Male Therapists in East Grand Rapids, MI
Jonathan
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
4 Endorsed
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck, struggling to find solutions to your problems? Does it seem you fall back into the same routines: staring at your phone aimlessly or numbing-out in other ways instead of feeling your emotions? Do your symptoms of anxiety and unresolved trauma prevent you from being able to connect with those dearest to you? If you are finding it difficult to know who "you" are, I am confident I can support you in this part of your journey. Uncovering your true sense of self and determining how to best nurture it can improve your relationship with yourself and others. I would be honored to empower you to do just that.
Are you feeling stuck, struggling to find solutions to your problems? Does it seem you fall back into the same routines: staring at your phone aimlessly or numbing-out in other ways instead of feeling your emotions? Do your symptoms of anxiety and unresolved trauma prevent you from being able to connect with those dearest to you? If you are finding it difficult to know who "you" are, I am confident I can support you in this part of your journey. Uncovering your true sense of self and determining how to best nurture it can improve your relationship with yourself and others. I would be honored to empower you to do just that.
Being heard and validated are two of the most powerful avenues to feeling a sense of belonging and worth. Unfortunately, we run into situations in life that shut us down, tell us our life experience doesn't count, and we leave those situations feeling empty and uncertain about what we've done wrong. Through therapy, we learn to find ourselves through our values and we learn new skills to navigate the hills and valleys of life so that when those situations come up, we can come out of them stronger and more sure of ourselves. I look forward to walking that path alongside you while you discover how you can have a full life and thrive.
Being heard and validated are two of the most powerful avenues to feeling a sense of belonging and worth. Unfortunately, we run into situations in life that shut us down, tell us our life experience doesn't count, and we leave those situations feeling empty and uncertain about what we've done wrong. Through therapy, we learn to find ourselves through our values and we learn new skills to navigate the hills and valleys of life so that when those situations come up, we can come out of them stronger and more sure of ourselves. I look forward to walking that path alongside you while you discover how you can have a full life and thrive.
I believe that everyone puts on a mask that they show the world, and it is my goal in the therapy room to make a comfortable enough environment where we can both take off our masks and make some real progress together. Whether you are experiencing mental health concerns like anxiety or depression, are struggling to process life changes, have unresolved grief or trauma, are fighting with addiction, or your life already feels “good enough”, it is my goal that we can work together and make positive adjustments in your life.
I believe that everyone puts on a mask that they show the world, and it is my goal in the therapy room to make a comfortable enough environment where we can both take off our masks and make some real progress together. Whether you are experiencing mental health concerns like anxiety or depression, are struggling to process life changes, have unresolved grief or trauma, are fighting with addiction, or your life already feels “good enough”, it is my goal that we can work together and make positive adjustments in your life.
My approach to therapy appeals to psychologically-minded individuals and couples who seek a deeper understanding of themselves and others in their pursuit of physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness. While I tailor treatment to each individual or couple, I typically rely on relational psychodynamic psychotherapy—an evidence-based therapeutic approach rooted in the psychoanalytic tradition. The term psychodynamic reflects an appreciation for the complexity of the human mind and the fact that there are “dynamics” outside our immediate awareness that impact our emotions and actions.
My approach to therapy appeals to psychologically-minded individuals and couples who seek a deeper understanding of themselves and others in their pursuit of physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness. While I tailor treatment to each individual or couple, I typically rely on relational psychodynamic psychotherapy—an evidence-based therapeutic approach rooted in the psychoanalytic tradition. The term psychodynamic reflects an appreciation for the complexity of the human mind and the fact that there are “dynamics” outside our immediate awareness that impact our emotions and actions.
Be Your BEST Self!
Make the best of your life through my multisystemic reciprocal determinism (MRD) program for whole life health & wellness. Whether it's resolving trauma (PTSD), abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce, grief & loss, mood, perspective OR you're a high achieving individual fine tuning your quality of life, my MRD program strengthens MIND & BODY.
Make the good better; resolve the negative.
