Everyone goes through challenges in their lives and they often arise without notice. It can be difficult to find the right therapist, but I am here to help you find the best way to navigate your journey. My specialty is working with couples and individuals in creating a supportive environment to process troubling areas and provide opportunities to improve communication skills and achieve your goals.

I believe our early life experiences may impact our current daily functioning. I recognize that there are systemic, relational, and historical factors that impact each person, because of this I tailor my clinical approach to best suit each client’s individual needs. My approach to counseling is guided by the relationship between the client and therapist. I work diligently to help clients’ increase their self awareness of past or present hurts to help them reach their full potential.

Finding the right person to talk to and connect with can be stressful, but it should be easy. My goal is to help you reach your goals in a comfortable, warm, and supportive environment; free from judgment and personal agendas. It's important for us to have a collaborative relationship where you feel free to share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions and make the changes that will improve your life. I am passionate about what I do, and look forward to helping you to free yourself from personal conflicts and issues that are weighing you down.

"There are far better things ahead, than any we leave behind." C.S. Lewis. My aim is to provide a safe/non judgmental environment for my clients to be able to address obstacles and live their best life. I encourage my clients to share their challenges so we can work together to overcome them in ways that feel empowering. My background in crisis management and community mental health has influenced me in the efficient and timely development of strategies and coping skills to help my clients. Evenings and Teletherapy offered.

All people have stories that are worthy of respect and understanding. My first priority is to help you feel comfortable in sharing your story with me. I welcome clients who seek therapy for a variety of topics, including anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance use, trauma, relationship difficulties, insomnia, and forming life goals. I work with adolescents and adults of all ages.

Everyone experiences difficulties in life that influence the way they think about themselves, others, and the future. Unfortunately, these thoughts often go unrecognized, causing significant emotional and psychological pain. As a licensed professional counselor, I utilize cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) techniques and mindfulness strategies to help clients challenge the negative thoughts that lead to distressing emotions, behaviors, and physiological symptoms. I consistently seek to build relationships with clients characterized by empathy and acceptance, understanding that the relationship is most important in empowering clients.

My approach to counseling differs depending on individual and family need. I strive to be as accessible as possible to those in need. Finding time for you should not add additional stress. Therefore, I offer flexible hours including teletherapy, evenings, and weekends. My goal is to make you feel at ease as we work together to identify areas of strength and growth. I believe that mental health matters and treatment is effective. It is important to me that everyone feels welcome to reach out to me regarding mental health needs. Your story is important, and I would be honored to hear

I am happy to work with people who are looking to strive toward their own personal strength, passion, and peace through counseling. I can provide support for an individual, couple, or entire family. I have completed Gottman Level 1 Couples Therapy Training, and enjoy helping to restore harmony to couples of all kinds. I am more than happy to make accommodations for fees based upon income for those who are uninsured, under-insured, or wish to not use their plan benefits. I look forward to developing a therapeutic alliance with clients while working toward resilience, independence, decision-making, and life competence.

As counselor, I see therapy for adults involving a very individual, 'person centered' approach. "I believe that every person has the internal resources they need for growth & healing, and to find their direction and progress in the therapy process." I support the client on their path to success, providing empathy, acceptance for who they are and where they are, while offering a non-judgmental orientation. I encourage the client with the freedom to explore thoughts, feelings, and life experiences in our time together.

West Michigan Counseling & Psychological Services strives to help others achieve their greatest potential through personal growth and development. A focus on positive growth in personal relationships is preferred while working toward mutually agreed upon goals.

I believe in the wisdom within each of us and work to instill in each person a deep sense of self-respect and compassion. My work includes cognitive, psycho-spiritual, and expressive approaches. I use emotional release techniques for deep change in thinking and feeling patterns that interfere with current well-being and functioning. For addiction issues, I provide ear acupuncture and help people assess the extent of the problem and stop the harm. We then work through the recovery stages. For PTSD from childhood trauma or from military service I use several approaches, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy.

Everyone struggles from time to time. Whatever has come your way - depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, emotional conflict or crisis - searching for relief is a courageous first step and a sign of great strength, not weakness. By helping people feel comfortable talking about the struggles in their lives, they can figure out ways to make things better. However, this is not easy, especially when you're overwhelmed. By providing real solutions to your struggles, I strive to help you mobilize your strengths and cope effectively with the life challenges you are facing.

I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years and I have worked in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health, employee assistance, and now private practice. What I love most about what I do is learning and understanding my clients' individual histories and current life situations. Therapy is not a "one size fits all" treatment plan, everyone's story is unique and their story has to be heard. My clients and I work as a team to figure out what the goals of therapy are and to try to reach those goals as best as we can. My job is to guide, not lead, a client on their journey.

I believe that we serve as our own agents of change, and that the counselor-client relationship should focus on building personal strengths and focusing on clear, attainable goals. My goal as a counselor is to create a warm, safe and inviting space that will allow you to work toward improved mental health and wellness. I want to walk alongside you in your journey, and to empower and encourage you in your self-discovery.

I am passionate about helping clients discover their goals for themselves and learn healthy new coping skills and behavioral techniques to reach those goals. I will join you in your journey of change and personal growth while providing you with support, encouragement, compassion and empathy. My goal is to help children, adolescents, their families and adults build resilience and improve their mental health.

Intentional Growth LLC is now accepting new patients!!! I take pride in scheduling new patient sessions quickly, while taking into account your schedule. Whether you have been dealing with the challenges you have been facing with Covid-19, your son or daughter has been adjusting to a new school routine or you are going through a period of anxiety or depression please reach out for assistance. Often times we sit in silence when help is just a phone call or an email away. Please reach out today so we can get started on a healthier, happier you!

Accepting new patients. Teletherapy now offered. Times of change can be overwhelming and frightening and good support is crucial. Developing a therapeutic relationship with the right clinician is a crucial part of productive therapy and I am here to walk beside you whatever your concerns may be. I enjoy meeting clients' needs by starting therapy where they are comfortable. Using clients' strengths I work to support, educate and empower you to utilize your own knowledge and life skills and provide new information from evidenced based treatment methods to address your concerns.

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." - Rumi. With a humanistic view of therapy, I strive to connect people with their inner wisdom and cultivate a relationship with innate qualities such as stillness, self-care, creativity, joy, gratitude, and compassion. I recognize that many issues are the result of unconscious patterns, and so I focus on growing keen self-awareness in those I work with. In this way, new, healthier choices can be made as a result of fresh perspective.

The most important choice you will ever make is not the one you made yesterday, but the one you make today. Tomorrow is in the future, today is now, choose today. The time is now. I empower people to achieve personal, professional, and spiritual growth in their lives. I am committed to helping others change their lives by exploring personal strengths.