Therapists in 49503
Mend Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Accepting Clients In-Person & Online - It could be long-term depression or recent development in your life. You could be severely depressed or mildly so. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, lost, or empty. Maybe what used to work for you doesn't anymore. You're trying to make changes but it doesn't seem to be working. Maybe you're always feeling tired, exhausted, or generally bad about yourself. Perhaps you're high strung and having difficulty calming down. At Mend Counseling you will be met wherever you're at in order to find a new way forward. Therapy can truly help you find more meaning and happiness in your life.
Accepting Clients In-Person & Online - It could be long-term depression or recent development in your life. You could be severely depressed or mildly so. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, lost, or empty. Maybe what used to work for you doesn't anymore. You're trying to make changes but it doesn't seem to be working. Maybe you're always feeling tired, exhausted, or generally bad about yourself. Perhaps you're high strung and having difficulty calming down. At Mend Counseling you will be met wherever you're at in order to find a new way forward. Therapy can truly help you find more meaning and happiness in your life.
Dr. Kristin Roberts
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, identity concerns, trauma, and relationship issues.
Taking steps toward change is not always easy. I believe we are capable of change given the opportunity and courage to do so. My approach is collaborative and I tailor my work to meet your needs, personality, and cultural factors. I believe in meeting people where they are at to help them heal, grow, and achieve the personal changes they want to make. My style is warm and approachable, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, identity concerns, trauma, and relationship issues.
Taking steps toward change is not always easy. I believe we are capable of change given the opportunity and courage to do so. My approach is collaborative and I tailor my work to meet your needs, personality, and cultural factors. I believe in meeting people where they are at to help them heal, grow, and achieve the personal changes they want to make. My style is warm and approachable, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Dr. Nicole Olivas
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I have extensive experience addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relational problems, identity development concerns and multicultural issues.
I am dedicated to providing high-quality neuropsychological/psychological assessments (ages 9 and up), as well as individual and group therapy services (ages 18 and up). My goal is to help individuals lead more fulfilling lives. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and empathy. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I am passionate about making the assessment process accessible and understandable for everyone and believe a thorough assessment can provide valuable diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations.
I have extensive experience addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relational problems, identity development concerns and multicultural issues.
I am dedicated to providing high-quality neuropsychological/psychological assessments (ages 9 and up), as well as individual and group therapy services (ages 18 and up). My goal is to help individuals lead more fulfilling lives. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and empathy. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I am passionate about making the assessment process accessible and understandable for everyone and believe a thorough assessment can provide valuable diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations.
Kimberly Sue Lichon-Tufer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I have also worked with children and adults regarding challenges with trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, peer pressure, bullying, and many others.
My passion is helping others find ways to manage their challenges in this ever-changing journey we call life. For over 27 years I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings; including home, school, office, and in the community. I pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with each individual I work with. By achieving this, I believe we can then work together to help identify what is challenging you currently to get you to the life you choose to live successfully.
I have also worked with children and adults regarding challenges with trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, peer pressure, bullying, and many others.
My passion is helping others find ways to manage their challenges in this ever-changing journey we call life. For over 27 years I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings; including home, school, office, and in the community. I pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with each individual I work with. By achieving this, I believe we can then work together to help identify what is challenging you currently to get you to the life you choose to live successfully.
Reclaim Life Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed by life and not sure how to get through another day? Troubled by the past and not sure how to resolve it? Is anxiety, depression, or grief the main feelings you experience on a daily basis? Do you want to be content and free from worry? To enjoy life to it's fullest?
Are you overwhelmed by life and not sure how to get through another day? Troubled by the past and not sure how to resolve it? Is anxiety, depression, or grief the main feelings you experience on a daily basis? Do you want to be content and free from worry? To enjoy life to it's fullest?
Zita Hardenberg
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Therapy can be an opportunity to improve your insight into personal roadblocks and regain a sense of balance. My role is to accompany you during this process and help you navigate through life's challenges. You will find my approach to be genuine, warm, and person-centered. I have a special interest working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, and life changes. I am also particularly interested in working with young adults as they work on their development of identity and purpose. My goal is to support you and help strengthen your coping skills.
