Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI
A therapist in Grand Rapids, MI can offer treatment, mental health resources, and support whether you want to improve your mental well being, work on issues in your personal life, or have more specific concerns.
There are many therapy options in Grand Rapids. In-person counseling services can give you the safe and comfortable environment you need to navigate life's challenges. However, finding a therapist with an open appointment that fits your schedule can be challenging unless you’re willing to drive all over West Michigan. Online therapy with a platform like BetterHelp can make finding therapy options that work around your schedule, allowing you to get support from a highly trained professional in a nurturing environment from the comfort of your home.
Any therapist, whether online or in person, can help with a variety of concerns in a non-judgmental environment. During your first appointment, your therapist will get to know you and explain the therapeutic process they feel will work best for you. Whether you need to talk to someone about your sexual orientation, past experiences, or how to manage a mental health condition, connect with a Grand Rapids-based therapist to get started.
Anne Douglas
Clinician
License Type(s): MS,Psychoanalysis,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoaching
24 years offering treatment
I am a psychotherapist who is licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as individual psychotherapy. I am a graduate of Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois), The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and The Institute for Psychoanalysis (Chicago). I have been mentored personally by several of the top Family Therapy theorists in the United States. While obtaining my graduate degrees and certifications at Northwestern, I was awarded with an Honorarium to lecture and teach a 300 student 11 week psychology course at Northwestern because of my expertise in counseling. In addition, I have served as a faculty member at Lake Forest College, where I have counseled, taught, and supervised students. I have been a Clinical Fellow at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for over 20 years. I have been associated with Betterhelp since 2014. Tele-Medicine Psychotherapy allows my clients/patients more access to me through their virtual visits and unlimited email, which is far more helpful, convenient, and safe then weekly or bi-weekly office visits, as well as, less expensive in cost. My clinical experience includes, but is not limited to, individual, couple, and family therapy. The patients that I have successfully treated include people who present with issues relating to Life Transitions, Relationship and Marital Counseling, Child and Adolescent Issues and Concerns, PTSD & Trauma Resolution, Anxiety and Stress Disorders, Depression, Bipolar, Grief and Loss, Personality Disorders, Military-Veterans, Career Challenges, Weight Loss/Maintenance, Family Therapy, Family of Origin Healing, and Personal Growth & Self Awareness. I also work with clients who need assistance in life coaching. I am licensed to advise clients on issues and matters that come up as they navigate parenthood. My goals for each patient are individually thought-out according to a collaboration between patient and therapist. I can teach you how to become your own best advocate. My objective as your counselor is to assist in making you the best that you can be. I am extremely prompt in responding to all of the Betterhelp subscribers who are assigned to me. If you want my assistance on a daily basis, I am available to work with you. I am here for you as often as you'd like me to be. My objectives are to help you to exist in the environment in which you live and to assist you in getting to the next place in your life. For those of you who are in relationships that have ended, I will assist you with survival skills which focus on THE WHY, THE HOPE, THE WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN, and THE LETTING GO, a system that I have developed that has helped hundreds of my clients. The modalities that I use in my counseling approach are Psychodynamic, Family of Origin, Humanistic, Behavioral, Cognitive, CBT, Systemic, Solution Focused, Trauma Focused, as well as others. I set up a compassion-focused alliance with my clients. I offer Live Camera Sessions, Live Phone Sessions, and Email Chat Sessions, as well as continuous email communication, to my clients. The choice is yours. People start to heal the moment they feel heard. I look forward to joining with you as your counselor.
Cindy McGraw
Clinician
License Type(s): M.A., L.P.C.
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
15 years offering treatment
Hi, my name is Cindy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. I love coming alongside my clients in the face of challenges, helping them to feel less alone, and empowering them to become better versions of themselves. Through therapy, we can work through past traumas, assess patterns of thinking and how they affect emotions, and build relationship skills that strengthen self-confidence. We all have patterns of thinking and behaviors that can hold us back. Therapy is a way to understand and make changes in these thinking patterns and the first step towards a better tomorrow. I work with adults, and seniors with a variety of mental health issues. These include issues with: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional disturbance, Grief, Obsessive-compulsive (OCD), Relationship issues, Self-esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Women's issues.
