Meridian Therapists in 49512
Eric Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentwood, MI 49512 (Online Only)
Hello there! My name is Eric and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working in the mental health field since 2011, ranging from providing support in an inpatient psychiatric setting to providing telehealth crisis management and services, and more recently transitioning to working more one-on-one. My focus is to be able to work with you to take a closer look at what has been going on in life leading to this moment, what it is that we can address together, and how we can move together towards achieving a better tomorrow for you! One step at a time.
Hello there! My name is Eric and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working in the mental health field since 2011, ranging from providing support in an inpatient psychiatric setting to providing telehealth crisis management and services, and more recently transitioning to working more one-on-one. My focus is to be able to work with you to take a closer look at what has been going on in life leading to this moment, what it is that we can address together, and how we can move together towards achieving a better tomorrow for you! One step at a time.
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Welcome to New Beginnings Therapy and Consulting Services, PLLC. My ideal client is someone Who is committed to self-improvement and one who is invested in themselves.
Welcome to New Beginnings Therapy and Consulting Services, PLLC. My ideal client is someone Who is committed to self-improvement and one who is invested in themselves.
Thomas Peek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan and have a Master's degree in Counseling. I believe that as all people travel through life, struggles and difficulties can arise which may leave a person feeling stuck and with a variety of emotions. My passion is to help people discover meaning, to walk along the side of those who are trying to navigate the complexities of life, and to offer support, help, and understanding. Together, I will work with you to explore the various themes of your story and to rediscover strengths and resources that will help enrich your story with healing and growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan and have a Master's degree in Counseling. I believe that as all people travel through life, struggles and difficulties can arise which may leave a person feeling stuck and with a variety of emotions. My passion is to help people discover meaning, to walk along the side of those who are trying to navigate the complexities of life, and to offer support, help, and understanding. Together, I will work with you to explore the various themes of your story and to rediscover strengths and resources that will help enrich your story with healing and growth.
The decision to start therapy can be overwhelming & anxiety provoking. You may be wondering how therapy can help or who the right therapist is. You're not alone! My hope is to help you feel comfortable & confident in your decision to be here. I have over eight years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, mood disorders, family &/or relational conflict, grief, complex medical diagnoses, & trauma. I strive to create an environment in which we identify where change is needed while highlighting the strengths you already possess. I value building trust, fostering connection, & embracing vulnerability.
The decision to start therapy can be overwhelming & anxiety provoking. You may be wondering how therapy can help or who the right therapist is. You're not alone! My hope is to help you feel comfortable & confident in your decision to be here. I have over eight years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, mood disorders, family &/or relational conflict, grief, complex medical diagnoses, & trauma. I strive to create an environment in which we identify where change is needed while highlighting the strengths you already possess. I value building trust, fostering connection, & embracing vulnerability.
I am passionate about counseling pre-teens (age 10 and up), adolescents, young adults, and adults. I especially enjoy helping others untangle and heal from past trauma as well as helping individuals with ADHD develop an understanding for their way of operating and skills around that, viewing it in a positive light. I enjoy using Sand Tray, Play Therapy, and EMDR with clients of all ages.
I am passionate about counseling pre-teens (age 10 and up), adolescents, young adults, and adults. I especially enjoy helping others untangle and heal from past trauma as well as helping individuals with ADHD develop an understanding for their way of operating and skills around that, viewing it in a positive light. I enjoy using Sand Tray, Play Therapy, and EMDR with clients of all ages.
Oriana Christina Bruno
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP, ICAADC, CTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentwood, MI 49512
Over the past eighteen years, I have worked in community mental health, residential and private practice facilities helping children, adolescents, and adults solve problems and make significant changes in their lives. I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist, Certified Trauma Specialist, Adoption Specialist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important element in making lasting changes. Helping you feel comfortable so we can build a trusting and secure relationship is my goal.
Over the past eighteen years, I have worked in community mental health, residential and private practice facilities helping children, adolescents, and adults solve problems and make significant changes in their lives. I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist, Certified Trauma Specialist, Adoption Specialist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important element in making lasting changes. Helping you feel comfortable so we can build a trusting and secure relationship is my goal.
