Ann Arbor Behavioral Health Associates

10/28/2024

This Summer, August 28, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced, based on a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that too many parents are experiencing excessive stress. The Surgeon General declared it a public health issue. According to the report, 41% of parents said they a...

05/11/2023

We are excited to announce a new group, coming June 2023! Momming A2gether is a group for parents who identify as moms to explore identity, expectations and the reality of parenthood together in a therapeutic space. Come to one session or all three! More information and sign up details will be available shortly on our website.

05/04/2023

We’re here for you. 1 in 4 people have diagnosable mental health conditions, and nobody should have to struggle alone. Reach out. You’re worth it.

07/18/2022

The Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is live as of July 16, 2022! If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 9-8-8 to be connected with a trained counselor who can help.

Learn more here: https://988lifeline.org

04/27/2022

Exciting news! Kristen also still has space in her parenting group for May, so please reach out with any questions or interest!

04/19/2022

04/04/2022

Creating new positive habits or changing habits that don't serve us well can be hard, but with patience and self-compassion, we can do it.

#3: Habits are learned through repetition.

01/10/2022

Many of us have experienced unexpected changes in this first week of 2022 and the weeks leading up to it, and so have our kids. Right now it is more important than ever to practice flexible thinking. Here’s how we can put it into action, and support our kids to do the same:

.Flexible thinking, the ability to think about things in a new or different way, is a skill that helps kids handle uncertainty and change without getting upset.

12/13/2021

As the holidays are upon us, it's important to acknowledge our emotions as they are. When we are aware of our feelings and what they are telling us, we become empowered to move forward.

When we ignore difficult emotions, they end up controlling us. Here's how embracing emotional agility allows us to deal with the world as it is.

12/01/2021

Our hearts go out all families and individuals impacted by the recent school shooting in Oxford, MI. After tragedies like this, it can be difficult to know what to do or how to support our children. Here are some guidelines to help from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

Offers parents guidance on helping their children after a shooting. This fact sheet describes common reactions children may have, how parents can help them, and self-care tips after an event.

07/15/2021

We have a new clinician!

Kristen Baryo is moving here from the west side of the state and joining our practice in addition to her position as a school social worker for AAPS, and is currently accepting new clients (ages 14 and younger).

Kristen has received intensive training in working with children impacted by developmental delays, autism, and severe behavioral difficulties. Kristen has experience treating a variety of childhood disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, depressive disorders, OCD, trauma, and grief. She believes that therapy can be the avenue to help children feel valued, heard, and to experience worth and belonging.

Learn more about her on our website!

Ann Arbor Behavioral Health Associates is a private group practice located in Ann Arbor, MI. We provide individual and family therapy services in addition to parent consultation and LLMSW supervision. Ann Arbor Behavioral Health is committed to providing high quality, safe, confidential, and ethical...

06/17/2021

Meet our intern! Alysse is helping us out with several special projects this summer. We're so glad to have her with us for a few months! Here's Alysse in her own words:

"My name is Alysse Wade and I am entering my senior year at EMU, majoring in psychology with a minor in health care administration. I am also a member of the women's track and field team! I am particularly interested in the mental health aspect of psychology, and my goal with helping Ann Arbor Behavioral Health is to learn more from the inside about how to reach out to others about their mental health. After I hang up my spikes, my future plans are to become a sports psychologist to be able to reach athletes like myself!"

Look out for more posts and resources from us this summer, most likely curated by Alysse!