Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders & Life Transitions in Ann Arbor

Specialized support for University of Michigan students and young adults available in person in downtown Ann Arbor or virtually.

Private pay ยท Superbill provided ยท Many clients receive 50โ€“80% out-of-network reimbursement ยท HSA/FSA accepted

Something Feels Off โ€” Even If You Can't Quite Name It

Maybe you're exhausted by your own thoughts. Maybe you're holding it together on the outside but struggling in ways you haven't told anyone. Or maybe you've been pushing through for so long that you're not even sure what "feeling okay" would look like anymore.

If any of that sounds familiar โ€” you're in the right place.

Therapy isn't just for crisis. It's for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, break patterns that aren't working, and build a life that feels more like theirs.

You might find yourself:

  • Anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head even when life looks fine from the outside

  • Struggling with depression, low motivation, or a creeping sense that something is missing

  • Dealing with a difficult relationship with food, your body, or how you see yourself

  • Navigating a big transition such as graduating, starting a new chapter, figuring out who you are

  • Carrying old wounds from your family, past relationships, or experiences you haven't fully processed

  • Not sure you're "struggling enough" to need help but knowing something isn't right

You don't need to have it figured out before reaching out. That's what therapy is for.

Areas I Work With

  • Support for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, and the complicated middle ground where something clearly isn't right but you're not sure what to call it.

    Eating disorders are rarely just about food. They're often about anxiety, perfectionism, control, or a need to cope with things that feel unmanageable. Whether you've been living with this for years or are noticing patterns that concern you, therapy can help you understand what's underneath and start to find a different way through.

    I specialize in eating disorder treatment and have trained at two of the country's leading programs โ€” the Renfrew Center and the Caron Foundation. This is not a generalist offering; it's where my deepest expertise lives.

  • For the constant worriers, the perfectionists, the people whose brains won't quiet down, especially in high-pressure environments like college or early career.

    Anxiety can feel like your brain is always running ahead of youโ€ฆ scanning for what might go wrong, replaying conversations, struggling to just be present. It can show up as worry, perfectionism, people-pleasing, panic, or a low-grade tension that never fully goes away.

    Therapy helps you understand where your anxiety is coming from and build real tools to move through it, not just cope with it.

  • When the things that used to matter don't anymore or when getting through the day takes everything you have.

    Depression isn't always dramatic. Sometimes it looks like numbness, flatness, or just going through the motions. Sometimes it's irritability, isolation, or a quiet but persistent feeling of hopelessness.

    In therapy, we work to understand what's underneath the depression, not just manage symptoms, and build toward a life that feels like it has more color in it.

  • A nonjudgmental space to explore questions of identity, orientation, and what it means to be authentically yourself.

    Navigating questions of identity especially in a world full of external expectations can be isolating and exhausting. Whether you're processing your sexual orientation, your gender identity, or simply trying to figure out who you are outside of who others expect you to be, therapy offers a space to do that without judgment.

  • For high-achievers who hold themselves to an impossible standard and are quietly exhausted by it.

    Perfectionism often masquerades as ambition. But underneath it is usually fear of failure, of judgment, of not being enough. Growing up in high-achieving environments (and I did, too) can make that pattern feel like it's just who you are. It doesn't have to be.

    Therapy can help you untangle your worth from your performance and start building a kinder, more sustainable relationship with yourself.

  • Understanding your patterns in relationships whether theyโ€™re romantic, family, or friendships and building healthier ways of connecting.

    The way we relate to others is often a reflection of what we learned early on about love, conflict, trust, and our own worth. Therapy can help you see those patterns clearly and make different choices in the relationships that matter most to you.

  • Whether itโ€™s graduating, starting over, figuring out what's next, the pressure of early adulthood is real, even when it looks like success from the outside.

    Early adulthood is full of transition, and with it, a lot of pressure to have things figured out. Leaving college, starting a career, navigating independence for the first time: these are genuinely hard, even when life looks great on paper. Therapy provides a space to process the uncertainty, connect with your values, and move forward with more clarity.

  • Processing experiences that have shaped you, even the ones you haven't talked about.


    Trauma doesn't always look like a single dramatic event. It can be years of feeling unseen, relationships that left marks, or experiences you've minimized because they didn't feel "bad enough" to matter. Whatever your history, therapy offers a safe place to process it at a pace that feels right for you.

Not sure if what you're experiencing 'counts'?

