Avery
Counselor, MA, LLPC (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (616) 275-3065
Available both in-person and online
781 Kenmoor Avenue Southeast Suite C Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I believe that beginning the search for a therapist can be an intimidating but impactful first step on your journey toward mental and emotional well-being. In this moment, you have chosen to prioritize your wellness which is a decision that may impact your life, work, and relationships for years to come. I am passionate about helping individuals throughout their healing journey. Through my training, I can support you in establishing true, authentic wellness.
My approach is rooted in Person-Centered and Structural/Feminist Therapy. Person-Centered therapy emphasizes the importance of the therapy relationship and environment. It is utilized under the belief that within a warm, non-judgmental environment people have the strength within themselves to create change and establish genuineness.
I intentionally partner this with structural theory because I believe no issue is "culture-free" and there are systems and structures that keep us from becoming our most genuine selves, I believe these cultural factors must be considered. My therapy style also incorporates Narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and Holistic practices.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Avery Perkins now - (616) 275-3065
Let's Connect (616) 275-3065
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- ASR Health Benefits
- Auto Insurance Claims
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cofinity | First Health
- McLaren
- Medicaid
- Meritain Health
- Priority Health
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Michigan / 6451024116 Supervised by Paul Kruass (Michigan / 6401015610) Ivera Avery Perkins
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Western Michigan University, Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling , Graduated 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gender
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Religious Deconstruction
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Health for Life Counseling
781 Kenmoor Avenue Southeast
Suite C
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 275-3065Email Me