Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

One of the most universal human experiences is the feeling of being “stuck.” Oftentimes, we’re able to identify patterns and behaviors that we wish to change, but we still find ourselves struggling to move forward. Good news: you already possess the strength and resilience you need to create the life you long for! I’ll walk alongside you in discovering this innate power, while learning to welcome your emotions and experiences. Together, we’ll replace patterns with developing more meaningful ways to relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.

I believe that every person that comes into therapy has the right to have their own individual life journey be the focus of therapy. I listen to the wants, and concerns of the client and then together we develop a strategy that the client(s) will be willing to apply to their lives. I have many tools from an eclectic range or psychological fields and a lifetime of real-life applications that I offer to each client.

Maybe this is the time to make the changes you have been contemplating? Sometimes having another perspective can help you find that direction, make those decisions and help you to feel a whole lot less overwhelmed. Anxiety, depression, Trauma and Grief can affect your relationships, employment, and your general sense of wellbeing. Counseling can help balance hard things with compassionate care and practical strategies to help make life much more manageable. Therapeutic work with families and couples can empower discouraged partners and parents assisting them in creating relationships that are pleasant , healthy, and strong.

I provide confidential counseling services for preteens, adolescents, adults, couples and families in an environment of trust, acceptance and compassion. I use a client-centered approach to counsel individuals challenged by relationship issues, family conflict, school or work related stress, past trauma, and other mental health issues. My guiding principles for counseling are to empower hope, encourage growth and embrace change.

I enjoy working with a variety of people, with special interest in adolescents and young adults, and have experience with issues such as stress management, anxiety, depression, identity development, and emotion dysregulation.

I believe in creating a warm and safe place where people can feel comfortable working through their difficulties and emerge with new strength. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues. Some people have a clear idea of the problem they want to address, and others are simply experiencing too much difficulty and only know that something needs to change. In either case, I explore their individual experiences and perspectives, and what they would like out of the therapeutic process before collaboratively developing the interventions and tools that best meet their needs.

Imagine a life where anxiety no longer holds you back, where you have the tools to conquer daily struggles, and where you feel a renewed sense of control and enjoyment of life. Are you overwhelmed and exhausted by the countless demands of motherhood? Are you tired of saying "yes" when you really just want to say "no"? Are you frustrated by being misunderstood and having the same argument over and over with your spouse? Have you lost a sense of purpose or joy amidst the mundane daily tasks of motherhood? I specialize in supporting women and post-partum moms find joy, hope and healing in the midst of your daily responsibilities.

Hello. Welcome !! I am excited to work for you and your family. I have been a therapist for 14 years , working with families and individuals to help them reach their full potential. I am multilingual and have worked with clients from various parts of the world and religious backgrounds. I work with families, individuals and children from ages 8 and above specializing in depression and anxiety, childhood trauma, emotional regulation and anger related issues, learning disorders , personality and mood disorders and parenting skills. Tweens, teens, college students, individuals and families. Parental participation for younger ones.