Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

I am accepting new clients! I specialize in working with young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges, with a special focus on OCD, ADHD and life transitions. Therapy with me focuses on emotional regulation, coping skills, and practical tools to manage anxiety and create behavioral changes. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and supported as you move forward. You deserve support during this season. If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, I invite you to reach. Lets connect and see if working together feels like a good fit to you!

I specialize in working with students, faculty, and staff to help them: --Manage academic and professional stress --Navigate and adjust to life transitions --Cope with depression and anxiety --Develop healthy relationships --Deal with grief and loss --Address the impact of trauma on day to day functioning --Explore the impact of childhood experiences --Discuss concerns about sexuality and gender --I can provide short term or long term therapy and I tailor each session to the needs of the individual. I have a warm, interactive, engaging style.

Cognitive therapy primarily for clients with brain injuries.

Ready to rediscover your happiness - or redefine it? Let's evolve stale relationships; generate meaningful experiences at work; introduce more peace at home. Wherever you are struggling, I help you create a new lense through which you will gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviors and ultimately feel better. I earned my Master's degree in both clinical and school counseling, and a Master's degree in secondary education. I taught for 11 years, incorporating much adolescent, group, and family counseling during that time. I have expanded to counseling individuals and couples, including families. Learning what makes you unique - what lights up your eyes and brings you joy - and helping you become the best version of yourself in ALL areas of your life is one of my greatest passions. My passion is also my reality as an empathic, solutions-focused counselor and experienced teacher. Insight. Growth. Harmony. Healing. Strength. Are you ready?

Finding joy starts with a single step, and reaching out is one of the bravest steps you can take. My role as your therapist is to guide you toward rediscovering the light within yourself—your joy, your strength, and your unique potential. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported, as we gently untangle the patterns and barriers keeping you from living fully. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, I’m here to remind you that healing and growth are possible. Using a strength-based approach rooted in empathy and tailored techniques, I’ll support you as you take intentional steps toward the life you deserve—a life filled with clarity, confidence, and joy.

Getting to know yourself—who you truly are—can be one of the most challenging yet empowering experiences in life, especially if you're someone who’s been told you think too much, feel too much, or just are too much in general. If that sounds like you, then we should definitely talk. Clients often come to me because they’ve been misunderstood or boxed in elsewhere. Many of them are figuring out how to live outside the lines: queer folks, neurodivergent folks, people in non-traditional relationships, or people who just never quite felt “normal,” whatever that means. As a neurodivergent queer therapist, I’m right there with you. With roots in narrative therapy and trauma-informed work, I bring a client-led, conversational approach. I enjoy helping individuals and relationships see and make sense of the ways their pasts show up in their present, especially those navigating formative trauma, major identity or life changes, or relationship patterns that feel stuck on repeat. Therapy is supposed to be the place where you get to show up as your full, messy self without judgment. My job is to help you feel safe and grounded enough to do just that. If you’re ready to take the first step towards finding your way back to yourself, I’d love to walk alongside you. Please reach out for a free consultation!

Hello! I believe in a holistic approach to treatment and meeting the client where they are to assist them in where they want to be. I offer a unique understanding and appreciation for those who are also in the helping profession. My empathetic and culturally sensitive method strengthens self-esteem and motivation; heals abuse; rebuilds careers; resolves conflicts; supports dreams; teaches effective communication/relationship skills; helps to lower reactivity; identifies triggers; lessens anxiety and depression; heightens creativity, and offers coping techniques towards creating a life well-lived. As a Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker, I have over 13 years of experience and specialize in work with those impacted by: complex trauma, depression, anxiety, life-transitions, education/work/life balance, family dynamics, co-parenting issues, racial identity, interracial/interpersonal relationship challenges. I am trained in EMDR. I am Trauma Focused CBT certified. Finding a therapist who is a good fit can seem like a difficult task. It's important to feel understood, heard, and accepted in a non judgmental space. *Treatment is provided exclusively 100% via HIPPA compliant tele-psychotherapy (video)* Don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email with questions and to schedule a free consultation. I will respond.

Welcome! Transitions are rarely as "seamless" as they look on social media. Whether you are a first-generation college student navigating a system that wasn’t built for you, or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community looking for a truly affirming space to land, I am here to support you. Why work with me? As a therapist with lived experience as both a first-gen graduate and a member of the queer community, I understand the "double-lens" many students carry. You won't have to spend your sessions educating me on the stakes of a "B-" grade when your family is counting on you, or explaining why coming out feels different when your campus and home life collide. I provide a space where you don't have to "code-switch" or pick one part of your identity over the other. In our work together, we will: Navigate "The First-Gen Weight": Unpack the imposter syndrome and achievement guilt that often come with being the first in your family to pursue a degree. Explore Identity with Ease: Provide a grounded, queer-affirming environment where your identity is celebrated, not just "tolerated." Build a "Chosen Home": Move past just "surviving" the semester and start building an internal sense of safety and belonging. College is a massive life shift—a pressure cooker for anxiety and depression. You don't have to figure it out alone. My clients are often high-achieving students who feel like 'outsiders' in academic spaces. They are looking for a therapist who 'gets it'—someone who understands the intersection of cultural expectations, queer identity, and the unique pressures of the first-generation experience. I know that taking the first step can feel overwhelming—especially if you’ve been taught to 'just push through' or if you’re worried about whether this space is truly for you. My approach is informed by years of experience "on the inside" as a public school teacher and guidance counselor. I’ve seen firsthand how the educational system can both support and fail students, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. This means I don’t just offer emotional support; I understand the actual logistics of academic burnout, the maze of campus resources, and the specific exhaustion of being a student in today's world. You don't need to have it all figured out before we talk. Whether you have a specific goal or just a heavy feeling you can't quite name, you are welcome here. I offer a free, 15-minute consultation call so we can see if we’re a good match—no pressure, just a chance to connect. Check out my website and click CONTACT ME to send me a brief message. I usually respond within 24–48 hours, and we can take it one small step at a time from there. Smiles:) Melissa Rappaport, MA, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)

I am a licensed professional counselor at LifeStance Health and I work fully online!

