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Dr. David Votruba PhD PLC

Clinical Social Worker / Psychotherapist

Address: 400 Maynard Street, Suite 206
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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Telephone: (734) 929-3700

Mobile Phone Number: (734) 678-2918

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Practice/Mission/Vision Statement

The individuals and couples with whom I work are generally interested in understanding and addressing not only certain specific, emergent problems - such as those associated with adjustment and relationship difficulties, depression, and anxiety - but also the underlying thoughts, feelings, and behavioral and relational patterns that have contributed to the development of these emergent problems. Through a collaborative, empathic process, these individuals and couples are able to expand and utilize their skills, strengths, and self-understanding in order to live more meaningful and rewarding lives.

Patient Focus: I provide clinical social work and psychotherapy services for late adolescent and adult individuals and couples from a diverse array of socio-cultural backgrounds and identities. Generally speaking,Iwork with people who are at least 17 years of age and who have at least an intermediate command of the English language.

Patient Difficulties: I provide clinical social work and psychotherapy services for patients struggling with academic, personal, or professional adjustment; depression or dysthymia; anxiety or fears; traumatic experiences; loss or grief; self-regulation; anger and impulsivity; substance abuse; separation, divorce, and other relationship issues; personality organizations and disorders; and issues associated with personal, relational, and identity development and self-esteem.

Specialties and Services

  • Adolescent Development Issues
  • Adjustment Issues (e.g. College, Graduate, & Professional)
  • Anxiety, Phobias, & OCD
  • Depression & Bipolar Disorders
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Divorce & Relationship Issues
  • Gay & Lesbian Issues
  • Grief & Loss
  • Trauma & PTSD

Professional Degrees/Credentials/Certifications/Licenses

  • MSW (Master of Social Work) - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy, Social Work) - Smith College School for Social Work
  • LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker, Micro & Macro Practice) - State of Michigan
  • ACSW (Academy of Certified Social Workers) - National Association of Social Workers

In Practice/Business Since

2002

Affiliations

  • American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work
  • Michigan Group Psychotherapy Society
  • Michigan Psychoanalytic Council
  • Michigan Psychoanalytic Society
  • National Association of Social Workers

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Insurance

Client Ages Served

About this Member

I received my MSW from the University of Michigan School of Social Work in 2002 and my PhD from the Smith College School for Social Work in 2008. I have completed extensive clinical practice training through the Smith College School for Social Work and the University of Michigan Psychological Clinic. In addition to my private psychotherapy practice, I work for the University of Michigan's Office of Student Conflict Resolution (Division of Student Affairs) and am a Staff Clinician with the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute Treatment Clinic in Ann Arbor.

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