Meridian Therapists in 49002
Ashley Nederveld
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002 (Online Only)
I'm excited to be able to connect with clients from all over Michigan through telehealth, providing therapy from the comfort of your own space. My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, tailored to your unique needs and experiences. I specialize in stress management, life transitions, women’s issues, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. I believe in the power of therapy to help manage life's challenges and transitions, and I'm here to provide the support and tools you need to navigate these times.
I'm excited to be able to connect with clients from all over Michigan through telehealth, providing therapy from the comfort of your own space. My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, tailored to your unique needs and experiences. I specialize in stress management, life transitions, women’s issues, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. I believe in the power of therapy to help manage life's challenges and transitions, and I'm here to provide the support and tools you need to navigate these times.
Chad Robert Westmaas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Counseling is deeply personal and relational in nature. I strive to create a place of safety and hope for all those who would seek counseling with me. I work to maintain a trauma informed and multicultural practice; meaning that I understand and am sensitive to the effects of trauma as well as the impact that culture has on the lives of my clients. As such I endeavor to practice in a way that welcomes and embraces individuals from all different backgrounds.
Counseling is deeply personal and relational in nature. I strive to create a place of safety and hope for all those who would seek counseling with me. I work to maintain a trauma informed and multicultural practice; meaning that I understand and am sensitive to the effects of trauma as well as the impact that culture has on the lives of my clients. As such I endeavor to practice in a way that welcomes and embraces individuals from all different backgrounds.
Serene Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLP, LPC, CAADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Portage, MI 49002
Sometimes life doesn't go the way we planned. At times we are faced with obstacles that can leave us feeling stuck and unhappy. This can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and many other emotions. You may even feel your life is unmanageable or out of control. However, you are not alone. Let us help you discover a way to a brighter future filled with happiness and hope. Our licensed therapists specialize in helping people afflicted with addictions, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, mood disorders, life changes, and trauma. To see all the bios and photos of our therapists visit us at https://serenesolutions.net
Sometimes life doesn't go the way we planned. At times we are faced with obstacles that can leave us feeling stuck and unhappy. This can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and many other emotions. You may even feel your life is unmanageable or out of control. However, you are not alone. Let us help you discover a way to a brighter future filled with happiness and hope. Our licensed therapists specialize in helping people afflicted with addictions, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, mood disorders, life changes, and trauma. To see all the bios and photos of our therapists visit us at https://serenesolutions.net
Erin Arwady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
As an LMSW with several years of experience, I have developed a balanced, relationship-driven, and creative approach to working with individuals and families from diverse populations. I have extensive experience working with children, adults, and families with various concerns including mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, and dual diagnosis. While I do not subscribe to any one modality of treatment, I have training and experience in utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), expressive arts therapies, and holistic approaches.
As an LMSW with several years of experience, I have developed a balanced, relationship-driven, and creative approach to working with individuals and families from diverse populations. I have extensive experience working with children, adults, and families with various concerns including mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, and dual diagnosis. While I do not subscribe to any one modality of treatment, I have training and experience in utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), expressive arts therapies, and holistic approaches.
Heather Lettow DBA Trestlewood Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Feeling overwhelmed? Lost? "Out-of-Wack?" In a "funk?" Tired of feeling "blah?" Let's work together to take back control over your life. My goal is to help clients meet their personal & emotional goals & find successes in other areas of their life. I provide counseling with individuals (of all ages), couples & families with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, stress management & relationship issues. I want to help you be able to take the skills you learn, your healed parts & the strength that you find within yourself & use them in all areas of your life.
Feeling overwhelmed? Lost? "Out-of-Wack?" In a "funk?" Tired of feeling "blah?" Let's work together to take back control over your life. My goal is to help clients meet their personal & emotional goals & find successes in other areas of their life. I provide counseling with individuals (of all ages), couples & families with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, stress management & relationship issues. I want to help you be able to take the skills you learn, your healed parts & the strength that you find within yourself & use them in all areas of your life.
David Lawrence
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
I focus on using evidenced based therapies in order to provide my clients with effective treatments for a variety of problems. My aim is to help clients to understand their personal values in life, to achieve their personal goals, and to overcome the barriers that interfere with living a values-based life. I personally believe that we are all doing the best we can, and that we can all benefit from having someone support us in making meaningful changes in our lives. I specialize in treatments for trauma, perfectionism, and treatment resistant anxiety and depression.
I focus on using evidenced based therapies in order to provide my clients with effective treatments for a variety of problems. My aim is to help clients to understand their personal values in life, to achieve their personal goals, and to overcome the barriers that interfere with living a values-based life. I personally believe that we are all doing the best we can, and that we can all benefit from having someone support us in making meaningful changes in our lives. I specialize in treatments for trauma, perfectionism, and treatment resistant anxiety and depression.
Jessica Like
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone has their own unique paths in life. These paths may lead to unexpected turns, different destinations, or hit a few bumps along the way creating feelings of uncertainty. Such experiences and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty may lead us into uncharted territory, challenging us to overcome. Change is hard, and change can vastly impact our social, emotional, behavioral, and physiological responses. I strive to create an atmosphere of safety, acceptance, openness, trust, and respect.
