HEALING THROUGH CHANGE
Attachment-based, trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples. Support for anxiety, relationships, nervous system regulation, and life transitions. Serving clients in Michigan (in-person & virtual) and Hawaii (virtual only).
Your struggle is real. You need a dedicated space to process, grow, and take responsibility for what comes next.
YOU DONT HAVE TO FIGURE THIS OUT ALONE
Maybe you’re:
Feeling lost or unsure about your purpose or direction
Repeating relationship cycles you want to change
Recovering from a breakup
Carrying trauma that still shows up in your body and relationships
Wanting deeper intimacy but unsure how to get there
Trying to reconnect with yourself after years of caregiving
Navigating anxiety that feels constant or hard to quiet
Therapy is a place to slow things down, understand what’s happening, and get support that actually helps.
SERVICES
Individual Therapy
Anxiety, trauma, life transitions, burnout, and personal growth.
Couples Therapy
Conflict, disconnection, trust issues, co-parenting, and communication patterns.
For therapists seeking relational, attachment-informed support. Clinical supervision through the AAMFT, for LMFTs in Hawaii and Michigan.
Supervision & Consultation
HOW WE WORK
Our approach is attachment-based and trauma-informed. That means we focus on:
Nervous system regulation
Emotional safety
Building more secure relationships with yourself and others
Understanding patterns — not just symptoms
Sessions are grounded, collaborative, and paced to meet you where you are.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Reaching out for therapy is a meaningful step. Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, our work begins with understanding your story — not rushing to fix it. At Adaptations Therapy Institute, therapy is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in research-supported approaches that help create lasting change.
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We begin with a brief consultation to understand what brings you in and determine whether our practice is the right fit for your needs. You are welcome to ask questions and share what feels most important — there is no pressure and no obligation.
From the very first interaction, our goal is for you to feel:
• respected
• understood
• never rushed
• never judgedMany clients tell us they feel a sense of relief even before the first full session begins.
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Your early sessions focus on gaining clarity about your experiences, history, patterns, and goals.
For couples, we look closely at interaction cycles — the moments where partners feel stuck, unheard, or disconnected.
For individuals, we explore the relationship you have with yourself and how it shapes the way you move through the world.
You can expect depth, curiosity, and care — not surface-level advice.
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Our clinicians are trained in attachment-based and trauma-informed models that support emotional safety while encouraging meaningful growth.
Therapy with us is:
• Insight-oriented
• Relational
• Practical
• Compassionate
• Change-focusedWe will move at a pace that is respectful of your nervous system while still helping you move forward.
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Most clients begin with 45-60 minute weekly sessions, as consistency allows therapy to be effective and momentum to build. As progress occurs, session frequency can be adjusted collaboratively.
Sessions are available:
• In person in downtown Ann Arbor
• Virtually across Michigan
• Virtually in Hawaii -
If you are a couple, you may already recognize the cycle:
The same argument.
The same misunderstanding.
The same emotional distance.Couples therapy helps slow these moments down so they can finally be understood — and shifted.
Our approach is active and engaged. We do not simply sit back and observe dynamics; we help guide new ones.
Many couples seek therapy not because their relationship is failing — but because it matters too much to leave unattended.
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Therapy is not about assigning blame or deciding who is right.
It is a space to better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and develop new ways of responding when old patterns no longer serve you.
You do not have to arrive with everything figured out — that is what the work is for.
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The relationship between client and therapist matters deeply. If for any reason it does not feel like the right match, we will help guide you toward other trusted resources.
Your care is always the priority.
