Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

In a world that constantly pulls your attention in a thousand directions, it’s easy to feel like you’re drifting through college rather than actually living it. At Greater Presence Counseling, we believe true healing begins when you stop rushing past the present moment. Whether you’re navigating personal hurdles, managing academic burnout, or searching for a more meaningful way forward, our goal is to help you show up fully. We integrate clinical expertise with a focus on holistic health to help you shift from feeling overwhelmed to living with intention and clarity. As a former Director of Academic Advising, I bring a deep, practical understanding of the unique pressures you face into therapy. I know how interconnected academic and career goals, and personal well-being really are. Together, we’ll work on what it looks like to cultivate greater presence in every part of your life so you can achieve your goals without losing yourself in the process.

The transition to college is huge and especially challenging after years of having life structured for you. Let’s work together to help you feel better and get back on track to bring out the best version of you. We will work on ways to cope with anxiety, clean up self-talk, and work on boundaries if need be. We can work on creating some structure with some flexibility that works for you. I can help you with regaining focus and getting back on track. I look forward to hearing from you!

As a therapist, yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and someone who cares, I desire to come alongside you to help empower you. We will incorporate a variety of therapy approaches as well as eastern philosophy, breath work, various meditations and visualizations, skill building, and releasing trauma from the body. It is time for you to heal. Are you wanting a therapist that personally understands neurodivergence and spirituality? My ideal client is curious and open minded. Together, we can figure out how to get from where you are to a more peaceful life. Are you seeking connection, understanding, practical help, and some humor from your therapist? If you want to play an active role in your healing and want to engage in therapy specifically created for you that feels authentic and practical, I’m here for you. Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Trauma, Sleep issues, relationship issues, stress, grief, parenting, and depression are a few of my focus areas. I understand struggle, anxiety, trauma, depression, and chronic pain on a personal level. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, to admit that you aren’t able to heal yourself. This effort to enlist help makes you strong and resilient, not weak. Let’s work together to get you walking down the path that best serves you.

Hello! I am a mental health therapist (LLC). I offer both in person and virtual mental health therapy appointments. I have a wide range of experiences and am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe that counseling is a collaborative process where clients are able to explore within a safe, affirmative, and compassionate space. By centering on the client’s voice and experience, healing is supported with self-empowerment and compassion. I also recognize that there are connections between the mind and body which can allow for alternative methods of healing to be explored so the best fit can be found for each individual. My current clinical interests include concerns related to sex, sexuality, and gender identity as well as life phase adjustments and relational issues. While interested in learning many psychological techniques, I maintain a framework focused on existential theory and strengths-based practices.

“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you will ever know.” -A.A. Milne Whether you are struggling with a life transition, family or romantic relationship issue or overwhelmed with stress from work or school, I want you to know that I will do my best to hold a safe and judgment-free space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I will help you look deeper into yourself on your journey of positive change, personal growth, and self-improvement. Let’s work together to figure out why you are not as happy as you would like to be and work towards living up to your full potential, for yourself, and the people in your life. As your therapist, it is important to me to use a humanistic, trauma-informed, holistic approach with you. I will see you as a whole person first and not defined by any clinical diagnosis. My approach is focused on each individual’s unique strengths to best navigate working together towards accomplishing goals. Most importantly, you are incredibly strong for taking this initial step of seeking support to start taking back control of your life. I look forward to holding a respectful safe space for you to grow, heal, and start living the happier and healthier life you desire and deserve. I graduated from Kalamazoo College with a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art while being a collegiate student athlete. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan with a concentration in Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse. I worked at a mental health and substance use sober living and outpatient clinic as a case manager, led female group therapy, and assisted with the yoga group therapy sessions. I then worked as a psychotherapist at a mental health private practice providing therapy to a variety of population groups and individuals of all ages before joining the amazing community of therapists at Therapy Today, Ann Arbor. My education, training, and unique life experiences have provided me the skill set to utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other evidence-based strategies to best work with clients towards change and growth. It is important to me to use a trauma-informed holistic approach with clients by seeing each client as a whole person first and how the make up of their life experiences, environment influences, and family genealogy impact a person’s mental and physical health.

