Teen Therapy with Family Support
IN ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
Are you a parent worried about your teen? Watching them pull away, shut down, struggle with anxiety, friendships, identity, or the pressure to perform? You may feel unsure how to help without making things worse, and worry that your relationship is slipping away.
Or maybe you're a teen trying to navigate relationships, family expectations, or the challenge of figuring out who you are becoming. You may feel stuck, misunderstood, and unsure of what comes next.
You don't have to navigate these challenges alone. I provide therapy for teens and support for the people who love them. Together, we'll create space for understanding, growth, and the conversations that matter most.
Wouldn’t it be nice if life came with a handbook?
Since it doesn’t, we’ll work to untangle what’s going on, make sense of the mess, and figure out what comes next.
Do any of these thoughts sound familiar?
Why won't they talk or text me anymore?
Am I helping or making things worse?
I’m walking around on eggshells in my own home!
Why do I feel like everyone else got the handbook except me?
Why doesn’t anyone understand me?
Why is everyone worried about me?
Can my parents stop telling me what to think and do?
Is there something wrong with me?
Why can't I put my phone down?
Why does it feel like I'm living between two worlds?
A little about me:
Ashima Saigal, LMSW
I really like working with teenagers.
I know it's not something most people say, but I think teens are some of the most interesting people on the planet. They ask big questions, challenge everything, notice things others miss, and try to make sense of this messy, confusing, unfair, beautiful world.
I have never been one to “fit in,” and I guess that’s why my interest lies in helping people discover who they are.
I remember what it felt like to navigate challenges without the support of a trusted person. Maybe that's why I enjoy this work so much.
So bring your strong opinions, random thoughts, questions, hopes, dreams, and the parts of yourself you're still figuring out. All parts are welcome here.
Things I hear all the time…
These are things I hear frequently from teens and the people who love them.
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Have you ever noticed that everyone seems to have an opinion of you?
Parents. Teachers. Friends. Coaches. Social Media…
Let’s spend a little less time figuring out who everyone thinks you are and a little more time discovering who you think you are.
In individual and family sessions, we’ll help you understand yourself more deeply and create opportunities for the people who love you to understand you, too.
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Of course, you are asking this question! I’d be surprised if you weren’t.
You aren’t alone! Most people are still figuring it out, even if they look like they have it all together. The difference is that for you, this question is front and center in your life right now.
I can't promise an answer, but in our individual sessions, we’ll explore it together. After all, who you are isn't something you find. It's something you build. One conversation, one experiment, and one session at a time.
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Have you met your parents? Worry is practically in the job description.
Sometimes they're worried. Sometimes they're scared. Sometimes they're seeing something you can't see yet. And sometimes … they're just being parents.
None of that makes it any less frustrating.
In family sessions, we’ll work together to find the balance between independence, trust, and support.
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Sometimes it feels like a teeter-totter. You lean toward your family, and you lose yourself. You lean toward yourself, and you worry about losing your family.
The good news? Loving your family and being true to yourself don’t have to be opposites.
In individual and family sessions, we will explore how to honor where you come from while making room for who you are becoming, so the teeter-totter doesn’t feel quite so lopsided.
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Short answer: no
You might be struggling. You might feel different. Maybe even a little alien. You might be trying to figure yourself out. None of those things mean something is wrong with you. They mean you’re human.
In individual sessions, we’ll get curious about your experiences, discover your strengths, and make room for all the parts that make you, you.
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Maybe or maybe not. That’s what makes parenting teenagers so challenging.
Before you panic, think back to your own teenage years. Chances are, you worried your parents, too. And somehow, you made it through. Maybe with a few bumps and bruises and probably a few stories you hope your kids never hear.
In individual, parent, and family sessions, we’ll sort through what’s part of growing up, what’s a sign your teen needs extra support, and what they need more right now.
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The fact that you are asking this question tells me you’re already thinking like a thoughtful parent.
Here’s a little secret: you don’t have to be a perfect parent (good news … none of us are).
In parent and family sessions, we’ll explore more ways to stay connected, even when your teen rolls their eyes, wants more space, or insists they don’t need you… while secretly still needing you.
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Take a deep breath … and maybe don’t.
You’re not alone.
Before we focus on the phone, let’s get curious about what’s happening underneath. Is your teen avoiding something? Seeking connection? Looking for comfort? Trying to belong?
The goal isn’t just to manage screen time; it’s to understand what’s driving it. In family and parent sessions, we’ll explore what’s really going on and create boundaries that protect your teen and your relationship with them.
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Setting boundaries is hard. If they weren’t modeled for you growing up, it makes sense that this feels uncomfortable.
Here’s the good news: you don’t have to choose between being kind and being firm.
In parent sessions, we'll explore boundaries that reflect your family's values while strengthening your relationship with your teen.
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I can help
You don’t need everything figured out before reaching out. Tell me a little bit about what’s happening, and we can begin by considering what support might be helpful.
Walking Beside You Toward Limitless Peace
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Walking Beside You Toward Limitless Peace ~