Everyone has their own unique paths in life. These paths may lead to unexpected turns, different destinations, or hit a few bumps along the way creating feelings of uncertainty. Such experiences and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty may lead us into uncharted territory, challenging us to overcome. Change is hard, and change can vastly impact our social, emotional, behavioral, and physiological responses. I strive to create an atmosphere of safety, acceptance, openness, trust, and respect.
Helping people is my passion and I feel honored that God has placed me in a position to help those find hope and healing through the counsel I offer. I create a safe place for you to share your story and the challenges you face. My hope is that you feel compassion from me as I journey with you to healing and wholeness. It is a process and my commitment is to walk alongside you at your pace.
Helping people is my passion and I feel honored that God has placed me in a position to help those find hope and healing through the counsel I offer. I create a safe place for you to share your story and the challenges you face. My hope is that you feel compassion from me as I journey with you to healing and wholeness. It is a process and my commitment is to walk alongside you at your pace.
Navigating through life can be difficult at times. As a therapist, it is important to me that you are supported. After 16 years in the field of social work, I am a firm believer in working together as a team in therapy. My objective is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for us to talk about your hopes, concerns, and goals. I hope to meet you where you are currently and help you to remove barriers from reaching your goals.
Navigating through life can be difficult at times. As a therapist, it is important to me that you are supported. After 16 years in the field of social work, I am a firm believer in working together as a team in therapy. My objective is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for us to talk about your hopes, concerns, and goals. I hope to meet you where you are currently and help you to remove barriers from reaching your goals.
Accepting New Clients...I have a passion for coming alongside my clients and empowering them to find their strengths to make positive changes in their lives. I am committed to building a relationship with my clients that will facilitate growth and healing; gaining knowledge and tools that will promote continued growth and development even after therapy has ended. I am also dedicated to continuing to grow and learn professionally and personally in order to provide the best possible care for my clients.
Accepting New Clients...I have a passion for coming alongside my clients and empowering them to find their strengths to make positive changes in their lives. I am committed to building a relationship with my clients that will facilitate growth and healing; gaining knowledge and tools that will promote continued growth and development even after therapy has ended. I am also dedicated to continuing to grow and learn professionally and personally in order to provide the best possible care for my clients.
Travis Ericksen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Courage is not the absence of fear. Rather, it is a mindset of moving forward despite the fear because something else is more important. You are reading this page because you already realized your wellbeing is more important than whatever emotions or challenges are trying to hold you back from your full potential. You taking this first step of seeking help is truly a courageous act and a sign of inner strength. As your counselor, I will help you develop a new mindset of courage and resilience to confidently face life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe place for you to reevaluate your lived experiences, emotions, and thinking.
Courage is not the absence of fear. Rather, it is a mindset of moving forward despite the fear because something else is more important. You are reading this page because you already realized your wellbeing is more important than whatever emotions or challenges are trying to hold you back from your full potential. You taking this first step of seeking help is truly a courageous act and a sign of inner strength. As your counselor, I will help you develop a new mindset of courage and resilience to confidently face life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe place for you to reevaluate your lived experiences, emotions, and thinking.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a great journey to start out on and I am glad you are taking this first step. It is not one you'll regret. My first goal as a therapist is to create an atmosphere where you feel comfortable. I use a strengths based approach and create a framework that makes it easy for you to create goals and a path so you'll know when you make them. To me it is crucial that the patient is a member of the care team. If you're struggling with Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, BiPolar, Panic Attacks, Trauma, Problem Behaviors I may be a good fit assist you.
Therapy is a great journey to start out on and I am glad you are taking this first step. It is not one you'll regret. My first goal as a therapist is to create an atmosphere where you feel comfortable. I use a strengths based approach and create a framework that makes it easy for you to create goals and a path so you'll know when you make them. To me it is crucial that the patient is a member of the care team. If you're struggling with Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, BiPolar, Panic Attacks, Trauma, Problem Behaviors I may be a good fit assist you.
Emilie M Musialczyk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Portage, MI 49002 (Online Only)
We are living in a very trying time that can make us feel isolated, fearful and uncertain of the future. We may be experiencing emotions we have never felt before and don't quite know why or how to cope. Seeking therapy is not an all or nothing process, sometimes it is just needing someone to touch base with to help work through feelings or thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental space. Through exploration we can uncover barriers & work toward a healthier quality of life. Through discussion and reflection we become empowered to reconnect with our inner voice to help us feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
We are living in a very trying time that can make us feel isolated, fearful and uncertain of the future. We may be experiencing emotions we have never felt before and don't quite know why or how to cope. Seeking therapy is not an all or nothing process, sometimes it is just needing someone to touch base with to help work through feelings or thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental space. Through exploration we can uncover barriers & work toward a healthier quality of life. Through discussion and reflection we become empowered to reconnect with our inner voice to help us feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
Ever struggle with not feeling good enough? Or like you aren't living your best life? There is help out there. I specialize in depression and anxiety. I have a passion for helping build people up to reach their full potential.