Therapy can be an opportunity to improve your insight into personal roadblocks and regain a sense of balance. My role is to accompany you during this process and help you navigate through life's challenges. You will find my approach to be genuine, warm, and person-centered. I have a special interest working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, and life changes. I am also particularly interested in working with young adults as they work on their development of identity and purpose. My goal is to support you and help strengthen your coping skills.
Jenny London
Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Working together in a collaborative, non-judgmental and client centered manner helps create change and growth. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, self worth/self esteem problems, addiction, or have difficulty managing your relationships, I can work with you to identify healthy ways in which to cope and better manage your emotions. Together we can identify ways to help make healthy lifestyle changes both emotionally and physically. I encourage a holistic (mind, body, spirit approach to treatment. As you become more aware of your strengths you become more confident in yourself and your abilities.
Working together in a collaborative, non-judgmental and client centered manner helps create change and growth. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, self worth/self esteem problems, addiction, or have difficulty managing your relationships, I can work with you to identify healthy ways in which to cope and better manage your emotions. Together we can identify ways to help make healthy lifestyle changes both emotionally and physically. I encourage a holistic (mind, body, spirit approach to treatment. As you become more aware of your strengths you become more confident in yourself and your abilities.
Amanda Haveman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I aim to create a safe, supportive, empathic, and validating environment for the clients I have the pleasure of working with. For over 15 years, I have provided attachment and trauma informed services to children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience supporting clients that struggle with a variety of issues including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, eating disorders, ADHD, and emotional regulation issues. I am honored to walk alongside you with compassion and open mindedness as you navigate the ebbs and flows of life.
I aim to create a safe, supportive, empathic, and validating environment for the clients I have the pleasure of working with. For over 15 years, I have provided attachment and trauma informed services to children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience supporting clients that struggle with a variety of issues including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, eating disorders, ADHD, and emotional regulation issues. I am honored to walk alongside you with compassion and open mindedness as you navigate the ebbs and flows of life.
Peter Cappon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I specialize in depression primarily, while also specializing in working through past trauma, narcissism, and major life transitions.
Most of Peter’s clients start with a problem that sounds like “I just don’t understand why.... ”. They’re people who, like all of us, want to be a good parent, partner, friend, or employee/boss, but something is getting in the way. Peter employs a variety of evidence-based practices to help his clients get clarity and start moving forward again. Peter is therapist and founder of Mend Counseling. Check out the practice at www.mendcounselingmi.com.
I specialize in depression primarily, while also specializing in working through past trauma, narcissism, and major life transitions.
Most of Peter’s clients start with a problem that sounds like “I just don’t understand why.... ”. They’re people who, like all of us, want to be a good parent, partner, friend, or employee/boss, but something is getting in the way. Peter employs a variety of evidence-based practices to help his clients get clarity and start moving forward again. Peter is therapist and founder of Mend Counseling. Check out the practice at www.mendcounselingmi.com.
Benjamin L Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Online Only)
Hi everyone! My name is Benjamin Hill and I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe, warm, and inviting space where you are free to truly express yourself and grow into the individual you want to be. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, trauma, and substance use; especially within the LGBTQIA community. Whether you're dealing with the effects of trauma, life transitions, depression, isolation, anxiety, or overwhelm; I'm here to help you work through what life may have placed in front of you.
Hi everyone! My name is Benjamin Hill and I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe, warm, and inviting space where you are free to truly express yourself and grow into the individual you want to be. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, trauma, and substance use; especially within the LGBTQIA community. Whether you're dealing with the effects of trauma, life transitions, depression, isolation, anxiety, or overwhelm; I'm here to help you work through what life may have placed in front of you.
Sara Cooley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I specialize in those seeking to improve relationships with others or self, communication, various traumas, depression, anxiety, and mood dysregulation.
