Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

Welcome to my practice, Begin Anew Counseling LLC. In an inviting, safe, accepting setting I welcome you to discuss issues that are adversely affecting your life and circumstances where you feel you need to make changes. Together we work to find positive solutions that will produce healthier relationships for you. With many years of working with college students and others, I am uniquely able to help you. Call me at 616-236-3281.

I graduated from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary in 2022 with a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and from Kuyper College in 2011 with a double major in Bible & Theology and Youth Ministry. My story is a tale of two worlds. I grew up in the country of Haiti, while my adult years have been spent in West Michigan. Both the contrasts and similarities between the two have influenced the way I view the world. And just as my experiences shaped who I am today, the same is true for you. We are all journeying through life, and it is a privilege for me to be welcomed into your story. Of all the people I have met in all the locations I have traveled to, I have found the following to be true: though each story is unique, everyone faces challenges, and everyone has the need to be heard, to be valued, and to be loved. Outside of working as a counselor, most of my time is spent with my family. My greatest joy is spending time with my wife and two kids. We enjoy playing games, reading books, building Legos, playing pretend with dolls and other toys, spending time outside, and being goofy together. My favorite personal pastime is reading, especially the fantasy genre. One reason why I enjoy counseling is because I am given the opportunity to enter the story of each person and journey through it together. My Approach I care deeply about all people and aim to demonstrate that by valuing who you are as an individual and listening attentively to your story. I view counseling as a collaborate process in which we work together to meet your unique needs. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to counseling, and so I prefer an eclectic approach. Some I have found effective are internal family systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches—though I am always open to discovering others to meet your needs more effectively. I place immense value on the counseling relationship, approaching it from a person-centered perspective, and focus early sessions on building rapport. When engaging with children in I also incorporate developmentally appropriate play and art techniques. What you can expect Trusting people is difficult, especially when it comes to the vulnerable areas of our lives where pain and suffering exist. So, you can expect early sessions to focus on building a foundation of mutual trust. Together we will create an environment of safety where you are free to be and express who you are. I will give you my full, nonjudgmental attention as you share your story. Then we will collaboratively explore your needs, set goals, and problem-solve as we journey towards hope and healing.

We provide autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder evaluation and treatment for individuals of all ages. At Bluetree, we realize that everyone grows differently and needs different skills and connections nurtured. We help individuals of all ages and abilities to develop independence with confidence. The mission of Bluetree is to provide quality, collaborative care through data-informed and research-supported evaluation and treatment services. Our goal is to understand how you and your unique environment interact and to nurture your continued social, emotional, and behavioral development.

Hi! I’m Aubrey, and I’m glad you’re here. As a clinician, I’m passionate about supporting students through the challenges that come with transitioning to college and navigating life’s many turning points. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity development, family dynamics, or performance-related stress, you’re not alone! I take a collaborative and direct approach to therapy, drawing from evidence based modalities like ACT, CBT, interpersonal therapy, and family systems work. My goal is to create a supportive space where we can work together to help you connect with your strengths, build self understanding, and move toward the version of yourself you want to be. I believe in honoring your unique lived experiences and helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered every step of the way!

College/University life can be challenging and cause anxiety, depression, anger, and other challenges. Counseling can be a place of safety as you explore your experiences, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, non-judgmental virtual session. As you are entering this new phase of your development and academic pursuits, I can assist you with working towards your goals, and learning healthy ways to cope.

Hillary believes that the foundation of counseling is a therapeutic relationship that offers a safe and comfortable environment. Sharing your story while experiencing acceptance helps to drive the therapeutic process and lay the foundation for real healing and growth. She believes counseling can be a place to explore your patterns, come to understand factors that contributed to your development, and find a balance between accepting yourself and changing patterns that are no longer serving you. Through this exploration and finding the right therapeutic tools, Hillary believes that all people have the ability to understand themselves better, find acceptance, and learn to thrive in daily life. Hillary works for Mindful Counseling GR at the Standale location. She is an alum of both Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. Hillary works with adolescents and adults. She specializes in working with individuals with anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transition concerns. Hillary also has experience with family of origin work and exploring relational patterns within the family unit. Hillary will work with you to identify strengths within yourself, increase self-awareness, and find the right tools for managing life symptoms and stressors before they arise.

