Therapists for college students near Ann Arbor, MI

ClearView Counseling specializes in working with teenagers, young adults, and women going through life transitions or challenges by empowering them with the decision making process, managing stress, handling relationship issues, improving self-esteem, and body image issues in addition to addressing anxiety and depression symptoms. I am here to partner with you on your journey! In-person or Telehealth options are available.

Hi! My name is Matt and I am a limited licensed professional counselor. I have been working as a counselor since 2022 and have been working in the mental health field since 2016. My first counseling job was at Central Michigan University and I worked with clients with a variety of concerns such as life adjustments, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, etc. Before anything else, I'd first try to get to know you, your circumstances, your presenting problem, and your strengths before we focus on how we can make the best use of our time together, whether that be space to process, thinking of solutions, or something else. If we don't happen to be a match, that's ok! I work with a team of other mental health professionals who may be available to take on new clients as well.

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.

Being surrounded by other college students doesn't always protect you from feeling lonely or overwhelmed. College and graduate school can feel very isolating and challenging. Starting therapy can be the first step toward realizing that you don't have to carry these challenges alone. I am currently accepting new clients at Mindful Counseling, Standale location and via Telehealth. I work with adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, emotional regulation, separation and attachment anxiety, life transitions, and identity development. I especially enjoy working with college students and young adults as they navigate increased independence, adjusting to college, academic and career pressures, and discovering who they are. Whether you're seeking support during a difficult season of life, greater clarity, or personal growth, I'm committed to partnering with you throughout the therapeutic process. My approach is integrative and individualized, drawing from CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based and somatic interventions, and person-centered therapy. I tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and developmental stage, with an emphasis on emotional regulation, self-awareness, resilience, and building on existing strengths. I strive to create a compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. I believe therapy is a shared human experience where we work together toward understanding, healing, and growth. Meaningful change happens through connection, collaboration, and a strong therapeutic relationship. If you're interested in learning more or scheduling a consultation, I'd love to connect. The Standale office is especially convenient for students, just five minutes from GVSU's Allendale campus, within walking distance of the Laker Line stop, and about 15 minutes from GVSU's downtown campus and Aquinas College. I look forward to connecting with you!

College can be one of the most exciting and challenging times in your life. Between adjusting to new responsibilities, balancing academics, friendships, and possibly work, it’s normal to feel stressed, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future. You don’t have to go through it alone. My counseling practice is here to support you through whatever you may be facing—whether it’s stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, identity exploration, or simply navigating the ups and downs of college life. Together, we’ll create a safe, confidential space where you can talk openly, gain new tools, and build resilience to help you succeed both academically and personally. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow into the best version of yourself during your college journey.

You’re trying your best, but life didn’t used to be this hard. Things aren’t going right. You notice it’s harder to be happy, to feel connected, or even to get out of bed in the morning. It feels like you’re failing...like you aren’t good enough. You’re tired of pretending to be okay. On the inside you feel so sad, worried, and angry. You’ve pushed things down and ignored it, but you wonder how much longer you can do that. You’re used to fixing your problems on your own, but this time you can’t figure it out. You’re stuck. You want help. YOU’RE NOT ALONE. I can help. I offer a safe place to process all the things you’ve been holding in. The sadness, grief, worry, disappointment, loneliness, shame, and anger, we can work through it. We’ll work together to find the best tools for you to get unstuck. To get you back to living the life you want. To help you discover your authentic, whole self. Concerns I can help with: Anxiety | Depression | Perfectionism and Shame | Work/School/Ministry Burnout | Life Transitions | Codependency |Distressing Life Events

I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced loss in their life. I have worked many years in the hospice setting and it would be my honor to help you find hope and meaning. I enjoy working with adults struggling through a life transition, college stress, medical issue, professional burnout, caregiver burnout, trauma, anxiety/perinatal anxiety, or grief. My clients desire to connect to an internal sense of sturdiness that allows them to live more empowered, hopeful and meaningful lives. I have a clinical specialty working with people who are struggling to find connection in their relationships and are at a crossroad in their life (divorce, grief & loss, new parents, affair recovery, professional burnout). I would be honored to help you make sense of your life and rebuild again. I strive to provide a compassionate, gentle, safe, and trustworthy environment that fosters a strong, therapeutic relationship. I operate from a holistic therapy approach that is person-centered and draws on the strengths of my clients. My approach integrates a variety of theories to help clients gain a better understanding of themselves and their emotions. I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental and empathic space where my clients feel seen and heard. I value and honor the unique story of each client, as well as the vulnerability it takes to reach out for support. Together, we will hold curiosity about your struggles and begin a journey of growth and healing.

