Welcome to Ypsi Arbor Counseling, a collaborative, client-centered practice.
Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare in-person or from the comfort of your home.
Our approach
We are a group of fully licensed social workers and counselors who strive to provide high quality mental health care to all clients. We believe that every person has a story, and that every story is unique, requiring a unique and individual approach. We believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and offered high-quality mental health services. We strive to make our practice safe and welcoming to individuals of all races, religions, backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, documentation statuses, and income levels. Let us help you connect with one of our providers who meets your needs and is available to see you, online or in-person.
Providing you with a safe space to relax
All of your in-person appointments will take place in our soothing office environment in a private room, complete with coffee, tea, and individualized, client-centered care.
In-person and remote options
Our office is conveniently located in the Landau Building at 5340 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. There is free and easy parking and fast freeway access, making it a great option for clients coming from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, South Lyon, Plymouth, or Canton. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy.
Our services
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Therapy
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Coaching
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LLMSW Supervision
Meet Our Team
Our team is here for you. With different areas of expertise, experience, and skill, we work together to deliver high-quality care.
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Lauren works with families and individuals to foster a supportive and productive space of growth, trust, and healing. With over a decade of experience working across multiple settings with middle and high school aged youth, families, and individuals, Lauren uses a variety of approaches to address client needs including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness and meditation. She is also experienced in working and advocating within the K-12 school system for students experiencing academic and behavioral concerns. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, sexual dysfunction, and self-esteem issues. Lauren sees clients ages 12+ through both in-person and virtual telehealth sessions.
School: Masters Degree - University of Michigan
Year Graduated: 2016
License and State: 6801100685 Michigan
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Kellie is a passionate and caring professional with a strong background in working with families, teens, young adults and college students. Kellie has over 8 years of experience helping folks navigate life’s challenges and transitions. This sometimes looks like personal or professional development, career counseling, college success planning, navigating challenges in the workplace, etc. with the goal of building long term resilience through positive encouragement and support.
She believes therapy should be a safe place for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings and work towards achieving their goals. She understands the unique circumstances of young people and is able to adapt her approach to meet the needs of each individual. Kellie utilizes several perspectives, including: Trauma-Focused, Strengths Based, Person-Centered, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and Solutions-Focused.
Kellie sees clients aged 15+ through virtual telehealth sessions only at this time.
School: Masters Degree – Eastern Michigan University
Year Graduated: 2021
Licensed in Michigan: 6851110285
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She/Her/Hers
Barb has over 25 years of experience working with youth, families, and individuals. Her practice is person-centered and growth-focused. Barb is skilled at connecting with clients of all ages and stages across the lifespan. She strongly believes in meeting each individual where they are and helping them grow and achieve their goals as the authors and experts of their own life experiences. Barb has extensive experience working within K-12 school systems with both special and general education populations. Barb's areas of expertise include specific skills in advocating for school-based academic and behavioral supports for students with IEPs and 504 plans.
Barb uses an eclectic approach to her therapy practice drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Strengths Based, Complicated Grief Therapies, as well as Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness work. She currently sees clients aged 12+ through both in-person and virtual telehealth sessions.
School: Masters Degree - University of Michigan
Year Graduated: 1999
License and State: 6801082365 Michigan
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Kelly has over 10 years of experience working with teenagers and their families to address concerns related to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, and trauma-related emotional or behavioral difficulties. In her work, she uses numerous approaches, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness and meditation techniques. Kelly also maintains a focus on nutritional wellness throughout her practice. She has particular experience working with adolescents to develop healthy coping strategies to manage anxiety and depression, in addition to extensive experience assisting students and families with academic performance issues and school avoidance. Kelly sees clients ages 12+ through virtual telehealth sessions only at this time.
School: Masters Degree - Eastern Michigan University
Year Graduated: 2018
License and State: 6401222346 Michigan