Mikaela Schulz

Therapist

License: LLMSW

Pronouns: she/her

Ages Served: 12-65+

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

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My ideal client is someone ready to embrace nature, playfulness, and transformative growth. Drawing on my experience as a Division 1 athlete, I enjoy working with high-achieving individuals navigating life transitions, burnout, stress, spirituality, or athletic challenges. I believe therapy should be experiential, engaging, and empowering, often incorporating mindfulness, adventure, and activities that inspire growth. Whether it's through outdoor sessions, playing games, or meditation, I aim to help clients unlock new perspectives and discover their strengths. My approach centers on helping clients break out of unhelpful thought loops, build self-compassion, and feel empowered in how they respond to life’s challenges.

I’m passionate about adventure therapy and sharing with others its ability to make change tangible through experiential learning. Therapy can be fun and dynamic, and I love guiding clients to see the world differently, unlocking new possibilities through shifts in perspective. A favorite quote of mine is, “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change,” which reflects the transformative mindset I bring to my practice. My background in sports psychology, combined with techniques like mindfulness, somatic therapy, and visualization, allows me to support clients in achieving their goals—whether they’re athletes seeking a mental edge or individuals seeking deeper connection and growth.

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Expertise and Specialties:

Expertise:

• Adventure/Experiential Therapy

• Nature Therapy

• Athletes

Specialties:

• Anxiety

• Coping Skills

• Life Transitions

• Self-esteem

• Spirituality

• Sport Psychology

• Stress and Burnout

Integrative Modalities:

• Adventure/Experiential Therapy

• Strengths-based Therapy

• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Somatic Therapy

• Nature Therapy

• Mindfulness & Meditation

Populations:

• Adults

• Adolescents (12+)

• LGBTQ+

• Adoption

Rates and Insurances Accepted:

• $160/55 minute individual session

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan PPO (BCBSM PPO)

• Currently under supervision by Eriana DeKalita-Mull, LMSW

Get to know Mikaela…

• Where did you study?

  BS Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
  Minor: Environment, Entrepreneurship
  University of Michigan

  Master of Social Work
  University of Michigan

  Wilderness First Responder

• What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

  Depends on the day, but can never go wrong with Oreo!

• As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

  Growing up, I always dreamed of playing golf professionally on the LPGA tour

• If you weren’t a mental health professional, what would you be doing?

  Probably trying to make a career out of playing golf!

• Other than mental health, what is something you’re passionate about?

  I am passionate about experiential learning, recreating outdoors, and teaching golf

• Which foreign language would you like to learn?

  ASL (and become fluent in Spanish)

• What is your favorite way to move your body?

  Pickleball! Currently obsessed