mentally exhausted from trying to keep up with school, work, and life. I work especially well with students who are navigating ADHD, autism/neuro-spicy, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, depression, or big life transitions. Some of my clients struggle with procrastination, staying organized, or following through on tasks, even when they really want to do well. Others feel constantly stressed, overthink everything, or have a hard time turning their mind off. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or just not like yourself lately, that’s enough. My approach is practical and supportive. We focus on real-life strategies that help you manage stress, improve focus, and feel more in control of your day-to-day life. At the same time, we’ll explore what’s underneath the stress so you can start to feel more grounded and confident. If you’re looking for a therapist who is easy to talk to and focused on helping you actually feel better, not just talk about problems, you’re in the right place.

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Kate Uitti, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
South Bend, IN

The choice to seek therapy demonstrates an openness to growth and commitment to well-being. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which I understand that each of us has a unique set of strengths and challenges that shape who we are and how we experience relationships. In my collaborative work with individuals, couples, young children, and families, we focus on developing insight and establishing new strategies to overcome difficult patterns or concerns.

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Toni Latham
Licensed Professional Counselor
Athens, GA

College can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Many of the students I work with are trying to figure out their career path while also managing stress, anxiety, or feeling down. You might be questioning your major, worrying about the future, struggling with social anxiety, or feeling pressure to keep everything together while balancing school and life. I work best with college students who want a supportive place to talk through what they’re experiencing and learn practical ways to cope with stress, anxiety, and uncertainty about their next steps. Together, we focus on helping you feel more confident in your choices, manage difficult emotions, and build skills that make college—and life beyond it—feel more manageable.

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Mikayla Rush
Licensed Professional Counselor
Hudsonville, MI

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Wellspring Counseling
Clinic or agency
Okemos, MI

Akeem Green, LLMSW graduated with his master’s from Indiana University and received his bachelor’s in social work from Indiana Wesleyan University. Since graduating in 2019 he has gained work experience as a school social worker, graduate social worker, professor and therapist. Akeem believes that his background as an adopted black male from Illinois is a part of his story that has helped him relate to and encourage those around him who share similar or different experiences. Within his practice he believes equality and opportunity are possible for everyone who walks through his doors. He ensures this in his demeanor, offering acceptance that you truly can come as you are and leave feeling understood. Akeem’s approach to therapy is Person-Centered, Strength-Based, and includes a combination of Motivational Interviewing, CBT and other models to accommodate how each person is different. Akeem‘s areas of focus are Christian counseling, and working with children, families, adults, and couples therapy. In his free time, Akeem enjoys taking his time and not rushing. Akeem enjoys all things Chicago, cooking, music and running Ultra Marathons

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W. Blake Kooi
Licensed Professional Counselor
Grand Rapids, MI

Everyone goes through difficult seasons of life, and at some point everyone needs a little help. Whether you are seeking peace from inner turmoil, struggling to let go of a lost love one, battling to keep your marriage alive, or exploring new growth, it's important to have a trained professional to help you along the way. I use traditional time-tested counseling approaches combined with the newest developments in the field to provide a personalized counseling experience. Every person is different, and that is why a tailored approach to counseling is helpful in dealing with your unique struggles. It is my job to create a therapeutic experience that can help you develop a life-story (or personal narrative) that you are proud to call your own.

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Chris Alphenaar
Counselor
Stevensville, MI

Therapy is a space that allows you to identify what is getting in your way and learn how to move towards where you want to be. I focus on helping you build insight around your experiences so you can identify what changes can be made as well as what skill building can be done to create the outcomes you are looking for. I work with people who have symptoms from anxiety, depression, trauma or addiction by using a person centered approach that both validates your experience and supports you in the change you are working towards.

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Daniel Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Okemos, MI

Providing personalized, compassionate, affirming, and empowering inclusive care, to historically marginalized people by creating a safe and supportive environment, I can meet with you in the office or telehealth. Let's work together. You are the expert of your life. My goal as a therapist is to help you around your goals, which include building upon the skills you already heave and teach new ones to help you along your journey.

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Resilience Counseling and Play Therapy, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Marysville, MI

Hello! I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor. I have specialized training in trauma, EMDR trained, and trained in trauma informed weightlifting. I provide individual, couple and family counseling for adults, adolescents, and children through an evidence-based approach. I offer in person sessions in Marysville and telehealth sessions in Michigan. Issues addressed are ADHD, history of trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, abuse/neglect, and family matters.

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Jubilee Counseling and Consulting
Pre-Licensed Professional
Lansing, MI

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Campbell Therapy Collective
Group practice
East Lansing, MI

We’re empowering change—one conversation at a time. Our mission is to cultivate a safe and judgment-free space for navigating life’s challenges, easing distress, and building stronger, more meaningful relationships. Through a blend of cognitive-behavioral, emotionally-focused, and trauma-informed techniques, our clinicians specialize in treating anxiety & depression, relationship challenges, traumatic stress, grief & loss, disordered eating, and more. We see a deep, inherent value in the unique identities, backgrounds, and experiences of every individual who walks through our doors. We’re anti-racist. We’re LGBTQIA+ affirming. We’re woman owned.

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Paul Krauss
Group practice
Grand Rapids, MI

We help people understand how trauma affects them as a whole person and work with them to reunify their thoughts, emotions, and body. We have advanced training that can offer symptom relief and a path out of feeling hopeless. The good news is that with time and focus, most people can become symptom-free and manage difficulties from a place of inner strength. Our counselors have advanced training on how the brain and body respond to and hold onto the effects of trauma. Our team understands how trauma can have a lasting impact on people’s perspective, relationships, life story, daily functioning and how its effects can lead to feelings of extreme depression and anxiety as well as being misunderstood by others.

