Who individual therapy is for
Adults come to individual therapy for many reasons. Some are in the middle of a hard stretch, such as a loss, a diagnosis, a breakup, or a conflict that will not settle. Others have felt stuck for a long time and want to understand why.
Dr. Lehmann has worked with adults for more than 20 years. Common reasons people reach out include:
- Depression, low mood, or loss of interest in things that used to matter
- Anxiety, worry, and stress that is hard to switch off
- Grief after a death or another significant loss
- The effects of trauma or past sexual abuse
- Relationship patterns, family conflict, and parenting stress
- Self-esteem and self-criticism
- Coping with a cancer diagnosis or caring for someone who has one
How Dr. Lehmann works
Dr. Lehmann describes her approach as insight-oriented. Therapy looks at your personal history, family dynamics, and current functioning together, because the connections between past and present patterns are often where lasting change begins.
Sessions also include practical feedback and coping skills for what you are dealing with now. She integrates complementary methods to fit each person rather than applying one fixed program to everyone.
What sessions may involve
Early sessions focus on what brought you in, your history, and what you hope will be different. From there, most people meet regularly, often weekly, and talk about current events in their life alongside the longer-standing patterns behind them.
Some people come for a focused, shorter period; others prefer longer-term work. You and Dr. Lehmann will talk about pace and goals as you go.
Individual or couples therapy?
If the main concern is a relationship, you can still start with individual therapy. It is often the right place to look at your own part in a pattern, decide what you want, or prepare for a hard conversation. When both partners want to work on the relationship together, couples therapy may be a better fit, and Dr. Lehmann can talk through that choice with you.
Learn more
Starting Therapy and Michigan Telehealth Guide: guides on how to choose a licensed psychologist in michigan; what happens in a first therapy session, and related questions.
Anxiety and Depression Resource Center: guides on anxiety vs. everyday stress: how can you tell the difference; depression vs. a difficult season: when should you seek support, and related questions.
Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions Guide: guides on grief has no fixed timeline: what support can offer; what is grief counseling, and when might it help, and related questions.
Common questions
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. Many people start therapy because something feels wrong or stuck, not because of a formal diagnosis. If you plan to use insurance, your plan may require a diagnosis for billing, and Dr. Lehmann can explain what that means for you.
How long is a session?
Private-pay sessions are billed per clinical hour. Ask when you call about the session length that is typical for your situation.
Can I have individual sessions by video?
Yes, telehealth is available. See the online therapy page for how it works and who it is available to.