Ever struggle with not feeling good enough? Or like you aren't living your best life? There is help out there. I specialize in depression and anxiety. I have a passion for helping build people up to reach their full potential.
Nicole Pominville
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is a sensitive process that can help individuals to gain insight, and a deeper understanding of their life, as well as achieve their personal goals. I have always had an interest in working with children and believe that despite their small size, their lives may be filled with big emotions that can be tough to handle. In working with children I believe it’s important to connect with them on their level, meeting them where they are and using their language of play to guide growth and healing.
Counseling is a sensitive process that can help individuals to gain insight, and a deeper understanding of their life, as well as achieve their personal goals. I have always had an interest in working with children and believe that despite their small size, their lives may be filled with big emotions that can be tough to handle. In working with children I believe it’s important to connect with them on their level, meeting them where they are and using their language of play to guide growth and healing.
Jessica Griffioen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
You deserve better. It’s as simple as that. Yet believing it is one thing and achieving it is another. Life’s uncertainties keep coming and your responsibilities are still calling. It feels like you are being pulled and all directions to keep your family and house afloat. You may be trying to hold everything and everyone together, yet it all keeps falling apart. Just when it feels like everything is going well, you start to worry about when the other shoe will drop. Do these thoughts resonate? Possibly life is going okay for you, yet your child can’t cope with all of life’s changes.
You deserve better. It’s as simple as that. Yet believing it is one thing and achieving it is another. Life’s uncertainties keep coming and your responsibilities are still calling. It feels like you are being pulled and all directions to keep your family and house afloat. You may be trying to hold everything and everyone together, yet it all keeps falling apart. Just when it feels like everything is going well, you start to worry about when the other shoe will drop. Do these thoughts resonate? Possibly life is going okay for you, yet your child can’t cope with all of life’s changes.
Life is a journey! So many ups and downs. Whether you are going through a rough patch in life, need tools to help you grow, or just want someone to listen to what you are going through, I hope I can be that person for you. I will strive to be your safe place, be honest with you, encourage you, help you find your strengths, and help equip you for the life you live. I have several years of social work experience, many of them working with children and adolescents. Everything from pregnancy counseling and adoption, to working in the schools, to now being a therapist.
Life is a journey! So many ups and downs. Whether you are going through a rough patch in life, need tools to help you grow, or just want someone to listen to what you are going through, I hope I can be that person for you. I will strive to be your safe place, be honest with you, encourage you, help you find your strengths, and help equip you for the life you live. I have several years of social work experience, many of them working with children and adolescents. Everything from pregnancy counseling and adoption, to working in the schools, to now being a therapist.
We’re not meant to do this alone. Whether you come looking for new skills or perspective, for help making meaning or finding purpose, for help restoring a relationship, or just an ear to listen - I would love to walk with you. My desire is to provide therapy that focuses on the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - by collaborating with you in a safe and nonjudgmental way to create goals that promote health, growth, and autonomy. We may do this by exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and looking for ways to overcome old patterns. With children the process often involves play and finding safety in adult relationships.
We’re not meant to do this alone. Whether you come looking for new skills or perspective, for help making meaning or finding purpose, for help restoring a relationship, or just an ear to listen - I would love to walk with you. My desire is to provide therapy that focuses on the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - by collaborating with you in a safe and nonjudgmental way to create goals that promote health, growth, and autonomy. We may do this by exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and looking for ways to overcome old patterns. With children the process often involves play and finding safety in adult relationships.
Gabriel Kangas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCS
Verified Verified
Portage, MI 49002 (Online Only)
My personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach. I believe it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive. Every client is different and our responses and approaches should be equally diverse. One person may need a cognitive behavioral approach whereas another would be more responsive to brief counseling. This eclectic approach will be applied to all clients. Techniques will vary between clients to best meet the individual client's needs.
My personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach. I believe it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive. Every client is different and our responses and approaches should be equally diverse. One person may need a cognitive behavioral approach whereas another would be more responsive to brief counseling. This eclectic approach will be applied to all clients. Techniques will vary between clients to best meet the individual client's needs.
Marissa Cooney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
I know that taking the first step toward mental wellness is often not easy and I'm so thrilled that you have considered me to be a part of that journey. I believe that therapy is a powerful tool for creating positive change and can serve as a source of hope if you're feeling discouraged. Hi, I’m Marissa, I am a licensed clinical social worker living in West Michigan with over 8 years of experience providing mental health services to adults based in both Michigan and Washington state. I have training in Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I know that taking the first step toward mental wellness is often not easy and I'm so thrilled that you have considered me to be a part of that journey. I believe that therapy is a powerful tool for creating positive change and can serve as a source of hope if you're feeling discouraged. Hi, I’m Marissa, I am a licensed clinical social worker living in West Michigan with over 8 years of experience providing mental health services to adults based in both Michigan and Washington state. I have training in Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
