Identity Counseling Psychology

Freedom from anxiety | Overcome depression | Discover your true idenity

Counseling Specialties at IDENTITY

Identity Counseling Psychology is a counseling private practice in Ann Arbor, MI offering therapy in specialty areas including anxiety, identity issues, depression, and finding meaning and motivation. The mission of Identity Counseling Psychology is to partner with clients to help them live a more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling life.

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My passion is to help you…

Manage your anxiety

Discover your true identity

Navigate relationship issues

…so you can live a more meaningful, fulfilling and inspired life!

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My passion is to help you…

Learn to live a happy and positive focused life

Learn to love yourself in all of your amazing uniqueness

Learn how to conquer obstacles and become an effective problem solver

…so that you can become a strong, independent individual in control of your own life!

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My passion is to help you…

Develop self-awareness

Transform the relationship with your thoughts and feelings

Learn skills to cope with distress

…so you can grow and achieve your full potential!

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My passion is to help you …

Gain insight and perspective

Communicate more effectively

Work toward self-actualized goals

…so you can become more self-confident, more self-aware, and establish deeper connections!

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My passion is to help you …

Set and achieve goals

Gain greater awareness and understanding

Learn ways to cope with changes and challenges

…so you can lead a more authentic and fulfilling life!

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My passion is to help you …

Deepen your relationships

Process past experiences

Explore your challenges and strengths 

…so you can develop a stronger sense of self and find your purpose!

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My passion is to help you …

Heal and process difficult life experiences

Gain better awareness of your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Explore and facilitate change in your life

…so that you can grow and become a happier and more authentic version of yourself!

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My passion is to help you …

Talk about things that might be difficult

Develop the tools to cope with strong emotions and life's challenges

Discover your unique strengths 

...So you can feel ready, confident and capable to navigate life's ups and downs!

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My passion is to help you …

Cope with stress and anxiety in the best way for you

Learn more and develop compassion for yourself

Explore life changes and transitions

...So you can be live a mindful and compassionate life!

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My passion is to help you …

Cope with your emotions in the midst of major life transitions

Grow in self-awareness and self-compassion

Improve communication in your relationships

…so you can enhance your overall mental health, which will positively impact every area of your life!

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My passion is to help you …

Feel validated, understood, and supported

Process and make sense of your past experiences

Manage and accept difficult emotions and feelings

…so you can achieve inner peace and tranquility!

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My passion is to help you …

Improve your relationships

Find freedom from addiction

Manage your recovery

…so you restore calm and balance to your life!

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My passion is to help you …

Gain better insight and awareness of yourself

Process and cope from difficult experiences

Create and maintain lasting relationships

…so that you can live a more meaningful and authentic life!

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My passion is to help you …

Gain awareness of who your true self is

Understand the emotions you are going through

Alleviate distressing emotions with coping skills

…so you can achieve real growth and live a fulfilling life!

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My passion is to help you …

Understand and learn from your past

Develop compassion for yourself

Learn to cope with difficult emotions

…so you can gain greater insight and achieve real growth!

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My passion is to help you …

Process and transform pain into meaning

Move past traumatic events

Gain tools for self understanding and self-mastery

…so you can overcome your fears and achieve your goals!

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My passion is to help you …

Develop a healthy identity

Enhance emotional well-being

Cultivate moment-to-moment awareness

…so that you can let go of your regrets and rumination about the past, or your worries about the future, and return your attention to what is happening right now!

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My passion is to help you …

Better understand your story

Achieve greater balance in managing your wellbeing

Overcome barriers to being your most authentic self

…so that you can feel empowered to tackle your fears and continue to grow through life!

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My passion is to help you …

Work through mental health blocks

Explore your life experiences

Create strong yet attainable goals

…so that you can improve your overall mental wellness!

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My passion is to help you …

Reduce anxiety & depression

Explore important life transitions

Set and achieve your wellness goals

…so that you can reach a state of wellbeing!

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My passion is to help you …

Feel heard, connected and supported

Develop and achieve your personal goals

Improve your thoughts and relationships

…so that you can feel empowered and live a more meaningful life!

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My passion is to help you …

Navigate life’s challenges

Process pain and facilitate healing 

Learn to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others 

…so that you can live a fulfilling life!

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My passion is to help you …

Turn hurting into healing

Revolutionize your relationship with your feelings

Replace surviving strategies with thriving strategies

…so you can free yourself to be yourself!

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My passion is to help you …

Find joy and meaning in life

Learn about yourself and your needs

Navigate your mental health in an empathetic and empowering environment 

…so you can live the life most attuned to your sense of peace, happiness, and understanding!

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