Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

Making the decision to create change in your life takes courage and strength. Our therapists at Inspire Behavioral Health are here to provide compassionate support to assist you in gaining a fresh perspective, as well as identifying solutions for meeting your personal goals. Let us assist you in beginning your journey towards self-improvement.

I genuinely believe that, when in a space of safety and acceptance, nothing can be more powerful than sharing our stories. The sharing opens space for processing, coping, and healing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I practice a holistic approach to address many of life’s challenges, whether that be trauma, depression, anxiety, codependency, grief, or life stressors. I will sit with you, actively listen, teach you to process your emotions in a healthy way, and we will collaboratively work toward your desired outcome.

You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You may no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as: anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?

Life is complicated. Let's figure it out. Most of Peter’s clients start with a problem that sounds like “I just don’t understand why.... ”. They’re people who, like all of us, want to be a good parent, partner, friend, or employee/boss, but something is getting in the way. Peter employs a variety of evidence-based practices to help his clients get clarity and start moving forward again. Peter is therapist and founder of Mend Counseling. Check out the practice at www.mendcounselingmi.com.

“The only constant in life is change.” Are you adjusting to a: new job, relationship, loss of a loved one, or overall change in your way of life? Do you feel overwhelmed by the many changes causing you to feel stagnant? You notice others seemingly accepting change fluidly throughout their lives and are somewhat in awe of the process. You are tired of replaying the same scenario in your head, while your sadness and anxiety escalate.

Most people need help adjusting to changes, coping with trauma, and managing stress. Most people want to better understand themselves. This journey can be challenging and often painful. You need support at times, and it takes strength to ask for it. If you are ready for a new path, and ready to learn about yourself, please contact me today.

Are you tired of caretaking for everyone and feeling like no one cares for you? Do you struggle to give yourself the same kindness & compassion that you so easily give to others? Does guilt get in the way of you saying no and setting boundaries? Most of my clients are impacted by these issues and feel helpless in living an abundant life of self-love. My expertise is working with people to find healing and restoration through empowerment, developing insight, and working with the body. I understand how power, oppression, and trauma can contribute to distress and I work to instill hope.

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.

Through life you may feel as though you are in a constant fight with yourself. Where the history of your battles have not been won, but only suppressed. Overtime they are unknowingly disarmed and you find yourself walking across an unknown terrain that triggers you to fall apart. With this comes the ability to pick up your broken pieces and put them all back together healthily. What is great about being human is the ability to learn and grow.

I take an approach to therapy that is centered on building trust and a belief that clients know themselves the best. I feel it is important to form a relationship that becomes the framework that leads to understanding and change. I have provided therapy to young adults/adults in various settings and worked with individuals facing different concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, adjustment-related stress, difficult relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development. I also specialize in working with those who have been impacted by a loved one's addiction.

We are all called to evolve beyond our survival level strategies designed to cope with wounding family systems, lineages and social systems. It is possible to integrate the legacy of trauma we have inherited and thrive in this lifetime. We are collectively facing monumental global challenges, socially, politically and environmentally, that amplifies this legacy, and hastens the call for us to cultivate greater capacity to stay present, grounded and lovingly engaged. Returning to wholeness requires reorienting towards mobilizing our rich inner and outer resources, shifting from generating suffering to unlocking liberation.

Hello! I have had the privilege of working closely with many individuals suffering from issues such as chronic depression and loneliness, relationship difficulties, obsessions and compulsions, abandonment fears and attachment anxieties, and trauma-related symptoms. You may be seeking relief from similar difficulties, hoping to navigate complex life situations, and/or simply seeking greater self-understanding or insight. Psychotherapy can often be of immense help in achieving these goals.

You are not alone in dealing with anxiety, depression or difficult life circumstances. I understand how painful and disruptive these issues can be, and I am here to offer supportive space to process your experiences, gain new skills, and foster lasting improvement to your mental health. Together, we will make a plan to help you reach your goals and move towards healing.

I am a counselor in Michigan with 15+ years of experience providing counseling to families and individuals across the lifespan in-person, on the phone, and online formats. I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues from life adjustments to severe and persistent mental illness. I am a special needs parent, with a young adult son with Autism; and another young adult daughter that is LGBTQ+. Clients often find me to be very relatable because of the combination of my professional and personal experiences.

I have experience working with people with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have worked in various environments, such as athletics, schools, hospitals, and private practices. My job includes providing therapy to adults and adolescents, performing psychosocial evaluations, creating individual care plans, and managing follow-up appointments. I believe in prioritizing the client's needs and collaborating closely with them and their community to help them attain their objectives.

Hi! My name is Garrett Shotwell. I provide accessible and relatable therapy in Michigan (in-person & virtually) & Illinois (virtually). In therapy, my goal is to foster a safe environment and for you to create space in your life. This allows for acceptance and integration of one's authentic self. For me, being let into your life is the truest honor- let’s create space together!

Have you ever felt stuck in the same cycle over and over no matter how hard you try to break away? These type of patterns can often make it feel impossible to stay connected, be at peace, and thrive. I want you to know there is hope. Together we can explore how past patterns and trauma affect the present while building on your strengths to manifest a feeling of inner strength and freedom. I value creating an affirming therapeutic space where clients of LGBTQ+ identities, kink/sex-positive practices, and polyamorous relationships are safe and welcomed.

The individuals, couples, and families with whom I work are interested in understanding and addressing not only certain specific emergent problems such as those associated with adjustment and relationship difficulties, depression, and anxiety, but also the underlying thoughts, feelings, and behavioral and relational patterns that have contributed to the development of these problems. Through a collaborative, empathic, psychotherapeutic process, these individuals, couples, and families expand and utilize their skills, strengths, and self-understanding in order to live more meaningful and rewarding lives.

Do you find yourself trapped? Doing things that you never wanted to do? Is your child in trouble, withdrawn, angry, disrespectful, using drugs? Are you depressed, considering divorce? These are some of the problems I’ve been able to successfully assist people in addressing and overcoming. I have 30+ years of experience working with individuals, families, groups and couples. I’ve worked in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics and prison settings. I’ve worked with patient populations in substance abuse, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, sexual addiction, African-American and Hispanic populations