Therapists in 49428
It would be my honor to walk alongside you on your journey through life and assist with helping you tackle some of your hardest struggles as well as celebrate in your highest achievements. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families struggling with emotional and mental blocks.
It would be my honor to walk alongside you on your journey through life and assist with helping you tackle some of your hardest struggles as well as celebrate in your highest achievements. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families struggling with emotional and mental blocks.
Currently scheduling new clients with Integral Psychological Services in Wyoming, MI. In our work together, you’ll find a warm, respectful environment where your story is honored. I believe healing begins when we feel safe to explore our experiences and emotions. I will meet you where you are and support you in clarifying your goals, understanding the roots of your distress, and developing tools to create meaningful lasting change.
Currently scheduling new clients with Integral Psychological Services in Wyoming, MI. In our work together, you’ll find a warm, respectful environment where your story is honored. I believe healing begins when we feel safe to explore our experiences and emotions. I will meet you where you are and support you in clarifying your goals, understanding the roots of your distress, and developing tools to create meaningful lasting change.
I offer virtual therapy and in person in Allegan, Jenison, and Holland, MI. I am passionate about working alongside children, adolescents, and young adults struggling through depression, anxiety, difficult life stressors, and low self esteem. My passion as a therapist comes from a desire to help each client feel empowered to share their unique story and voice with the world. I create a safe space to navigate challenges, build coping skills, and ultimately, take control of your life and your story.
I offer virtual therapy and in person in Allegan, Jenison, and Holland, MI. I am passionate about working alongside children, adolescents, and young adults struggling through depression, anxiety, difficult life stressors, and low self esteem. My passion as a therapist comes from a desire to help each client feel empowered to share their unique story and voice with the world. I create a safe space to navigate challenges, build coping skills, and ultimately, take control of your life and your story.
Melissa VanderKooi at Renewed Clarity Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
When I ask new clients to tell me something they like about themselves I often hear silence or the new client struggles to answer the question. When life feels overwhelming and burdensome it can become significantly difficult to identify our positive attributes. I promise you those positive qualities are there. Together we will identify your strengths and abilities to develop the coping skills necessary to overcome the challenges you are experiencing. I am dedicated in providing effective, confidential, and compassionate counseling care that meets the individual needs of my clients.
When I ask new clients to tell me something they like about themselves I often hear silence or the new client struggles to answer the question. When life feels overwhelming and burdensome it can become significantly difficult to identify our positive attributes. I promise you those positive qualities are there. Together we will identify your strengths and abilities to develop the coping skills necessary to overcome the challenges you are experiencing. I am dedicated in providing effective, confidential, and compassionate counseling care that meets the individual needs of my clients.
As a therapist, I am looking to take on all who are willing to receive help, regardless of their identity, background, or needs! I strive for an inclusive setting; one where everyone feels comfortable and is able to talk freely about their struggles, while I listen and strive to help work towards your goals. I have had the opportunity over the years to work with clients from all different age ranges, from adolescent to adults!
As a therapist, I am looking to take on all who are willing to receive help, regardless of their identity, background, or needs! I strive for an inclusive setting; one where everyone feels comfortable and is able to talk freely about their struggles, while I listen and strive to help work towards your goals. I have had the opportunity over the years to work with clients from all different age ranges, from adolescent to adults!
I work with adults, families, college students, and teens. I often work with clients who are working through life transitions, anxiety, or depression. My goal in counseling is to offer a safe space for clients to process challenges that they are facing. Counseling is a process and I hope to encourage and give clients different skills for facing life challenges.
I work with adults, families, college students, and teens. I often work with clients who are working through life transitions, anxiety, or depression. My goal in counseling is to offer a safe space for clients to process challenges that they are facing. Counseling is a process and I hope to encourage and give clients different skills for facing life challenges.
Counseling with grace in the thick of life. Let’s talk about life. It can be rough and messy and complicated. We all need support, encouragement, and grace to get us through the daily struggles and guilt that can feel suffocating. I would like to be the person that provides that for you. As a therapist, educated with a solid foundation in Christ’s love and life-giving words, I am ready to invest in you. Thank you for setting aside time for yourself by pursuing counseling. It is not always easy to make a decision that seems to only benefit you, but counseling benefits all who interact with you.
Counseling with grace in the thick of life. Let’s talk about life. It can be rough and messy and complicated. We all need support, encouragement, and grace to get us through the daily struggles and guilt that can feel suffocating. I would like to be the person that provides that for you. As a therapist, educated with a solid foundation in Christ’s love and life-giving words, I am ready to invest in you. Thank you for setting aside time for yourself by pursuing counseling. It is not always easy to make a decision that seems to only benefit you, but counseling benefits all who interact with you.