From your first call until you’ve graduated, our team collaborates and uses integrative treatments to put your success, health, and happiness first. We help both body and mind to work through anxiety, trauma, insomnia, burn-out, and perfectionism to find healing and peace through counseling, EMDR therapy, and meditation.

Hi there! My name is Jessica, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I believe the real job of therapy is to provide a safe place where you get to know yourself better and make changes in your life. My goal is to help you express emotions that are interfering with your life, and guide you through them at your own pace. It is a collaborative process where we work together to explore what you are going through and identify what you are looking to accomplish. It is important to me throughout this process you are feeling heard, understood, and respected. My idea of successful therapy includes you walking out with new ideas and new ways of doing things that fit your personal values and bring you happiness. It is my passion and privilege to join in this journey with you. I provide therapy services for adults, adolescents, and children. I have participated in several trainings over the years centered on play and art therapy techniques.

Counseling is a personal and unique process for each person. I facilitate each client’s unique process, and walk alongside the client, shoring up their strengths and making use of our relationship to bring about positive change. The therapeutic process can be challenging at times, and I work with the client to fully experience the joys and sorrows that are part of life, striving to feel a wide range of emotions. I enjoy working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Starting up the counseling process can feel unknown and scary, and I’ll honor the vulnerability you show in reaching out.

Keeping it all together in college can be exhausting. When things like anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, panic, and stress get in the way, it can be incredibly overwhelming. Whether you struggled with these things before coming to college, or the transition to college has brought on new stress or anxiety - you're not alone and you deserve therapy that works. I specialize in compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals with anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias, and related challenges. I'm passionate about helping college students to cope effectively with these challenges so that you can make the most of your college experience and feel like yourself again on campus. My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, while staying anchored in truly effective, research-back principles. Finding the right therapist can be a deeply personal process. Taking that next step to put yourself first is so worthwhile. If you'd like to learn more, feel free to reach out and let's chat. I look forward to learning your story, understanding your goals, and getting started.

You may feel like you should have everything figured out by now. The truth is, most people don’t. College can bring a lot of pressure, academically, socially, and personally. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lonely, or navigating relationship challenges, or questioning your direction about what comes next. Many students I work with come to therapy because something in their life doesn’t feel quite right. Sometimes that means exploring the stress happening right now, and other times it means getting curious about past experiences or childhood dynamics that may still be shaping patterns in relationships, self-confidence, or how you handle difficult emotions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping you better understand yourself while also building practical tools to manage stress and feel steadier. Therapy with me doesn’t have to feel stiff or overly clinical; humor, swearing, and showing up as your real self are all welcome here. My office is located by a GVSU Laker Line bus stop and is about a 10-minute walk. You don’t have to sort everything out on your own. Reach out if you're ready to start getting the support you need!

Are you experiencing a relational separation or burdened with grief, loss, or trauma? Are you having difficulty with ADHD, depression, or anxiety? You don’t need to suffer in silence or alone. We specialize in individual, couples, and family counseling, and we are ready and available to support you in the healing process.

Hello! My name is Heather McCracken, LMSW. I'm a Christian therapist that has been working with folks with mental health issues for over 27 years. I have worked in jails, private practice settings, community based treatment as well as Community Mental Health. I consider it a privilege to walk along side another and they work through issues. I do telehealth only at this time.

