Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

My goal is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges, better understand yourself, and move toward meaningful change. I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy is most effective when it feels like a genuine collaboration. My goal is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges, better understand yourself, and move toward meaningful change. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity exploration. While I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds, I am especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals as they navigate life’s unique challenges and embrace their authentic selves. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply looking to grow, I’d be honored to support you on your journey. Main Support Areas: Kink competent Gender exploration/transition LGBTQIA2S+ support Cultural/Racial Identity Parenting Relationships Poly knowledgable College Students Anxiety Depression ADHD Autism Trauma Gender Affirming Assessments & Letters of Support My approach is person-centered and draws from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply looking to grow, I’d be honored to support you on your journey. “What is most personal is most universal.” ~Carl Rogers

If you’re tired of carrying everything on your own, constantly overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling like you have to hold it all together for everyone else, you’re not alone. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, identity exploration, life transitions, and the messy process of figuring out who they are outside of survival mode. I have a particular passion for working with Black women, LGBTQ+ folks, trauma survivors, and anyone learning how to take up space without guilt. My approach is warm, collaborative, and honest. I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are, whether that means laughing, crying, venting, questioning everything, or admitting you have no idea where to start. I will absolutely validate your experiences, but I also believe growth happens when we gently challenge the patterns that are no longer serving you. My goal is to help you better understand yourself while building the confidence to move through life in a way that feels more authentic and aligned. As a Black woman, I understand that our struggles don’t happen in a vacuum. The ways we experience relationships, trauma, stress, identity, and mental health are often shaped by our families, communities, cultures, and larger systems. I strive to create a space where you don’t have to shrink yourself, code-switch, mask, or explain your humanity in order to be understood. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with compassion while recognizing the strengths and survival skills that helped you get this far. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care and draws from CBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, somatic approaches, and EMDR-informed interventions. Whether we’re processing difficult experiences, exploring relationship patterns, strengthening boundaries, or rebuilding self-worth, I tailor therapy to fit your goals rather than expecting you to fit into a specific model.

Does it sometimes feel like you're trying to pour from an empty cup? Perhaps you have been feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed with stress. I help those who feel like they are drowning in unmanageable worry and difficult emotions learn new ways of navigating their world. I specialize in working with young adults and college students, people exploring their gender identity who need support in their transition process, and geeks of all ages who don't want to feel misunderstood by their nerdy interests. Together, we will develop new strategies to help you feel calmer and more empowered to navigate whatever life throws your way. My approach is integrative and collaborative, meaning that we will pull from approaches that best fit your goals and who you are. I blend teaching practical, evidence-based skills along with deeper exploration to catalyze more enduring change. I help my clients gain the tools and insights they need to flourish. Please feel free to visit my website for more information to see if I'm the right therapist for you. I offer a free, 15-minute consultation to see if I’ll be a good fit.

Hi, If you are struggling with food , weight or body image concerns that are interfering with the quality of your life, I can help! I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders for over 30 years. I have worked with college students throughout my career. My clients are high achieving, goal oriented, and often struggle with anxiety, low self esteem and sometimes depression along with their eating issues. I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to establishing a safe , therapeutic environment. I also believe that experience and expertise are important when seeking help for an eating disorder. Check out my website and reach out for a free 15 minute consult to see if we are a good fit! You don't have to suffer alone.

At Ann Arbor Behavioral Health Associates, our goal is to enhance the lives of every individual and family that we serve through the highest quality of mental and behavioral health care. We offer individual and family therapy services, as well as parent coaching and supervision for other mental health professionals. Our practice offers both in -person and telehealth appointments. We understand that finding the right therapist can be a challenge, so we are happy to offer free phone consultations for potential clients. Give us a call today and learn how we can help you!

