Providing online therapy in Michigan for women navigating chronic illness, trauma, grief, adoption journeys, and loss.
A place where being yourself is enough.
Meet Najda Robinson-Mayer, LMSW Therapist in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Here you matter —just as you are.
You may remember a time when you felt enough, when your needs didn’t feel like a burden. Even if that feels far away now that sense of self is not gone—it can be rediscovered.
Many women come to therapy carrying a quiet longing for safety, understanding, and relief. If that resonates with you, you’re in the right place.
I help women whose life experiences have led them to feel not good enough, unworthy, sad, anxious, disconnected, checked out, numb or overwhelmed. Through therapy, we work toward creating peace, safety, and a deeper understanding of yourself—allowing you to increase your overall well-being and independence for a life that feels meaningful.
Because you are unique, our work together is individualized and tailored to your needs. I support clients in:
Making sense of your feelings and connections
Healing from past experiences
Strengthening independence and self-trust
Building tools for lasting emotional well-being
Specializing in:
Depression & Anxiety
Trauma
Epilepsy & Functional Seizures
Chronic Illness
Adoption
How I work
At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that you are the expert in you.
Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and paced to your comfort. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy. I earned my master’s degree from the University of Michigan and have spent the past 15 years working in medical settings while providing individual therapy.
Additional expertise:
Epilepsy
10+ years working in an adult Epilepsy clinic
Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan’s Clinical Ambassadors (since 2017)
Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan’s Professional Advisory Committee (since 2025)
Speaker at the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan Annual Wellness conference 2025
Topic: Mental Health and Epilepsy: coping with depression, anxiety and burnout
Functional Seizures
Co-Founder of University of Michigan’s Functional Seizure Clinic in 2016
Provides individual therapy to people with Functional Seizures since 2016
Co-created and leads group therapy for patients with Functional Seizures since 2023
Adoption
Attended various trainings of adoption and attachment
Experience with treatment modalities around mind-body connection and pre-verbal experiences held in the body and ways to release this tension from the nervous system
Lived experience as an adoptee in reunion
My work is informed by evidence-based approaches, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Client-Centered Therapy
Brief Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Your needs, voice, and experiences guide our work—always.
Professional Background:
Education
Undergraduate degree majored in Ethnic Studies with a minor in psychology from the University of California, San Diego
Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Michigan
Professional Affiliations:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Functional Neurologic Disorders Society (FNDS)
Professional Advisory Committee for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
Your needs matter too.
FAQs
What is your approach to therapy?-change answer
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and tailored to you. I believe healing happens in a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported—at a pace that feels safe.
How do you tailor therapy to each client?
Every person’s story is different. Therapy is shaped by your needs, goals, and experiences rather than a one-size-fits-all model. We work together to find what feels most helpful for you.
What makes your therapy approach different?
I focus on understanding rather than fixing. Therapy with me is about building self-trust, compassion, and emotional safety—not pushing you to move faster than you’re ready.
Are you licensed to provide online therapy in Michigan?
Yes. I am licensed in Michigan and offer online therapy to women throughout the state.