Adoption Therapists in Grandville, MI

The ups and downs in life can be unexpected and difficult. I strive to partner with my clients to help them better cope with challenging life situations.

My career as a licensed professional counselor has always focused on children and families. I discovered a particular passion for family preservation, foster care and adoption that later lead me to early childhood and infant mental health.

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

With more than twelve years of experience in clinical therapy working with children, teens, and adults, I am knowledgeable and skilled in helping clients address delicate topics. My dedication to providing a healthy, conducive, and comfortable atmosphere helps clients to speak freely and engage openly. I am a mother to four children, so I understand the day to day challenges facing families, parents, and children. I employ a joyful, enthusiastic, positive approach to help you achieve the results you are seeking. A journey begins with the first step, and I am excited to hear from you and help you lead your best life!!

I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker and I most often go by "Miss Lisa." I graduated with my Bachelors in Social Work followed by my Masters in Social Work in 2008. 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.

We are looking to help individuals with suicidal ideation, self harm, trauma, depression, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, grief, work stress, or life changes. Email or call to make a appointment.

Many of us struggle to get out of the same cycle we're in and we want or need a change. Maybe you're in an unhealthy cycle in your relationship/marriage, in your parenting; or maybe your past trauma/abuse that was never dealt with is contributing to your current hardships. Maybe you're struggling with a cycle of depression, fear/panic, or addiction that you can't get out of. Sometimes it's hard to know where to start changing, but this is hopefully where I can begin helping you. I would love to hear your story and to provide you the clinical insight and direction you want/need to help you find healing, freedom, and contentment. :-)

My name is Mandi Lynn, and I am a Clinical Therapist who is certified in Trauma Focused-CBT. I specialize in working with children, families, and adults in all walks of life. My 14yrs as a Clinician has been spent focusing on helping teenagers in the Juvenile Justice system, children and families involved with CPS, foster/adoptive families, teenagers aging out of the foster care system, and adults struggling with major life transitions and current/past trauma. My goal is to help children, families, and adults identify and celebrate their strengths, while building and reinforcing healthy familial and interpersonal relationships.

In my practice, I prioritize meeting diverse client needs, recognizing the unique challenges they bring. Clients seek support for mental health concerns, navigating life's complexities. My approach involves creating a safe space for clients to articulate goals, spanning emotional balance to resilient relationships. What they truly seek is a pathway to a more fulfilled life, rooted in a yearning for personal growth and well-being. My commitment includes fostering collaboration for positive transformations. Through active listening, I empower clients to navigate challenges, gaining control over life events' impact for an enriched life

Navigating the world can be stressful and our stress responses can impact us on multiple levels. While trauma and stress may be ever-present, I invite you to consider what else is true. As a therapist, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is trauma-informed AND resilience-informed, moving people from a place of despair to hope. I have experience working with those navigating anxiety/depression, stress and burnout, grief, and trauma. Cultivating resilience helps build the capacity to hold the complexities of life, and integrating the mind and body allows one to respond intentionally and live more fully.

I believe that counseling can be beneficial for any person in any stage of life you are in. Each person has his or her own individual story. My goal as a counselor is to listen and understand your story, while helping you figure out what you want. Together we will work towards YOUR desired outcome. Part of the joy I get from being a counselor is walking alongside people and their own stories, whatever they are going through. I have experience with clients with trauma, substance use, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

I possess 20 years as a licensed professional counselor working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older adults. I offer individual, couples and family counseling. Areas of clinical experience cover Trauma/PTSD, mood disorders (Depression/Bipolar), ADHD, anxiety disorders, grief and loss issues, substance abuse and addiction, healing from physical, mental, emotional, sexual abuse and infidelity, chronic illness, stress/anger management, men's and women's issues, faith/spiritual and existential issues, relational/marital issues, issues around divorce, adoption, school, behavioral issues, and blended family issues.

My goal as a therapist is to bring hope, acceptance, and healing to those who are hurting or facing difficult life challenges. I emphasize an approach that is focused on you, the client, in an honest, safe, and collaborative process that will help you to maximize your innate capacity for wellness. We will work together, utilizing the resources and strengths that you bring, to help you to identify and obtain your goals.