You are worthy. You are deserving. You matter. If you've tried therapy before or think therapy is pointless, try MRD. This is not just sit and talk therapy. This is multisystemic, wholistic, full mind and body improvement.
Be Your BEST Self!
Make the best of your life through my multisystemic reciprocal determinism (MRD) program for whole life health & wellness. Whether it's resolving trauma (PTSD), abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce, grief & loss, mood, perspective OR you're a high achieving individual fine tuning your quality of life, my MRD program strengthens MIND & BODY.
Make the good better; resolve the negative.
You are worthy. You are deserving. You matter. If you've tried therapy before or think therapy is pointless, try MRD. This is not just sit and talk therapy. This is multisystemic, wholistic, full mind and body improvement.
Do you feel like something is holding you back from your best life? Do you feel trapped in the same patterns, unable to change? Whether it's the trauma that lingers with you, addictions or compulsions that take hold of you, or anxiety and depression that drag you down, progress can feel impossible, especially when you've tried time and time again, only to feel as if you're running in circles. If you can relate to this, you're not alone, and healing is possible. The process can be daunting, and you might feel unsure of where to begin, but please know that I'm here to guide you through it.
Do you feel like something is holding you back from your best life? Do you feel trapped in the same patterns, unable to change? Whether it's the trauma that lingers with you, addictions or compulsions that take hold of you, or anxiety and depression that drag you down, progress can feel impossible, especially when you've tried time and time again, only to feel as if you're running in circles. If you can relate to this, you're not alone, and healing is possible. The process can be daunting, and you might feel unsure of where to begin, but please know that I'm here to guide you through it.
Psychotherapy can help you with worries, anxiety, depression, and troubled relationships. I can assist you in becoming more constructive in your approach to life; you will discover in treatment abilities that you posess but that you might not even have known about which, when they are known to you, help you to be in a stronger position to feel more confidence and comfort dealing with the challenging aspects of your life. My therapeutic method consists of a process of problem solving with a focus on exploring ones thinking, imagining, feeling and experiencing.
Psychotherapy can help you with worries, anxiety, depression, and troubled relationships. I can assist you in becoming more constructive in your approach to life; you will discover in treatment abilities that you posess but that you might not even have known about which, when they are known to you, help you to be in a stronger position to feel more confidence and comfort dealing with the challenging aspects of your life. My therapeutic method consists of a process of problem solving with a focus on exploring ones thinking, imagining, feeling and experiencing.
Find Your Path Forward.
Do you feel a gap between your current life and the life you envision? Anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction can create this disconnect, leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Perhaps you're battling critical thoughts or haunting memories, struggling to find clarity. It's tough to make changes, even positive ones, and feeling anxious on your journey is normal. You deserve to feel seen, understood, and supported. Let's work together to help you build the fulfilling life you envision.
Find Your Path Forward.
Do you feel a gap between your current life and the life you envision? Anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction can create this disconnect, leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Perhaps you're battling critical thoughts or haunting memories, struggling to find clarity. It's tough to make changes, even positive ones, and feeling anxious on your journey is normal. You deserve to feel seen, understood, and supported. Let's work together to help you build the fulfilling life you envision.
Most of us act with the best of intentions and don’t always get the results we were expecting. As a counselor, my role is not to tell a client what to do, but rather to help clients examine what their goals are, different ways goals can be achieved, and to provide supportive and honest feedback through a therapeutic relationship. I have lived in and around very diverse communities throughout my life, and I take pride in understanding and honoring everyone’s unique culture and beliefs.
Most of us act with the best of intentions and don’t always get the results we were expecting. As a counselor, my role is not to tell a client what to do, but rather to help clients examine what their goals are, different ways goals can be achieved, and to provide supportive and honest feedback through a therapeutic relationship. I have lived in and around very diverse communities throughout my life, and I take pride in understanding and honoring everyone’s unique culture and beliefs.
I work with adult men and adult women on any sort of issue they bring to therapy, and about one third of my caseload at any given time is couples.