Katherine is a warm and engaging therapist who values honesty and transparency in her interactions with clients. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and find joy in their lives. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and works closely with clients to create a customized treatment plan that meets their unique needs. Having recovered from her own eating disorder, Katherine is able to bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to every session. Clients can expect to feel heard and validated but also pushed to confront their thoughts and behaviors in a supportive environment. Her encouraging approach helps clients feel comfortable opening up and sharing their feelings, and her humor adds a refreshing, lighthearted touch to the therapeutic process. Katherine earned her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Women and Gender Studies from Furman University and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina. She has worked in all levels of care from outpatient to residential and most recently was the Program Director of a telemedicine Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders and the Director of Behavioral Health for a national telemedicine company. Katherine has over a decade of experience treating a wide range of issues including eating disorders, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders and substance use disorders. She holds independent licenses to practice Social Work in 15 states and is currently pursuing her Eating Disorder Specialist certification through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.

Becky Lopez is a licensed master social worker. She has been providing counseling services for over 13 years. She provides counseling services to seniors, adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples with a wide range of concerns, including, but not limited to: feeling overwhelmed or stressed, depressed feelings, panic or anxiety, grief and loss, strained relationships or family conflict, current or past trauma recovery, self- harm behavior, substance abuse or dependence, adjusting to life situations or entering into new phases of life, and more. Her primary styles are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.

Are you feeling stuck, struggling to identify or make progress toward goals, or constantly fighting with critical self-talk? Are difficulties with executive functioning, motivation, or attention keeping you from reaching your potential and showing up in the way you want to with others? Are anxious thoughts or feelings getting in the way of the life you want for yourself? I help clients identify what matters most to them and support them along their path toward making intentional and meaningful changes. My therapy approach aims to help you better understand yourself, build skills for success, and develop greater confidence and self-compassion. I use an evidence-based, strengths focused approach to support clients struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, relationships, boundary setting, body image concerns, OCD, depression, and life transitions. I also provide psychoeducational and psychological testing for ADHD, Learning Disorders, executive functioning challenges, and emotional concerns. Reaching out for support can be a big step and I look forward to helping make the process as easy and personalized as possible.

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College life can be fun and memorable, but it can also be an adjustment and lonely. My goal is to help through those adjustments and to always feel like you have a support system on your side. Her experience includes stress, anxiety, executive functioning, crisis intervention and friendship concerns. Therapeutic techniques used include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness. Services have been provided in an individual, group and classroom setting.

Life can be brutal, can’t it?! Can you remember that time in life when you were happy, like top of the world scream it from the rooftops happy? In that moment, everything was right in your world and then well, life happened. Now you look back and have so many questions…What happened? Let me tell you, you are not alone! We’ve all been there in some season of life. But who says this can’t make us better! Every person comes to therapy with their own individual needs. Therefore, we adapt our interventions based on a comprehensive assessment of who you are and what you need. We are all trained in a number of different interventions and like to use a combination of our training and expertise to utilize an eclectic approach to best meet the needs of each individual person. We know that every individual is uniquely different and therefore each person should have a unique therapy journey based on their own needs.

Uplift & Inspire, LLC is a mental health practice that was founded to provide hope to those currently facing difficult times such as Chronic Illness, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Autism ect. Our passion is assisting with empowering , advocating and offering the skills to assist with the healing journey. Through our mental health practice, life coaching practice and podcast show; we strive to bring the full continuum of mental health and mindfulness support. We are also an ally of the LGBTQIA & BIPOC communities.

Margaret (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping people find healing and growth at their pace and comfort level. Margaret knows the value of the relationship built together in therapy and strives to create a space of acceptance, trust, and safety. While starting therapy can often be a vulnerable and intimidating step, she works to collaboratively set goals and walk alongside each person on their path to healing. Margaret specializes in treating those who have experienced trauma at any age. She also works with children, adolescents, and young adults working through anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. Margaret draws from different modalities to create a personalized approach to each person and family but centers herself on a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. Margaret received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Grand Valley State University and her Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She draws on experience in a variety of roles working with families and systems in child welfare, foster care, adoption, and survivors of sexual abuse, as well as private practice with outpatient mental health counseling. Margaret is committed to creating an affirming and inclusive space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

I'm glad you're looking for support. Clients who work well with me tend to be neurodivergent, and often LGBTQ+. My role is to offer you a comfortable space to explore what's bothering you, and offer skills to tackle problems as well as ways to grow through traumas and relationships problems. Often, people feel taht parts of themselves are at war with each othrr. All your parts are welcome here, and I look forward to helping you grow through whatever your going through!

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure what to do next, it's time to get empowered. You're capable of so much more than you know. Let's turn your pain and uncertainty into growth you never thought possible. In solution-focused therapy, we work together to create a life that's worth celebrating. We can't change difficult events from the past, but the lessons they hold are keys to becoming who we're meant to be. I love witnessing clients achieve their purpose in daily life. In truth, it's what we're all designed to do. I work best with adults and teens who suffer depression, anxiety and troubles navigating life transitions. I have a passion for helping those who suffer chronic pain and illnesses. I particularly enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBT+ community. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I'm ready to partner with you. Let's do this. Please call or email me for an appointment.

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