Therapists in Belmont, MI
Carli Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belmont, MI 49306
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize somatics & parts work to treat anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, & addiction.
I believe the ability to heal already exists in you, waiting to be uncovered from beneath past protective patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you're successful & functioning on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your mind overthinks & your body is tense. From past trauma or current stress, part of you feels broken, not enough, unworthy, or unlovable. You already know this shame, but aren't aware of other parts of you. Those that know how to rest, relax, self-care, balance emotions, & love yourself. You hope you can befriend your own mind, body, & spirit as allies instead of enemies.
I specialize somatics & parts work to treat anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, & addiction.
I believe the ability to heal already exists in you, waiting to be uncovered from beneath past protective patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you're successful & functioning on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your mind overthinks & your body is tense. From past trauma or current stress, part of you feels broken, not enough, unworthy, or unlovable. You already know this shame, but aren't aware of other parts of you. Those that know how to rest, relax, self-care, balance emotions, & love yourself. You hope you can befriend your own mind, body, & spirit as allies instead of enemies.
Stacey Williamson Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belmont, MI 49306 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I utilize both EMDR and CBT/REBT to create a safe place to treat trauma or stressors ( like the current fear around the coronavirus), the impact of childhood trauma in adulthood, addiction, the impact of addiction on family, depression, panic/anxiety, personality disorders, vicarious trauma.
My clients come to me when they are tired of living in emotional pain. This pain may have lead them to not like themselves, feel alone, and worried and depressed. They may feel like they have no control or have lost the control that they used to have. They feel stuck or like they don't belong. My clients leave with a sense of freedom and empowerment. They understand their value/worth and like themselves. They feel like they are ready to choose what comes next in life. They have hope. Clients have told me "I feel safe now", "I never knew I could feel this good", "I actually like myself now. I didn't know I could".
I utilize both EMDR and CBT/REBT to create a safe place to treat trauma or stressors ( like the current fear around the coronavirus), the impact of childhood trauma in adulthood, addiction, the impact of addiction on family, depression, panic/anxiety, personality disorders, vicarious trauma.
My clients come to me when they are tired of living in emotional pain. This pain may have lead them to not like themselves, feel alone, and worried and depressed. They may feel like they have no control or have lost the control that they used to have. They feel stuck or like they don't belong. My clients leave with a sense of freedom and empowerment. They understand their value/worth and like themselves. They feel like they are ready to choose what comes next in life. They have hope. Clients have told me "I feel safe now", "I never knew I could feel this good", "I actually like myself now. I didn't know I could".
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Elizabeth Josey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C, CAADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
This will be the foundation that helps change your relationship to stress, worry, anxiety, food, body image, addiction, and strengthen your relapse prevention plan.
Hi, I'm Elizabeth (she/her) and I'm glad you're here. Life is full of changes that can leave us feeling overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depression and uncertainty. We are all doing the best we can with the tools we have available. If you’re thinking about learning alternative ways to navigate life, therapy is here so you don’t have to do it alone.
This will be the foundation that helps change your relationship to stress, worry, anxiety, food, body image, addiction, and strengthen your relapse prevention plan.
Hi, I'm Elizabeth (she/her) and I'm glad you're here. Life is full of changes that can leave us feeling overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depression and uncertainty. We are all doing the best we can with the tools we have available. If you’re thinking about learning alternative ways to navigate life, therapy is here so you don’t have to do it alone.
Jessica Rose Hoekstra
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
I also have experience working in an outpatient substance abuse setting with adults and adolescents struggling with addiction.
As a therapist, I believe that building a relationship is the most important part of the therapeutic process. From that relationship, it becomes possible to examine difficult areas of your life in order to experience growth and security within yourself. The therapeutic setting provides a unique opportunity to pause the busyness of everyday life and sort through present or past concerns that may be affecting you and your family.
I also have experience working in an outpatient substance abuse setting with adults and adolescents struggling with addiction.
As a therapist, I believe that building a relationship is the most important part of the therapeutic process. From that relationship, it becomes possible to examine difficult areas of your life in order to experience growth and security within yourself. The therapeutic setting provides a unique opportunity to pause the busyness of everyday life and sort through present or past concerns that may be affecting you and your family.
Life Support LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Greetings! My name is Lori Hain and I am so excited to be a part of the Life Support LLC Grand Rapids team! I bring with me my extensive experience and individualized approach to caring for my clients. I have over 27 years of experience in a variety of areas. I specialize in addiction/substance abuse, personality disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, panic disorders, dissociative disorders, couples/family counseling and a variety of other areas. I am comfortable working with many different types of individuals and couples and welcome diverse populations with open arms.