Melanie Hogeterp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kentwood, MI 49512
Melanie Hogeterp LMSW is a clinical social worker serving adults who are in distress. Her mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for her clients to get to know themselves, disarm defenses, practice new skills, increase emotional literacy, and build competencies. She works with her clients to process traumas and reduce distress and with parents to add to their toolbox of parenting skills. Melanie's approach to treatment is based in attachment theory and she employs a variety of practice techniques as they apply to the needs of her clients including: IFS, CBT, and EMDR.
Melanie Hogeterp LMSW is a clinical social worker serving adults who are in distress. Her mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for her clients to get to know themselves, disarm defenses, practice new skills, increase emotional literacy, and build competencies. She works with her clients to process traumas and reduce distress and with parents to add to their toolbox of parenting skills. Melanie's approach to treatment is based in attachment theory and she employs a variety of practice techniques as they apply to the needs of her clients including: IFS, CBT, and EMDR.
Gabrielle (Bee) Henriksen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Here's to you for making the first step in your healing process - that is no small feat! No matter where you are in your journey, I can provide you with the support you need to honor your emotions, understand and value your various identities, and rewrite your story to center joy, rest, and compassion. I am an out, proud, and unapologetically queer woman whose primary goal is to provide a collaborative, warm, and brave/r space for you to heal your authentic self. My foundation is built on trauma-informed and compassion-focused interventions, with an emphasis on systems’ impact on our wellbeing.
Here's to you for making the first step in your healing process - that is no small feat! No matter where you are in your journey, I can provide you with the support you need to honor your emotions, understand and value your various identities, and rewrite your story to center joy, rest, and compassion. I am an out, proud, and unapologetically queer woman whose primary goal is to provide a collaborative, warm, and brave/r space for you to heal your authentic self. My foundation is built on trauma-informed and compassion-focused interventions, with an emphasis on systems’ impact on our wellbeing.
Lexi Millering
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentwood, MI 49512
You found yourself struggling to cope with intense feelings of depression, anxiety, and past trauma. You find that you don't enjoy the things you're doing and don’t even know who you are when you look in the mirror. You feel hopeless and trapped in this cycle of avoiding your feelings, pleasing other people, and spending all your time trying to be enough. Wondering why you can never just be yourself. You wonder if things will ever change. You find that typical talk therapy does not help, like there is a missing piece to the puzzle. Through somatic and holistic approaches we can address the underlying feelings of not feeling safe.
You found yourself struggling to cope with intense feelings of depression, anxiety, and past trauma. You find that you don't enjoy the things you're doing and don’t even know who you are when you look in the mirror. You feel hopeless and trapped in this cycle of avoiding your feelings, pleasing other people, and spending all your time trying to be enough. Wondering why you can never just be yourself. You wonder if things will ever change. You find that typical talk therapy does not help, like there is a missing piece to the puzzle. Through somatic and holistic approaches we can address the underlying feelings of not feeling safe.
Resilience Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EMDR, CIT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kentwood, MI 49512
Seeking a therapist is not always easy, BUT this is the first step towards addressing your concerns and it is a very courageous one. Rather you would like to improve your self-esteem, decrease anxiety, manage anger, or work through trauma: Ebony, Crystal, Ari and Adrianne believe in addressing behaviors and concerns through subconscious and unconscious processing. We take a person centered approach to guide and empower your desires and commitment to change. Depending on the concern, we may utilize EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, solution focused, or motivational interviewing to meet your goal(s).
Seeking a therapist is not always easy, BUT this is the first step towards addressing your concerns and it is a very courageous one. Rather you would like to improve your self-esteem, decrease anxiety, manage anger, or work through trauma: Ebony, Crystal, Ari and Adrianne believe in addressing behaviors and concerns through subconscious and unconscious processing. We take a person centered approach to guide and empower your desires and commitment to change. Depending on the concern, we may utilize EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, solution focused, or motivational interviewing to meet your goal(s).
