Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

If you're looking to make a change in your life or want to learn to cope with stress more effectively, we can work together to reach your goals. I use an integrative clinical approach, though I tend to focus on acceptance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal processes. I also provide letters of support for gender-affirming medical care.

Have you had trauma or relationships in your life that you are struggling to move past? Are you living with constant anxiety, stress, and/or depression? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community looking for a safe, understanding environment to discuss freely who you are? Whatever brings you to therapy, I would be honored to help you find a way forward. We can collaborate to understand what is not working for you, how it came to be, and how we can find a path through together.

Hello! I have had the privilege of working closely with many individuals suffering from issues such as chronic depression and loneliness, relationship difficulties, obsessions and compulsions, abandonment fears and attachment anxieties, and trauma-related symptoms. You may be seeking relief from similar difficulties, hoping to navigate complex life situations, and/or simply seeking greater self-understanding or insight. Psychotherapy can often be of immense help in achieving these goals.

Is anxiety, worry, sadness or a racing mind impacting you too often, maybe affecting you day and night? Perhaps you are struggling to cope with changes or uncertainties in your life and experiencing inconvenient or scary symptoms? Or maybe you just feel stressed, out of sorts, overwhelmed, confused, weary or burned out. If you are ready for the support you deserve, you have come to the right place! Offering a wide scope of techniques tailored to help you (including hard to find cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)), I look forward to walking beside you on your journey to live your best life.

Immediate Openings! Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it. I get it, life can be stressful. All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative thoughts, sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life you enjoy living and I am here to help you get back to your best, authentic self.

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.

I'm a psychotherapist working with people who are ready to make positive changes in their life but somehow continue to feel stuck. If you want to learn strategies for healing from the mental, emotional and lifestyle issues that hold you back, then I can help. If you understand that therapy is a process and not a magic pill, I am here to support you on your path of exploration.

Change takes courage and each struggle is unique to the individual. My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with a safe judgement-free space to address those individual struggles and create goal-oriented strategies to foster change. Always working from a holistic, person centered, strengths-based perspective, I hope to offer clients new perspectives, healthy coping techniques and the support needed along the journey of healing and empowerment. I have experience working with adult individuals as well as couples of various identities and/or orientations. I am excited to meet you and look forward to working together.

Sometimes we get caught up in the messiness of life and forget to enjoy it! I get it, life can be stressful. All of our feelings are normal but sometimes we feel them more intense and they might even make our day to day lives extra challenging (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem… sound familiar?) You are deserving of a life you enjoy living and I am here to help you get back to your best, authentic self.

Talk therapy serves a valuable purpose by aiding your brain in processing challenging emotions during specific moments in your life and enabling introspection regarding associated thoughts. However, what if you find yourself trapped in the depressive, anxious, angry, or shameful mental state for so long that you have nothing new to explore? What if, despite recounting your traumatic experiences numerous times, your low energy, sadness, avoidance, anger, or impulsivity still persists? And what if the somatic reactions triggered by certain events are so intense and rapid that you are unable to employ sound judgment?

I believe that change happens when we go on endlessly creating ourselves. I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a short-term form of trauma therapy. Our work together will consist of diminishing the limiting negative beliefs that interrupt your everyday life and decreasing the distressing emotional and physical responses to traumatic memories and experiences.

The reasons to seek therapy are endless: life changes, feelings of depression or anxiety, the realization that a change is needed, feeling lost or stuck, the loss of a loved one or any situation that brings us distress. Talking to someone about these circumstances can seem daunting, but it does not have to be. Therapy offers the ability to talk about your unique situation in a safe and compassionate environment. I provide a space for growth and healing where you will be supported and listened to without judgement.

I've been in practice for over 10 years and have seen patients from three-ninety years old. Many transitions occur throughout the lifespan and during these transitions; some can be more difficult than expected and need examining for better understanding and practices. To do this I facilitate an environment free of judgement and help my patients understand their feelings and thoughts, as well as how to improve their behaviors to better their lives and futures. I enjoy my work and very much and strive to help people find their own voice, achieve their greatest accomplishments and successes in life, love, and work.

During my 30+ years as a licensed clinical social worker in full time practice, I have learned that vulnerability is universal, and also, that people of all ages have internal resilience and enduring growth potential. Unresolved internal issues often get expressed through such symptoms as anxiety, sadness, feelings of low self-esteem and shame, feeling stuck in repeated patterns of behavior, and in unfulfilling relationships. Therapy offers an opportunity to work through and understand, thereby resolving, these difficulties.

As we encounter new life stages, we often come face to face with our deepest doubts and fears. Finding the courage to work through these to achieve lasting personal growth requires a safe and structured space for telling our stories and unraveling the knots that cause us pain. As a therapist with twenty years of experience, my approach to providing such a space is client-focused, holistic, and collaborative. I specialize in helping my clients navigate academic challenges, intimate relationships, family dynamics, cultural integration, and life transitions.

I am passionate about helping people grow and change. I have received training from some of the nation's foremost experts in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though experience has taught me the importance of integrating other treatment models as well. I enjoy doing therapy and have a wealth of experience treating a variety of presenting problems. I particularly enjoy working with veterans, athletes and men's issues. Feel free to reach out to me or visit our website at integrativea2.com for more information about each of our psychologists.

Therapy can be used to reflect, process, plan, and explore. I work with adolescents and adults to provide a safe, curious, and nonjudgmental space to not only address current stressors, but also to build and strengthen your most intentional life. We will work together to identify your individual needs, gain new insights, and practice new strategies that will support you to thrive and cultivate your truest self.

I work to create a therapeutic relationship with individuals across a lifespan from 18 through older adults by establishing a safe, secure, non judgemental atmosphere. I have helped individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, abuse, transgender and those in the criminal justice system. My goal is to explore challenges, strengths and develop new strategies for leading a happier and healthier life.

Trauma alters your brain — luckily, healing does too. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and women's issues in teens and adults. My aim is to create a space that is radically accepting and compassionate, open to exploring the past, and hopeful for the future. I believe that therapy should be an empowering and goal-directed experience that leaves each client feeling more self-aware and walking away with a new skillset to equip them to deal with life's challenges.