Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI
At Heartfelt Healing, I tend to connect most with students who are thoughtful, caring, and often hard on themselves. You might be the one others rely on, the responsible friend, the high achiever, the one who “has it together,” while quietly feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure inside. Many of the students I work with are navigating big life shifts such as starting college, adjusting to independence, healing from a breakup, questioning relationships, or trying to find their footing in who they are becoming. Some are working through body image struggles, disordered eating patterns, family stress, or the pressure to meet expectations. Others simply feel stuck, disconnected, or exhausted from constantly overthinking. If you’re considering therapy but don’t have clear goals or the “right words” yet, that’s completely okay. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the first step is simply knowing something doesn’t feel quite right and being open to exploring it in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. We can figure the rest out together.
You may be struggling to connect with the important people in your life, facing a difficult transition, noticing the impact of wounds from your past, or feeling overwhelmed by your emotions. Justin believes in the power of a safe, collaborative, therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and transformation. He helps clients develop greater understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and actions to improve the quality of their relationships, address anxiety, and make progress towards their goals. Justin welcomes and affirms all racial, ethnic, sexual, gender, and religious identities and understands the important role that culture plays in our lives. Justin has worked with young adults and adults addressing anxiety, depression, major life transitions, relational challenges, recovering from past trauma, grief, and sexuality- and faith- related issues. He earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University where he was awarded the Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student award in addition to 4+ years of experience providing crisis response and personal support to young adults in university settings. He integrates relational, psychodynamic, existential, emotion-focused, and acceptance and commitment therapy approaches in his practice.
Life can be overwhelming at times, but growth is possible—even in the midst of struggle. I approach therapy as a partnership built on trust, empathy, and curiosity. My hope is to help you gain clarity, deepen self-understanding, and build the tools you need to live more fully and authentically. Most clients I see are looking to heal from trauma, family dynamics, or attachment wounds that continue to influence their current relationships and sense of self. If you feel uncertain, stuck, or pressured to “have it together,” I provide a compassionate, empowering space to explore your story, heal, and grow into your authentic self.
Reaching out for help takes courage. It means that you are able to admit that you do not have all the answers and have the strength to acknowledge that you may be struggling. Experiencing personal conflicts can make you feel unsteady, anxious, and unsure about how to move forward. It is during these times, I believe that showing up authentically is the first step in moving forward. I believe that leaning into vulnerability and tuning into yourself is key to a transformative journey. Therapy is a safe place to remember who you are and discover the inherent power you hold to create a life that you will simply enjoy living. I view therapy as a collaborative process grounded in the human capacity for change. You are the expert of your own life and I desire to work alongside you to develop healthier relationships and learn effective strategies to overcome life’s obstacles. My goal is to create a supportive environment to foster healing, growth, and empowerment. I welcome all backgrounds with cultural sensitivity. I work with individuals seeking change in the areas of anxiety, depression, relationship/family conflict, childhood behavioral problems, mood stability, self-esteem, and trauma. In practice, I utilize cognitive behavioral approaches, solution-focused, trauma focused CBT, and mindfulness.
My commitment is to personalize support for you to create positive changes in an accepting environment. Through a collaborative approach, you will gain insight into maladaptive patterns that may be inhibiting you from creating the life you want to live. I have 15 years of experience utilizing evidence based approaches to assist in creating the change you want to see in yourself and your life. I enjoy working on women's issues, pre and post natal concerns, body image, disordered eating, navigating relationships, grief, stress management, perfectionism, and life transitions. My perspective includes mind-body connection, nutrition, movement, sleep, and connection to the community. I use workbooks, podcasts, books, and help hold you accountable to yourself. I spend my free time hiking, biking, skiing, and cooking.
I'm an Ann Arbor born and raised LLMSW-IMH that specializes anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, young adults, children/families, and infant mental health. Now more than ever, we are seeing a rise in mental health concerns. From young children to older adults, everyone is affected. People are left feeling stressed, overwhelmed and lonely in their feelings. I am here to help my clients navigate these experiences and help make sense of the world around them. I pride myself in being a bubbly and passionate therapist who truly LOVES the work that I do. Please visit our website for online scheduling if you're interested!
I have many years of experience working with teenagers. I specifically enjoy working with teens who experience anxiety. As a previous college student, I look forward to providing you with support and tools to get through these difficult times in life!
