Online in Michigan
(Online Only)
Does that voice in your head keep you up at night? Do you ever replay the events of the day, wondering what you could have done, should have done, differently? At times, it may seem impossible to do it all and you may feel helpless to slow down the train. Underneath it all, you just want some balance, to be more present and enjoy the moments life has to offer. Yet no matter what you do, you can’t seem to find the joy and happiness that others appear to have. You really just want to know that everything is going to be okay.
We will explore what is keeping you up at night and what is not working. We will work together in a warm, safer space where you can share your worries, your fears and your story. We will build a relationship where you can be who you are, say anything you need and share your true self, with all of life’s messiness and imperfections.
We will access your inner strength, soften your doubts and fears, improve relationships in your life and access more joy. With video and phone sessions, it is easy to get the help you need. Call or visit my website to learn more and connect. I look forward to hearing from you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Drama Therapy Uses role-play, storytelling, and theater techniques to explore problems and emotions. It helps people practice new ways of relating to others.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodrama A group therapy that uses role-play and dramatization to process emotions. It helps clients gain perspective and release tension.
Education & Credentials
Ann Abbey MA, LLP, RYT
- Female
- License # 6361007557
- Licensed in Michigan
- Practicing Since 2020
Education: Masters in Clinical Psychology - Michigan School of Psychology
Finances
Fees
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I am happy to answer any questions you have & offer options for affordable therapy.
- Accepts Insurance
- I am in-network with BlueCross BlueShield and Blue Care Network. I provide a superbill for out-of-network clients and assist with reimbursement.
Ann Abbey Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Michigan