Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

Therapy offers a safe and confidential space to explore our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It can help gain insight into ourselves, develop coping strategies, and improve our overall mental well-being. Therapy can assist us in a variety of ways, including managing stress, anxiety, or depression, addressing relationship issues, processing trauma, navigating life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth and self-improvement. It provides us with professional guidance and support tailored to each individual's unique needs, fostering growth, healing, and a greater sense of self-awareness. If you're ready to find relief and live a healthier life, schedule your appointment today.

My mission is to empower individuals facing life’s challenges to find their footing and unlock their full potential. With over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings, I excel at building meaningful connections and fostering a safe, collaborative environment for those seeking understanding, relief, and personal growth. I take a strengths-based approach that honors your unique needs and adapts to your goals. Together, we’ll build resilience to confidently address your present and future challenges. I specialize in guiding individuals toward long-term aspirations while managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. I understand that life transitions, past traumas, and relationship challenges can disrupt our lives, and I’m here to support you through these experiences. If you’re ready to take the first step toward healing and growth, I invite you to reach out. Seeking support is a courageous step, and I’m here to help you explore your goals and create a fulfilling future without judgment.

I have been a Counselor for three decades and have equipped myself with a wealth of education, experience and training that will be at your disposal in order for you to reach your goals and begin to thrive once again. We all hit bumps in the road where with some professional help we can manage and learn how to overcome, cope and even thrive. I am here for you. Give me a call or send me an email and let’s get started in your way to freedom, health and life.

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner accepting new patients who reside in the state of Michigan for either in-person or telehealth appointments. To get started click on my website below and fill out the forms to get started on the process of scheduling an appointment. I will be opening up more hours for appointments soon. I am able to do medication management with people struggling with anxiety and depression and other emotional issues.

Currently accepting new preteen, teen, and young adult clients. Are you or your child struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or challenges related to school? You’ve taken an important step by seeking help. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), tailored to meet your individual needs. Together, we can work through your experiences, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience, empowering you to take control of your mental well-being. Your experiences matter, and I am here to listen and guide you on this path. Whether you're facing overwhelming emotions or navigating complex relationships, you don’t have to go through it alone. Let’s embark on this journey together toward healing and growth.

Living a “life worth living” can seem like a path only others get to travel, while our journey feels unfair, exceedingly difficult, or at times impossible. At times we discover that our struggles are the result of the choices we made, or the choices others have made that affect us. At other times, we unknowingly hold onto faulty beliefs about ourselves or others, living as if they are true or accurate. To cope, we develop strategies to make the journey seem more doable. They can indeed be helpful and carry us toward our goals, or be the very obstacle that prevents us from achieving our potential. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Diplomate with the NASW in Clinical Social Work. I have worked with children, teens, young adults, and adults, as a practitioner of DBT,and CBT, supportive therapies, and multiple trauma modalities such as Prolonged Exposure, Traumatic Incident Reduction, TF-CBT, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. If you find that this description of “living” resonates for you, therapy may provide the hurdle help you need to claim or reclaim your agency. Goodness of fit is a crucial variable in therapy. There are many therapists in our community who may be that link for you. If after reading my profile, we may seem like a good fit, give me a call.

I specialize in helping young adults and college students navigate the challenges that come with this stage of life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, or simply trying to figure out who you are and where you're going; I'm here to offer support. College and early adulthood can be overwhelming. You're juggling social pressures, academics, future uncertainty, and maybe even mental health concerns. My approach is grounded in helping you build self-awareness, discover effective coping strategies, and create practical solutions that work for you. If you are ready to take the next step toward feeling more confident, focused, and balanced, let's talk. We will find a path that works for you, on your terms.

Hey, I’m so glad you’re here! Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re driven and expected to hold it all together. I work with holistic-minded adults, including entrepreneurs, professionals, athletes, neurodivergent individuals, transgendered individuals, and those with chronic illness or invisible disabilities, exploring identity, creativity, or burnout. I’m very laid back; come as you are. Curse, wear pajamas, lay in bed, be human. This is a space where you don’t have to perform, just show up. Only rule: please don’t drive during sessions or do anything that could harm yourself or others.

Life can feel overwhelming—whether you're a parent, new mom, educator, or simply going through a tough season. You might be facing anxiety, postpartum struggles, burnout, infertility, or challenges with your child’s school experience, like IEPs or behavioral concerns. I work with teens, adults, and families navigating stress, parenting, transitions, or the complexities of adoption. Therapy can be a space to reflect, heal, and reconnect with yourself. You don’t have to have it all figured out—just be willing to start. You’ll find a safe, supportive space to feel validated and build skills like emotional regulation, coping, and communication. I use a compassionate, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, drawing on CBT and my 27 years of experience supporting teens and families. I will meet with you right where you are at and help you grow and heal from there. I really care about people and the stories they carry. Life can be messy, and therapy gives you space to talk it through, feel heard, and sort things out. We'll work together in a way that feels supportive and real—so you can better understand yourself, feel more like you, and start to move forward.

Rebecca Chessney Jones-Henry is a licensed professional counselor. She has over 6 years experience working with adults, children and families. She prefers to use a holistic approach to counseling while blending trauma focused care with client centered needs. She specializes in treatment of attachment, healthy relationships, holistic health, trauma treatment, parental support and women's issues. ​ She believes that all the answers are within you, and together, you can create a plan to discover what you need to live a meaningful, healthy, and purpose-filled life.