Through life, you have various goals you are trying to accomplish but sometimes can feel as if you have lost your way. With increasing levels of stress, life can become less vivid than it once was. My goal as your therapist is to get you to a space of empowerment and understanding. Together, we can find ways to regain control, learn what your emotions are signaling to you, explore relationships, and improve overall wellbeing in your life.
I specialize in those seeking to improve relationships with others or self, communication, various traumas, depression, anxiety, and mood dysregulation.
Through life, you have various goals you are trying to accomplish but sometimes can feel as if you have lost your way. With increasing levels of stress, life can become less vivid than it once was. My goal as your therapist is to get you to a space of empowerment and understanding. Together, we can find ways to regain control, learn what your emotions are signaling to you, explore relationships, and improve overall wellbeing in your life.
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Bridget Gottlieb, LMSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Online Only)
Even though transitions are a part of all of our lives, they sometimes stir up old pain or are just too overwhelming to navigate without some help. You deserve the time and support to work through it and counseling can provide that for you. I believe in a person centered, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral and strength based counseling approach. I have over 17 years of experience using these approaches working with individuals of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illnesses and transitions at all stages of life.
Even though transitions are a part of all of our lives, they sometimes stir up old pain or are just too overwhelming to navigate without some help. You deserve the time and support to work through it and counseling can provide that for you. I believe in a person centered, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral and strength based counseling approach. I have over 17 years of experience using these approaches working with individuals of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illnesses and transitions at all stages of life.
Trisha Waun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I warmly welcome adults, adolescent youth and families with a wide variety of symptoms, challenges and diagnoses to therapy. I have expertise in providing care for those experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, self-harm and suicidal ideation, relationship issues and adjustment related concerns. Regardless of where you find yourself in life or what you might be facing, I'm here to hold safe space for you and whatever you might need. We will work together to build trust, set achievable goals and help you towards healing and growth. https://www.telebehavioralhealth.us/request-appointment
I warmly welcome adults, adolescent youth and families with a wide variety of symptoms, challenges and diagnoses to therapy. I have expertise in providing care for those experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, self-harm and suicidal ideation, relationship issues and adjustment related concerns. Regardless of where you find yourself in life or what you might be facing, I'm here to hold safe space for you and whatever you might need. We will work together to build trust, set achievable goals and help you towards healing and growth. https://www.telebehavioralhealth.us/request-appointment
Kayla Nachazel
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
My passion as an MSW intern include helping adults, couples, and older teens, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, pre and postpartum challenges, relational challenges, and various life obstacles. I am confident that my skillset, along with the use of evidence-based practices, will provide you with the tools and confidence you need to overcome any barriers that may be standing in the way of a wholesome and fulfilling life. In our sessions, we will work together in order to overcome the current obstacles you may be facing.
My passion as an MSW intern include helping adults, couples, and older teens, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, pre and postpartum challenges, relational challenges, and various life obstacles. I am confident that my skillset, along with the use of evidence-based practices, will provide you with the tools and confidence you need to overcome any barriers that may be standing in the way of a wholesome and fulfilling life. In our sessions, we will work together in order to overcome the current obstacles you may be facing.
Michael Mudgett LPC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I am trained in EMDR to help those who struggle with trauma, depression, loneliness, anxiety, divorce and blended family issues.
My goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment where children, teens, adults, couples and families can open up, share and find help in regards to personal struggles and trauma that occur throughout the life span. I am a Christian who counsels and have 17 years of experience. I work helping those who struggle with the tangled web of interpersonal conflicts who have limited insight about their struggles whether those relationship are with significant other, in marriage,home, work, or with peers. My passion is to help people find their purpose. Accepting new referrals.
I am trained in EMDR to help those who struggle with trauma, depression, loneliness, anxiety, divorce and blended family issues.
My goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment where children, teens, adults, couples and families can open up, share and find help in regards to personal struggles and trauma that occur throughout the life span. I am a Christian who counsels and have 17 years of experience. I work helping those who struggle with the tangled web of interpersonal conflicts who have limited insight about their struggles whether those relationship are with significant other, in marriage,home, work, or with peers. My passion is to help people find their purpose. Accepting new referrals.