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Second Story
Group practice
Holland, MI

My journey has been a ride so far. I have experienced life's awe inspiring highs, and life's darkest of lows. It is through it all, through the elations of life and through its sorrow, I have learned so much. I have learned that matters of the heart can be so hard, so hurtful, and at times make life seem unfair. However I have also learned that no matter our standing in life, there is something that is universal to the human experience, and that is we are hard wired for connection. At our core we long for connection, we want to be heard, validated, and loved. My journey thus far has made me a better person, a better husband, a better father, and a better therapist. I love woodworking, I also love BBQ'ing or smoking meat in a real old school smoker, using real wood! I also love learning, love reading, and I love to write. I have been married to my best friend for going on 26 years! We have two daughters, 18 and 24. I love the University of Michigan, The Detroit Tigers, Lions, and Redwings!

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Amanda Martin
Group practice
Forest Hills, MI

One of my passions about my role as a therapist is to normalize therapy, why else would I do this! I think that this is something that my clients can bring away from their sessions. (Que cliche sunshine and rainbows that can be very real when you choose therapy, a very big and hard step). Everyone needs a little support every now and then, but sometimes, events happen that make you feel like you need a little more support, or college feels a little more overwhelming that you expected. I get it, because I've been there. Trauma and negative thinking patterns are treatable and can be managed and I often find that with the use of EMDR and other techniques that I engage in, my clients often feel much better. I work with individuals to manage significant life stressors or traumatic events or histories that continue to impact or trigger you and decide to pop up and cause trouble in unexpected moments. I also work with pregnancy and postpartum concerns!

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Carrie Pardon
Counselor
Rochester Hills, MI

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Jaynaya Barlow
Group practice
Okemos, MI

Live, Live & Laugh Family Service provides mental and health and life coaching services. Owner operator, Jaynaya James holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and is also a Reiki Therapist. As you know there are several places in the are that provide mental health services, but this organization uses holistic methods in additional to traditional therapeutic modalities. Such as Reiki, sound therapy and crystal and aroma therapy. These therapies in addition to traditional modalities allow clients to heal on another level. Live, Love & Laugh Family Services is also a teaching facility. One of the goals of the organization is to teach clients and community members holistic modalities to help them heal themselves, family and friends from the inside. Self-care is a very important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, now more than ever it is important to know how to promote our own.

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Elizabeth Danowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
East Lansing, MI

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Jamie Thorp, LLMSW
Pre-Licensed Professional
Clinton Township, MI

If you are curious, hesitant, or intimidated about seeking therapy, I am here to help. I create a nonjudgemental, safe and confidential space where you can freely express yourself without fear, judgment or criticism. This space is dedicated solely to your well-being, where you can explore your emotions, build your self-esteem and cultivate self-compassion. If you value a creative and holistic approach to therapy, we may integrate art or other expressive techniques like mindfulness. I am passionate about trauma and women's issues. My training and experience allows me to navigate the complex needs of survivors of all ages, including young survivors. One area of particular interest to me is the mind-body-spirit approach. These therapies focus on the body's wisdom in healing trauma and provide a holistic approach to recovery. As part of Wellspring Therapeutic Partners, I regularly consult with our team of therapists, prescribers, and psychologists who specialize in a variety of areas. I can provide seamless referrals for medication management or testing, though we always welcome and encourage you to keep working with your outside provider if helpful.

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Brenda Gomez, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Carlsbad, CA

Hello and welcome. Firstly, I can offer services for psychological evaluations and therapy. Evaluations can be helpful to address learning disabilities, ADHD, or psychological pieces that are impacting performance in your educational pursuits. Therapy approaches are integrative and dependent on your goals. I work from an integrative approach that looks at all aspects of you, to recognize and boost your strengths and to put in place tools and cushions for any weak areas that are present. I offer a safe space and take a nonjudgment approach in my work. After all, we have all been struck with the human condition. :)

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Fatima Nasir
Pre-Licensed Professional
Grand Rapids, MI

Do you feel lonely, misunderstood, or lost? Are you unable to share what you’re going through without fear, judgment, or shame? You’re not alone and your voice deserves to be heard. It can be hard to open up to a complete stranger about the pain and problems that you’re facing in life. I applaud you for your bravery in taking this first step. You may be going through a tough battle right now, and I believe that you have the strength in you to overcome it. I want to be the helping hand in getting you there. I won’t just hear you, but I wish to truly listen to understand where you’re coming from. Every person is an individual with their own story. I want to hear your story and help you on your path of life. This is a judgment-free zone. I want to build a relationship on trust and confidentiality so you can feel safe and free to bring your authentic self to session. I want to work with you to explore what you want from life and help you figure out how to get there. I want to support you through your journey in rewriting your life’s story so you can become the person you deserve to be. I have experience in working with abuse, trauma, and women’s issues. As a first-generation Pakistani-American Muslim, I offer a unique perspective to the counseling experience if you are looking for someone who shares a similar background to yours. For clients who would like a faith-based approach, I can integrate Islam into the therapy process. If you are from a Muslim or South Asian background but do not want a faith-based approach, I will provide a non-judgmental, understanding place that is both culturally sensitive and welcoming. If you are of a different faith or background, your worldview is what therapy will be focused on, not mine. How therapy goes is up to you. The therapeutic process is about you and your growth. If I meet what you’re looking for, feel free to call or email me and we can start working on your journey together.

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