Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

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The inherent dignity and worth of every individual are guiding principles in the advocacy and counseling support I’ve helped develop with p­­eople for over 25 years. Challenges we all encounter can overwhelm our regular functioning and cause pain that distracts and obscures access to genuine joy and plans we all have for our best selves and relationships. Using evidence-based practices and focusing on self-determination, I listen and assist individuals with stabilizing their day-to-day functioning so they can plan and get closer to where they want to be in life and their relationships. I began here in East Lansing at the Listening Ear as a Crisis and Sexual Assault Counselor while in graduate school, and still sincerely value active listening and problem-solving. I’m a licensed clinical social worker, certified Michigan teacher and academic consultant. I’ve primarily worked with adults and youth in both clinical, high school and post-secondary settings.

Anna Rakos (she/her) completed her Masters of Social Work degree at Baylor University in Waco, TX, and holds a B.A. in Philosophy with a Minor in Computer Science from Hope College in Holland, MI. Anna’s love for social work is rooted in her passion for serving others and pursuing social justice. She has experience providing a variety of mental health services to a diverse range of individuals in hospitals, schools, clinics, and inpatient settings. While Anna enjoys working with individuals of all ages, she greatly enjoys working with adolescents and young adults. Her clinical interests include, but are not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, life transitions, coping skills, relational difficulties, multicultural issues, and religious/philosophical/spiritual concerns. Anna has a particular passion for working with LGBTQIA+ youth who are navigating identity formation and relationships.

Hello my name is Maureen, and I’m a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of psychotherapy experience, and everyone is welcome in my practice. I live in Lapeer County, Michigan and have strong ties to Detroit and surrounding area. My therapy practice is via telehealth. I’ve worked with people who have had a wide range of challenges and who needed the help of a compassionate and skilled therapist. Because of my many years of working with a very diverse population of people, I’ve been able to create a very eclectic style that I believe takes the best of each therapy model and am able to create a very tailored treatment for each person who allows me to help them on their journey. I help people to recognize and utilize their strengths and believe that people have the best answers for themselves and need to learn how to find them and use them for their continued growth. I love using interventions that combine supportive and goal directed strategies as well as focusing on the mind-body connection. My favorite form of therapy is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I’m also trained in Attachment Therapy, EMDR, CBT and many others. I’ve always invested a lot of time and energy into improving my skills for the benefit of my clients, so I frequently attend continuing education seminars and conferences. I’m an Open Path provider (for people who need to pay based on their ability to afford it). I'm also a Give an Hour provider and donate pro-bono services for our military, veterans and their families. I value the opportunity to help everyone get the therapy that they need.

I believe that therapy is a partnership where you and I work together to achieve your chosen goals. While I can draw upon my skills, experience, education and training to offer coping skills, new perspectives, and options, I believe that you are the expert in your own lived experience. I understand that you may be new to therapy, or have had negative experiences with therapy in the past. I hope to offer a safe space through non-judgmental, compassionate responses to help you overcome the challenges you are facing. I have 26 years of experience providing advocacy for survivors of domestic violence from diverse backgrounds. I have supported numerous survivors who have experienced anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and/or systems-induced trauma (trauma induced from the criminal legal system, the family courts, and CPS). I have been a member of Reimagining Transformative Community Services since 2020, a group dedicated to building community capacity to address harms as an alternative to systems that create more harm. I have been licensed in Clinical and Macro Practice since 2014. I grew up in Lansing, MI. I still live in the area because there is a lot to do here, yet it only takes 15-20 minutes to get anywhere by car. I love to cook and spend time with my dog. My dream job is to be a stay-at-home dog mom. Until then, I work to normalize therapy, help people get to better places in their lives, and advocate for community care in addition to self-care.

Dynamic Life Counseling is a group of therapist that work hard to be there for their clients. Students go through a lot of transitions that they are not really prepared for. Anxiety, depression, stress or feelings of being overwhelmed are all things our clients deal with. Taking care of who you are will help take care of how you perform in school and in life!! Let us help you learn how to manage everything you have going on by teaching you skills, listening and standing beside you.

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.

I have many years of experience working with teenagers. I specifically enjoy working with teens who experience anxiety. As a previous college student, I look forward to providing you with support and tools to get through these difficult times in life!

Everyone lives a diverse, intersectional existence with idiosyncratic experience. Acknowledging this means relating to others with inclusivity, openness, and humility. This philosophy not only humanizes students, many of whom identify as marginalized community members (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQ+, accessibility needs, low-SES), but also honors their authenticity. Thus, I practice from an existential-humanistic-relational lens so I can naturally tailor therapy with evidence-based techniques (e.g., CBT, SFT, ACT) and psychological theories (e.g., identity, attachment, multicultural) necessary for understanding students’ intersectionality. I typically work with students experiencing elevated anxiety and depression, while specializing in identity development, interpersonal dynamics (e.g., relating to others), relational trauma, and existential concerns (e.g., authenticity, choice, meaning). Early sessions help form a therapeutic alliance, revealing underlying issues that manifest as psychological distress (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma). From there, we identify coping skills, foster hope, and alleviate symptoms as you gain insight-oriented feedback. We also collaborate to explore, discover, and empower actions for you to become the most authentic version of self. The modern world is daunting, with a pace and pivot difficult to navigate. The rapid spin of sudden chaos. Steady drift of aimless wander. Dead still of eternal stagnation. As a serving spirit, I provide a healthy space for students to be and become that who they are and will be. Here, all are welcome. Here… all are an expression of hope and self-empowerment.