Aaron Frostick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I have several years of experience partnering with individuals recovering from trauma, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment issues, relationship concerns, anger management, and psychotic disorders. Through the therapeutic relationship, many things can be accomplished, and among these things is gaining a better understanding of yourself and your personal experiences battling mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as other presenting problems. I strive to meet you where you are in your process of healing and growth.
I have several years of experience partnering with individuals recovering from trauma, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment issues, relationship concerns, anger management, and psychotic disorders. Through the therapeutic relationship, many things can be accomplished, and among these things is gaining a better understanding of yourself and your personal experiences battling mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as other presenting problems. I strive to meet you where you are in your process of healing and growth.
Lauren Bonnell
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, MLP
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
As we age, I can't help but think that our lives may go off the path we originally intended. While life can be full of many positive changes and events, there may also be experiences in which one may develop feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety, and/or depression. It can be hard to recognize life isn't always 'perfect' and to determine how and where to give up control. My goal is to help you leap into the unknown, build more authenticity and awareness, and start living a life with more fulfillment.
As we age, I can't help but think that our lives may go off the path we originally intended. While life can be full of many positive changes and events, there may also be experiences in which one may develop feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety, and/or depression. It can be hard to recognize life isn't always 'perfect' and to determine how and where to give up control. My goal is to help you leap into the unknown, build more authenticity and awareness, and start living a life with more fulfillment.
Liz Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Hi there! I began working in human services 9 years ago and have worked extensively with survivors of sexual assault, incest, domestic violence, and child abuse. I specialize in working with individuals and children who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, life transitions, housing instability, anxiety, and depression. I primarily use somatic interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, yoga, play therapy, art interventions, parts work, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in sessions with my clients.
Hi there! I began working in human services 9 years ago and have worked extensively with survivors of sexual assault, incest, domestic violence, and child abuse. I specialize in working with individuals and children who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, life transitions, housing instability, anxiety, and depression. I primarily use somatic interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, yoga, play therapy, art interventions, parts work, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in sessions with my clients.
Laura Swain
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
We all feel lost and overwhelmed at times, but you do not need to go through it alone. With a focus on inclusivity and acceptance, I specialize in teens through adults who are struggling with establishing positive mental health and wellbeing. With advanced training in substance use/addiction and complex trauma, my goal is to support you in making a positive change that will last a lifetime. I work with a wide variety of issues and concerns including: anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral instability, life transitions, and negative life events.
We all feel lost and overwhelmed at times, but you do not need to go through it alone. With a focus on inclusivity and acceptance, I specialize in teens through adults who are struggling with establishing positive mental health and wellbeing. With advanced training in substance use/addiction and complex trauma, my goal is to support you in making a positive change that will last a lifetime. I work with a wide variety of issues and concerns including: anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral instability, life transitions, and negative life events.
Jude Vereyken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, ACSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
My specialties include assisting adults age 25 and up who are coping with: Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Substance Abuse, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Family Member(s) with Substance Abuse, Other Mental Health Disorders, Long Haul Covid, And day to day life challenges in an ever-changing world!.
I do put my heart into my work as a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. I greet you where you are at, walk alongside you as you journey through your life, and help you gain useful coping tools to navigate your way. It is important for me to create space for you to feel comfortable and be open. I want you to reach your goals, feel my support and compassion, know you are safe and can feel at home. My private practice JD's Midlife Tools For Living Practices LLC, provides therapy services healing the mind, body and spirit!
My specialties include assisting adults age 25 and up who are coping with: Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Substance Abuse, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Family Member(s) with Substance Abuse, Other Mental Health Disorders, Long Haul Covid, And day to day life challenges in an ever-changing world!.
I do put my heart into my work as a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. I greet you where you are at, walk alongside you as you journey through your life, and help you gain useful coping tools to navigate your way. It is important for me to create space for you to feel comfortable and be open. I want you to reach your goals, feel my support and compassion, know you are safe and can feel at home. My private practice JD's Midlife Tools For Living Practices LLC, provides therapy services healing the mind, body and spirit!
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.