Somatic, Attachment & Mindfulness Therapist
Amrit Trewn, LLMSW
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Patient Populations: Teens, Adults
Education: University of Michigan School of Social Work- Ann Arbor
In-Network with:
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Plans
Aetna
You long to feel safe, connected, content, and at ease in your relationships. Yet beneath your dissatisfaction, you feel anger, fear, anxiety, sadness, or even rage or helplessness—and rightly so. You might hold marginalized identities, belong to oppressed or activist communities, or carry a complex history of trauma that impacts your life today. Maybe traditional talk therapy has brought you some relief in the past, but now you feel stuck, like you’ve hit a plateau. Even with ambivalence or caution about therapy—whether because of your political views, cultural or familial beliefs, or personal experiences—you’re willing to give something different a shot.
Together, we’ll create a space for you to reflect on your experiences, uncover meaningful insights, and explore new ways of relating to them. My approach is grounded in the science of safety, the power of storytelling, and liberatory perspectives. This means I’ll support you in connecting to a felt sense of safety through your body, exploring and re-writing your life story with curiosity, and embracing moments of freedom and resonance as they arise in therapy. I’ll partner with you as you reclaim your mental, embodied, and relational abilities, helping you respond to your experiences—rather than react—in ways that honor your deepest needs and desires.
Who is your ideal client?
My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring holistic approaches to therapy that harness the wisdom of the mind-body connection to facilitate growth in their life. They may struggle with trauma, shame, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and/or anger. They may have a hard time expressing themselves and feeling understood in their relationships. They may have given traditional talk therapy a try but find themselves stuck. I also enjoy working with BIPOC adolescents and young adults who identify as cis-men or transmasculine as well as individuals who navigate experiences of in-betweenness, such as being multiracial, multiethnic, interfaith, trans*, or children of immigrants.
What's something you wish people knew about therapy or the therapy process?
Therapy takes time. It takes time for a therapist and a client to develop a strong therapeutic relationship. Doing so will inevitably require slowing down, which can be a scary and daunting task at times. Yet, slowing down is what allows us to get curious about the finer details of life— including how small changes can have profound, positive consequences.
Why do you like being a therapist?
I enjoy walking alongside others as they discover new meaning, excitement, and peace in life. I find that being a therapist provides endless opportunities for learning about the human condition in a world of inexhaustible mystery, wonder, and conundrum. And, I value the small contributions I get to make with clients towards building a more beautiful world.
Besides being a therapist, what do you enjoy in your spare time?
I enjoy a fun night out dancing, live music, long walks in nature, spending time with family and friends, and hanging out at home with a good book to keep me company.
What is your favorite book, podcast, or mental health resource?
Healing the Mind through the Power of Story by Lewis Mehl-Madrona
Ritual: Power, Healing, and Community by Malidoma Patrice Somé
Toward Psychologies of Liberation by Mary Watkins and Helene Shulman