I have come to see that my role is to help people look at things differently. We can focus on changing behaviors, thoughts, or feelings, but those changes tend to last only a few weeks. If we focus on a shift in perspective then once that shift is achieved, everything else – feelings, thoughts, behaviors - falls into place.
I work with adult men and adult women on any sort of issue they bring to therapy, and about one third of my caseload at any given time is couples.
I have come to see that my role is to help people look at things differently. We can focus on changing behaviors, thoughts, or feelings, but those changes tend to last only a few weeks. If we focus on a shift in perspective then once that shift is achieved, everything else – feelings, thoughts, behaviors - falls into place.
My ideal clients are thoughtful individuals seeking deeper self-understanding and personal transformation. They often arrive feeling stuck in repeating patterns, struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, unresolved grief, or the weight of past wounds that shape their present. Many high-functioning professionals sense there is more to their story and are ready to explore beneath the surface.I provide a safe, reflective, depth-oriented space. I help clients uncover unconscious patterns, integrate difficult experiences, and reconnect with their authentic self so they can live with greater freedom, purpose, and inner peace.
My ideal clients are thoughtful individuals seeking deeper self-understanding and personal transformation. They often arrive feeling stuck in repeating patterns, struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, unresolved grief, or the weight of past wounds that shape their present. Many high-functioning professionals sense there is more to their story and are ready to explore beneath the surface.I provide a safe, reflective, depth-oriented space. I help clients uncover unconscious patterns, integrate difficult experiences, and reconnect with their authentic self so they can live with greater freedom, purpose, and inner peace.
Currently at Corewell Health West
I am a clinical psychologist working at Corewell Health West. Please call 616-447-5820 to inquire about wait lists.
I work primarily with individuals suffering comorbid chronic illness with history of psychosocial trauma. I see both the inflammatory physiological conditions (chronic pain, IBS, migraines, chronic fatigue, brain fog, endometriosis, neuropathy, etc.) as being related and inextricably linked to psychological stress.
I am offering consultation/supervision to clinicians as well as consultation groups.
Currently at Corewell Health West
I am a clinical psychologist working at Corewell Health West. Please call 616-447-5820 to inquire about wait lists.
I work primarily with individuals suffering comorbid chronic illness with history of psychosocial trauma. I see both the inflammatory physiological conditions (chronic pain, IBS, migraines, chronic fatigue, brain fog, endometriosis, neuropathy, etc.) as being related and inextricably linked to psychological stress.
I am offering consultation/supervision to clinicians as well as consultation groups.
I provide online therapy for adults across Michigan, with a particular focus on OCD, anxiety, and men’s mental and sexual health. I often work with people struggling with intrusive thoughts, relationships and patterns of overthinking and self-doubt. Starting therapy is an act of kindness for yourself. OCD & anxiety can feel frightening and lonely. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward—whether they’re dealing with identity, relationships, or something harder to name. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on and what might help. You’ll find a space where you don’t have to filter yourself.
I provide online therapy for adults across Michigan, with a particular focus on OCD, anxiety, and men’s mental and sexual health. I often work with people struggling with intrusive thoughts, relationships and patterns of overthinking and self-doubt. Starting therapy is an act of kindness for yourself. OCD & anxiety can feel frightening and lonely. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward—whether they’re dealing with identity, relationships, or something harder to name. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on and what might help. You’ll find a space where you don’t have to filter yourself.
I have openings for clients in-person and virtually. I believe people have the ability to make significant changes to improve their quality of life. My personal experience with parenting, education, marriage, grief, and caregiving inform my approach to helping people heal and grow through
and beyond their own challenges.
I have openings for clients in-person and virtually. I believe people have the ability to make significant changes to improve their quality of life. My personal experience with parenting, education, marriage, grief, and caregiving inform my approach to helping people heal and grow through
and beyond their own challenges.
