Who We Are
At Haven Wellness, we believe that therapy is a healing relationship rooted in trust, safety, and genuine connection. Our practice is a refuge where you can find grounding, compassion, and the space to explore your story at your own pace.
Our team of skilled and compassionate therapists is deeply committed to providing thoughtful, trauma-informed care tailored to your unique experiences. We understand that healing is rarely linear, especially when working through trauma, and we honor the courage it takes to step into this work. We walk alongside you with presence, patience, and deep respect for the complexities of your journey.
Whether you are navigating the early days of parenthood, coping with grief and loss, managing chronic illness, healing from trauma, or facing other life challenges, you are not alone. We specialize in supporting people through some of life’s most tender and transformative seasons—providing individualized care that integrates evidence-based approaches with heartfelt collaboration.
At Haven Wellness, therapy is a partnership. We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Our goal is to empower you to reconnect with your inner strengths, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful change—on your terms.
We invite you to take the first step with us. Whatever your story, you deserve care that honors your whole self.
At Haven Wellness, we are committed to providing affirming care for individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences. We welcome clients of all genders, sexual orientations, races, family structures, and cultural identities. Our therapists approach each person with humility, respect, and an openness to learn from your unique story.
Meet our founder
Kirby Paterson, LMSW, PMH-C, CPD (she/her) is a psychotherapist based in Ann Arbor, MI. Since graduating from the University of Michigan School of Social Work in 2010, Kirby has worked in a variety of clinical settings before founding Haven Wellness - a practice centered on compassionate, client-driven care.
Kirby offers a grounded, empathetic space where clients can explore life’s challenges at their own pace. She believes deeply in the resilience and inherent goodness within each person, and she strives to cultivate a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and inclusivity.
Kirby’s approach is relational and strengths-based, thoughtfully blending evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-focused EMDR. A trained postpartum doula, Kirby has a special passion for supporting expectant and new parents navigating the complexities of the perinatal period, including adjustment to parenthood and mental health concerns. She also works with adolescents and adults facing a variety of life transitions, helping them connect with their inner strengths and build meaningful change.
When she’s not in session, Kirby enjoys practicing yoga, taking walks, and spending quality time with friends and family.
LMSW, PMH-C, CPD
Therapist & Postpartum Doula
Kirby Paterson
Meet the team
Frances Martin
Frances Martin (she/her), LLMSW, CPD is a therapist committed to supporting clients in accessing their own innate wisdom to heal, grow, and thrive. Her approach is relational, reflective, and strengths-based, grounded in attachment theory and neurobiology.
She specializes in working with adults navigating life transitions, relationship and parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and trauma, including early developmental trauma. Frances has a particular passion for supporting parents and those in the perinatal period—from preconception through postpartum. She is trained in perinatal-focused EMDR and integrates a range of therapeutic modalities, including interpersonal psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), and mindfulness- and body-based practices.
She offers an inclusive, affirming space for people of all identities and her work is grounded in the values of reproductive justice. Frances is dedicated to providing care that honors the dignity, autonomy, and unique needs of each client.
Frances earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2011. Prior to becoming a therapist, she spent over a decade coordinating educational services for children and families in southeast Michigan. She is also a certified postpartum doula, with training from Lifespan Doulas, the Newborn Mothers Collective, and the Newborn Mothers Breastfeeding program.
Outside of her clinical work, Frances loves to spend time with friends and family, and enjoys cooking, eating, and practicing yoga.
LLMSW, CPD
Therapist & Postpartum Doula
Anna Boesch
Anna (she/her), LLMSW, is a clinical social worker who has dedicated the past decade to supporting individuals through transitions, healing journeys, and identity development. Drawing from a foundation in attachment theory and relationship-based interventions, Anna's practice is deeply rooted in understanding how relationships shape individuals over a lifetime. She places a strong emphasis on fostering trust, empathy, and safety in her work.
With a strengths-based perspective, Anna assists clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms, refining communication skills, and fostering stronger connections with their loved ones. She is committed to empowering individuals and families to overcome obstacles, navigate transitions, and cultivate fulfilling relationships that enhance emotional well-being and resilience.
Anna has a special interest in supporting BIPOC clients and families. Both personally and professionally, Anna has extensive training in identity development and cultural competency. This perspective enhances Anna's ability to connect with clients across a spectrum of identities and more effectively support their unique experiences.
Anna is thankful to be grounded in loved ones, finds peace in her garden, and enjoys reading all the nerdy fantasy novels.
LLMSW // Therapist
Courtney Schroder
Courtney Schroder (she/her), LMSW, PMH-C works with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and attachment issues, trauma, and more. As a certified perinatal mental health professional (PMH-C), she is passionate about helping clients navigate the unique challenges associated with pregnancy, the postpartum period, and early parenthood.
Her approach to therapy is centered around offering a safe, welcoming, nonjudgmental space for individuals of all backgrounds. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and elements of nonviolent communication in her work. Her approach is strengths-based and influenced by attachment theory and trauma-informed care. She sees mental health symptoms as important signals that we may have unmet needs or that something in our life needs to change.
Courtney’s passion for working with individuals during the perinatal period was solidified through her own journey to motherhood when she experienced firsthand how impactful it can be to receive the right support. She feels deeply privileged to have the opportunity to offer that to others. Outside of work, she enjoys long walks, journaling, and playing with her toddler.
LLMSW, PMH-C // Therapist
Ariana Riegel
Ariana Riegel, (she/her), LLMSW, is a therapist and childbirth educator who has been working with individuals as they navigate shifting identities and life transitions for over a decade. She earned her master’s degree in social work from Eastern Michigan University in 2021. At Eastern, she focused her studies on Infant Mental Health and working with children and families. She has expertise working with individuals as they navigate fertility struggles, loss, pregnancy, birth, and finding a “new normal” postpartum. Ariana’s knowledge and experience include gender, sexuality, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and complicated relationships to food and bodies. She is committed to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist environment in therapy, where all identities are respected and valued.
Ariana is dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Recognizing the vulnerability that comes with sharing personal struggles, she prioritizes building trust through empathy, collaboration, and unconditional acceptance. Using a strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, Ariana seeks to empower individuals to interrupt the cycles that no longer serve them and find joy and balance in their lives.
Ariana integrates attachment theory, ecosystems theory, and feminist theory to support individuals in their healing journey. By exploring the influence of early relationships, social systems, and gender dynamics, she provides an intersectional approach to therapy. Her work emphasizes the importance of connection, environmental context, and self-empowerment, helping clients navigate their challenges with resilience and a deep sense of agency.
LLMSW // Therapist
Amanda Yats
Amanda (she/her), LCSW, graduated from the University of Michigan with her Master of Social Work degree in the spring of 2022. During her time in the program, she interned in a variety of outpatient healthcare clinics as a medical social worker, including within a comprehensive prenatal diagnosis clinic. Amanda also spent time volunteering as a facilitator for virtual pregnancy support groups alongside other maternity care providers.
It was after these co-curricular experiences during her MSW program that Amanda became passionate about maternal mental health and postpartum work. As our practice Administrative Assistant, you can count on Amanda to provide warm, empathetic support as part of your initial contact with Haven. In her daily life, she enjoys time spent outside, reading, listening to podcasts & music, and exploring new ways to engage in her community!
LCSW // Administrative Support Staff
