Therapists
Therapists
Our Therapists
Learn more about the passionate therapists at Identity Counseling Psychology, a counseling and psychotherapy practice located in Ann Arbor, MI. Our team of licensed therapists have diverse mental health specialities and are dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
The therapists at IDENTITY Ann Arbor offer counseling services for a wide range of clinical concerns, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma and PTSD, coping with grief and loss, career counseling, sports psychology, LGBTQ related concerns, women’s issues, substance abuse and addiction, college student concerns and more. Our clinicians work with children, adolescents, adults and families.
For more information about any of our therapists or their treatment services.
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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!
Jade Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). Jade specializes in therapy for substance abuse and addiction, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, communication and relationships, emotional regulation, and self-esteem.
My passion is to help you …
- Face challenging thoughts and emotions
- Cope with life transitions and stressors
- Understand and embrace values
…so that you can heal and live a fulfilling life!
Samuel has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The University of Iowa and Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Michigan University.
Samuel is driven by his passion for helping people feel heard, supported, and make transformative change in their lives. Samuel primarily works from Acceptance and Commitment, Person-Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral theoretical frameworks.
My passion is to help you …
- Find direction and motivation to make meaningful, lasting change in your life
- Accept and be your authentic self
- Build resilience and confidence in the face of intense emotions
…so that you can be unapologetically you!
Sarah Shimizu is a Limited Licensed Social Worker (LLMSW) with a masters of social work from the University of Michigan. Sarah specializes in working with LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous/polyamorous, and neurodivergent individuals, as well as people experiencing relationship issues, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.
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!
Alaisha is a limited licensed professional Counselor (LLPC) with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling both from Eastern Michigan University. She has experience working with clients ages 10 and up. She looks forward to providing clients with a safe space to be themselves.
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!
Jessica Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in therapy for anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and identity exploration.
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!
Claudia Hall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in therapy for depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, relationships, addiction, and LGBTQ2S+ related concerns.
My passion is to help you...
- Improve your relationships
- Find freedom from addiction
- Manage your recovery
...so you can restore calm and balance to your life!
Joe Jaster is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in counseling for substance abuse, addiction, and substance use disorders, as well as depression, anger management, relationships, stress, and anxiety.
My passion is to help you...
- Feel safe, seen, heard, and loved
- Find strategies and interventions that work for you to cope effectively
- Learn how resilient and strong you are
…so you can accept and love yourself exactly as you are!
Dean Ray is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) practicing in Ann Arbor, MI. Dean has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Social Studies from Eastern Michigan University, and a Masters of Arts Degree in School Counseling from Eastern Michigan University.
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 lie changes and transitions
...so you can live a mindful and compassionate life!
Katie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in providing therapy for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for children, teens and adults dealing with issues related to life transitions, anxiety, and stress.
My passion is to help you...
- Gain tools for self-awareness and self-empowerment
- Process and move forward from past events
- Learn to cope with difficult emotions
...so that you can improve your mental wellness and feel empowered to pursue
your goals!
Chris Hamme is a Limited Licensed Social Worker (LLMSW) who specializes in providing therapy for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. Chris offers therapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
My passion is to help you...
- Process and navigate major life events
- Gain tools for coping and self-exploration
- Better understand yourself as a human being
…so you can live a life that you are satisfied with!
Skye Hirsch is a Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW) practicing in Ann Arbor, MI. Skye has bachelor’s degrees in both psychology and sociology from Central Michigan University, and a master’s Degree in social work from Wayne State University.
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!
Megan Miller is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) who specializes in therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationship issues and life transitions.
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 that you can feel ready, confident, and capable to navigate life's ups and downs!
Alison Muehlman is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) who specializes in therapy for grief and loss, relationship concerns, anxiety disorders and depression.
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!
Danielle Nicholls-Slovinski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) and an endorsed Infant Mental Health Mentor, who specializes in therapy for trauma, relationships, depression, anxiety, behavioral and developmental changes and concerns, processing past challenges, and working through stressors.
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!
Valerie Paige is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in both counseling and art therapy for issues related to grief, chronic illness, women’s concerns, life transitions, depression, relationships, anxiety disorders, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
My passion is to help you...
- Manage anxiety and find peace in your daily life
- Build resilience and confidence in overcoming self-esteem issues and improving relationship dynamics
- Navigate life's challenges and foster healthy development for you and your child
...so that you can navigate life’s complexities with resilience and clarity!
Kayla holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Law, Justice, and Public Policy from Michigan State University, and a Master's of Social Work in Interpersonal Practice from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. With over a decade of professional experience working with children and families, Kayla is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) practitioner and a Limited License Master Social Worker in Michigan.
My passion is to help you...
- trust your inner voice
- Learn to recognize emotions in your body
- Build self-esteem
...so that you can navigate life’s complexities with resilience and clarity!
MSW from University of Michigan, BA in Political Science from Smith College
I am passionate in supporting clients to build self-esteem and create healthy relationships with self and others, starting with connection to their own bodies. My work incorporates trauma-informed and body-based modalities, and is guided by my background as a facilitator, educator, and musician. I use somatic resourcing, mindfulness and body awareness to help clients develop self-knowledge of how emotions show up physiologically.
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!
Lauren Proux is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) who specializes in counseling for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity development, college students, women’s issues, grief and loss, trauma, crisis intervention, LGBTQ patients, and family-of-origin exploration.
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!
Tim Wilkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in therapy for identity issues, life adjustments, anxiety disorders, depression, life crisis, and relationships.
Identity Counseling Psychology
2155 Jackson Ave
Ann Arbor, MI, 48103