Adults Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

My main focus is to provide effective, individualized, and evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals across the lifespan from ages 5 years through older adults. I emphasize trust and autonomy in my treatment approach. We will work together to empower you to lead treatment toward fostering confidence in yourself to gain awareness and skillful resources throughout the therapeutic process. Common concerns I work with are anxiety, OCD, depression, self-esteem, trauma, mood disorders, interpersonal conflicts, ADHD, adjustment-related concerns, parent coaching, and general life stressors.

I have two decades of experience treating individuals (adults, adolescents), couples and families. I have had extensive training in treating mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety, peri-natal and post-partum depression, anxiety; grief, trauma, life adjustment and relationship difficulties. I am comfortable collaborating with your physician if you are on or need medication.

Are you wanting to make a change in your life, but you're not sure where to start? Do you feel inadequate, disconnected from people, or overwhelmed by your emotions? Know that you are not alone. I can help you develop skills to better respond to your emotions, improve your relationship with yourself and others, figure out what really matters to you, and create a fulfilling life.

Finding the right therapist for you or your child can feel like a challenge. As someone who is passionate about working with children, teens, and young adults, I strive to make therapy an experience that is both approachable and engaging for everyone. Through a warm and non-judgmental approach, I create a safe space for open expression and exploration, empowering you and your child to take an active role in the healing journey. I believe that therapy is not a "one-size-fits-all" process, which is why I bring creativity into our sessions, such as art, movement, and play to encourage self-expression and build on your strengths.

You are not alone. Change is possible. I am honored and excited to walk beside you during your process of change. It is a difficult decision to choose therapy. I welcome you without judgement and with a great deal of hope. I empower my clients to find their strength and voice through compassionate listening and empathy. I am a licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the Mental Health field. I have a deep passion for helping people with drug/alcohol addiction, no matter their stage of change. I enjoy working with older aged adolescents, adults, families and couples.

For over twenty years, I have provided a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment for teens, families and couples. I help individuals who are struggling with anxiety, low motivation, and relationship difficulties, as well as teens and young adults who are experiencing stressors such as school pressure, peer relationships, identity formation, autonomy struggles, and complex family dynamics.

Difficulty managing intense emotions, inability to cope with distress, and impulsive (sometimes unsafe) behaviors can have a profound impact on your quality of life. I want to help you learn constructive ways of coping with distress and painful emotions that do not involve engaging in problem behaviors. You have identified some things you would like to change, but reaching out for support can be scary. I create a comfortable, nonjudgmental and validating environment that continues to help me build strong connections with my clients.

Relationships are central to my work, whether it be the relationship between a child or adult and myself, or the complex web of relationships within a family. My training and experience in Infant Mental Health--a type of therapy focusing on the attachment relationship between a primary caregiver and and an infant or young child--permeates all aspects of my work. I believe that therapy cannot separate an individual from the context of his or her relationships, past or present. I am creative and flexible in my approach to working with the children, teens, adults and families that I serve.

Currently Accepting New Clients. I want to help you not just survive your life but start to thrive in it. Together, we can figure out what that means for you as a unique individual and how to get there. I empower individuals to use their strengths when coping with life’s ups and downs. I specialize in working with adults that are managing life transitions (college, grief, divorce, moving, etc.), relationship challenges, anxiety and depression. In session, I utilize various therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, and Dialectical Behavioral to meet your individualized needs.

Limited space! For over 20 years I have enjoyed helping people with a vast array of emotional issues I use my understanding of past and current life situations, as well as what I see happening within the therapeutic relationship, to help my patients achieve their goal. I enjoy working with young adults, teen and adults with anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, and trauma. I also work with men and women going through the divorce and custody process. I have dealt extensively with parental alienation. I help fix families. I’m the mom of 4 amazing adult children, an avid reader, a crime show addict and mom to my fur baby, Huey.

We are all called to evolve beyond our survival level strategies designed to cope with wounding family systems, lineages and social systems. It is possible to integrate the legacy of trauma we have inherited and thrive in this lifetime. We are collectively facing monumental global challenges, socially, politically and environmentally, that amplifies this legacy, and hastens the call for us to cultivate greater capacity to stay present, grounded and lovingly engaged. Returning to wholeness requires reorienting towards mobilizing our rich inner and outer resources, shifting from generating suffering to unlocking liberation.

I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, but tend to primarily work with adolescents and young adults. I have the most experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or social difficulties. I enjoy working with clients who are engaged in their therapy, open to self-reflection, interested in better understanding themselves, and motivated to learn and try new strategies to make positive changes in their lives.

We are a seasoned professionals with care, concern and a passion for supporting others. Our approach integrates holistic and evidence based modalities for thirty years now. We have been fortunate to facilitate the experience of creative healing of children, adolescents, and adults alike. We will return your call promptly to see how we can be of help.

3-10-24 - Afternoon and Evening appointments currently available. Providing therapy for children, teens, and adults. Despite one's many strengths and talents, life sometimes presents challenges. I would be deeply honored to provide support and guidance, as we work together, to help you navigate the stresses in your life or in your adolescent's life.

While many choose to focus on treating the symptoms, Watson focuses on identifying and resolving the root cause of concern. Her unique ability to tailor therapy to the individual needs of each client means that no session looks or works the exact same way. Like the ever-popular Painting with a Twist, her creative art therapy session allows clientele to paint a canvas while enjoying healthy snacks and expressing themselves openly. Working diligently to create and maintain an authentic, non-judgmental atmospheere, Watson realizes that one can only experience true, complete healing through in-depth root cause analysis.

I believe the best and most important work we can do in life, is the work we do everyday at making ourselves better. Therapy can be a great place to learn how to break habits, work through difficult situations that life presents, receive support, and grow into a new version of yourself. I have 10 years of experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and women of all ages.

Welcome. I use an empathic and interactive approach to my work, tailoring it to each unique situation. I seek to help my clients reduce stress and conflict, manage strong emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions, such as divorce, new parenthood, grief, post-college, retirement. I draw on a range of approaches including insight oriented treatment, CBT, coaching, and principles and practices of mindfulness. I am very interested in providing supervision and consultation to younger clinicians as they work to establish their practice.

For anyone searching for an ally in approaching the challenges of life, choosing therapy can be a great option. Some of the issues I work on are trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD. I specialize in working with individual adults, adolescents, with families (parent-child focus), and athletes. Another specialty is helping individuals and families from adolescence to adulthood in understanding and navigating neurodivergence, especially as related to Autism. I welcome folks from any walk of life, though my practice is explicitly anti-racist, LGBTQQ+ positive, disability-conscious, and cognizant of systemic harm.

My practice specializes in the application of evidence-based therapy for a range of behavioral, emotional and relational concerns. I am an integrative practitioner, which means that I commonly work by combining a number of evidence-based therapeutic approaches which are tailored to an individual’s specific needs. My work primarily draws from Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is an approach to therapy supported by research and has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), insomnia, and relationship problems.