Greetings! My name is Lori Hain and I am so excited to be a part of the Life Support LLC Grand Rapids team! I bring with me my extensive experience and individualized approach to caring for my clients. I have over 27 years of experience in a variety of areas. I specialize in addiction/substance abuse, personality disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, panic disorders, dissociative disorders, couples/family counseling and a variety of other areas. I am comfortable working with many different types of individuals and couples and welcome diverse populations with open arms.
Ally Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Life transitions, parenting, anxiety, depression, & substance abuse can all be difficult issues to go through, however, I am here to help you navigate these unchartered waters.
The vulnerability required of therapy can be overwhelming. As someone who has personally experienced not only the benefits of therapy, but the support & compassion of a therapist, I can safely say working with someone who sees you as an individual can truly do wonders. When clients seek my therapeutic services, I don’t view them as having “problems.” I recognize them as individuals, stuck in patterns of behaviors no longer helpful. As an upbeat & energetic person, I provide a safe, open, & validating environment to facilitate change.
Life transitions, parenting, anxiety, depression, & substance abuse can all be difficult issues to go through, however, I am here to help you navigate these unchartered waters.
The vulnerability required of therapy can be overwhelming. As someone who has personally experienced not only the benefits of therapy, but the support & compassion of a therapist, I can safely say working with someone who sees you as an individual can truly do wonders. When clients seek my therapeutic services, I don’t view them as having “problems.” I recognize them as individuals, stuck in patterns of behaviors no longer helpful. As an upbeat & energetic person, I provide a safe, open, & validating environment to facilitate change.
Jason C. Clauser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
In addition to counseling/therapy and crisis intervention, I can provide substance abuse treatment.
Please come and see me at Life Support, LLC. This is a group practice that has many therapist to choose from and information is being updated for opening 9/3/19 website is https://lifesupportllc.info/. This is a safe professional place that everyone can come to for counseling and to get through all the struggles that life throws at us. I am a Licensed Social worker with 15 years of experience working with individuals and families, child welfare, corrections, behavioral health and medical social work to benefit you.
In addition to counseling/therapy and crisis intervention, I can provide substance abuse treatment.
Please come and see me at Life Support, LLC. This is a group practice that has many therapist to choose from and information is being updated for opening 9/3/19 website is https://lifesupportllc.info/. This is a safe professional place that everyone can come to for counseling and to get through all the struggles that life throws at us. I am a Licensed Social worker with 15 years of experience working with individuals and families, child welfare, corrections, behavioral health and medical social work to benefit you.
Katie Papke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CCTP, CHTVSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Katie also offers the following services: A DUI, OWI, DWI substance abuse/alcohol assessment is required prior to sentencing for anyone being convicted of operating while under the influence of an intoxicating substance (e.
As a Social worker, Katie has over 15 years of experience in addictions, trauma, human trafficking, abuse, and other mental health concerns. Katie is a survivor and has a passion working with individuals of all gender and sexual identities who are current and former sex industry workers, including victims and survivors of human trafficking. Her specialty is working with teens and adults with behavioral, mental health, relationship, trauma and substance abuse concerns. Katie desires to provide a safe, private, and confidential environment where an individual is free to express their choices for counseling with unbiased consultation.
Katie also offers the following services: A DUI, OWI, DWI substance abuse/alcohol assessment is required prior to sentencing for anyone being convicted of operating while under the influence of an intoxicating substance (e.
As a Social worker, Katie has over 15 years of experience in addictions, trauma, human trafficking, abuse, and other mental health concerns. Katie is a survivor and has a passion working with individuals of all gender and sexual identities who are current and former sex industry workers, including victims and survivors of human trafficking. Her specialty is working with teens and adults with behavioral, mental health, relationship, trauma and substance abuse concerns. Katie desires to provide a safe, private, and confidential environment where an individual is free to express their choices for counseling with unbiased consultation.
Susan Missad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
I have experience working with individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and interpersonal conflicts.
Feelings, emotions or life events can throw you off balance and cause you distress. Working together in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship, it is possible to better understand yourself and to learn to cope with events that influence your life. I provide a validating and non-judgmental space for you to share your story. Together we can explore your strengths and challenges and determine how you want to move forward. I use an integrative approach to therapy, which allows me to individualize my treatment for each client.
I have experience working with individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and interpersonal conflicts.
Feelings, emotions or life events can throw you off balance and cause you distress. Working together in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship, it is possible to better understand yourself and to learn to cope with events that influence your life. I provide a validating and non-judgmental space for you to share your story. Together we can explore your strengths and challenges and determine how you want to move forward. I use an integrative approach to therapy, which allows me to individualize my treatment for each client.
Rachael Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Online Only)
My experience from practicing sex therapy and substance misuse has sharpened my ability to work with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and more.