With all the stresses in the world, especially now, you don't have have to face it alone. Let's talk about how I can best support you. I enjoy putting knowledge into practice and helping apply it to everyday behavioral changes. I can support you in healing old wounds and transforming patterns that lead us to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or depleted. I utilize cognitive-behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment therapy and EMDR - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

I aim to meet the individualized needs of each person, couple, and family I work with and take a collaborative approach in setting goals for therapy. I use a family systems approach to explore how multiple areas of a person's life impacts their experiences and current struggles. I work on achieving these goals through a variety of measures, including personal exploration, role play and exercises used in and outside of session, implementation of improved communication skills, and boundary setting. My work with individuals, as well as couples and families focuses on relationships of all kinds. I address parenting issues, social skills, family conflict, and transitions including entrance into college and the workforce. I have experience working with substance abuse and mental health symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds, with a focus on couples, families, adolescents, and young adults. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Michigan. I am able to hold in person and telehealth appointments. Feel free to call or email me with any questions or to set up an appointment!

I believe in the uniqueness of each person’s story, the innate power to overcome the darkest moments in life, and the beauty that comes from the process. In session, my intention is to build a trusting and collaborative relationship, bringing warmth, compassion, empathy, truth-telling, and hope to our time together. I utilize a holistic approach to healing, focusing on the integration of emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. It is a great privilege to walk alongside those who are willing to put in the hard and courageous work to find hope and healing. I am passionate about walking with those navigating chronic illness, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, the adjustment to parenthood, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I incorporate a variety of interventions in my sessions, including CBT, ACT, Interpersonal Therapy, mindfulness-based therapy and compassion-focused approaches, among others. I am also trained in EMDR with an attachment lens. Through the therapeutic process, my desire is for each person to experience restoration, peace, and wholeness in their lives.

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.

Heartstone Guidance Center specializes in neurodiversity-affirming therapy services for neurodivergent people. We have over 25 autistic and otherwise neurodivergent therapists on staff. We specialize in Autism, OCD, ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety, and BIPOC and LGBTQIA Supportive Therapy Services. We do have Spanish speaking therapists. We also offer addiction services, EMDR, anger management, psychological testing and support for cultural and systemic oppression. We offer both online and in-person compassionate therapy services in a safe space. We are deeply committed to helping clients experience lives of balance, connection, and compassion.

Therapy can be a powerful space to feel seen, understood, and supported, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate whatever life is bringing up. My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, grounded in the belief that healing happens through authentic connection and a deep understanding of self. I draw from a variety of modalities to tailor our work to your unique needs, including person-centered therapy, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems, attachment theory, and parts work. I also integrate polyvagal-informed practices to support nervous system regulation and emotional resilience. I work with individuals facing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, ADHD, autism, and struggles with self-worth. I also support clients exploring spirituality, managing stress, navigating attachment wounds, or untangling patterns of codependency. At the heart of my work is a deep respect for each person’s story. Whether you're seeking to understand yourself more fully, build healthier relationships, or simply need a safe space to process, I’m here to offer support, insight, and genuine curiosity along the way.

The challenges in life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, lonely, depressed, anxious, and many other emotions. Sharing your story takes courage. I strive to provide clients with a safe and nonjudgmental environment to process life’s stressors, enhance current strengths, and explore skills to improve communication, boundaries, healthy coping skills, and resilience. I take a relational approach to therapy, meaning I believe that feeling truly seen, heard, and understood is an important part of healing. I value creating a genuine, trusting relationship with my clients where you can feel safe being your authentic self. I have over a decade of experience in providing mental health care in inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient, and primary care settings. I have worked with individuals of all ages who have struggled with adjustment, ADHD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, perinatal mood disorders, bipolar and psychotic disorders, personality disorders, self harm, and suicidal thoughts. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations. I look forward to working with you!

