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Dan Anderson

Dan Anderson

Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Dan Anderson, LMSW, LCSW, CST, understands that life can bring significant pain, causing individuals to lose sight of their true selves and the important aspects of their lives. He is dedicated to helping his clients find their way to a fulfilling, authentic, and meaningful existence, even amidst the inevitable challenges that life presents. Dan creates a safe and affirming space for individuals to explore the context of their struggles, recognize their strengths, and discover a path toward healing and deeper connections. His expertise encompasses a range of areas, including addressing sex, intimacy, and relationship concerns such as sexual dysfunction, poor communication, emotional disconnection, and intimacy issues. In addition, Dan supports clients grappling with various mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, identity development, and life transition adjustments. He works with adults, couples, and partners from diverse backgrounds, with a strong passion for serving the LGBTQIA community. Additionally, Dan enjoys assisting young adults and college students as they navigate the complexities of entering adulthood.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression LGBTQ+ Teens
Uzma Anwar

Uzma Anwar

Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LLMSW
Uzma Anwar is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist whose unique background as a child of immigrants provides her with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals navigating different cultural landscapes. Her personal experiences inform her empathetic approach to therapy, empowering her clients to explore varied perspectives on common struggles, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and familial issues. Uzma is committed to creating a non-judgmental space where unconditional acceptance is paramount. By collaborating closely with her clients, she helps them identify their therapy goals and provides essential support on their journey toward mental health and overall well-being. Her eclectic therapeutic style incorporates multiple modalities tailored to the individual needs of her clients—utilizing narrative therapy to delve into the complexities of their stories, cognitive behavioral therapy to uncover detrimental thought patterns, and dialectical behavior therapy to assist in emotional regulation during challenging moments.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
Linda Ar

Linda Ar

Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Linda Ar, LMSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who believes that the foundation of effective therapy lies in a strong therapeutic relationship. She recognizes that the bond between therapist and client opens a pathway for exploring and healing from challenging emotions and experiences, both past and present. With a commitment to fostering a nonjudgmental partnership, Linda approaches each individual as unique, allowing for tailored exploration and understanding of the specific issues that bring clients to therapy, and collaboratively identifying pathways to resolution. Her expertise encompasses a range of critical areas including grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She particularly enjoys working with those who have found previous treatments less effective than anticipated. Linda possesses specialized training in EMDR, which offers a compassionate way of processing traumatic memories, alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and other strength-based modalities. She empowers her clients by teaching simple, accessible mindfulness skills to enhance their therapeutic journey.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief Mindfulness PTSD/Trauma
Ann Arbor Music Therapy

Ann Arbor Music Therapy

Ann Arbor, MI
MMT, MT-BC
Ann Arbor Music Therapy is dedicated to assisting clients of all ages and abilities, from children to elders, in overcoming mental health challenges, including behavioral issues and Alzheimer's. With a person-centered and strength-based philosophy, Ann effectively addresses the needs of each individual through the transformative power of music. For families seeking emotional or behavioral support in a creative, engaging environment, music therapy stands out as an evidence-based approach worth exploring. As a board-certified music therapist, Ann expertly guides clients through music therapy experiences designed to facilitate connection, expression, and personal growth. She fosters an inviting atmosphere where clients can enhance their coping skills, boost emotional expression, improve social interactions, modify behavior patterns, and ultimately enrich their quality of life.
Specialties
Managing Emotions
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Michelle Avery Ferguson

Michelle Avery Ferguson

Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Michelle Avery Ferguson is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who is passionate about helping teens, adults, and families enhance their relationships and improve overall well-being and resilience in various settings, including home, school, work, and play. With a focus on the nervous system, she empowers her clients to effectively manage stress and navigate challenges related to mood, attention, learning, behavior, and social and emotional development. Michelle specializes in working with neurodivergent children and adults, along with providing support to parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Her play therapy services cater to a wide range of concerns, and she offers personalized parenting consultations aimed at overcoming specific difficulties. With over twenty years of experience, Michelle honors diversity in all its forms, ensuring that every individual she works with feels welcomed, affirmed, and respected on their journey toward greater joy and connection.
Specialties
Breakups General Mental Health
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Jordan Backstrom

Jordan Backstrom

Ann Arbor, MI
Psychologist, MDIV
Jordan Backstrom is a dedicated psychologist who specializes in helping individuals, including teens, adults, and elders, navigate challenging emotional landscapes. He assists clients in overcoming sadness, feelings of loss, and overwhelming anxiety that hinder their ability to engage in activities that once brought them joy and meaning. By fostering re-engagement in valued activities and relationships, Jordan facilitates healing from trauma and helps clients rediscover what is truly important in their lives. His therapy is characterized by a relational and integrative approach, employing a variety of behavioral health interventions as vital tools within a broader, person-centered context that emphasizes both physiological and psychological health. With expertise in existential therapy, Jordan's specializations include addressing depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, chronic pain, and relationship challenges. He is particularly passionate about supporting individuals involved in educational pursuits. Jordan believes in providing care that is not only grounded in evidence-based practices but is also attuned to each client's unique needs and experiences. He considers it a true privilege to create a safe and nurturing space, empowering clients to regain the essential meaning that life has to offer.
Specialties
Anxiety Chronic Pain Depression PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Student Life
Char Bacon

