Chris Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CAADC (he, him)
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5 Endorsed
Let's Connect (616) 438-0643
Available both in-person and online
3280 E. Beltline Court NE Suite 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Everyone experiences life struggles. I believe clients come to therapy already equipped with the tools and skills to make change and therapy is a tool to help accomplish that goal. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I've worked with adults, children, adolescents and families for 20 years, and take great joy in seeing change happen in the lives of others. I believe in a client-centered approach, which means you are the expert of your own life, and I am a facilitator in helping you accomplish your own goals. I also have experience working with other healthcare professionals.
I have experience with a wide range of psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD. I am also certified in substance use, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, and Acceptance & Commitment therapies. I have extensive experience in trauma, social anxiety, and working with families or couples.
Areas of Specialty & Treatment Models: Trauma (Abuse, Grief, etc.), Suicidality/Self-Harm, Family Issues, Parenting, Emotional Struggles, Anxiety (including social anxiety), Depression, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Substance Abuse, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Financial Literacy
Call or Email Chris Postema now for a free 15 minute consultation - (616) 438-0643
Let's Connect (616) 438-0643
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- ASR Health Benefits
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicare
- Optum
- Priority Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) Health Solution
Chris Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CAADC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (616) 438-0643
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801090305 Chris Postema
- In Practice for 21 years
- Attended Western Michigan University, Ph.D., Graduated 2023
- Certificate from MCBAP C-03375 / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Chris Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CAADC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (616) 438-0643
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Caregivers
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Financial Literacy
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
Chris Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CAADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 438-0643
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Emotionally Focused Financial Literacy
- Existential
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Chris Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CAADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 438-0643
Groups
Location
Northeast GR Counseling
3280 Beltline Court
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Location
Primary Location
Northeast GR Counseling
3280 E. Beltline Court NE
Suite 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 438-0643Email Me
Nearby Areas
Chris Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CAADC
Call for a free consultation now - (616) 438-0643