My approach blends evidence-based practices with genuine empathy to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for your journey. I specialize in adolescent youths and young adults trying to find their way whether it’s managing stress, navigating through life, or overcoming obstacles. As a neurodivergent individual myself, I can help give tools, coping skills, and validate your experiences to help relieve some stress from your diagnoses so you can live a fuller life!
Allison Johnston helps teens through adults with stress related to school, self-esteem, anxiety, social anxiety, and life transitions.
It is a passion of mine to help individuals find peace and healing in their lives. I believe that everyone has the power within them to feel whole and happy. Sometimes, we just need some guidance. That's where I step in. My professional experience has taught me that most people already have the answers they seek, but sometimes need a little help to find them. I have experience in working with Trauma in many different forms. I can help you understand how different situations in your life can trigger trauma responses. I can help you understand that trauma comes in many forms and your body can respond in a variety of ways. You are the expert on you. I am here to help you find peace, self-awareness, personal growth, healing, and wellness. Education is a large part of counseling. The majority of growth and change occurs outside the counseling session, utilizing skills learned during our meetings. I am honored and proud to walk with you through a healing experience.
I am a graduate of the Wayne State University/DMC General Adult Psychiatry Residency Program and am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. My practice centers on providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and personalized treatment for a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. I take a holistic and collaborative approach to care, integrating various treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavioral modification techniques, medication management, and lifestyle changes. My goal is to support each patient in achieving lasting wellness by addressing both the emotional and physical aspects of mental health. All sessions are conducted via secure video visits for your convenience. I strive to make scheduling seamless and flexible, so appointments can easily fit into your routine. If you feel this may be a good fit for your needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I look forward to working with you.
College can be an exciting time, but it also comes with challenges—academic stress, big life transitions, relationship struggles, and pressure to figure out the future. Many students I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to manage their emotions and responsibilities. Some struggle with anxiety that makes it hard to focus, depression that drains their motivation, or past experiences that continue to impact their daily life. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I specialize in helping young adults work through anxiety, depression, and trauma using an integrative, practical approach. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, develop strategies to help you feel more in control, and work toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can be yourself, gain clarity, and build confidence in your ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Empowerment, confidence and assurance are a few things that you will begin to feel when you take the first step toward a happier, healthier and whole life. Maybe you are undergoing an important change in your life, you are unsure of your direction, or you are experiencing prolonged anxiety, depression, emptiness or a loss of meaning or purpose. Whether you are an adult or adolescent, I am here to take this first step with you, providing insight, guidance, acceptance and support. Together we will explore whatever concerns and issues arise, helping you make sense of your difficulties and create a path to a more fulfilling life.
College is a time of growth and self-discovery—but it can also bring unique challenges. Balancing classes, relationships, and big questions about who you want to become is already a lot. Adding the stress of chronic illness or health symptoms can make it feel even heavier. At Evergreen Solutions, therapy offers a supportive space to explore your identity, manage the emotional impact of health challenges, and build skills for balance and confidence. This is your time to grow into yourself, and you don’t have to do it alone.
We believe that finding the right therapist for you is key. We strive to make clients feel comfortable, where you can freely and openly discuss your needs and concerns. We will work to identify your past and current experiences to uncover how different events impacted you. Therapy is not one size fits all, but is customized to fit each client as they work through the healing process to reach your goals. From learning obstacles, ADHD, eating disorders, body image concerns, alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety, depression, identity and trauma, chronic disease, weight management - our therapists are here for you! We also have a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner available for medication management. If you are struggling, please contact Heart and Mind Counseling.
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Does something feel off? Do you feel like you're getting by okay but need a little something? Therapy might be just the right tool to get you back to your full functioning self again. Sometimes life makes us carry way more than we can handle (although we rarely admit it) and that load takes a burden on us emotionally, physically, and mentally. It affects our relationships at work, home, and even our sex lives! It's not YOU, it's LIFE! My Specific areas of interest include marital conflict, divorce and/or remarriage, Infidelity, sex addiction, grief/loss, and more. If your LIFE is weighing you down, let's talk.
I am available to any and all who are in need of grief and trauma support services. I have been a school social worker for 11 years, and have extensive experience working with students to process individual trauma and grief.