No matter how old we are, the mental health struggles are very real. Choosing to seek and accept help can be daunting, frustrating, and even scary, but it can also be empowering, encouraging, and motivating. Growth and change are possible even in the midst of crushing situations and agonizing feelings. You will receive non-judgmental support as you reflect on your life, hurts, and ways you decide to embrace change. Attaining stability, clarity, and peace will help build the bridge for your long-term health in all ways – soul, mind, and body. I will walk with you as you achieve your desire for focus, strength, and healing.
No matter how old we are, the mental health struggles are very real. Choosing to seek and accept help can be daunting, frustrating, and even scary, but it can also be empowering, encouraging, and motivating. Growth and change are possible even in the midst of crushing situations and agonizing feelings. You will receive non-judgmental support as you reflect on your life, hurts, and ways you decide to embrace change. Attaining stability, clarity, and peace will help build the bridge for your long-term health in all ways – soul, mind, and body. I will walk with you as you achieve your desire for focus, strength, and healing.
Find clarity, calm & confidence in the middle of life's chaos.
You've been trying to hold it all together, but lately it feels like too much. Maybe you're overthinking every decision, questioning who you are, or just feeling tired of pretending you're fine. Whether you're navigating the stress of school or work, relationship dynamics or questions about your identity or worth - you don't have to figure it out alone.
Together we'll explore what matters to you and find practical, meaningful ways to move forward at your own pace.
Find clarity, calm & confidence in the middle of life's chaos.
You've been trying to hold it all together, but lately it feels like too much. Maybe you're overthinking every decision, questioning who you are, or just feeling tired of pretending you're fine. Whether you're navigating the stress of school or work, relationship dynamics or questions about your identity or worth - you don't have to figure it out alone.
Together we'll explore what matters to you and find practical, meaningful ways to move forward at your own pace.
Do you feel as though you are going through the motions of life and not able to find joy? Are you feeling as though hope is nowhere to be found or that your problems are too big? I believe that every person’s story is worthy to be told and that there is hope even in the toughest of times. As a licensed therapist, I help you sort out the pieces of your story, make sense of them, and even find joy in them. I specialize in working with girls and women who are searching for support related to anxiety, depression, body image & self esteem related issues, relationships, trauma, and life transitions.
Do you feel as though you are going through the motions of life and not able to find joy? Are you feeling as though hope is nowhere to be found or that your problems are too big? I believe that every person’s story is worthy to be told and that there is hope even in the toughest of times. As a licensed therapist, I help you sort out the pieces of your story, make sense of them, and even find joy in them. I specialize in working with girls and women who are searching for support related to anxiety, depression, body image & self esteem related issues, relationships, trauma, and life transitions.
Have you ever been told you’re an overthinker? Maybe you are even a high achiever, but feel burdened by the thoughts you can’t seem to turn off. It may be difficult for you to rest or slow down without feeling guilty; and forget about “self-care”. I am here to reassure you that not only can there be relief, but we can work together to get there.
Have you ever been told you’re an overthinker? Maybe you are even a high achiever, but feel burdened by the thoughts you can’t seem to turn off. It may be difficult for you to rest or slow down without feeling guilty; and forget about “self-care”. I am here to reassure you that not only can there be relief, but we can work together to get there.
I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker and I most often go by "Miss Lisa." For over 15 years I have supported children across residential, school and outpatient therapy settings. I have training in a variety of psychotherapy approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and complimentary therapeutic play strategies with an interoception focus.
I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker and I most often go by "Miss Lisa." For over 15 years I have supported children across residential, school and outpatient therapy settings. I have training in a variety of psychotherapy approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and complimentary therapeutic play strategies with an interoception focus.
Sometimes we all just need someone to talk to. Someone with compassion and understanding. Someone who can help sort out what we really want out of life and how to get there. My goal in therapy is to help you talk through where you may be stuck, and help you figure out the best way for you to get your life back on track. I like to center therapy around identifying your personal values while utilizing a variety of skills to help you learn to live the full life you desire and deserve.
Sometimes we all just need someone to talk to. Someone with compassion and understanding. Someone who can help sort out what we really want out of life and how to get there. My goal in therapy is to help you talk through where you may be stuck, and help you figure out the best way for you to get your life back on track. I like to center therapy around identifying your personal values while utilizing a variety of skills to help you learn to live the full life you desire and deserve.
Welcome! My name is Christa, and I'm glad you are here. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, health or disability, we can conquer it together. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and providing a safe, non-judgmental space. Much of my work is based in trauma-informed CBT, positive psychology, and collaboration, with a humanistic approach.
Welcome! My name is Christa, and I'm glad you are here. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, health or disability, we can conquer it together. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and providing a safe, non-judgmental space. Much of my work is based in trauma-informed CBT, positive psychology, and collaboration, with a humanistic approach.
