Family Therapy in Ann Arbor, MI

Welcome! I’m Lily, a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a passion for guiding individuals towards a path of growth and self discovery. My approach blends evidence-based practices with genuine empathy to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for your journey. I specialize in adolescent youths and young adults trying to find their way whether it’s managing stress, navigating through life, or overcoming obstacles. As a neurodivergent individual myself, I can help give tools, coping skills, and validate your experiences to help relieve some stress from your diagnoses so you can live a fuller life!

Psychotherapy comes from the Latin for "soul healing," and I aim to support you as you heal your whole self: mind, body, and soul. We will build on your strengths and work as a team to help you gain the clarity you need to achieve your goals. Working from a multicultural framework, I am committed to empowerment, self-advocacy, and "meeting you where you're at" on your path to wellness. Humor is also important to me, and I hope we can find ways to laugh together as we navigate our messy, complex world.

Welcome, I’m glad you’re here! My goal for our work together is to create a safe and grounding space for you to grow, heal, and deepen your awareness. I often work with individuals moving through pregnancy loss and abortion, anxiety, trauma, and attachment wounds. You deserve deep healing and support beyond symptom management. Our work will support you in slowing down, reclaiming your body, reclaiming your story, and creating space for your instincts and intuition. This work was not meant to be done alone. I am honored to be on this journey with you.

Is music an important part of your life? Music sometimes expresses how we feel in a way that talking alone cannot. Music therapy is the use of music to meet nonmusical goals. You do not need to have experience studying or making music in order to participate in music therapy. I work with musicians and non-musicians alike. Music is a powerful tool, when used skillfully, to help you meet your health goals. I have successfully helped people use music to explore their emotions in order to better understand, & manage, them. Music therapy may include learning how to make music, or it may focus on listening to, analyzing & feeling music.

I believe that when people seek counseling it is because they want to make a change in their lives, improve a life situation, make a decision, solve a problem or have greater understanding and insight to their lives. Counseling is a trusting partnership between client and counselor. A process of looking at and integrating thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe environment. It is not about telling you how or when to change, but rather finding what works best for you. Effective counseling requires a commitment of time, energy, and active participation by both client and counselor.

I am most qualified to treat people who are having problems in living fulfilling lives because of troubling symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression) or general dissatisfaction with themselves and relationships. I believe my treatment approach contributes to personal growth at any age. My rigorous training, 10 years post-Ph.D. has qualified me as a Training/Supervising Analyst who treats other therapists, and supervises other therapists--psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers in their work with adults, children and adolescents. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I treat sexual and marital dysfunctions. As a child psychoanalyst, I treat children and work with parents in parent guidance.

Maybe you've been thinking of trying therapy for a while, or have almost given up that it could work for you. I'd love to help you see the beauty in accepting that, as in life, it’s okay to not "get it right" the first time. I enjoy reactivating hope in people to see the potential in themselves and in others. You don't have to try making changes on your own.

My imagination is captivated by how intricate and interconnected our stories are with the world around us, both in our intimate relationships and in the culture and society in which we live. Oftentimes these stories can weave patterns of disconnection between oneself and others, leaving us feeling stuck, and in need of care and tending. In my work, I offer a heartfelt and empathic space to explore your experience in the world. Whether it’s finding self-acceptance, moving through anxiety or depression, or navigating relationship challenges, I meet you where you’re at and help you find your inner resources for healing.

Are you ready to move forward in your life, free from circumstances and emotions that have held you back? Making the investment in your wellbeing can help you become the person you want to be, living the life you hoped for. Risk and change are scary ideas, but together we can examine what is holding you back and develop a plan that will lead to positive, lasting life changes. So often people live a compromised life that leaves them feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. At RWCC our passion is to help you overcome barriers and make changes towards a more satisfying life for you and your family.

Life is hard. Anger and sadness are natural responses to a world that can be unfair. Perhaps these feelings have strained your relationships with others, made it difficult to handle your day-to-day responsibilities, or damaged your self-esteem. When we learn to manage our dissatisfaction and form deeper connections to the people and things that bring us joy, life becomes exponentially more satisfying.

I am passionate about navigating identity and self-worth through challenging life transitions. Generally, I work from a trauma-informed, psychodynamic theoretical perspective. I also incorporate elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy into my treatment approaches. I adjust my approaches based on your individual needs and preferences. I believe that it is important to address the symptoms that cause you distress, but that it is not beneficial to you to focus only on symptom management.

Openings available! Taking the first steps toward change oftentimes feels overwhelming; I am here to walk this journey with you. If you are looking to discover your resilience and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I encourage you to reach out. Your story, your feelings, and what you have to say matter; my goal is that you feel heard and empowered. Therapy is a space to slow down from the stressors of everyday life and take an intentional look at your needs and wants moving forward. While change and growth can feel uncomfortable at times, you can expect to feel supported, challenged, and motivated by working with me.

Deciding to take the step to reach out for support can be scary, and I know how that feels, but I’m glad you are looking to see who, and what kind of help, is available. Establishing a strong therapeutic relationship is a big deal, so it’s important to search for a counselor who will be able to help you feel comfortable enough to engage in the therapeutic process. I strive to provide a safe and comfortable environment to you as you embark on a journey that can help reach your goals no matter how big or small they may feel. I am dedicated to helping you face life’s challenges with healthy coping tools to achieve a balanced life.

I aim to create a safe and supportive space where you can open up about your struggles, fears, and vulnerabilities without judgment. This is the first step toward understanding and addressing the issues that may be impacting your well-being. I use a trauma-informed approach and have experience treating a wide range of symptoms including those resulting from anxiety, OCD, religious trauma, depression, and issues related to gender identity and sexuality.

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.

I understand that reaching out to find the right therapist while experiencing a difficult time in your life can be an overwhelming process. Whatever it is that brings you here, you are not alone. It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment that promotes healing and growth. Through talk therapy, compassionate listening, and empathy, I will guide you through your transformational journey toward self-awareness, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Over the past 20+ years I've worked together with clients as they develop new ways to live with the challenges they face. It's been a privilege to do so. Anxiety, sadness, lonliness, lowered self-esteem, and difficulties in relationships all can interfere with the lives we hope to live. I work to understand the way these difficulties have developed and how these function in daily life. Then, together with the client, I use symptom focused and short-term treatments to address the difficulties within the larger context of their meaning in each client's life.

Life is rarely easy. At times, things start to feel unmanageable and we get overwhelmed. This can be due to life circumstances, a challenging diagnosis, or simply the realities of being human. The good news is, things can get better. Finding the right person to help you along the way is a huge step. I'd love to be your teammate in this journey. Working together, we'll get through this.

It is my privilege and pleasure to work with adults in navigating life's challenges. Changes in relationships, family status, income, job status, children at home, health and more, create special challenges. It can really help to speak with a sympathetic, caring counselor who has been through it all. I specialize in helping clients work through empty nest transitions.