Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

Life is about more than surviving; its about thriving. Do you feel like you're stuck in survival mode? I'd love to help you overcome whatever it is you may be struggling with so that you can stop just surviving and start thriving. What does thriving look like to you? We'll figure it out and work towards it together.

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

I specialize in trauma, anxiety, first responder challenges, and PTSD. I believe every person is unique and ultimately the expert in their own life. The body and mind are intricately connected and need to be examined together, to accurately assess and reach a resolution for life's demands.

Miguel has had diverse and well-rounded experiences throughout his career including an working with at risk youth through a juvenile court setting, work within a juvenile detention center that housed adolescents struggling with mental illness. Miguel has been in the therapeutic field since 2004, having 15 years of experience in group and individual therapy assisting those in need of developing coping skills for various life stressors (depression, anger, relationship issues, etc.). Miguel is also experienced in working with relationship difficulties including issues around pornogorphy.

I graduated from the University of Michigan in 1983. Since that time, my focus has been on helping individuals, couples and groups ascertain and realize their goals. Using a direct approach,my clients appreciate the stability and consistency I provide to their overall progress and definitive improvement in their lives. I believe therapy is certainly a process for overcoming obstacles and making sense of one's history. It is also a vehicle to explore and decide what is you really want if life.

I believe that every person has the capacity to change, heal wounds, and experience new levels of wholeness. Therapy can be a catalyst for growth; a place to be fully seen, known, and equipped. I work with women in transition, whether you're navigating college, career, marriage, or motherhood, as well as all the other "less shiny" changes. We'll work together to create sustainable rhythms for mind-body-spirit wellness. Your goals take center stage. I offer a somatics-based+EMDR integration of treatment in which we grow resiliency, expand your capacity for presence, and strengthen nervous system regulation.

Virtual Therapy is effective! If you are ready for change, let's have a conversation about your goals and desires. I'm here to listen, validate your experiences, and encourage you toward becoming your best self. I will provide a safe and confidential environment to begin your journey toward well-being. If you've been thinking about therapy, take action today. Book directly via my website tab or email me with questions or to set up your free 15 minute phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi! I'm Dori. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan and specialize in treating various anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma. I use evidenced-based interventions like Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) and more to help you navigate the challenging obstacles in your life.

Hello My name is Melissa I'm a highly skilled and compassionate mental health counselor with an incredible 16 years of experience in the field of counseling. With a passion for helping individuals overcome personal obstacles and achieve optimal dimensions of well-being, I have attained knowledge as a leading expert in the realm of mental health counseling, life coaching, and performance improvement. ​ Throughout my illustrious career, I have been dedicated to empowering countless individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential.

Are you feeling like you have lost yourself? That you are lost and alone. You want to be “on top of things”, but you are exhausted with all of the responsibilities. It feels like you have to be perfect: be the perfect woman, be the perfect mom, be a perfect young adult, have a great career and be healthy. It’s overwhelming! During all of this Chaos, you are certain of this, that you are ready for relief. You’re ready to heal, you’re ready to smile again, you’re ready to enjoy life again, you’re ready to find a career you love.

We are a collective bunch of counselors who specialize in counseling middle and high school students, college students and young adults. See, all of us here have struggled in different ways, and it’s those experiences that have lead us here to work at 3rdchair. Whatever you’re struggling with, we’ll do our best to help you get through it and be a better and stronger person for it.

I believe it is a difficult decision to reach out for support from another person. In so doing, therapy not only needs to be a gentle guidance towards a happier lifestyle, but it also needs to incorporate challenges. In working with individuals, couples and families, I enjoy creating a balance of both of these concepts. Shifting our perceptions and changing our behaviors is not a simple process for anyone. I work with parents, teenagers and even our littlest people during stressful life situations including depression, anxiety, anger management, marital issues, women's issues, and processing traumatic events.

As my favorite author Brene’ Brown said “You don’t have to go it alone, no one was meant to”. Life can be messy and the challenges and transitions that we all must travel through can be very burdensome. I’m here to help. I’m here to support. I’m here to facilitate you truly seeing the courage and strength inside. Cultivate calm- it may be easier than you think!

Most of the people who work with me range from adolescents to adults and generally experience depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, have a history of suicide, trauma, and/or general trouble adjusting to changes in life. However, I also have experience working with grief and loss, family adjustment to autism diagnosis, general family concerns, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. I am trained in S.A.F.E. EMDR, integrative medicine for mental health, CBT, and TF-CBT. I have additional knowledge of sand tray, IFS, narrative therapy, and interpersonal neurobiology and draw on these in my therapy.

I'm passionate about providing support and compassionate counseling to individuals, couples, & families facing life-challenging crises, addictions, or illness with a heart of sincere concern. I assist clients in developing healthy life skills, resolving conflict, and accessing needed resources as they seek to fulfill their personal, family, and vocational goals. I'm experienced in a breadth of crises and family needs through years of church-based pastoral care and clinical counseling. I provide Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling, and Group Therapy. I can help address Men's Issues, Grief Support, and Conflict Mediation needs.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults experiencing difficulties due to the trauma of sexual victimization and domestic violence. I have worked extensively within the Kent County Family Court system and various area agencies in addressing safety and advocacy issues for children and families. Additional areas of clinical expertise include anxiety and panic disorder, marriage counseling and working with divorced parents in establishing an effective co-parenting plan for the children. I have co-facilitated a grief recovery support group for the past 6 years.

Do you find yourself playing situations over and over again in your mind? Does it feel like weekly 50 minute therapy simply hasn’t been enough, no matter what you do? You’ve read self-help books and maybe even been to therapy before, but nothing has gotten to the very bottom of your concerns and led to the level of growth and change you’re looking for in your life and relationships. Maybe you’re needing help right now, and you don’t want to spend months or even years in the traditional weekly model of therapy treatment to feel better.

Let’s be real. Like really real... Life can be more than hard at times, relentless even! When life happens, it can feel unbearable. Life can also feel very lonely and isolating. I am here to tell you that you are not alone because that is where I come in! I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University. I have personal and professional experience working with youth in foster care, adoption, neurodivergence, people experiencing homelessness, and concerns related to intergenerational trauma, spiritual confusion, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem.

Asking for help can be challenging so give yourself credit for taking the first step. I am honored to serve as a guide and provide support while you work through this part of your life. My goal is to provide a safe and judgement free environment where you can navigate the challenges of everyday life and process past experiences.