You are the most important person in your life. We often don’t hear or say this enough, and this is the heart of the space we’ll create working together. What stressors or issues are you hoping to work through? Big, medium and small - your thoughts, feelings and concerns are welcome in our non-judgmental, confidential space. Our chats will be guided by your goals, expertise, and values.
My experience from practicing sex therapy and substance misuse has sharpened my ability to work with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and more.
You are the most important person in your life. We often don’t hear or say this enough, and this is the heart of the space we’ll create working together. What stressors or issues are you hoping to work through? Big, medium and small - your thoughts, feelings and concerns are welcome in our non-judgmental, confidential space. Our chats will be guided by your goals, expertise, and values.
Ashley K. Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Waitlist for new clients
Those dealing with codependency, boundary difficulties, addiction (self or a spouse), depression, anxiety, high stress jobs, relationship difficulties or family conflicts are my specialty.
Are you struggling with anxiety or feeling depressed? Are family or life difficulties leaving you stressed? Are you feeling burned out? Have you experienced trauma? I believe we all need a supportive space to be open without judgement as we talk through our thoughts and feelings and process stress. I'd love to help support you with these or other concerns such as relationship issues, job stresses and faith related difficulties. Working together we will work toward peace and personal growth for a more vibrant life through mental wellness, stress management and healthy boundaries. Request an appointment at www.ashleycastrolmsw.com
Those dealing with codependency, boundary difficulties, addiction (self or a spouse), depression, anxiety, high stress jobs, relationship difficulties or family conflicts are my specialty.
Are you struggling with anxiety or feeling depressed? Are family or life difficulties leaving you stressed? Are you feeling burned out? Have you experienced trauma? I believe we all need a supportive space to be open without judgement as we talk through our thoughts and feelings and process stress. I'd love to help support you with these or other concerns such as relationship issues, job stresses and faith related difficulties. Working together we will work toward peace and personal growth for a more vibrant life through mental wellness, stress management and healthy boundaries. Request an appointment at www.ashleycastrolmsw.com
Chris Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
I am also certified in substance use treatment, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Everyone experiences life struggles. I believe clients come to therapy already equipped with the tools and skills to make change and therapy is a tool to help accomplish that goal. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I've worked with adults, children, adolescents and families for 20 years, and take great joy in seeing change happen in the lives of others. I believe in a client-centered approach, which means you are the expert of your own life, and I am a facilitator in helping you accomplish your own goals. I also have experience working with other healthcare professionals.
I am also certified in substance use treatment, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Everyone experiences life struggles. I believe clients come to therapy already equipped with the tools and skills to make change and therapy is a tool to help accomplish that goal. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I've worked with adults, children, adolescents and families for 20 years, and take great joy in seeing change happen in the lives of others. I believe in a client-centered approach, which means you are the expert of your own life, and I am a facilitator in helping you accomplish your own goals. I also have experience working with other healthcare professionals.
Patty Wagenhofer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Are you faced with challenges that are overwhelming or goals that just seem out of reach? Do you feel depressed, sad, anxious or wonder why you are not able to move forward in your life? Do you just want to feel better? Are alcohol or other drugs part of the picture that may be impacting your life? My focus is to help people build a framework for success for those wishing to break free of addictions, stigma, past traumas, depression, anxiety, and resolve conflict in relationships. “I love empowering others and supporting them in creating hope and realizing their dreams.” Anything is possible.
Are you faced with challenges that are overwhelming or goals that just seem out of reach? Do you feel depressed, sad, anxious or wonder why you are not able to move forward in your life? Do you just want to feel better? Are alcohol or other drugs part of the picture that may be impacting your life? My focus is to help people build a framework for success for those wishing to break free of addictions, stigma, past traumas, depression, anxiety, and resolve conflict in relationships. “I love empowering others and supporting them in creating hope and realizing their dreams.” Anything is possible.
Cassandra Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Online Only)
You may not consider or believe that your life experiences include trauma. You might think, “Doesn’t everyone feel like this? This is just life, right?!” The answer is no! You don’t have to carry this burden around with you anymore. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to face your unhealed trauma. Imagine what it would feel like to carry less weight from your past and have a deeper understanding of yourself and your authenticity. Imagine a life where you have lessened anxiety or depression symptoms. Imagine no longer second guessing yourself!
You may not consider or believe that your life experiences include trauma. You might think, “Doesn’t everyone feel like this? This is just life, right?!” The answer is no! You don’t have to carry this burden around with you anymore. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to face your unhealed trauma. Imagine what it would feel like to carry less weight from your past and have a deeper understanding of yourself and your authenticity. Imagine a life where you have lessened anxiety or depression symptoms. Imagine no longer second guessing yourself!