Char Bacon

Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LMSW
Char Bacon is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist who journeys alongside clients as a collaborative partner. With over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, Char combines both intuition and professional expertise to facilitate a mutual exchange of ideas, helping clients discover the solutions and strategies that resonate with them. Clients appreciate Char’s ability to assist them in defining their therapy priorities, accessing their intuition, and gaining a deeper understanding of their emotional lives. They benefit from Char's direct and honest appraisal of the patterns that emerge in their work and relationships. Together, Char and clients navigate toward finding more rewarding and effective ways to cultivate inner peace, resolve conflicts, and foster meaningful relationships with others. Char's approach is down to earth, eclectic, interactive, empathic, and kind, consistently balancing thoughtful exploration with a lighthearted spirit. Committing to authenticity and facing challenges head-on is seen as an extraordinary act of bravery encouraged by Char in the transformative therapy process. With a generalist practice that addresses a wide range of personal, relationship, family, work, and academic challenges, Char looks forward to partnering with clients in achieving their goals.
Kim Bakhai

Kim Bakhai

Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Kim Bakhai, a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, understands the depth of struggles that individuals may face in their lives. She recognizes the emotional turmoil that can stem from loss or significant stressors, leading many to feel disconnected from their true selves. With her warm approach, Kim creates a safe space for clients to reclaim their capabilities, particularly for those grappling with trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. She embraces diversity and is committed to providing culturally sensitive therapy that honors all identities, including various body sizes, races, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Kim utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR, focusing on the unique needs and goals of each individual. Her holistic approach fosters a new relationship with thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, empowering clients to resolve core concerns rather than merely addressing symptoms. With a strong belief in the potential for healing, Kim is passionate about guiding others on their journey toward meaningful change and living their best lives.
Specialties
Anxiety Chronic Pain PTSD/Trauma
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Erin Barbossa

Erin Barbossa

Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Erin Barbossa is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist with a focus on supporting adults, especially mothers navigating the complexities of parenting during unprecedented times. With specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International, Erin understands the heightened anxiety and uncertainty many experience during pregnancy and postpartum periods. She is particularly adept at working with individuals who feel overwhelmed by the demands of home-schooling or parenting children with high needs, recognizing the importance of self-care through talk therapy. Erin incorporates evidence-based modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused approaches, which are tailored to help her clients reduce anxiety, stabilize their mood, and cultivate coping skills. Clients often report a profound sense of relief even after just one session with her. Erin provides a nurturing and dedicated space for mothers to explore their feelings, ensuring they know they are not alone during this challenging journey. By prioritizing their mental health, clients can bring more peace to their motherhood experience and foster greater well-being for their entire family.
Specialties
Anxiety Parenting Perinatal Mood Disorder
Daniel Bingham

Daniel Bingham

Ann Arbor, MI
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Daniel Bingham is a compassionate and experienced psychologist dedicated to supporting teens and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and past traumatic experiences. With a diverse background that includes roles in college counseling centers, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient group practices, Dr. Bingham employs an array of therapeutic modalities, including Attachment-based, Integrative, Existential, Emotionally Focused, Psychodynamic, and Relational therapy. He excels at helping clients cultivate self-awareness, self-confidence, and foster meaningful emotional connections with themselves and others. Throughout his practice, he focuses on assisting clients in overcoming fears, establishing healthy boundaries, and nurturing new relationships. Dr. Bingham's advanced training also includes the exploration of spiritual and existential concerns, helping individuals navigate the complexities of their inner lives. Many clients leave his sessions feeling empowered, more self-aware, and engaged in their relationships. Dr. Bingham is a licensed psychologist in Michigan, active member of the APA and MPA, who works with individuals, couples, and families, creating a space where all can flourish.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
Brynn Bodi

Brynn Bodi

Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Brynn Bodi is a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, LMSW, who embodies a strengths-based and person-centered approach to therapy. Known for meeting clients where they are, Brynn supports individuals and couples in developing their own treatment goals. With compassion and expertise, she assists her clients in addressing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, and eating disorders, empowering them to overcome obstacles and enhance their mental well-being. Brynn is experienced in connecting clients with local resources and helping them build natural supports to alleviate their mental health concerns. She is skilled in both individual and family therapy, having worked extensively with youth and families referred by the juvenile justice system dealing with issues such as substance abuse, truancy, and sexually aggressive behaviors. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a Master of Social Work degree in 2006, Brynn has over thirteen years of experience as a licensed clinician, specializing in working with children as young as eight through young adulthood. Additionally, she has dedicated seventeen years to aiding parents in developing effective parenting skills.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Parenting
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Dana Demchak

Dana Demchak

Ann Arbor, MI
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS
Dana Demchak, a Limited Licensed Psychologist, is dedicated to guiding individuals as they navigate their personal challenges. For those struggling with trauma, relationship issues, or living with anxiety, stress, or depression, Dana provides a safe and understanding environment. She specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community, offering a space where clients can freely express their identities. With experience helping both adolescents and adults, Dana takes a collaborative approach, focusing on understanding what isn't working for each individual and exploring how it developed and how to move forward. Her training includes a relational and psychodynamic framework, integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and interpersonal therapy to tailor her practice to each client's unique needs. Dana operates virtually and offers flexible scheduling options, ranging from late morning to early evening hours, under the supervision of Shari Dobrusin, PhD, LP.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health LGBTQ+ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Carol Diane Psaila

Carol Diane Psaila

Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Carol Diane Psaila is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over thirty years of experience specializing in supporting adults and elders (65+) dealing with challenges such as Depression, Stress, and Anxiety. She believes that worrying can be exhausting and understands the struggle many face with persistent anxious thoughts. In her practice, Carol creates a safe and nurturing space where clients can openly process their thoughts and feelings. She collaborates with individuals to develop effective coping strategies, helping them achieve the calm state of mind they desire amidst life's challenges. Carol is known for her non-judgmental listening and her ability to provide a calming presence, making her clients feel accepted, cared for, and truly understood. With an eclectic mix of therapeutic techniques—ranging from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to Relational and Strength-Based approaches—Carol tailors her methods to address the unique needs of each client. Whether they are setting clear goals or discovering them together, her practical feedback and effective strategies empower clients on their personal journeys towards healing and growth.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health

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