"I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for 23 years. I have specialized training in child clinical psychology/pediatric psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic and systems theory, and mindfulness. I was a tenured professor at GVSU for several years and my research and teaching interests included anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, pediatric medicine, and self injurious behaviors. I believe that the therapeutic connection is an important component for change. While I am empathic and compassionate, I am also direct. "

"If you are struggling with issues in parenting, relationships, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, PTSD, or OCD I am able to guide you to a better place. I work with individuals, families, couples and groups. I have over 20 years experience working with families that struggle with parenting skills and children with defiance issues."

"W E L C O M E! I provide individual and couples counseling at Illuminate Counseling and Wellness. I specialize in supporting adults, couples and children. My passion is to guide others into a meaningful and purposeful life, particularly in the areas of personal growth, emotion management and self-esteem. I have been a social worker for the last 17 years with experience working with adults, children, adolescents and their families. With a philosophy of strength based, humanistic, person centered therapy, I will help you to rediscover your internal strength by providing caring, empathetic and genuinely supportive counseling."

"My clients come to me when they are tired of living in emotional pain.  This pain may have lead them to not like themselves, feel alone, and worried and depressed.  They may feel like they have no control or have lost the control that they used to have.  They feel stuck or like they don't belong.  My clients leave with a sense of freedom and empowerment. They understand their value/worth and like themselves. They feel like they are ready to choose what comes next in life. They have hope. Clients have told me "I feel safe now", "I never knew I could feel this good", "I actually like myself now. I didn't know I could". "

"Hi and welcome! I am here to help with an array of concerns and issues including anxiety, day to day concerns, coping skills, life transitions and decisions, depression, relationships, and many others- including just needing someone to talk to! We will work together with compassion and honesty to reach your goals, and I am happy to give you a little kick in the bum if you need it. "

"My role as a therapist is to help you recognize your needs and wants, and to offer you support during the process of healing and growth. My therapeutic philosophy is a strength-based approach that is based on my belief that you are the expert of your life. We will work together to discover the best way for you to find answers to your problems."

"Do you struggle with your thoughts on a daily bases? Do you struggle with getting up some mornings? Is your life not what you wanted it to be? Then you have come to the right place. I work with a wide range of clients but specialize helping those with OCD and anxiety in their life. I am also certified in helping couples work through their communication and relationship struggles. I have helped couples deal with marriage infidelity as well as financial hardship. I also specialize in working through men's struggles. I have a very relaxed personality, which helps most clients feel at ease in talking in session."

"Are you struggling, confused, depressed, or anxious about your circumstances and relationships? Life is complicated and I am committed to truly hear you in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am a skilled, caring, compassionate, counselor who will give you exceptional care, offer solution-based, holistic treatment that gives hope for change, and uses carefully selected therapy to best meet your unique needs."

"Do you experience issues with hardships and trauma in the past, difficult romantic and family relationships, life’s challenges, anxiety and depression? Do you want to live a happier and more fulfilling life, feel more self love and acceptance? I am here to help you improve your relationships, process and grow from trauma, improve your overall mood and decrease daily interferences from your mental health. "