Farrington Specialty Centers believes relationships are essential in helping our clients. From starting treatment to the lasting freedom that comes with true healing—you are not alone. We are honored to provide specialized eating disorders, compulsive exercise, and body image care face to face and via telehealth for individuals throughout Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Our in-person sessions are at Farrington Specialty Centers in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Plymouth, IN. Our treatment center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is committed to nurturing an inclusive treatment environment that encourages openness, respect, and growth. We partner with loved ones and other health professionals committed to recovery. We will work with you through any financial concerns, anything from working with your insurance to a sliding scale fee.

Being at a big university can be intimidating. For many years, I have been helping people gain insight into themselves to better understand their feeling. Times of transition and uncertainty can be stressful, but today there are many variables in this world which may create these big feelings. I work with clients through an interactive approach, trying to help them explore and verbalize what they are experiencing, and create a road map to help them reach their goals. I feel that we all demonstrate behaviors which we may not understand. Through exploration, I help clients "connect the dots" to help them gain insight as to why they do what they do. Once they have this understanding, it becomes more of a conscious choice as to how they wish to move forward. The client and I become a "team", trying to explore these issues together. Even though I see clients virtually, I can be seen visiting the MSU campus with my therapy dog, an Alaskan Malamute named Ichabod. We often attend on-campus events and are present for the "Out of the Darkness Walk" for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention(AFSP). My areas of expertise are helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and struggles with transition.

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“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” – David Richo Everyone experiences unique challenges throughout life. My therapeutic approach is to create a relaxed, safe environment where you feel comfortable sharing your challenges and stressors. I value the importance of developing a strong therapeutic connection, as it is essential for growth. I utilize strengths-based and motivational interviewing approaches. Prior to working in private practice, I have over 7 years experience working with Veterans and their families. This has provided me with opportunities to work with individuals who struggle with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I facilitated stress realization and single parent groups where I introduced individuals to stress relaxation techniques and discussed feelings surrounding shame, guilt, and vulnerability.

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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.

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.

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot I approach therapy as a collaborative journey, one where I join you as a supportive partner in navigating life’s challenges. My fundamental belief is in your inherent resilience and capacity for growth; the therapeutic space I create is designed to be a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore your inner world and find your own answers. In the room, I am a warm, engaged, and authentic presence. I believe that the strength of our therapeutic relationship is paramount, and I strive to build a foundation of trust and mutual respect. My voice is empathetic yet direct, offering gentle guidance and insightful reflections to help you uncover patterns, gain new perspectives, and foster lasting change. I am there to ask the right questions, offer a fresh lens, and sometimes, simply to sit with you in quiet support. My style is best described as an integrative blend, primarily drawing from humanistic and person-centered principles. This means our sessions are always focused squarely on you, guided by your goals and pace. I also weave in techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help challenge unhelpful thought patterns and build practical coping skills and incorporate aspects of mindfulness to help you stay grounded and present. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Spring Arbor University, where I developed a strong foundation in clinical practice, mental health advocacy, and trauma-informed care. My professional experience includes working in community mental health, where I support individuals experiencing mental health crises in a highly structured and intensive care setting also providing case management, ensuring that the clients I provided service to have the best care possible. I also spent 12 years working in foster care, offering support to clients from diverse backgrounds as they worked through issues such as past trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am the mother of three children and the grandmother to two beautiful girls. I enjoy spending time with my family sharing food and laughter. I believe that we should not put time limits on our own personal journeys as I completed many life accomplishments later in life. My own personal experience has shown me that therapy can be life changing.

I believe in equity, equality, and justice for all humans. You well be welcomed here and safe to be yourself regardless of gender, sexuality, race, size, and relationship structure. I am an unwavering ally for the LGBTQ+ community. I approach life, and therapy, from a trauma-informed, social justice, and anti-racist lens. I believe all humans are experiencing some degree of grief and trauma, whether from the ongoing stress of the pandemic/politics, and/or from personal life stressors. Many people have been expending all of their emotional (and physical) energy on just "keeping it together" and surviving. My goal is to offer a safe space for you to slow down, breathe, and be heard. As a therapist, I have the privilege of witnessing the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of the human brain. I will walk alongside you through this journey. I will listen. I will also encourage growth, healing, and emotional development, at your pace. Many of my clients are working towards improvement in the areas of anxiety, grief, trauma, family issues, life transitions or changes, physical symptoms (often caused by emotional stress), and relationship struggles. I often work with people who describe themselves as highly sensitive, perfectionistic, people pleasers, or high achievers. I view counseling as a holistic process and take an integrative approach to working with clients.

I have over 25 years of experience providing therapy with a master's degree from Michigan State University in clinical social work. I provide a compassionate, supportive, safe environment to work collaboratively with clients. A trusting therapeutic relationship is important in assisting clients to meet their goals and in some cases heal from trauma. I enjoy working with college students and university staff. I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, loss/grief issues, post-truamatic stress, relationship/communication issues, work stress/work changes, life transitions, chronic illness, ADHD, ADD, marital/divorce issues, sexual assaults/abuse and domestic violence. I also assist with the stress of the demands of being a student or those experiencing work stress. Its a privilege to work with my clients and I hope to meet with you to empower you to have the life you deserve.