Heather Horvath
Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment
Oh the healing power of therapy! I feel passionate that everyone has a unique life story, and that some of life's chapters deserve a closer look to bring about improved coping, healing, and positive change. My approach is eclectic and trauma informed. I draw upon reality theory and the study of behaviors and neurocognitive development. I use CBT, mindfulness, and other practices as appropriate. The goals of therapy and the techniques used are based on each client's individual needs. I am proud to be working with community agencies, corrections and families for over 15 years. I have experience with At-risk families involved with the child welfare system, Severely Emotionally Disturbed, Inmate rehabilitation, Anger issues, clients with traumatic brain injuries and support persons, clients adjusting to significant changes in functional status due to illness, injury, aging, geriatric mental health and childcare mental health consultation. I have special training in Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Work, Grief and Loss Therapy, Traumatic Brian Injury, Health and Rehabilitation, Inmate Rehabilitation, Geriatric Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Anger Management
Jasmine Stephens
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Michigan with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Dana Nagelkirk
Clinician
License Type(s): LMSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment
I am a licensed social worker with 4 years experience working in the mental health field. I worked 3 years as a case manager in the field of community mental health working adults with severe mental illness. I also having experience working as a therapist serving adults with severe mental illness and assisting clients in developing skills to help them better manage their symptoms. I have experience working with client's diagnosed with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Post traumatic stress disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, and others. I have also have experience assisting clients process and cope with life stressors such as coping with loss, navigating stressors of homelessness, coping with long term disabilities, and more. I have also completed an educational certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy and specialized in trauma across the life span in my graduate level studies. When I was completing my MSW internship, I worked with foster care children processing trauma. I utilized play therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help them build skills for managing symptoms and processing events from their past. I enjoy working with children and adults in the counseling setting and have experience working with children and adults from a variety of backgrounds. My counseling style is warm, easy going, and I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I have a gentle spirit and strive to create a counseling environment where my clients feel safe, welcomed, and secure. I enjoy using cognitive behavioral approaches in counseling and also have experience with Motivational Interviewing and trauma-focused therapy. I strive to tailor the treatment plan and goals to meet your unique and specific needs. Everyone is different and finds different things beneficial. I also am a Christian and my faith in God is the center of my life. I think there is a lot of wisdom found in the Word of God that can be applied to the therapy setting and utilized as a strength and asset in the therapeutic process. I also enjoy reading nonfiction Christian books focusing on topics such as anxiety, depression, the power of our thoughts, forgiveness, and others. I enjoy utilizing these things along with scriptures and prayer as a tool when it is appropriate and desired by the client. If clients desire, I would love to find ways to incorporate this into the therapy setting. I understand everyone has a different view on faith so I am respectful if people do not want this incorporated into sessions. It takes courage to seek help and I understand it is not always easy. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
Roxanne Mitchell
Clinician
License Type(s): MS, LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
7 years offering treatment
Hello, My name is Roxanne. I am a Motivated Mental health professional striving to assist others in overcoming their personal obstacles. Skilled at advocating for clients working through mental health issues and other challenging dynamics, impacting their daily functioning. Proficient at making critical decisions during crisis situations. My goal is to work in collaboration with my clients to identify their strengths and effectively engage, assess, and provide appropriate client centered, therapeutic interventions. that assist clients in reaching their life goals. I have considerable knowledge of mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, developmental disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, first responder trauma, LGBTQ+ clients and their families, Crisis Interventions, Dual diagnosis, Domestic Violence, Suicidal ideation, and Family Systems treatment. I utilize an eclectic approach to treatment. Most important to me, is building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship with clients, to identify interventions that are best suited to the client's strengths and personality. I look forward to working with you!
Kimberly Smith
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC,LPC,MAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD
14 years offering treatment
Greetings! I am a mental health counselor licensed in Florida and Michigan with over 13 years of experience; I have worked in a variety of settings including community health, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse facilities, and corrections. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, and LGBT-related issues. I earned my Bachelor's of Arts in History and Psychology at Florida State University as well as my Master's of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy at Webster University in Jacksonville, Florida. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral, and solution-focused counseling. I will collaborate with you to develop a plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to make the first step in order to make a change toward a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step and put in the work, I am here to support and empower you! I look forward to working with you!
Carron Caldwell
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
10 years offering treatment
Carron Caldwell is currently pursuing certification in Clinical Hypnotherapist (CH.t) at Clinical Hypnosis Institute (Warren, Michigan). Carron holds a Master’s Degree from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (Grand Rapids, MI) in counseling. She has a Master’s Degree from Cornerstone University (Grand Rapids, MI) in ministry leadership. She also has a specialization in Couple and Family Counseling from Oakland University (Rochester, MI). Carron holds a Master’s Degree in Christian education from Emmanuel Theological Seminary (Nashville, TN), a bachelor of theology degree in church vocations from American Baptist College (Nashville, TN), a bachelor degree in history from Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN) and an Associate Degree in general studies from Highland Park Community College (Highland Park, MI). She is a license professional counselor (LPC) and a supervisor to limited licensed professional counselors (LLPC). Carron Caldwell has a heart for mental health counseling and outreach ministry, and she believes that churches that can and will, should have a full-time paid “Director of Ministry” in their local church to oversee their ministries.
Michael Kubiak
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD
25 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Michigan with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Samantha Garcia
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Michigan. I have experience in helping clients with stressors relating to parenting children/adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness, generalized stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Grand Rapids?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Grand Rapids that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Grand Rapids available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Grand Rapids therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Grand Rapids therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Grand Rapids region and in the state of Michigan.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Grand Rapids can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Grand Rapids may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Grand Rapids offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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