Are you looking to minimize your anxiety, build self-confidence, and better understand yourself? If so, I may be the therapist for you! During therapy sessions, we will collaborate to lessen stress, improve self-esteem, develop coping skills, and regulate emotions. My goal is to support and empower you to live the life you want (and deserve) to be living. I compassionately support adults through life transitions, anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, the development of social skills, and relationship conflict. My work is emotion-focused while also encouraging you to be curious about potential root causes of your distress. I believe in equity, equality, and justice. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. I exclusively provide services on a virtual platform to allow for greater flexibility with scheduling and comfortability. Don't be surprised if my two cats make an appearance during our virtual sessions! Do you feel like we may be a good fit? I would love to chat with you and be a part of your therapy journey. Please feel free to reach out!

Offering telehealth and in office services. I believe in helping people overcome obstacles that are holding them back from being happy, healthy and living their best lives. Everyone faces difficult times in their lives and could benefit from working through those hard times in therapy. Although therapy can be difficult, I believe that building a trusting relationship between therapist and client is key in making it successful and fostering change. I enjoy helping people work through relationship issues, navigate transitions, and overcome difficult stages in life. . Contact me today to begin your journey to a happier, healthier, more fulfilled life.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation…we are challenged to change ourselves” -Viktor Frankel I am a mental health therapist and substance use counselor who has dedicated herself to improving the lives of those faced with trauma, hardships and difficulties with overcoming issues of anxiety, stress and depression. Through the use of EMDR, clients will learn new resources and work to reprocess distressful experiences. I am licensed in both Michigan and Ohio. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship in order to assist my clients with making changes to better their lives and facilitate personal growth and empowerment.

At Brighter Health, we believe in the transformative power of counseling, providing compassionate support tailored to your unique journey. Join us in creating a brighter, healthier future where your well-being is our top priority. We are a local private practice in Okemos, that offers virtual and in person appointments, based on your specific needs. Our therapists work with stress, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, autism, OCD, interpersonal and relationship conflicts, ADHD and we are LGBTQ+ ally's. "You're in Good Hands with Us!"

Hello Spartans, My name is Ann Holland and I am an MSU parent and a Professional Counselor. I have a private practice in Boyne City, and offer Telehealth in support of your educational journey. It is tough to be in school, away from home, and trying to make it in a very, scary world. I am here for you. I offer unconditional, positive support, an evidence-based treatment approach, and 41 years of experience in a wide range of areas. Please feel free to reach out and get the help you need. No judgement. Spartans Will!!💚🤍 Annie

I love meeting new people, hearing people's stories and unique experiences, utilizing humor, and supporting one another with kindness! In our space, these things are true: Your feelings and experiences are valid. You will be not only listened to, but heard. You will not be judged. I will hold a space for you and your experiences. As much as therapeutic engagement can teach you, I know I will also learn from you. I will create safety for you in the light and in the dark.

When it comes to therapy, I engage each person, focusing on their uniqueness and the reason they are seeking therapy. I applaud everyone that has made the decision to be proactive regarding their mental health and to put forth the effort to address circumstances, either past or present, that have caused disruptions and undesired outcomes in their lives. I would like to support you in any way I can to produce positive outcomes in the most ethical, professional, and compassion filled way possible. I have 13 years of social service experience, working with the homeless population, for Child Protective Services, with employment services for homeless veterans, managing transitional housing facilities, and working inpatient psychiatric patient care in the state of Michigan in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb county. My career experience also includes military, as I have served active duty in the United States Marines and volunteered to deploy to Iraq (bordering Syria) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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I practice from an insight oriented, relational, and multicultural approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with. My priority as a therapist is to create a warm, collaborative, non-judgmental space where you can work through your concerns and make the changes in your life you desire. People seek therapy for a number of reasons, perhaps to alleviate symptoms or distress, improve self-esteem, or address relationship issues. In my experience, symptoms often “mark the spot” of a deeper themes you may be grappling with and I aim to assist you uncover what the root of your concerns may be. Often therapy helps increase self-awareness, develop deeper understanding of how past experiences may be influencing the present, and provides an opportunity to learn tools to address problematic behavior(s). Having spent the majority of my training and professional life working in university counseling centers, I am passionate about working with college and graduate students. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Pace University in New York City and my postdoctoral fellowship at University of Chicago Student Counseling Service where I gained experience working with life-transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders, and sexual trauma. Other areas of interest include identity development and intersectionality, family dynamics, anxiety, and stress management.