Shari M Almanza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
There isn’t a one size “fix” all package for mental health. What works for one; may not work for another. I will be the first one to tell you that I am not the expert in your pain, your life, or your journey. You are. I am simply here to walk alongside you and be a resource for your growth. I believe one of the hardest and bravest things you can do for yourself, is to not only understand your story, but to continue growing from it.
There isn’t a one size “fix” all package for mental health. What works for one; may not work for another. I will be the first one to tell you that I am not the expert in your pain, your life, or your journey. You are. I am simply here to walk alongside you and be a resource for your growth. I believe one of the hardest and bravest things you can do for yourself, is to not only understand your story, but to continue growing from it.
Carolyn Sutherby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Waitlist for new clients
Carolyn has been working with children and families for over 25 years. She specializes in treating children and families and provides parenting support for caregivers with children/adolescents who have behavioral health concerns and conducts individual and family therapy. Carolyn also has expertise with Highly Sensitive People (HSP), including children (HSC). This is a normal biological trait in personality and physiology inherited by about 20% of the population. HSP's have sensitive nervous systems and feel things deeply, notice more in their environment and are easily overstimulated by sensory input in their environment.
Carolyn has been working with children and families for over 25 years. She specializes in treating children and families and provides parenting support for caregivers with children/adolescents who have behavioral health concerns and conducts individual and family therapy. Carolyn also has expertise with Highly Sensitive People (HSP), including children (HSC). This is a normal biological trait in personality and physiology inherited by about 20% of the population. HSP's have sensitive nervous systems and feel things deeply, notice more in their environment and are easily overstimulated by sensory input in their environment.
Savannah Swanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Often, I am with my clients in some of their worst moments, and they struggle to talk about these experiences. As a clinician, I am open to working with individuals with many concerns as well as partners and family members who support them. My hope is to help people through trauma, difficult emotions and worrisome behaviors to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Individuals seeking therapy may not know where to start their journey but together we can begin to tell their story.
Often, I am with my clients in some of their worst moments, and they struggle to talk about these experiences. As a clinician, I am open to working with individuals with many concerns as well as partners and family members who support them. My hope is to help people through trauma, difficult emotions and worrisome behaviors to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Individuals seeking therapy may not know where to start their journey but together we can begin to tell their story.
Bradley Redeker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Current Waitlist. Are you going through a significant life event or change? Or are you ready to work through past distressing memories or traumatic events? Embarking on the therapeutic journey takes courage, as well as finding the right therapist. I specialize in helping those going through significant life events and discernment, individuals who experience depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, as well as those who identify as LGBTQIA. So many presenting symptoms are actually trauma-related, and that is where healing can start.
Current Waitlist. Are you going through a significant life event or change? Or are you ready to work through past distressing memories or traumatic events? Embarking on the therapeutic journey takes courage, as well as finding the right therapist. I specialize in helping those going through significant life events and discernment, individuals who experience depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, as well as those who identify as LGBTQIA. So many presenting symptoms are actually trauma-related, and that is where healing can start.
Marie Selleck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Are you exhausted of things building up and causing you to feel overwhelmed? Are you tired of trying to get out of old habits, just to continue to feel stuck, or maybe you don't even know where to start? Do you spend all day avoiding and numbing your feeling, just so you can function, then find yourself blowing up or having extreme emotions later? Is all the mental junk getting in the way of your career, parenting, and/or having healthy relationships? Do you want ACTUAL tools instead of someone to just talk to and say "uh, huh, how does that make you feel?" Do you want long-lasting healing where you actually leave your therapist?
Are you exhausted of things building up and causing you to feel overwhelmed? Are you tired of trying to get out of old habits, just to continue to feel stuck, or maybe you don't even know where to start? Do you spend all day avoiding and numbing your feeling, just so you can function, then find yourself blowing up or having extreme emotions later? Is all the mental junk getting in the way of your career, parenting, and/or having healthy relationships? Do you want ACTUAL tools instead of someone to just talk to and say "uh, huh, how does that make you feel?" Do you want long-lasting healing where you actually leave your therapist?
Amber Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Are feeling stuck? Desiring to feel more connected to yourself? Feeling exhausted or as if you really don’t know yourself anymore? Not sure how to navigate a change you know is needed? If so, you’re not alone. I believe you actually already have all the answers within you to address these longings, which usually present as anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues or relationship challenges. Oftentimes, we just need guidance, support, tools and dedicated time to discover our inner knowing and heal wounds that have led us to this place in our lives.
Are feeling stuck? Desiring to feel more connected to yourself? Feeling exhausted or as if you really don’t know yourself anymore? Not sure how to navigate a change you know is needed? If so, you’re not alone. I believe you actually already have all the answers within you to address these longings, which usually present as anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues or relationship challenges. Oftentimes, we just need guidance, support, tools and dedicated time to discover our inner knowing and heal wounds that have led us to this place in our lives.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.