Navigating college life, starting your career, or figuring out your next steps can be both exciting and overwhelming. If you're feeling anxious, burned out, stuck, or uncertain about the future—you're not alone. I specialize in working with college students and young adults who are managing academic stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and mental health concerns like anxiety and burnout. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity, compassion, and connection. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, process emotions, and develop practical strategies to feel more grounded and confident. Whether you're adjusting to campus life, planning a gap year, preparing to graduate, or simply trying to keep up with everything on your plate—therapy can help. My areas of focus include: -Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm -Academic pressure and post-grad uncertainty -Burnout and motivation challenges -Family, friendship, and romantic relationship issues -Grief and loss, whether from a death, transition, or other major life event -Identity development and exploring purpose, values, or long-term goals -Chronic illness support, whether you're living with a diagnosis or caring for someone who is. I earned my MSW from the University of Michigan and have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. In addition to my private practice, I consult in educational settings and support individuals and families coping with grief, illness, and major life changes. If you're a student looking for a therapist who brings warmth, insight, and a touch of humor, I’d love to connect. Therapy is a powerful space to reflect, grow, and take intentional steps forward.

At Joy Family Center we want people to come and feel comfortable, respected, and understood when they are under our care. We prioritize strong therapeutic relationships in combination with evidence-based treatment. We believe in being honest, open, and direct in our interventions. Our talented and compassionate clinicians are here to use our training, education, and experience, with a touch of humor to help our patients move into lives with meaning and purpose. No matter the source of your struggle, or the path you've walked before you've entered our door, we're here to accept who you are today, and help you move toward a healthier, happier person. We believe that the closer we become to our authentic selves, the less space there is for turmoil, and the closer we come to a lifestyle we can feel content living. By doing the work, we end up as better students, family members, partners, friends, and as a byproduct, happier with ourselves. We seek to create change that goes beyond a technique and creates a lifetime of better living. We are here to serve you. We are here to help.

Asking for help can be hard, but many challenges are easier to face with support and assistance. I offer a comfortable, safe space to talk. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and should be tailored for each client, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. I will listen carefully and share my thoughts on how we can best approach your problem. We will work together to devise strategies and meet your goals. I enjoy working with students. I worked for the University of Michigan's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for 7 years. I am a friendly and engaged therapist. I approach my work with dedication, compassion, and a sense of humor. I care deeply about my clients and feel honored that I get to help them overcome challenges, cope with difficult situations, and heal past wounds. I look forward to collaborating with you.

At my office, I am committed to offering a supportive, compassionate, and confidential space wherein you will be treated with the respect and support you need to get through symptoms, life's challenging situations, and your treatment needs. I offer first session within 1-3 weeks of your first call to the office. I also have availability for after-hours slots with my small private practice set up. Following your first session, we set up regular appointments based on what is helpful for your concerns and at the pace that is best suited for you. Treatment options provided here include Psychotherapy, Psychotropic medication management, or combination of both approaches. Your treatment would be tailored to your unique needs, to lower clinical symptoms, improve your functioning in various aspects of life, with focus towards stability and long-lasting positive changes. I have training in both Psychiatry and in Psychotherapy. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings. I also currently work part-time at a local University college health service that provides care for college students and athletes. Other services include Psychiatric consultation for patients who are working with another therapist for therapy treatment, and pharmacogenomic testing when appropriate. For in-office appointments, my office is located in Downtown Ann Arbor close to the U-M campus and public parking spaces. The psychiatric services provided at this location, is based on a fee-for-service model or self pay model. This location does not participate or send claims to any healthcare insurance companies. You can call your insurance plan, and check if the services provided here can be covered as out of network. We can provide you with a statement of services if needed.