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Students I work best with are often feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are hard to manage alone. Many are navigating stress related to school, relationships, family dynamics, identity, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, or difficulties with emotional regulation and coping skills. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where students can feel heard, understood, and empowered while building healthier coping strategies, improving emotional awareness, and working toward personal growth at their own pace.

I use an integrative approach where I am able to meet you where you are at with compassion, curiosity, and encouragement to evaluate and tailor evidence-based treatments to fit your needs. My desire is to partner with you in exploring your story and help you experience healing. I have enjoyed working with people from a variety of life stages from adolescence through late adulthood. I love working with those who are experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship difficulties, planning for the future, and those who might just feel "stuck". In 2025, I received training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) from the Stanford Sleep Health and Insomnia Program. I consider it a privilege to sit with you as you share your life with me. My hope is that I can create a safe place for you to explore your depths and deepest parts while feeling supported and accepted. I would love to come alongside of you in the midst of your journey and witness your growth.

Being a student can be tough! Balancing classes, friends, and work while adjusting to a new living situation. Maybe even feeling less confident when we never struggled in that area before. Sometimes we don't recognize that we are struggling with anxiety or depression...and that there is help! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-confidence, difficulties with managing emotions, I can help! You don't need to know how therapy works. We will talk and get to know each other, then sort out together the areas where you can grow strengths to match your new experience.

Life is a journey with many twists and turns. Along the way we experience some good things and some not so good things, but all life experiences make up who we are in this very moment. Everyone deserves to be able to tell their story and to be heard. I’m here to help support my clients so they have a voice and can determine their own life direction and meaning. I primarily use tools from cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness in working with substance abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD/impulse control, and life transitions. I help individuals gain a deeper understanding of how motivation, executive functioning, and overall functionality affect their daily lives. ​I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University in 2011, and received my Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology and Graduate Certificate in Substance Abuse and Addiction from Western Michigan University in 2015.

I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and value my client's life experiences and the knowledge that they bring into the therapeutic relationship. I tend to work interpersonally and view the therapeutic relationship as a tool for gaining insight into personal struggles, as well as a venue to practice new behaviors and boundaries. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences and while I am trained as a generalist, I have particular interests in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, body image, gender identity and socialization. My experiences in a variety of settings including college counseling centers, Veteran's Affairs, inpatient addiction rehabilitation center, consultation center, domestic violence advocacy organization, and adolescent homeless shelter are a particular strength of my clinical work and allow me to uniquely provide real-world application for my clients concerns.

I am currently accepting clients on a short-term basis for crisis counseling. Sliding scale and pro bono services available. My availability is flexible and I offer in person (East Lansing) and Telehealth. I work to help people navigate their complex worlds in order to live a healthier, happier life. I believe that all components of one's life are interrelated. Stress, crisis, life changes and uncertainty happen to everyone, often without warning. When crisis or chaos strike, it is comforting to have someone listen in a safe, open, non-judgmental space in which you can uncover the inner strengths and skills you already possess. I work with clients to create this environment, through which genuine healing, change, and self-empowerment can occur.

I approach every client as a unique and wonderful individual. I understand that different therapies work for different people, and will blend theories, modalities and resources to make sure that each person feels heard and understood. I have a focus in substance issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and trauma.

Hey there, I'm Claire! I am a Limited Licensed Marriage & Family therapist, and member of Michigan’s chapter of Postpartum Support International. My clinical work has been with couples and individuals navigating non-monogamy, LGBTQIA2S+ identities, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, disordered eating, people-pleasing, and grief. I especially enjoy working with teens/youth to create accepting spaces where we don’t need to mask. I offer in-person mental health therapy appointments, and telehealth when needed. Outside the office, I can be found talking to my friendly neighborhood highland cows and occasionally my plants. I strive to build safe spaces with my clients where their strengths are celebrated. My training is in systems theory, a trauma-informed therapeutic approach that respects how our relationships with the world impact our personal journeys. I embrace therapy as a collaborative, client-centered experience that creates new opportunities for growth. I am a Limited Licensed Marriage & Family therapist, and member of Michigan’s chapter of Postpartum Support International. My clinical work has been with couples and individuals navigating non-monogamy, LGBTQIA2S+ identities, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, disordered eating, people-pleasing, and grief. I especially enjoy working with teens/youth to create accepting spaces where we don’t need to mask. I offer in-person mental health therapy appointments, and telehealth when needed. Outside the office, I can be found talking to my friendly neighborhood highland cows and occasionally my plants.

COR Counseling offers mental health services for children, teens, adults, families and couples. Our offices are located in Lansing, MI but we offer Telehealth/Online therapy services across Michigan. COR offers therapy services from a diverse group of clinicians that specialize in different areas. Everyone is welcome at COR. Visit our website for more information: www.corcounselingmi.com

At Brighter Health, we believe in the transformative power of counseling, providing compassionate support tailored to your unique journey. Join us in creating a brighter, healthier future where your well-being is our top priority. We are a local private practice in Okemos, that offers virtual and in person appointments, based on your specific needs. Our therapists work with stress, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, autism, OCD, interpersonal and relationship conflicts, ADHD and we are LGBTQ+ ally's. "You're in Good Hands with Us!"