Dwayne Anthony Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentwood, MI 49512
Throughout my journey on becoming a therapist I would always get ask the same question. what made me want to become a therapist? The more I learned about myself and who I wanted to become, the answer became more and more clear. As a therapist my goal is too always make clients leave my sessions wanting to become the best versions of themselves. Imagine being in a race and the finish line is everything you want out of yourself. On this journey you will be challenged with plenty of obstacles that will prevent you to getting to that finish line. I want all my clients to overcome these obstacles to get to that goal they want to be.
Throughout my journey on becoming a therapist I would always get ask the same question. what made me want to become a therapist? The more I learned about myself and who I wanted to become, the answer became more and more clear. As a therapist my goal is too always make clients leave my sessions wanting to become the best versions of themselves. Imagine being in a race and the finish line is everything you want out of yourself. On this journey you will be challenged with plenty of obstacles that will prevent you to getting to that finish line. I want all my clients to overcome these obstacles to get to that goal they want to be.
Are you feeling powerless? Is your fear, anger, confusion, and indecision getting the best of you? Unfortunately, we cannot control the experiences that impact us. At times, your lens of experience can lead you to a place of depression, anxiety, stress, or not living your best life. I will support you in facing adversity and reclaiming your power of self-love. Taking this step towards therapy is commendable. At 1 Verse Counseling and Consulting we believe you deserve to be "Mentally Well" 1 Verse at a time!
Are you feeling powerless? Is your fear, anger, confusion, and indecision getting the best of you? Unfortunately, we cannot control the experiences that impact us. At times, your lens of experience can lead you to a place of depression, anxiety, stress, or not living your best life. I will support you in facing adversity and reclaiming your power of self-love. Taking this step towards therapy is commendable. At 1 Verse Counseling and Consulting we believe you deserve to be "Mentally Well" 1 Verse at a time!
Resilience Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentwood, MI 49512
Navigating the teenage years can be incredibly challenging, both for adolescents and their families. As a compassionate and experienced therapist, I understand the unique struggles that come with this pivotal stage of life. Whether your teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or simply struggling with the pressures of growing up, my goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where they can explore their feelings and develop effective coping strategies. Through structured sessions, your teen will learn practical skills to manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and build resilience.
Navigating the teenage years can be incredibly challenging, both for adolescents and their families. As a compassionate and experienced therapist, I understand the unique struggles that come with this pivotal stage of life. Whether your teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or simply struggling with the pressures of growing up, my goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where they can explore their feelings and develop effective coping strategies. Through structured sessions, your teen will learn practical skills to manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and build resilience.
Our counseling exists to serve individuals and couples through professional counseling. Our counseling goal is to impact lives on a spiritual, emotional, and mental level. Counseling also involves the sharing of personal problems, concerns, and stories with a professional who is skilled at helping the client or clients come to a resolution or solution about their particular situation. The general goals for the client are that he or she can identify the issue(s), develop a plan of action, and then implement that plan to move forward and progress in spite of their spiritual, emotional and/or mental setbacks.
Our counseling exists to serve individuals and couples through professional counseling. Our counseling goal is to impact lives on a spiritual, emotional, and mental level. Counseling also involves the sharing of personal problems, concerns, and stories with a professional who is skilled at helping the client or clients come to a resolution or solution about their particular situation. The general goals for the client are that he or she can identify the issue(s), develop a plan of action, and then implement that plan to move forward and progress in spite of their spiritual, emotional and/or mental setbacks.
I enjoy clients with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and problems. My personal style is supportive, and my approach with clients is holistic in focus I want to see clients the best version of themselves that they can possibly be . My goal is for each client to achieve more personal awareness, emotional stability, and effective behavior as a result of our work together. Presenting issues might be: Depression; Bipolar disorder; Anxiety Disorders; Trauma/PTSD; Stress related medical problems; or Life transitions. I provide individual therapy for older children, teens, and adults.
I enjoy clients with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and problems. My personal style is supportive, and my approach with clients is holistic in focus I want to see clients the best version of themselves that they can possibly be . My goal is for each client to achieve more personal awareness, emotional stability, and effective behavior as a result of our work together. Presenting issues might be: Depression; Bipolar disorder; Anxiety Disorders; Trauma/PTSD; Stress related medical problems; or Life transitions. I provide individual therapy for older children, teens, and adults.
