Therapists in 49546
Margaret Kos
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Therapy? It is difficult to make the decision to enter into therapy but even more important to find a therapist in which you feel comfortable. Understanding these feelings of others have allowed me to be in practice for over fifteen years. Making the first step to call can be a difficult process and I pride myself in empathizing with this difficulty. I have made it part of my practice serving children, adolescents, and adults to take the time to relate to each individual on an individual basis and attempt to make each client to feel comfortable making this difficult step.
Therapy? It is difficult to make the decision to enter into therapy but even more important to find a therapist in which you feel comfortable. Understanding these feelings of others have allowed me to be in practice for over fifteen years. Making the first step to call can be a difficult process and I pride myself in empathizing with this difficulty. I have made it part of my practice serving children, adolescents, and adults to take the time to relate to each individual on an individual basis and attempt to make each client to feel comfortable making this difficult step.
Araceli Warners
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I have extensive experience in working with children, teens, and adults who have undergone severe trauma.
I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment in which clients can share their concerns openly and feel heard. My role in working with individuals is to meet them where they're at and support them amidst any challenges or difficulties life will present. I value the experience, background, and complexity of each individual who steps into the counseling room and I understand that each individual’s lived experience is unique, and this experience provides powerful tools and perspectives in the counseling process. As a therapist, my primary goal is to walk alongside my clients as they heal, grow, and thrive.
I have extensive experience in working with children, teens, and adults who have undergone severe trauma.
I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment in which clients can share their concerns openly and feel heard. My role in working with individuals is to meet them where they're at and support them amidst any challenges or difficulties life will present. I value the experience, background, and complexity of each individual who steps into the counseling room and I understand that each individual’s lived experience is unique, and this experience provides powerful tools and perspectives in the counseling process. As a therapist, my primary goal is to walk alongside my clients as they heal, grow, and thrive.
Diana Ditrapani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
DeeDee transitioned from working in child welfare to counseling 8 years ago and joined Thriveworks in March of 2016.
Diana "DeeDee" DiTrapani is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her Master's Degree from Wayne State University and has been working in the field for 34 years. Many of those years have been spent working with children and families in child welfare, foster care, and adoption.
DeeDee transitioned from working in child welfare to counseling 8 years ago and joined Thriveworks in March of 2016.
Diana "DeeDee" DiTrapani is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her Master's Degree from Wayne State University and has been working in the field for 34 years. Many of those years have been spent working with children and families in child welfare, foster care, and adoption.
Amy Brace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cascade, MI 49546
My specialty often involves working with young children utilizing play therapy techniques to help them express themselves.
Amy is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Certified EAGALA Professional. Since 1994, Amy has been working with children, teens, adults and families. She has provided direct clinical services, supervision, instruction, and program development locally, nationally and internationally. Amy has a passion for working with children, particularly young children with histories of complex trauma. Her intention is to partner with individuals to experience hope in their lives within a safe and compassionate environment.
My specialty often involves working with young children utilizing play therapy techniques to help them express themselves.
Amy is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Certified EAGALA Professional. Since 1994, Amy has been working with children, teens, adults and families. She has provided direct clinical services, supervision, instruction, and program development locally, nationally and internationally. Amy has a passion for working with children, particularly young children with histories of complex trauma. Her intention is to partner with individuals to experience hope in their lives within a safe and compassionate environment.
Emily Warning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Emily is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a focus on treating trauma across the life span. She specializes in utilizing a holistic approach to address issues that arise from unresolved trauma, stress and anxiety, life transitions, and mood disorders. Emily believes by addressing dysfunctional patterns of the mind and body that stem from the past, we can live fuller and more balanced lives in the present and future. Emily aims to bring her whole self to the therapeutic process and hopes for her clients to do the same.
Emily is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a focus on treating trauma across the life span. She specializes in utilizing a holistic approach to address issues that arise from unresolved trauma, stress and anxiety, life transitions, and mood disorders. Emily believes by addressing dysfunctional patterns of the mind and body that stem from the past, we can live fuller and more balanced lives in the present and future. Emily aims to bring her whole self to the therapeutic process and hopes for her clients to do the same.
Erin Elsen
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
**offering tele therapy*** When a client comes to his/her first session, I often share that they have done the hardest part: to make that initial call and to show up. From there, I look at it as my responsibility to help one feel safe sharing feelings/experiences so that they improve how they currently feel and create the life they want to get excited about living in the future. My approach is direct, simple, empathetic and effective. I have more than 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults and adolescents who are facing significant challenges/crisis' as well as those who are seeking personal growth.
**offering tele therapy*** When a client comes to his/her first session, I often share that they have done the hardest part: to make that initial call and to show up. From there, I look at it as my responsibility to help one feel safe sharing feelings/experiences so that they improve how they currently feel and create the life they want to get excited about living in the future. My approach is direct, simple, empathetic and effective. I have more than 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults and adolescents who are facing significant challenges/crisis' as well as those who are seeking personal growth.
Shannon Bruin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Online Only)
Shannon is bilingual in Spanish and earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and her Masters Degree in Social Work and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University. She has over 12 years of experience working from a trauma-informed perspective with youth and adults.
Shannon is bilingual in Spanish and earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and her Masters Degree in Social Work and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University. She has over 12 years of experience working from a trauma-informed perspective with youth and adults.
Jamie Castillo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Jamie Castillo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan who has been practicing since 2013. Jamie has experience working with people managing stress and anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also has experience working with compassion fatigue across various professions. Jamie believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She will tailor your conversations and treatment plan goals to meet your unique and situational needs. Jamie can offer clients a humanistic approach to confronting and changing challenging behaviors.
Jamie Castillo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan who has been practicing since 2013. Jamie has experience working with people managing stress and anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also has experience working with compassion fatigue across various professions. Jamie believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She will tailor your conversations and treatment plan goals to meet your unique and situational needs. Jamie can offer clients a humanistic approach to confronting and changing challenging behaviors.
Beth Boshoven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Not accepting new clients
I work primarily with children and adults facing issues related to life transitions. I see many people who have experienced trauma, health situations and who are dealing with life stressors. I have worked with many individuals and families who have experienced the death of a loved one, and have focused much of my practice on seeing clients who have experienced trauma and loss, both physically and emotionally. I feel I am an educated professional who works to offer insight, education and support to my clients. I enjoy working with all ages.
I work primarily with children and adults facing issues related to life transitions. I see many people who have experienced trauma, health situations and who are dealing with life stressors. I have worked with many individuals and families who have experienced the death of a loved one, and have focused much of my practice on seeing clients who have experienced trauma and loss, both physically and emotionally. I feel I am an educated professional who works to offer insight, education and support to my clients. I enjoy working with all ages.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in 49546 provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 49546 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 49546 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.