Find a Therapist near Ypsilanti, MI

If you feel like you’re holding it together on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside, you’re not alone. You might be overthinking everything, feeling emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, even though you know better. I work with people who are tired of just “getting through the day” and want to actually feel different which can mean grounded, more clear, and more in control of their life. In our work together, we don’t just talk about what’s wrong. We figure out what’s keeping you stuck and start changing it in real, practical ways. Sessions are collaborative, honest, and focused on helping you build awareness, emotional regulation, and patterns that actually support you. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start. You just have to be willing to show up! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and I honor the courage it takes to be here. I work with women navigating trauma, chronic illness, CPTSD, and emotional overwhelm. My goal is to offer a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where you can exhale and feel truly seen. I believe healing happens in a trusting relationship, so we’ll move at your pace, focusing on what helps you feel grounded, supported, and empowered. You don’t have to face everything alone—I’m here to walk with you.

You do not have to be alone in dealing with the troubling feelings that keep you from being your best. I am easy to talk to, experienced, and willing to help find solutions to regain your personal resilience. In a non-judgmental, safe space we can work together to unpack the experiences that are interfering with your ability to feel grounded. Focusing on your strengths, we will reflect on the past and present, while keeping an eye to your future self. For over 20 years, I have worked with adults and adolescents struggling with acute needs, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, as well as personal under-achievement. I work with families and adults to find strategies suitable to their struggle. I understand that your day might be busy and your hours dictated by things you “should” be doing, but I encourage you to prioritize your health and happiness by utilizing a space where you get to tell your personal story.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who has successfully treated couples, families, and individuals for over 30 years. Using Brief Collaborative Therapy, you learn new ways to successfully work through life's critical issues, for many of you, in as few as 10 sessions. How does Brief Collaborative Therapy work? You are the expert in your life teaching me about what you need and how best to accomplish getting those needs met. Sessions are client focused and solution directed. We collaborate in creating desired goals and an action plan, then actively participate in homework directed to test and fine-tune skills used to resolve issues and achieve those goals. Therefore, therapy becomes more efficient and effective. Many clients successfully resolve their issues in 5 - 10 sessions!! As a clinical member and approved supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and in practice for 30 years, I am uniquely qualified to provide brief, collaborative therapy. As the owner of the Birmingham Family Therapy Clinic, I have helped hundreds of clients successfully resolve their issues.

Choose the therapist, not the therapy. Quality mental health care is a real, human exchange; an opportunity to explore, strengthen, and change aspects of who you are. When psychotherapy is effective, the therapist and patient are creating openings, not closures. This is what heals. Therapy should be deeply personal and focused on true psychological change: at the heart of meaningful psychotherapy is a meaningful relationship. That is what we seek to develop with all our patients.

I am a dynamic and goal driven therapist, that has nearly 3 decades of experience in a variety of different mental health settings. I love the process of helping people decipher the reasons behind why they do what they do, and then, to help them learn the tools to change what they are doing, and improve their lives. I am 100% committed to helping persons that are committed to the therapy process, improve their lives. I have successfully treated hundreds-perhaps thousands, of individuals over the years, and am constantly striving myself -to learn new tools and techniques that are not just a part of the average cookie-cutter psychotherapy in the industry. I aim to provide a balanced approach in the work that I do. Meaning, that I am there to listen, but then to be actively working with you, in finding the solutions to what presents you to me.

Many clients come to therapy struggling with anxiety, relationship concerns, or difficulty setting boundaries, and often say, “I don’t even know why I’m this overwhelmed — I just know I can’t keep feeling this way.” Together, we slow things down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface so you can feel more grounded, connected, and at peace.

Seeking support is a courageous and meaningful step, and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where clients feel heard and respected. I believe healing begins within a welcoming therapeutic environment that centers on your individual needs, strengths, and goals. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan with over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations, including veterans, children, teens, and adults across hospital, outpatient, and community-based settings. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, with a strong focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. I utilize evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strength-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Treatment is thoughtfully tailored to support emotional growth, develop effective coping strategies, and promote meaningful, lasting change. I believe that with consistent support and positive guidance, healing is possible. I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward greater balance, clarity, and well-being, and I invite you to reach out when you are ready to begin.

We don't just give you tools. You know the ones. The tools that work fine on New Year's Day and two weeks after. Or on your days off. Or when you are home hermitting. Or when everything is going fine enough (okay, -ish) with your romantic partner, with your narcissistic mother, with your boss, with your creative project, with the news turned off. But THEN... Monday comes. Your heart got broken. Your mom shows up in your messages. Your boss calls you into their office. You HAVE TO look at your news feed (because the world might come to an end and you could have known about it last Tuesday). You know. LITERALLY ANYTHING that overwhelms you, upsets you, judges you, shames you, drains you. And your tools go out the window. Tools? What tools? And, notice that I didn't even address your creativity, because that went out the window on New Year's Day! Shit. Why? Because your nervous system DOESN'T CARE ABOUT Tools! Tools? What tools. But then... HEYOKA. Wouldn't it be nice if your mother couldn't bother you? Wouldn't it be nice if your own parts would quit sabotaging you? It would be so nice! All that time you used to spend scrolling, shopping, gaming, streaming, burned out, stressed out, micro-dosing, brain-fogged, hyper focused, anxious, depleted, sick, and depressed. And notice that I didn't even address your Empathic Co-dependency, because having to fixhelpsolveheal EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY is your mode of operation Every Day. WHY Heyoka? And why does she keep typing caps-lock? Because We Heal Nervous Systems (not just your nerves). So then... You can Move Beyond Trauma...and Drama...and Bullshit...and Your Own Part-icular Patterns and Stuckness and Coping and Nonsense. And THEN... (oh my, then)... that REALLY would be nice. But how? But what does this really mean? But is any of that really possible? But you don't know me, though, Sherry. And you REALLY don't know my MOTHER. (Or insert the name of your difficult person about here.) Would you like to tell me more so we can find out together if this would really work for you? Contact me. We'll set up a time for a quick phone call. Happy to listen, and I'll give you my honest assessment. Curious about anything else? The meaning or further exploration of something you read here? Whether we'd be a good fit? How this might be different from other therapy or other therapists you've had? Whether I've ever worked with another person like you, or a situation like you have? Or maybe you just really wanted to know the answer to why I typed in caps-lock? Contact me. We'll get you set up for that as well. And P.S. Sometimes people don't know what they want or need when they call. They just know they are compelled to do it.

I specialize in trauma, ADHD, OCD, and child adolescent therapy, offering compassionate and culturally sensitive care in both Spanish and English. With a Master’s degree from the University of Toledo (2018), I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapy to help clients uncover insights, build coping skills, and nurture resilience. A Message to You Counseling is a deeply personal journey one that can be both challenging and transformative. It’s not always easy to face difficult emotions or explore past wounds, but you don’t have to do it alone. As your counselor, I am here to walk beside you, providing understanding, support, and tools to navigate the complexities of your experiences. I know that life’s struggles can feel overwhelming, affecting your sense of joy, purpose, and connection. That’s why I’m dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued no matter your background or story. Together, we’ll work toward healing, growth, and reclaiming the life you deserve. You are not alone. Let’s take this journey together.