Helping college students and adults with ADHD, anxiety, and depression find clarity, balance, and tools to move forward with confidence. I offer online therapy to anyone in Michigan, no matter where you live, with weekday and evenings available, plus limited in-person sessions. Do you feel overwhelmed no matter how hard you try to keep up? Are you constantly behind, overthinking everything, or wondering why simple tasks feel so hard? I know what that’s like: the mental noise, the pressure to do more, and the frustration of feeling stuck. Living with ADHD, anxiety, or depression can wear you down, and I don’t want you to face it alone. With the right support and practical tools, things can get easier, and I look forward to helping you feel more in control of your life. The tools I use in sessions are ones I’ve built over years of working with students and adults who felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Before becoming a therapist, I spent eight years as a school psychologist helping people understand how they learn, think, and cope. That experience shaped my style: practical, thoughtful, and focused on what actually helps in real life. My goal is for you to leave therapy with tools you can use anywhere. Not complicated theories, but simple strategies to help you focus, calm your mind, manage emotions, and handle hard moments. We build these tools together, at your pace, in ways that fit your life. I’m collaborative and supportive, but also active and goal focused. We won’t just talk about what’s hard. We’ll work on what to do about it, starting with what’s bothering you right now and building skills to help you feel more in control. If you’re ready to feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your life, reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Let’s talk about what you’re looking for and see if we’re a good fit.

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At Mala, we understand the unique challenges that college students face, which is why we are excited to offer our holistic counseling services designed to meet your specific needs. Whether you are struggling with academic stress, navigating personal relationships, or dealing with mental health concerns, our team of highly qualified therapists is here to provide the support you require. Our expert, relationship-based, integrative approach helps people in every walk of life break cycles of trauma, respect and care for themselves, and form safe, authentic relationships. All of our care is: scienced-backed culturally affirming and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming trauma-informed neurodiversity-affirming We want you to know you are seen, loved, and have a community of support. It is our joy to walk with you on the journey to your most fulfilling life. We bring the highest quality expertise to every therapy session and stay committed to you for every step of your healing journey. You can find us in Ann Arbor, Farmington Hills, and Plymouth, Michigan. We also provide virtual sessions.

I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) practicing in Michigan at Deepwater Counseling. I completed a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Michigan University, a CACREP-accredited university in southeastern Michigan. I spent a few years in the public relations field, before deciding to pursue counseling. I have interned counseling at Deepwater Counseling for a year prior to making this my professional home. Both my academic and professional career have given me training in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, couples, family, and interpersonal relationship issues, stress related issues, anger issues, crisis counseling, grief counseling, life transitions, and a variety of other areas of counseling. I work with clients of all backgrounds, all religions, and communities. My approach to counseling is to meet my clients where they are, allowing for an opportunity to collaborate with my clients in determining how best to approach their needs. I simply ask that clients go into therapy with an open mind and are open to the process. This allows for guided conversation, with an empathetic, third-party in a completely safe, judgment-free, and collaborative environment. My goal is to provide an environment where you feel comfortable and supported. I have worked with clients both in-person and virtually. We will work on identifying goals that are important to you and help you explore ways you can achieve those goals. If at any time, you find that this therapeutic process is not meeting your needs, you have a right to request a change in direction or discontinue treatment. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

The transition to undergraduate or graduate school can be a very vulnerable time, and many experience depression, anxiety, and anger along the way. It can be challenging to reach out for support and get connected, but it doesn’t have to be. I am honored to support and hold space for those struggling during these transitions. I have experience and interest in relationship issues, adjustment to life transitions, issues with family of origin, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and other mood concerns. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, sexual health, self-compassion, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I strive to use a non-judgmental, empathetic, and validating stance to help clients heal and grow, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Please reach out if you feel we may be a good fit!

Therapy helps people live well, love well, and work well. Whatever state you find yourself in, you will find in us a caring listener and a resource for finding your strength in a comforting space. At Therapy Today, you will be able to talk to a person today who can help start you on the path to healing. We believe therapy is something everyone can benefit from. When you are facing life’s troubles, Therapy Today assists you in effectively addressing those troubles; transforming pain into joy, conflict into peace, and loneliness into love.

