Therapists in Creston, Grand Rapids, MI

You're wondering what you could do to improve your life your relationships. You need a safe place to unload everything and have someone guide you to a better place with real communication skills and a new direction. Someone that has 'been there' and guided others in their journey. I will listen to you. Then together we will move forward with options, a plan, and goals for uniquely you. We will figure things out and look for options to improve your life, your relationships, and issues you have.

In my practice, I recognize that as people we have many different emotions and experiences that drive us. Sometimes we do not understand what we are feeling, why we are feeling it, and why we are responding the way that we are. That is why I am passionate about helping my clients create a better understanding of themselves that creates a positive change to bring healing.

Hi! I'm Misty! I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families! My typical client is between 3 and 26 years old and I use a variety of approaches to meet the needs of my clients. I am currently working on obtaining my registered play therapy (RPT) credential and utilize play, art, sandtray, and other expressive arts to make therapy fun for kids! I also will incorporate caregivers into the therapeutic process as needed so the healing can continue happening at home. For adolescents and young adults we can talk, or we can use some of the above techniques to help process. I also am experienced in EMDR and DBT modalities.

I've always had a strong passion for helping children and families through some of the most stressful and difficult times of their life. I enjoy working with children who are struggling with attachment, anxiety, grief and loss, identity, depression, eating disorders, and other mental health conditions. I'm deeply passionate about collaborating with parents to work towards a common goal. I strive to help clients have a voice, feel heard, and supported as they transition through challenging times in their lives.

Do you need someone to walk alongside you as you navigate difficult times and seek personal growth? I am honored to offer a safe place for healing conversations. I have over 10 years of experience working with youth, families and individuals both in Latin America, as well as in the United States.

Are you ready to overcome past traumatic experiences and generation cycles which prevent you from flourishing? If you answered yes, let's partner together in your healing journey. Start today by contacting me at 616-537-2401.

I am passionate about the work that I do. I have been supporting, advocating and facilitating change with Individuals, Children and Families for over 23 years. I am a Bilingual, Spanish Speaking therapist, who believes in the strength and immense value of diversity and healthy communities. My ideal client is someone who is seeking change and willing to explore the path to get there.

I enjoy meeting clients' needs by starting therapy where they are comfortable, and forming a supportive relationship. Offering a safe space for diversity and equality I offer suggestions, education, and healthy perspectives in order to help facilitate growth. Helping to empower individuals I use specialized treatment methods, which include verbal processing, play therapy, sand tray therapy, and writing and drawing methods. Whether someone is looking for guidance moving through a new stage of life, or finding courage to work through a history of trauma, my ideal client is someone who is open to feedback and ready to create change.

Amy (she/her) practices an active and interpersonal approach to therapy, incorporating mindfulness, popular culture, art, music, role playing games and technological aspects to modify her treatment on an individualized basis to best meet the needs of her clients. Amy identifies as a queer therapist and strives to create a genuinely warm and inclusive therapeutic environment based upon empathy, resiliency and a relatable atmosphere to help normalize mental health services.

I enjoy working with youth, teens, and young adults, and athletes who struggle with anxiety, depression, and identity issues. Individuals looking for a person-centered approach where I am able to participate in a supportive role in the process. An ideal client might be looking for psycho-education, coping skills, a person who listens, or is unsure what their next step is toward their goals. Through our meetings goals and direction can be determined and success can be identified and tracked.

There isn’t a one size “fix” all package for mental health. What works for one; may not work for another. I will be the first one to tell you that I am not the expert in your pain, your life, or your journey. You are. I am simply here to walk alongside you and be a resource for your growth. I believe one of the hardest and bravest things you can do for yourself, is to not only understand your story, but to continue growing from it.

Hey there - thank you for taking the time to check out my profile. You might be here because you feel like you’re at a turning point in your life, but you are unsure which direction to go. Your relationships, losses, experiences, and identity are just that – your own. They are unique to you. Stuff feels unresolved and it could be affecting your everyday life, so it’s time to work on these issues and navigate the path forward.

As a Marriage & Family Therapist/Counselor my goal is to provide families, couples and individuals with a safe environment where they can explore themselves and the possibility of change within their life and their relationships. Our lives are centered on relationships with others. Relationships are the building blocks of life; but, they can also be very debilitating. When those relationships become troubled, sometimes assistance from family and friends may not be enough to find balance within yourself or other relationships. Lucky for us, there are people who have dedicated their lives to helping others along their journey.

My role as a therapist is to give you a safe and peaceful space in which you can find hope and make the changes you desire for yourself. I have 20 years of experience working with a diverse population children, teens, young adults, couples and families. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also utilize art therapy components, overall wellness integration and mindfulness techniques. I am experienced working with individuals, couples, and the family system whatever that may be.

We all want to change in some way, and I believe that real, visible change comes from an internal motivation to be better versions of ourselves. By looking at the uncomfortable or unexamined parts within ourselves, that positive change becomes possible.