Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

I have experience with treating clients with a variety of diagnoses including Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Sexuality Issues, Transgender issues, Substance Abuse, Psychosis, Behavioral and Parenting Issues. I've worked in the Behavioral Health Unit of a local hospital for the past several years and have practiced in clinics in urban and rural areas. I have seen clients from a variety of educational backgrounds including higher education such as teachers and professors. At this time, I am seeing patients by telehealth only.

Thank you for taking the first and hardest step in therapy and that is desiring change. Your desire to change demonstrates your inner strength. I am a Masters level social worker with twenty plus years of experience working with individuals ages 18+. I will offer you a safe place to share your fears and frustrations, plus learn healthy coping skills and self care strategies. I work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety and life trauma. My counseling style is caring, interactive and direct. I believe in treating you as I would want to be treated which includes with the utmost respect, sensitivity and compassion.

I provide EMDR for healthcare providers, first responders and helping professionals. You work hard, but painful experiences from your past keep you stuck. Perhaps you over-schedule, over-commit, and always keep yourself busy. You listen to podcasts about stress and time management, but have a hard time relaxing because your brain won’t shut off. Or you haven’t slept well in ages, and you never feel rested. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about an incident or situation, or maybe you overreact to certain people and situations or feel jumpy and panicky. You know that you have so much more potential and are ready work to feel better now.

There are several reasons why someone makes the decision to start therapy - relationship or family conflict, feeling hopeless or helpless, excessive worry or stress. Whatever your challenge is, we can work through it together whether you would like to meet a specific goal, improve a certain relationship, improve your overall quality of life, or if you just want a listening ear. Together we can tackle anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

As a therapist, I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I believe anyone can benefit from therapy. During my sessions, I love helping people discover their authentic self, cultivating a safe space where clients feel comfortable, and giving them the tools to deal with the problems they face each day. I desire to help people have healthier relationships, overcome negative emotions, and experience a more full and free life.

The foundation of effective and beneficial therapy is a good relationship. The relationship between therapist and client can provide an opportunity for working through difficult emotions and experiences, both past and present. I strive to develop a nonjudgmental partnership with each person I see in therapy, keeping in mind that every person and situation is unique. This allows us, together, to explore and understand the issues that bring you to therapy and how to begin to resolve them.

"Outsidethebox Detroit Therapy" Learning to go outside of the habitual thinking patterns (the box) to create space for personal transformation. Wellness requires a holistic approach of maintenance of mind, body, and spirt all working in harmony. We become what we think about on a regular basis. If we love the planet we are also loving ourselves.

I believe life is a process that includes peaks and valleys; during those moments we may face moments that are too overwhelming to face alone. As a psychotherapist I believe everyone needs a safe space to go where they can process their presenting issues in therapy. We are stronger together, you are the driver, and expert of your own experiences, and as a psychotherapist I'm here to help guide you and provide clinical interventions while you discover ways to work towards removing the barriers you face with reaching your treatment goals. The healing process includes peak, and valleys, while discovering wellness.

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I'm here! As a therapist, I focus on your unique needs with empathy. You're not just a client, you're an individual with a story. I make sessions feel like supportive chats, not clinical visits. Together, we'll navigate challenges and uncover strengths. Whether it's anxiety, relationships, trauma, or personal growth, I'm here to help. Let's journey together toward positive change!

Are you searching to find answers and for some reason, you're not finding the outcomes or resolutions for making your life better? Positive change can be difficult to achieve. Let me be the therapist assisting you through you life's challenging transitions. I can provide counseling that will give you the tools to better navigate through life's dilemmas. I treat adults and adolescents who are struggling through a variety of issues that are problematic for their current life's circumstances. Issues may include depression, anxiety, male and female issues, trauma, substance abuse, sexuality issues, and developmental transitions.

You notice the patterns that you can't seem to shake: You ruminate about every mistake you've ever made, you shut down or get angry more often than you'd like, you're a chronic self-saboteur. Whatever your vice, you've learned to cope with life; yet, you want to do more than just survive the experience of being alive. You want something more than what it is you currently have.

Are you feeling frustrated, perhaps a bit angry? In addition, the feeling that no one understands you or they say the wrong thing to you without thinking of the impact. Dealing with chronic illness and pain is a consistent struggle. Sometimes getting through a day to just support a decent lifestyle is excruciating. The isolation is troubling because a social life feels so out of reach Top that off with a relationship and a healthy sex life seems impossible at the moment. Everyday feels like a marathon of how much can be done while feeling a consistent exhaustion that never goes away. Waking up feeling refreshed seems like a fantasy.

I am a board-certified therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I was clinically trained as a social worker by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System Depression Center, where I also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues.

I believe all people have profound inherent worth, and that self-acceptance and compassion are core components of living well. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional difficulties can cloud our ability to see ourselves as whole, beautiful, functioning people, and I work warmly, respectfully, and joyfully to help my clients get movement in areas where they may feel stuck. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, phobias, grief, and issues related to couples and relationships.

Join me and jump in! My job is to guide and support you as you build a life worth living. I work with motivated individuals, couples, and families to go after their dreams, make life's difficult decisions, and move forward. I work with clients holistically and collaboratively. I believe that the core of therapy should be the relationship that we form during our work together. I will work hard to know and understand you. Using evidence-based techniques and therapies, I hope to help you make a difference in your life.

If you are struggling with your relationship with food, you are not alone. Our food environment can be a confusing minefield to navigate. Not to mention, we’re faced with harmful dieting messaging, confusing (and often contradictory) information about optimal health, a culture that’s obsessed with looks, and powerful emotional and biological urges to eat. All these factors can contribute to a quite complicated relationship with food and our body. If you feel like food is controlling your life, I want you to know that a different way of living is possible.

It is wonderful that you decided to begin the process of finding a therapist. I think that it is vital that you find someone that is a good fit for you. It is important to create an environment that is free of judgment so that you can feel safe expressing yourself. The way we form our identity is complex, many roles play a factor including our environment, family history, current relationships, and lifestyle. Through the journey of life, events both positive and painful help to mold us. The path of healing and exploration into yourself can lead to a stronger, happier, healthier you.

I can support you in finding ways to engage differently with difficult symptoms and challenging experiences. Symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD drain our energy and can make life feel unmanageable. Current events including climate change, increasing violence, racism, sexism, homophobia, and wealth inequality, can be overwhelming and make us feel more isolated and hopeless. I am committed to helping you identify your goals and supporting you in the process of making meaningful improvements in the quality of your life. I am licensed in Michigan and New Hampshire.

My name is Connor Ryan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Michigan, working with clients statewide via telehealth. My therapeutic approach utilizes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My work is strengths based and trauma informed. In providing therapy, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients based on trust, empathy, and collaboration.