Therapist in Ann Arbor, Michigan Inez Porter, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Inez Porter, MSW, LMSW
Specializes In:
Inez Brooks Porter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Michigan, with over twenty years of experience helping individuals navigate personal challenges and life transitions. Originally from New York City, Inez believes that self-awareness is the cornerstone of change. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes that “you can’t change what you don’t see,” and she is committed to helping her clients gain the insight necessary to make meaningful progress. Together, you will explore what is holding you back, and she will guide you through the process of addressing and changing the things you wish to improve. Inez utilizes a variety of therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Therapy, tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs. Whether you are struggling with mental health challenges, substance use, or family dynamics, Inez is here to support you with empathy and clinical expertise. She has extensive experience working in community mental health, substance use disorder treatment, HIV/AIDS support services, and homelessness shelters, allowing her to bring a broad perspective to her therapeutic practice. Inez is also a Certified Couples and Family Therapist and holds a CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor) designation. Her education began at Queens College and was completed at Eastern Michigan University, where she cultivated a passion for helping others create lasting change in their lives. Her suggestion to anyone seeking therapy is to make sure you find the right therapist who aligns with your needs so that you can fully benefit from the experience. In her free time, Inez enjoys fishing, singing, traveling, binge-watching TV, and spending quality time with family and friends. Her personal interests reflect her down-to-earth and approachable nature, which she brings into every therapeutic session.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Drug/substance use
- Intense mood changes
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Immigration/cultural status
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- McLaren Health Plan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Meridian Health Plan
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Priority Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military) (L)
Languages
- English
Education
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Eastern Michigan University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Inez Porter. You can also call 734-284-6149 to have someone assist you.
Inez Porter generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 734-284-6149 to find out Inez Porter's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Inez Porter:
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- McLaren Health Plan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Meridian Health Plan
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Priority Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military) (L)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 734-284-6149 to see how we can help.
Inez Porter is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Inez Porter works at:
Yes, Inez Porter does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Inez Porter is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: