Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI
Starting college — or just trying to get through it — can bring up a lot: Am I doing this right? Do I even belong here? Who am I becoming? I’d love to help you figure it out. Together we can work through the stress of adjusting to a new place, academic and social anxiety, career uncertainty, drinking or eating patterns that feel hard to shake, or trauma that’s still asking to be understood. I especially enjoy working with students nearing graduation who are wrestling with what comes next — career direction, next steps, and the identity shift that comes with leaving college behind. Before becoming a therapist, I spent years as a professor, and my research focused on identity and belonging — so I have a real passion for working with students exploring who they are, especially those navigating race, class, gender, or sexuality, or who just feel like they’re on the outside looking in. I bring both that academic background and genuine warmth to our work together.
Therapy can be an opportunity to improve your insight into personal roadblocks and regain a sense of balance. My role is to accompany you during this process and help you navigate through life's challenges. You will find my approach to be genuine, warm, and person-centered. I have a special interest working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, and life changes. I am also particularly interested in working with young adults as they work on their development of identity and purpose. My goal is to support you and help strengthen your coping skills.
I am a private practice mental health therapist in Grand Rapids who works with children, teens, and adults. My specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and emotion regulation. I love working with college students as they take the next steps on their journey to adulthood, with all of the challenges and transitions this entails. I am available via telehealth to anyone in the state of Michigan, or for in person appointments in Grand Rapids.
“Live simply so others may simply live.” – Mahatma Gandhi I believe therapy is a relationship experience between client and counselor. I, as a counselor, am an expert in my field and my client is an expert of themselves. My approach to therapy stems from the belief that client and counselor work best together as a team, to help uncover the core beliefs and traits taught to us as children and young adults. I incorporate empathy and unconditional positive regard into each of my sessions, to work towards connection and understanding of one another and one’s self. I have experience working in both partial hospitalization program and outpatient settings. My experience stems from working with children and teens with autism, to working with adults with severe anxiety and depression. I have experience working as a mentor of juveniles, as well as a professional in the foster care system. My experience allows for me to keep an open mind when going into the therapy setting, to better understand my clients and their individual backgrounds.
When one feels that they are more in control, they have more confidence in themselves. When one feels out of control and overwhelmed, they are lacking in confidence and often get frustrated. Thankfully there is a way to be a control freak without doing it to others. Control yourself by paying more attention to your emotions, thoughts, and actions. I want to help you do that so you can find more enjoyment out of the things you want to do and less stress doing the things you don't want to do. Let me help you create confidence in yourself to manage better and take control of your life. Some of the most common things I help you gain more control over is stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders / dysfunctions, emotional management, and relationships.
Life is full of challenges, which I view as opportunities for growth and learning. I've worked with college students on MSU's campus for nearly 10 years which has given me a depth of understanding to the unique challenges you face. I join alongside clients who are facing a wide range of issues including: navigating life transitions, interpersonal relationship conflicts, academic or professional challenges, adjusting to changes at home or in the family structure, exposure to abuse or neglect, establishing boundaries in relationships, healing from past trauma, and navigating grief and loss. We are all on our own journeys and I welcome the opportunity to join you on yours. Our work together will be interactive and reflective, with a healthy mix of challenge and humor. We will collaborate to find the approach that best meets your needs, and your feedback and input is an essential part of the process. I incorporate a trauma-informed lens to my work and seek to understand how past experiences have shaped our current disposition and automatic responses. I am committed to providing treatment that is anti-racist, culturally responsive and affirming. My practice is client-centered and strengths-based. I utilize a warm, accepting and compassionate approach. I believe in the power of the professional relationship between client/therapist and I want to work alongside you to improve your current situation and reach your desired goals.
Hi! I'm Amanda. I work primarily with teens and adults of all ages. I offer virtual appointments only. I work primarily with teens and adults anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism, life transitions, relationships and LGBTQIA2S+ identities. I specialize in sex/sexuality and am a kink/BDSM affirming provider, offering a compassionate, affirming, and nonjudgmental space to explore identity, sexuality, and relationships. My goal is to support you as you adapt to challenges, grow through transitions, and celebrate wins—big and small! I believe that therapy is your space, and my role is to meet you exactly where you are. I approach our work together with curiosity, creating a supportive and affirming environment where you can feel safe to explore life’s challenges and opportunities. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering compassion, insight, and respect every step of the way. My goal is to support you as you adapt to challenges, grow through transitions, and celebrate wins—big and small! My work as a therapist is deeply informed by my personal experiences while caring for a parent. Navigating the inequities and bureaucracy of the healthcare system exposed me to the many barriers families can face when seeking support. This experience fuels my commitment to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable care. Outside of sessions, I enjoy painting, playing piano, and building LEGO sets. Therapy modalities I use: ACT, DBT, IFS, EFT, Mindfulness Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness.
Serenity Psychotherapy is an online therapy practice with a focus on trauma-informed therapy. I specialize in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and connected individuals. I especially welcome students, people living with chronic illnesses, creatives, helping professionals, and more. Please feel free to reach out anytime!
