Trauma Counseling in Ann Arbor & East Lansing, Michigan
Compassionate, evidence-based support to help individuals, families, and couples heal wounds from the past. Online and in-person sessions available.
Your nervous system has been trying to protect you.
Just like our experiences are unique, so is the way that trauma can manifest itself in our lives. Many of the things we do to get through the day (things you might not even notice) are actually survival strategies that the body and mind have naturally used to cope. Trauma doesn’t always look like flashbacks or panic attacks—even though that happens, too. Sometimes, it’s a bit quieter, more chronic, or harder to name.
Trauma can look like:
Saying yes when you want to say no—because it feels safer to avoid conflict
Always being on alert, scanning for danger even in calm moments
Numbing out or shutting down, especially when emotions feel too big to handle
Replaying past conversations or memories, wishing you could go back and fix them
Struggling to trust people, even when they’ve given you no reason not to
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not broken—you’re human, and there is a path forward that doesn’t feel as painful or like you’re always going to be “stuck.” We’re here to help you find it.
You get to decide what comes next.
How we can help
Many of our clients come in unsure if what they’ve experienced “counts,” and our answer is always the same: if it hurt you, it matters.
Trauma therapy begins with your safety, and is always centered around your unique story, what you need, and at a pace that feels right to you. We’re a trauma-informed, identity-affirming team of clinicians who work with clients of all backgrounds, including those navigating complex trauma, family of origin issues, or trauma that intersects with race, gender, sexuality, or faith.
Here, you won’t be rushed to talk about things before you’re ready.
We work hard to build trust, identify the roots of your pain—not just the surface symptoms—and create a path toward healing that’s tailored to you. You may be dealing with ongoing relational trauma or a past event that still feels too close. No matter what you bring, you’ll receive support and care from someone who truly gets it and knows how to help.
We use evidence-based approaches like EMDR, IFS, and somatic techniques to help you process trauma and heal without being re-traumatized. But more than anything, we offer a therapeutic relationship where you can feel seen, understood, and supported in your pain—possibly for the first time.
What you can gain from therapy:
Relief from constant survival mode
Start feeling safe enough to exhale. You can learn to recognize when you’re bracing for impact and slowly let go.Trust in yourself again
Rebuild your confidence in your intuition, choices, and voice—so you no longer question everything or keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.A quieter inner critic
Trade self-blame for self-understanding. You can learn to replace the harsh voice in your head with one that’s more compassionate and true.
Emotional steadiness
Learn tools to ride the waves of fear, grief, anger, and anxiety without being knocked over by them.Clarity about your past—and your future
Understand the impact of trauma in your life, then make choices based on where you’re going, not just where you’ve been.Rest, presence, and ease
Improve sleep, focus, and day-to-day tasks so you can show up for your life instead of just getting through it.
You’re not too much & you’re not too late. Healing is possible.
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FAQs
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Trauma isn’t just about the event itself, it’s also about how it impacted you. If you’ve felt unsafe, small, disconnected, or like you had to change yourself to survive, that’s something we take seriously. Many people come to us unsure if what they went through “qualifies,” but we’re here to help you feel seen in your experience and the hurt it’s caused, while exploring it all without judgment.
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That’s completely valid, and we understand the hesitation. Sometimes it’s about timing, and sometimes it’s about finding the right fit. We emphasize strong, trusting relationships and tailor our approach to what you actually need and what actually supports you.
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No. You get to decide what you share and when. We start by helping you feel safe and grounded, not by diving into the hardest parts right away. There’s no rush and no pressure — this is your space, and we’ll go at your pace.