Therapist in Barton Hills, MI

Finding a Therapist in Barton Hills, MI That Is a Good Fit

Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing sees patients of all ages. Our team of therapists in Barton Hills, MI, are highly skilled and experienced in evidence-based techniques that can treat a wide variety of issues, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood disorders
• Difficulty in familial relationships
• Dealing with grief
• Managing life transitions
• Trauma
• ADHD Treatment
• OCD Treatment
• Marriage and couples counseling
• Child and adolescent therapy (including issues at school)
• Treatment for concerns about self-harm
• Stress management
• And more

After a thorough initial assessment, where we listen to your history and understand your goals for therapy, we will develop an individualized treatment plan to address your specific needs. We encourage your input on this plan, as we want to ensure that you are comfortable with our approach and our goals. We view therapy as a collaborative process starting with the initial consultation. We will discuss the treatment options that best match you, but the ultimate decision is yours. Therapy is also entirely confidential, so everything we discuss stays private.

Our approaches to helping clients achieve their goals through therapy are based on evidence, meaning that there is data to support our work. Some of our most commonly used approaches include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to train yourself to eliminate thoughts that are unhealthy and/or unhelpful. These thoughts may be contributing to your problems and causing difficulty with your close personal relationships. CBT has been shown to improve symptoms related to anxiety and depression and improve communication, leading to healthier interactions.

• Gottman’s Relationship Model: Gottman’s Relationship Model is often used in marriage or relationship counseling and focuses on strategies to increase supportive communication. A couple will work with a therapist in Barton Hills, MI, to develop and implement specific strategies to increase shared empathy and build understanding between you and your spouse to improve overall communication and connectedness.
  
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Emotionally focused therapy is another highly effective therapeutic technique often used during marriage counseling to develop strategies to respond to your spouse in a way that better meets their emotional needs. Responding in this way secures your emotional bond and can help resolve the conflict and issues in your relationship.