Adrianne Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (Online Only)
Taking the first step to seek therapy is not an easy one. Often times we are stricken by the social stigmas around therapy and mental health or simply just not knowing exactly where to turn. Well, congratulations on being courageous and taking the first step of creating the life that you love. I have dedicated myself to being a help mate to clients while navigating through healing and understanding of their past or present situations.
Taking the first step to seek therapy is not an easy one. Often times we are stricken by the social stigmas around therapy and mental health or simply just not knowing exactly where to turn. Well, congratulations on being courageous and taking the first step of creating the life that you love. I have dedicated myself to being a help mate to clients while navigating through healing and understanding of their past or present situations.
Alyssa Albright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Life comes at you fast. The world around us can feel as though it has an endless supply of curve balls, surprises, and challenges. In the thick of change and transition, it can feel as though you are so utterly alone. But, heavy things, are much easier carried when we do it together. I am here to help you navigate life's challenges whether they be anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma, or life transitions such as new parenthood, marriage, divorce, or grief. I see individuals (18+) and couples to empower them as they work toward a braver tomorrow.
Life comes at you fast. The world around us can feel as though it has an endless supply of curve balls, surprises, and challenges. In the thick of change and transition, it can feel as though you are so utterly alone. But, heavy things, are much easier carried when we do it together. I am here to help you navigate life's challenges whether they be anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma, or life transitions such as new parenthood, marriage, divorce, or grief. I see individuals (18+) and couples to empower them as they work toward a braver tomorrow.
L.A. Williams Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (Online Only)
Does stress, anxiety, depression or anger affect your daily living and/or relationships? Feeling sad, hopeless, or stuck and don't know where to turn? Struggling to find balance with all of life's responsibilities or maintaining healthy relationships with boundaries? You can find comfort in knowing that you are not alone in what you are experiencing, it is not uncommon, and there are solutions. My goal is to create a safe, judgement free space for an experience that will be meaningful, provide healing, and support your journey of self-discovery.
Does stress, anxiety, depression or anger affect your daily living and/or relationships? Feeling sad, hopeless, or stuck and don't know where to turn? Struggling to find balance with all of life's responsibilities or maintaining healthy relationships with boundaries? You can find comfort in knowing that you are not alone in what you are experiencing, it is not uncommon, and there are solutions. My goal is to create a safe, judgement free space for an experience that will be meaningful, provide healing, and support your journey of self-discovery.
Tamara Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kentwood, MI 49512
Waitlist for new clients
If life has become chaotic and overwhelming, or maybe you feel isolated with anxiety, stress, depression or grief, I’m available to help you sort through these challenges. Many struggle with parenting burnout, chronic illness, abuse, family dynamics, employment, transitions and relationships. As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20yrs of professional experience I've had the privilege to work with adults, kids and families, seeking emotional support and healing. Through the scope of a multicultural background, I offer a therapeutic approach emphasized by inclusion, awareness, compassion, advocacy, patience and cooperation.
If life has become chaotic and overwhelming, or maybe you feel isolated with anxiety, stress, depression or grief, I’m available to help you sort through these challenges. Many struggle with parenting burnout, chronic illness, abuse, family dynamics, employment, transitions and relationships. As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20yrs of professional experience I've had the privilege to work with adults, kids and families, seeking emotional support and healing. Through the scope of a multicultural background, I offer a therapeutic approach emphasized by inclusion, awareness, compassion, advocacy, patience and cooperation.
In the human experience, few emotions are more debilitating than shame. Maybe it’s the voice in your head beating you down at every turn. Maybe you find yourself stuck in past mistakes, or overwhelmed by everything that could go wrong in the future. Maybe experience has taught you to find yourself less-than in worth, relationship, and ability. When dealing with this kind of pain, vulnerability becomes unbelievably challenging, but incredibly healing.
In the human experience, few emotions are more debilitating than shame. Maybe it’s the voice in your head beating you down at every turn. Maybe you find yourself stuck in past mistakes, or overwhelmed by everything that could go wrong in the future. Maybe experience has taught you to find yourself less-than in worth, relationship, and ability. When dealing with this kind of pain, vulnerability becomes unbelievably challenging, but incredibly healing.