Hi I am Julie! I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and the owner of Peaks Therapy, L.L.C. in Michigan. I truly believe that growth and healing come from embracing vulnerability. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings. I have a diverse background in working with individuals of all ages and in various settings. My expertise in working with different diagnoses, populations, and environments, enhances my ability to offer you a valuable, person-centered experience. Areas of Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Interpersonal Functioning, Grief & Ambiguous Loss. I understand that everyone's journey is unique, and I prioritize acknowledging each person's past experiences, current situation, and future goals throughout treatment. My goal is not to have all the answers, but rather about walking alongside you, helping you navigate your strengths and challenges. I will promote a dedicated space throughout your journey towards healing and based around your unique needs. Be proud of choosing yourself, being intentional and embracing difficulties you are facing as an opportunity for forward movement. Reach out to me if you would like to take this step together and establish a path towards a higher peak of functioning. I offer a free consultation to discuss your goals and how I may be able to help! I accept insurance and also offer a private pay rate as reflected. Please reach out to me with any specific questions or concerns you may have!

Hi! I am an EMDR-Certified and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist with a specialization in working with college students (both "traditional" and "non-traditional"). I deeply enjoy getting to work with folks who are looking to address challenges they might be experiencing in their relationships: their relationships to partners, friends, family members, and importantly, to themselves. Many life experiences may lead us to feel in disconnection with ourselves: whether you have experienced relational or institutional trauma, are navigating multiple life transitions (e.g. beginning a new degree, receiving a new medical diagnosis), or are exploring social, sexual or gender identity, I am here to help you reconnect with yourself and take steps forward in your healing journey.

If you're reading this, you're ready to get the help you need to make changes in your life, and I'd love to be a part of that. Whether you're ready to start healing from trauma or want help with all the confusion as your adulthood is beginning or are just struggling to make it out of bed in the morning, I've been there. I want to learn and understand your pain and from there make a plan with you to get you the life you want. I have experience helping clients with challenges of identity and direction as well as clinical disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, or BPD. I fit my approach to my clients and make use of treatments proven to work for whatever the challenge is you're facing. Not all my clients will get DBT skills training or exposure therapy, but all my clients will get a safe, non-judgmental environment where nothing is too scary or too taboo to talk about. I'm here to help you figure out a life where you get to be who you want to be.

Your grades are declining. You nap because it's the only way to shut your brain off. You're reviewing everything you said in that last conversation because you're sure you said something embarrassing. You feel like something is wrong, but you don't want anyone to know. You've come to the right place! We will explore your challenges from a non-judgmental and self-compassionate place. Believe me- I've heard and seen it all, and I can still honestly say my clients are the most amazing people. You are not lazy or weird or any of the other negative things your brain is telling you. My clients often struggle with challenges related to anxiety, depression, social anxiety, autism, and perfectionism. I will help you learn to manage your anxious or depressive thoughts differently so that you can function and succeed. You've struggled long enough. Let's work together to get you unstuck.

You might be a good fit for working with me I if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or carrying around stuff from your past that still shows up in your day-to-day life. Maybe you’ve been through hard or confusing experiences and aren’t sure how to talk about them yet. Therapy with me isn’t “one-size-fits-all” — we go at your pace and figure out what actually works for you. I focus on helping students feel safer in their bodies, understand their emotions, and build real coping skills they can use outside of sessions. I also love incorporating animals into therapy when appropriate, because they can help make the process feel more comfortable, grounding, and a little less intimidating. If you’re looking for a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can be yourself, you’re in the right place.

Is life a little overwhelming right now? You deserve to be heard in a non-judgmental environment regardless of your life journey and the issues that you're currently facing. Despite what challenge it is that you're experiencing, there is a road map to improving your life satisfaction. Counseling can provide a space for each individual to self-navigate current life situations. You'll also learn coping skills for when future stressors arise. I offer Christian counseling as an option for those interested but I love working with people from all walks of life. I'm a Limited License Professional Counselor in Michigan. I specialize in addictions, including alcohol and substance use. Besides a strong focus on client centered healing, I've received specific trainings in depression, anxiety, eating disorders and sport psychology. Seeking counseling is a huge first step that I applaud you for. I will provide a safe space for self-regulation and improvement. We can accomplish this together by designing a plan to help you reach your individual goals. My counseling style resonates well with adolescents and young adults, and I'm honored to hear each of my client's life stories