Integrative Mental health Care for Young Adults throughout Michigan. Paige helps clients feel grounded during a time of important decision making, transitions, and change.Your feelings and experiences are valid. As a therapist, Paige firmly believe that you know your needs + wants better than anyone. The goal is to help you love and accept yourself fully so you can achieve your goals. Paige's specialties include working with Adolescents & Young Adults. she believes these years provide a valuable time to assist clients in building upon their strengths, working on positive communication skills, and helping to develop healthy coping strategies. We can’t always control when difficult things happen, but we can learn helpful tools that will assist us in weathering the storm. Every person deserves a space to come as they are, and to feel safe when processing feelings and emotions. As your therapist Paige vows to welcome all of the pieces that make you, you! Her work is focused on pairing mindfulness with other evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients achieve their goals.

I specialize in adult depth-oriented Relational Psychoanalytic psychotherapy and a highly individualized approach to neuropsychological assessment for ADHD and Autism. As relational beings, we are instinctively wired for connection. It is within the context of relationship that we discover our potential for transformative change. I view therapy as a collaborative process of uncovering this potential by cultivating a deep, trusting relationship that becomes the vehicle for self-exploration and change. As a neurodivergent psychologist, I approach my work with a genuine sense of humility to create a space that is inclusive and affirming to all. I also feel that it is imperative to provide therapy that goes beyond merely treating symptoms. This is why I take a depth-oriented approach in order for us to discover the root causes of suffering, work through barriers, and move toward meaningful, long-lasting life changes. Drawing on a strengths-based approach, I customize my sessions to align with the uniqueness of each client. I believe in the importance of honoring the developmental, biological, sociocultural, and interpersonal parts of yourself to assist in the healing process. Using this comprehensive approach to treatment, I recognize that true well-being encompasses the integration of mental, emotional, and physical aspects of health.

Seeking help is the first step to feeling better. Our expert clinicians are here to support you through any mental health, behavioral, emotional, relationship or life challenges you are encountering. You and your clinician will work collaboratively to help develop the insights and skills to get where you want in life. Monarch Behavioral Health is an outpatient practice that sees clients in person and over video chat. Our intake coordinator can help match you with the best clinician for your needs. If at any time you would like to switch clinicians, no problem! We can do that with no additional cost or difficulty. We want you to feel better and achieve your goals as quickly as possible. We look forward to meeting you!

I’m a firm believer that we are not meant to do life alone. Whether you’re adjusting to parenthood, grieving a loss, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or OCD—it’s my honor to provide you with space to simply be human. I don’t hold the belief that it’s my job to fix your problems. Even if it were, I never could—because I am not the expert on your life. You are. And while I have many valuable tools and perspectives to offer, I believe the most meaningful thing I can give you is space. Space to think. Space to express your thoughts. Space to sit with your feelings and actually feel them. It is in this kind of space that I believe transformative healing happens—where you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and what you need, of which burdens you can lay down, and which tools and resources you can pick up. In this space, I offer evidence-based therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, The Art of Holding, and Exposure and Response Prevention. It’s hard when your thoughts feel scary or when life changes bring more fear than joy. You don’t have to pretend you’re okay or figure it out alone. Whatever you’re navigating, I can help you develop skills to reduce distress, reconnect with yourself, and feel more grounded and whole.

It’s easy to feel like your worries are too big, too small, or too strange to share. Maybe you’ve been judged and dismissed by others, leading you to pull away. Sometimes, it’s simply the small things piling up, or the uncertainty of not knowing what comes next. Whatever brought you here, I’m glad you came—and I’d be honored to support you. My approach is strengths-based and grounded in compassion. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly seen and heard. I’m here to support meaningful change by encouraging open communication, honoring your sense of choice, and helping you develop effective coping strategies. I believe in empowering you to take the lead in your healing, and I’ll be here to walk alongside you every step of the way. ​

Hi, I'm so glad you decided to ask for help! You probably experience lots of stress, between work and school, and other life commitments. You may even be questioning personal things about yourself, now that you're out on your own - what kind of person you are, what kind of body image you have or want to have, sexuality and gender concerns, making friends, or managing home/school/life balance. I would love to help you become more of who you want to be, and live a happier, more carefree lifestyle.

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