Journey with us for your healing and recovery. We are licensed mental health professionals with a passion for helping individuals navigate through the challenges of life and find ways to grow and thrive. The process of healing and recovery is a deeply personal one. We approach each client with compassion, respect, and a non-judgmental attitude. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and understood, and where you can work through your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. We promise not to measure your steps but rather invite you to look how far you've come. Some days it may feel like sitting and other days it may feel like sprinting. But everyday will move you forward. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you on your path towards a happier, more fulfilling life. Welcome to counseling as it should be.
I practice from an insight oriented, relational, and multicultural approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with. My priority as a therapist is to create a warm, collaborative, non-judgmental space where you can work through your concerns and make the changes in your life you desire. People seek therapy for a number of reasons, perhaps to alleviate symptoms or distress, improve self-esteem, or address relationship issues. In my experience, symptoms often “mark the spot” of a deeper themes you may be grappling with and I aim to assist you uncover what the root of your concerns may be. Often therapy helps increase self-awareness, develop deeper understanding of how past experiences may be influencing the present, and provides an opportunity to learn tools to address problematic behavior(s). Having spent the majority of my training and professional life working in university counseling centers, I am passionate about working with college and graduate students. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Pace University in New York City and my postdoctoral fellowship at University of Chicago Student Counseling Service where I gained experience working with life-transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders, and sexual trauma. Other areas of interest include identity development and intersectionality, family dynamics, anxiety, and stress management.
I have personally experienced medical issues with my own children, childhood trauma, and sports related injuries. I have also personally dealt with anxiety and depression. I've had my own therapy journey, so understand how you feel throughout the process. We will explore past and current experiences you've had, as well as options that will be beneficial for you. I have years of experience with clients with disabilities, autism, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I was one of the lead therapists assisting survivors of the Parkland School shooting. I strive for a comfortable, open environment where you can discuss any issue freely. We work together as a team on this journey!
Our practice is welcoming and inclusive. We are located in Allendale off of Lake Michigan Drive about half a mile from the Grand Valley State University main campus. The building is private with plenty of parking. The office is about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Holland, and Muskegon.
Our clinicians are trained in numerous evidence based and best practices including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Trauma Informed Care.
Ready to unf#ck your nervous system? Let’s be completely real, you can’t think your way out of a survival response. If analyzing your childhood or making endless coping-skill lists worked, you wouldn't be reading this right now. Numbing out, doom-scrolling, or pushing through the exhaustion makes complete sense, until it doesn't.I don't do standard talk therapy. I don't sit silently while you vent for 50 minutes just to tell you to breathe. At The Unfiltered Couch Counseling, we go straight to the root, in your body. When you are stuck in constant survival mode, chronic illness flares up, burnout takes over, and your brain feels constantly foggy. Using specialized somatic approaches like Brainspotting, EMDR, and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), we target where stress and trauma are physically trapped in your nervous system. We clear out the heavy, physical weight in your chest and stomach so your body finally gets the memo that the danger is over.If you are ready for raw honesty, deep somatic shifts, and a therapist who actually curses back, you’re in the right place. Let's get your system back online.
***I am currently accepting new clients to begin therapy on or after 8/10/26*** I strive to create a warm, collaborative, & accountable space in the therapy room. I believe in showing up as authentically as possible so YOU can feel comfortable expressing & exploring your full self. I’ve worked for 7 years with college students, young & older adults who are navigating life’s next steps, whatever those may be. I particularly enjoy helping those who consider themselves overachievers or intellectualizers to slow down & release the stress & anxiety they’ve been carrying around for so long. With me, this often looks like exploring early life experiences that may still be impacting you today. I’ve worked primarily with queer-identified clients from various backgrounds & consider myself radically pro-transgender. Whether you want to explore identity, or you just need a safe place where you don’t need to teach someone about your identities, you can find that here. Please don’t hesitate to email me or call our office! I’m happy to schedule a free 15-minute consultation video or phone call. I do not utilize AI in any part of my treatment or documentation process. As a doctoral temporary limited licensed psychologist, I practice under the supervision of Dr. Julie Meredith Davis, a fully licensed psychologist.
Headwaters is a private psychology practice serving the West Michigan area with the highest quality counseling and psychotherapy services. We have a number of therapists on staff with unique personalities and treatment modalities so we can assist clients with all needs.
I blend therapy skills with intuition using oracle cards, Tarot, Reiki, spiritual practices and Hypnotherapy.
Hello, I'm Sophia! I am a licensed professional counselor with a passion to assist with life transitions. Life is a journey that can present various challenges having tools to navigate this journey is a must! I offer a eclectic approach to ensure that your mental health needs are met.
We aim to provide the best possible telepsychiatric care (therapy and medication management) for our patients, wherever they are. We know that self-care is a journey, and the first step towards a fulfilling life begins with recognizing a need to get help. With the advancements in technology, we are able to provide care that is the most convenient for you. That is what makes our mission possible. We strive everyday to ensure that our patients are able to live their best lives.
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