In Person Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

Are you navigating the complexities of parenthood or managing the demands of a high-stress profession? I specialize in supporting the perinatal population and parents of young children, guiding you through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Additionally, I help healthcare professionals and those with chronic pain/illness process daily stress. My adaptable approach combines evidence-based therapeutic interventions with a flexible style, tailored to meet your unique needs. My goal is to provide a client-centered, empathetic, and validating space where you feel understood and supported.

Barbara-Jean Sullivan, Psychologist, PhD, APRN-BC, NP

I'm passionate about working with couples, young adults (who are trying to navigate the blindsiding and mundane parts of being an adult) and mature adults. For the last 15 years of practice, I've enthusiastically partnered with people to help them pursue and build lives that reflect their values and aspirations. We will navigate the complex challenges of life with groundedness and compassion.

My clients are adults whose feelings of anxiety, stress and depression have been exacerbated by Covid isolation, separation from friends and family as well as loss of friends, colleagues and family, and palpable tension resulting from diverse world views.. If you're looking to manage anxiety, depression and stress which occasionally leads to self destructive behaviors, including emotional eating, self injurious behaviors such as self harm, you can reach out to me. I offer mindfulness practice skills, distress tolerance skills, emotion regulation skills and intrapersonal coping mechanisms.

Dr. Jen Wygant completed her residency training in general adult psychiatry at the University of Michigan and received her medical degree from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. However, she took a non-traditional path to medical school. She earned her undergraduate degree in nursing at Northern Michigan University where she also did Army ROTC and competed on their cross-country ski team. After graduation, she went on to work as a nurse in the Army and compete on the US National Biathlon Team.

Have substances or other behaviors (such as digital media, food, gambling, or sex) gotten the best of you? Do you feel stuck in your life due to feelings of overwhelm or being on-edge? If you need help enacting change in your life, relationships, or behaviors then I'm here to help! It is both difficult and scary to make changes, especially if we don't have the right tools and the right support. I will help you develop tools you can use to remain in the present moment while working through issues from the past. We will look at blocks and barriers to making the changes you wish to make.

I believe the patient/therapist alliance in a therapeutic setting can be a key for human growth and development. I hope to create a safe place where emotions and past and present experiences can be shared freely without judgement. Beginning psychotherapy can be a scary thing and opening up to another person can feel overwhelming, yet I am committed to make the process less scary for you and more manageable over time. I earned my master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1998, and I have a wide range of experience including in Psychiatric Emergency, Inpatient Units, Corrections, Community Mental Health and Private Practice.

Concerned about your child? It's challenging when you hear worries from teachers, doctors, or your own instincts. Remember, seeking help isn't a failure; avoiding it can lead to real problems down the road. In therapy, discover relief and understand that you're not alone. Let's navigate this journey together. The magic lies in empowering kids throughout the process, fostering a sense of strength rather than shame.

I am accepting new clients. Please verify you have insurance that I accept. We all have some form of inner strength or resilience, but that can be hard to access when we’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed or in crisis. Life changes, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, college, work (to name a few) are all factors in our life that can be difficult to navigate at one time or another. Whatever it is that’s motivating you to seek help; you don’t have to go it alone. I provide an emotionally safe, caring, and non-judgmental space where we can work together to find your unique path forward.

The ideal client for Diverge Community Services is someone who is neurodivergent or thinks they might be neurodivergent who wants to improve their quality of life and understand their emotional, sensory, and executive functioning needs.

There are times life overwhelmingly challenged us and we somehow prevailed. However, for some of us, our thoughts, emotions, or bodies became stuck in the aftermath of it all. This may look like always feeling down, constantly on edge, or numbing life's pain away. Whether it's recent stress or a traumatic experience, the space for therapy is one where we explore the avenue that can help resolve old echoes from past experience.

Reaching out and seeking support for yourself can be extremely vulnerable and taxing, especially when you've already been trying to manage overwhelming emotions and the issues of every day life. Even if we do not end up working together, I am glad that you are out here exploring what kind of help is available to you. Shopping for therapists can be tricky. Wherever you are in your journey, my goal is to meet you there and help you discover safe and inviting possibilities towards your goals.

I am a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker that aims to provide a safe and welcoming space to connect with yourself; and the clinical support to help you explore, develop, and accomplish your personal goals. I graduated from Grand Valley State University (M.A.) and Spring Arbor University (B.A.) with 5 years working with children, adolescents, and adults in the mental health field. While working together, I provide a compassionate and empathetic approach to cultivate a therapeutic relationships while providing the opportunity to help you adjust to life's many changes, manage life's complex challenges,

As a therapist, I offer a safe place for people to share their struggles, make meaning of life experiences, and set attainable goals for treatment. Therapy involves being self aware to discover how to resolve inner conflict and better understand how to cope and function in relationships and with the world in which we live. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, career issues, chronic illness, relationship and interpersonal conflicts.

I believe all people have profound inherent worth, and that self-acceptance and compassion are core components of living well. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional difficulties can cloud our ability to see ourselves as whole, beautiful, functioning people, and I work warmly, respectfully, and joyfully to help my clients get movement in areas where they may feel stuck. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, phobias, grief, and issues related to couples and relationships.

As you seek to change, develop understanding, find healing, or a greater ability to master challenge, we will work together to achieve it. We might begin with exploring an understanding of your interactions and relationships or focusing on particular current situations and how one might work with them. Having tools & strategies for change, knowing how to engage with yourself to tackle your goals, and our discovery of viable steps to get there allows achievement. Seeking therapy is a wonderful gift for your life. I remain appreciative that I have the opportunity to participate in this work.

Offering expertise with compassionate accountability. Working alongside clients to deepen their understanding of the dynamics in their lives. Offering space to develop insight, perspective, and opportunities to live a better everyday life.

Being human is not always easy and life can be quite difficult. There may be times when you worry about the future, feel angry or sad; guilty or ashamed; feel upset about the emotional pain you are experiencing; or feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed. Therapy can help by providing you with the tools and insights to help you navigate through the most difficult of life's experiences. I believe our most challenging times in life can also be our greatest opportunity for change and growth-therapy is the place to nurture that process.

Welcome! If you've landed here, you're probably someone that can identify with feeling stuck in life, battling stress, anxiety or depression, or wanting to strengthen relationships. I'm a laid back therapist whose goal is to provide a comfortable environment that is empathic, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive. As a certified Brainspotting (BSP) therapist with extensive training, I can help you identify, process, and release emotional and physical sources of trauma, both big and small. BSP is an excellent tool for performance enhancement as well.