It does. A free 15-minute consultation is a no-pressure way to ask your questions and see if we're a good fit โ€” no commitment, no paperwork.

Why Work With Dr. VanBeck?

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in eating disorders, anxiety, and the unique pressures of early adulthood, and I've lived through versions of the same pressures my clients face.

Growing up in a high-achieving community on Long Island, I know what it's like to hold yourself to an impossible standard, to struggle with identity and belonging, and to feel like you need to have it together even when you don't. That experience shaped the kind of therapist I wanted to become.

Training & credentials:

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Widener University

  • Post-doctoral residency at The Renfrew Center โ€” a nationally recognized leader in eating disorder treatment

  • Clinical training at the Caron Foundation, serving high-achieving individuals and families

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of Rochester โ€” Magna Cum Laude

As seen in:

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My approach:

I use an integrative, evidence-based approach drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to what's actually going on for you. Our work together won't be about checking boxes or following a script. It will be about understanding your specific patterns, building skills that actually fit your life, and making changes that last.

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How We Can Work Together

In Person โ€” Downtown Ann Arbor

My office is located at 122 S. Main Street, Suite 225 and is within walking distance of the University of Michigan campus and easy to reach from anywhere in the Ann Arbor area.

Virtual โ€” Across Michigan, New York & 43 more states

Can't make it in? All sessions are also available via telehealth for Michigan and New York residents, plus residents of 43 other PSYPACT states.

Same quality of care, without the commute.

Investment

Sessions are $275 for 50 minutes. I work as a private pay provider, which means I don't bill insurance directly, but many clients receive significant reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits.

I provide a superbill after each session that you can submit to your insurance company. Depending on your plan, reimbursement is often 50โ€“80% of the session fee. HSA and FSA funds are also accepted.

If you're unsure what your coverage looks like, I'm happy to walk you through it on our initial call.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I'm an out-of-network provider, which means I don't bill insurance directly. However, many clients receive 50โ€“80% reimbursement through their out-of-network mental health benefits. I provide a superbill after each session to make that process easy. HSA and FSA funds are accepted. If you're not sure how your coverage works, we can talk through it during our free consultation.

  • Sessions are $275 for 50 minutes. Given out-of-network reimbursement, many clients end up paying significantly less out of pocket. I'm happy to help you think through the numbers during our initial call.

  • Yes โ€” all services are available in person at my downtown Ann Arbor office or virtually via telehealth for Michigan and New York residents plus 43 other PSYPACT states. Both options offer the same quality of care.

  • You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. If something feels off, even if you can't fully articulate what, that's enough of a reason to reach out. A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to ask questions and see if working together makes sense.

  • A PsyD (Doctor of Clinical Psychology) involves five or more years of doctoral-level training, including extensive supervised clinical experience and the ability to administer psychological assessments. This deeper training often means more comprehensive care, particularly for complex presentations like eating disorders, and typically results in higher out-of-network reimbursement rates from insurance companies compared to master's-level therapists.

  • The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We'll talk about what's brought you in, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. It's also a chance for you to get a feel for my style and ask any questions you have. There's no pressure to commit to anything after one session.

  • Yes, my office is within walking distance of campus, and I work with a lot of UM students and recent graduates navigating the pressures of college, grad school, and early career life. I understand that environment well, and it shapes how I think about what my clients are up against.

Ready to take the first step?

You don't have to have the right words. You don't have to know exactly what you need. Reach out and we'll figure out the rest together.

Or reach out directly: JenniferVanBeck@gmail.com ยท 734-355-1701

Consultation for Therapists & Aspiring Psychologists

Student Zoom Consultation Call

Are you a therapist building a private practice, or a student considering a PsyD program? I receive frequent requests for coffee chats and informal advice, and while I love that people find my path inspiring, my time is genuinely limited.

Currently I offer limited consultation appointments for professionals and students looking for guidance.

Consultation is available for:

  • Graduate students exploring the PsyD path and what to expect from doctoral training

  • Therapists interested in building a private pay, specialty-focused practice

  • Clinicians seeking guidance on eating disorder treatment and specialization

Rates: $150 for 30 minutes ยท $275 for 55 minutes

To book a consultation: Reach out directly by email, call, or text and include "Consultation Inquiry" so I can get back to you promptly.

๐Ÿ“ง JenniferVanBeck@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž 734-355-1701 (call or text)