Integrative Mental health Care for Young Adults throughout Michigan. Paige helps clients feel grounded during a time of important decision making, transitions, and change.Your feelings and experiences are valid. As a therapist, Paige firmly believe that you know your needs + wants better than anyone. The goal is to help you love and accept yourself fully so you can achieve your goals. Paige's specialties include working with Adolescents & Young Adults. she believes these years provide a valuable time to assist clients in building upon their strengths, working on positive communication skills, and helping to develop healthy coping strategies. We can’t always control when difficult things happen, but we can learn helpful tools that will assist us in weathering the storm. Every person deserves a space to come as they are, and to feel safe when processing feelings and emotions. As your therapist Paige vows to welcome all of the pieces that make you, you! Her work is focused on pairing mindfulness with other evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients achieve their goals.

Are you finding yourself caught in patterns of people-pleasing, anxiety, or struggling to express your needs in relationships? You may feel overwhelmed, unheard, or disconnected—even when surrounded by others. I believe you are the expert in your story, and I offer a space where you can feel understood and supported without judgment. You don’t have to have all the answers or navigate this alone. I use a strength-based, person-centered approach focused on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space. You won’t be told what to do—instead, I'll help you better understand yourself and walk alongside you as you learn to trust your own voice, and reconnect with your needs and sense of self. It’s not easy to ask for support—especially when you’re used to putting others first. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or ready for change, you don’t have to do it alone. Therapy can be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported. When you’re ready, I’m here!

Life presents challenges to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. You often have no control of the challenges that come your way. Your only control is your response, which creates your experience. As a solutions-focused therapist, I collaborate with you to understand the power of your thoughts, and remind you that you have it within yourself to take back control of your emotional health. You are your own expert, and you have an inner vision of what you want to see happen in your life. I will strive to help you develop coping skills, awaken your resiliency and help you to change the long-standing negative perceptions and behavior patterns that prevent you from achieving your inner vision and enjoying your life.

Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or hopeless? Like you aren't sure what to do or who to turn to? Like your thoughts are ping-ponging around your head, like you're stuck in a rut? That's okay. Life is messy and sometimes, we find ourselves overwhelmed and needing some help. that's where I come in. My main focus is to help process difficult feelings when they feel too big, to create lasting coping skills and empower you to see your undeniable strength. I strive to make sure you feel safe, empowered and strengthened during every session. I am a great fit for those experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, low confidence, working through traumatic experiences, difficulty with self-love and within the perinatal stage. I have worked with college students, including those within veterinary and medical programs, and enjoy this work immensely. It's a privilege to be a therapist and I can't wait to meet you!

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you've been carrying the weight of anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, identity questions, or overwhelming emotions for a long time. You don't have to navigate those challenges alone. I work with young adults who are ready to better understand themselves, break unhelpful patterns, and create lasting change. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, personality concerns, life transitions, or questions surrounding identity, therapy can provide both practical tools and a space to process what you've been through. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to each person. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while recognizing that every person's experiences and goals are unique.

Welcome! I’m glad you found me. I really enjoy working with college students, and I take a warm, relational approach to therapy. I love to laugh with clients, hear their life stories, and help them process their thoughts and experiences without judgment. As a therapist, some of my specialty areas include anxiety, depression, grief work, self esteem, stress management, life transitions, and identity exploration. In my work, I help people better connect with their thoughts and bodies, discover and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and move towards greater understanding and acceptance. I am committed to creating a safe space for clients of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs. If you’re curious about therapy, please reach out. I see clients both virtually and in-person, and I'd love to connect. I completed my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University, and I have additional trainings in trauma-informed care and somatic interventions for anxiety.