Well-being looks different for every person, so my approach to working with clients is focused on identifying what living a full and meaningful life might uniquely look like for you and partnering with you to get there together. This means embracing unique and personalized approaches to self-care and coping with life’s stressors, rather than listening to what media, culture, or other people with authority might tell us this should look like. As a therapist, I believe in taking a client-centered, strengths-focused approach that involves walking side by side with clients and recognizing them as the expert on their own health and wellness. As such, I allow clients to take the “driver’s seat” in navigating our work where they feel they need to. As the therapist, I might put my hand on the figurative steering wheel to “course correct” or offer some navigation assistance as needed, but my role is in supporting you where YOU want to take your journey, not where I think you should. Together, we’ll explore patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and where these might come from, identify parts that might not be serving you, and work to build a life worth living. Through my interdisciplinary background and training in social work, public health, and psychology, I’ve focused on the impact of our surrounding communities, systems, and policies on our wellbeing. I don’t believe that we can talk about you without talking about your environment and the way that the world around us contributes to your mental health, both for better and for worse. My background prior to joining Therapy Today has been focused on supporting the the mental health and wellbeing of college students, young adults, and student athletes. I’m passionate about working with youth and young adults, as I view emerging adulthood as a critical time for developing health promoting habits to carry with you into the future. In addition to my work at Therapy Today, I work on a public health initiative aimed at expanding access to mental health services for Michigan community college students. Outside of work, I love to go on walks, spend time in nature, and enjoy time with my friends, family, and my dog. I am a proud first generation college student and member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Helping people who feel different, disconnected, and damaged learn to discover their strengths, find their voice, and live authentic lives.

I believe everyone deserves a nonjudgmental space in their life where they are fully seen, heard, and supported; where individuals of all identities can fully show up as themselves. I am deeply committed to providing you with that space. I create an environment of safety, warmth, curiosity, and openness in which my clients are able to explore the issues and harmful patterns causing them distress and discover healthy ways to live and thrive. I would be a good fit for anyone looking to gain coping skills, manage emotional and interpersonal stress, build self-esteem, and reduce mental health symptoms that are impacting their life. I utilize a collaborative process to help my clients learn important coping skills and tools to create a more fulfilling life. My approach is individualized, trauma informed and client-centered. I use techniques from DBT, CBT and ACT to support clients facing depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and past trauma. I help clients heal, set goals, develop skills, identify values, and manage difficult emotions and situations. I am deeply committed to providing you with an environment of safety, warmth, curiosity, and openness in which my clients are able to explore the issues and harmful patterns causing them distress and discover healthy ways to live and thrive. I operate from a core belief: you are the expert of your own experience. I deeply value and appreciate your innate wisdom and enjoy utilizing a collaborative approach to therapy. It is my job to cultivate a space where you can fully show up as yourself, regardless of any identities you hold. I will see you as a whole person, with lived experience that informs who you are and how you operate through the world, including the systems that you live within. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and look at things through a culturally responsive lens. Expect someone laidback, collaborative, empathetic, & who will get to know you & form a genuine relationship with you. In my free time, I enjoy playing video and tabletop games as well as relaxing with my 3 cats. For a free consultation or to schedule an appointment with me, please reach out to me. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Stress and anxiety create a different impact on everyone and taking steps to cope can, at times, be difficult on your own. People who are motivated to begin mental health treatment are some of the strongest people out there, even when it can feel overwhelming and scary to take that step. I have always felt a pull to help others in understanding your feelings and behaviors and in how to navigate your world in stressful situations. I work primarily with clients who are struggling with anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief/loss, and depression and can’t wait to begin doing some amazing, meaningful work with you! I have a desire to help others feel heard and my biggest goal is to lift people up who are struggling. I love to see the progress you can make with your goals and mental well-being and I want to be the person that you can count on for support! I intend to do this by listening, working with you, & meeting you where you’re at, as opposed to only giving advice. I’m so happy you’re deciding to take this step in beginning your mental health journey. Starting therapy can be an overwhelming and exciting experience, and I hope that we can work together towards any goals you may have.