My practice is focused on individual, relationship and transformative counseling. If you are striving to heal, set goals, create healthy boundaries, have a deeper awareness or overcome self limitations, call me today. We all have many challenges and sometimes all it takes is to talk to someone who will share the tools needed for you to be successful. It is my passion to be where you are, and you decide how fast you want to get there. I am committed to my work and my clients!
My practice is focused on individual, relationship and transformative counseling. If you are striving to heal, set goals, create healthy boundaries, have a deeper awareness or overcome self limitations, call me today. We all have many challenges and sometimes all it takes is to talk to someone who will share the tools needed for you to be successful. It is my passion to be where you are, and you decide how fast you want to get there. I am committed to my work and my clients!
Your experiences, thoughts, and struggles are unique to you and so are your gifts, joys, and perspectives. Developing awareness around how your circumstances influence who you are helps you gain clarity and allows you to write future chapters of your life with intention. Counseling is a space to be seen without judgment and safely explore what it might look like to live into a future of intentionality and purpose. Pursuing your full, whole self is a gift you give not only yourself but to those around you.
Your experiences, thoughts, and struggles are unique to you and so are your gifts, joys, and perspectives. Developing awareness around how your circumstances influence who you are helps you gain clarity and allows you to write future chapters of your life with intention. Counseling is a space to be seen without judgment and safely explore what it might look like to live into a future of intentionality and purpose. Pursuing your full, whole self is a gift you give not only yourself but to those around you.
I provide a safe nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where you can tell me your story and we can freely explore all of the issues of your concern and your goals. Together we’ll develop a plan that works specifically for you and will move you towards creating goals that are attainable for you. I will equip you with tools to reach your goals and overcome the challenges you face now and challenges you face in the future. I enjoy building strong therapeutic relationships founded on empathy and respect. My hope and goal is for you to have a pleasant experience that leaves you feeling supported and motivated to face the challenges ahead
I provide a safe nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where you can tell me your story and we can freely explore all of the issues of your concern and your goals. Together we’ll develop a plan that works specifically for you and will move you towards creating goals that are attainable for you. I will equip you with tools to reach your goals and overcome the challenges you face now and challenges you face in the future. I enjoy building strong therapeutic relationships founded on empathy and respect. My hope and goal is for you to have a pleasant experience that leaves you feeling supported and motivated to face the challenges ahead
Currently accepting new clients for Thursdays - morning and afternoons available. "You don't have to be fearless. Doing it afraid is just as brave" (Morgan Harper Nichols). Reaching out for help and starting therapy can be a little scary. I would love to create a safe place for you to realize you can be scared and brave at the same time. I love to empower clients and help them to realize that they can do hard things, make changes, and find hope for the future, no matter how risky that hope feels. I am passionate about helping clients name what matters to them and build a life that reflects what matters most to them.
Currently accepting new clients for Thursdays - morning and afternoons available. "You don't have to be fearless. Doing it afraid is just as brave" (Morgan Harper Nichols). Reaching out for help and starting therapy can be a little scary. I would love to create a safe place for you to realize you can be scared and brave at the same time. I love to empower clients and help them to realize that they can do hard things, make changes, and find hope for the future, no matter how risky that hope feels. I am passionate about helping clients name what matters to them and build a life that reflects what matters most to them.
I specialize in treating pre-teens, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing behavioral challenges, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD and eating disorders. Additionally, I treat pre-teens, teens and adults who may have past history of trauma. My focus is on developing a safe, trusting and strong therapeutic relationship in order for healing to occur and to have a sense of hope restored. I engage clients through a use of therapeutic approaches including; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I specialize in treating pre-teens, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing behavioral challenges, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD and eating disorders. Additionally, I treat pre-teens, teens and adults who may have past history of trauma. My focus is on developing a safe, trusting and strong therapeutic relationship in order for healing to occur and to have a sense of hope restored. I engage clients through a use of therapeutic approaches including; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
As an OCD and Anxiety therapist using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I help you understand your thoughts and behaviors so you can break free from fear, self-doubt, and patterns that no longer serve you. I believe healing happens through processing the past and shifting the narratives that contribute to distress, sadness, and anxiety. Feeling seen, heard, and empowered is often a key part of that process. My dream is for you to walk into my office and feel the warm and cozy vibe. I want my space to feel safe allowing for you to be vulnerable.
As an OCD and Anxiety therapist using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I help you understand your thoughts and behaviors so you can break free from fear, self-doubt, and patterns that no longer serve you. I believe healing happens through processing the past and shifting the narratives that contribute to distress, sadness, and anxiety. Feeling seen, heard, and empowered is often a key part of that process. My dream is for you to walk into my office and feel the warm and cozy vibe. I want my space to feel safe allowing for you to be vulnerable.
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Number of Therapists in 49428
80+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in 49428 who prioritize treating:
| 97% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 79% | Stress |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 90% | Priority Health |
| 87% | Aetna |
How Therapists in 49428 see their clients
| 86% | In Person and Online | |
| 14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 25% | Male |