Ally McCarty, MA, TLLP

Hello, my name is Ally, and it’s so nice to meet you! I am a clinical therapist who is passionate about creating a therapeutic relationship that feels trusting, meaningful, safe, authentic, and when appropriate, a little humorous. I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as your whole self without judgment and feel genuinely heard and understood.

My clinical background began with my education in psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I graduated from Wayne State University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and an undergraduate certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. My early professional experience included working as a Behavior Technician and later training as a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) student/intern. During this time, I worked with individuals with Autism and developed a strong foundation in understanding behavior, emotional regulation, skill development, and individualized intervention.

I went on to earn my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology in 2024. My clinical training and experience have allowed me to work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, ADHD, family conflict, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, and work-related stress.

My current approach to therapy is eclectic and collaborative, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic and person-centered frameworks, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and psychodynamic perspectives. I also incorporate practical interventions such as cognitive reframing, emotional regulation and coping skills, self-compassion, strengths-based work, psychoeducation, somatic strategies, and structured problem-solving.

I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is not to tell you who to be or how to live, but to walk alongside you, help you better understand yourself, and provide tools and perspectives that support the changes you want to make. I often describe therapy as you being the driver and me being the passenger, I can help with the map, offer directions, and point out things you may not have noticed, but you ultimately get to decide where you want to go.

Whether you are navigating a difficult transition, struggling with anxiety or emotions, working through relationships, processing past experiences, or simply trying to understand yourself better, therapy can be a place to slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with what matters to you.

I look forward to meeting you and being part of your journey!