SeniorWell Counseling: Kirk Vander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD, MDiv
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Navigating health changes, loss, or shifting independence in later life? I provide compassionate in-home and telehealth therapy for seniors and families in the Grand Rapids, MI area. I accept Medicare, BCBS and Priority Health.
Navigating health changes, loss, or shifting independence in later life? I provide compassionate in-home and telehealth therapy for seniors and families in the Grand Rapids, MI area. I accept Medicare, BCBS and Priority Health.
With 8 years of experience in the mental health profession, I specialize in behavior change, both individually and within a relationship. My approach combines both Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Both MI and CBT are highly effective in promoting positive change. MI focuses on resolving ambivalence and increasing intrinsic motivation for change, while CBT works to restructure negative thoughts and behaviors.
With 8 years of experience in the mental health profession, I specialize in behavior change, both individually and within a relationship. My approach combines both Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Both MI and CBT are highly effective in promoting positive change. MI focuses on resolving ambivalence and increasing intrinsic motivation for change, while CBT works to restructure negative thoughts and behaviors.
Our experiences shape how we think, feel, and participate in the world. From individual personality, to family of origin, to cultural context, the interaction of internal and external can result in feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulty in relationships, or confusion about identity. Sometimes all that’s needed is short-term help that focuses on developing better coping skills, and other times deep, long-term, insight-oriented work is necessary to disentangle complex lifelong difficulties.
Our experiences shape how we think, feel, and participate in the world. From individual personality, to family of origin, to cultural context, the interaction of internal and external can result in feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulty in relationships, or confusion about identity. Sometimes all that’s needed is short-term help that focuses on developing better coping skills, and other times deep, long-term, insight-oriented work is necessary to disentangle complex lifelong difficulties.
Welcome. I'm a therapist with extensive experience helping individuals navigate the challenging terrain of depression, anxiety, overwhelming life stress, and complex relationship issues. I also offer specialized support for concerns related to sexual health, approaching this deeply personal area with sensitivity and expertise.
My practice is built on the core belief that effective therapy requires a genuinely warm and non-judgmental space where you feel safe to be your authentic self.
Welcome. I'm a therapist with extensive experience helping individuals navigate the challenging terrain of depression, anxiety, overwhelming life stress, and complex relationship issues. I also offer specialized support for concerns related to sexual health, approaching this deeply personal area with sensitivity and expertise.
My practice is built on the core belief that effective therapy requires a genuinely warm and non-judgmental space where you feel safe to be your authentic self.
Life can be difficult. With the right tools and some effort, it does not have to be. My hope is to help you with your goals. Whether that is to feel better, improve your relationships, change your behaviors, or anything else that is important to you, I'd love the opportunity to work with you. I enjoy working with a many different presenting problems. My passions include working with teens/adults, men's issues (especially navigating work and/or family life), post-partum Dads, athletes and substance use/co-occurring disorders. I also enjoy working with women who are looking for a different perspective.
Life can be difficult. With the right tools and some effort, it does not have to be. My hope is to help you with your goals. Whether that is to feel better, improve your relationships, change your behaviors, or anything else that is important to you, I'd love the opportunity to work with you. I enjoy working with a many different presenting problems. My passions include working with teens/adults, men's issues (especially navigating work and/or family life), post-partum Dads, athletes and substance use/co-occurring disorders. I also enjoy working with women who are looking for a different perspective.
People often seek therapy following life changes where customary ways of coping are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of their world. I consider the focus of my work as a therapist the development of a safe and trusting relationship where I can help a person discuss difficult feelings as well as identify problematic interpersonal patterns that may be getting in the way of personal goals and successful relationships. I then work closely and collaboratively with my client to develop creative and effective ways to move past these roadblocks.
People often seek therapy following life changes where customary ways of coping are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of their world. I consider the focus of my work as a therapist the development of a safe and trusting relationship where I can help a person discuss difficult feelings as well as identify problematic interpersonal patterns that may be getting in the way of personal goals and successful relationships. I then work closely and collaboratively with my client to develop creative and effective ways to move past these roadblocks.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve your therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Why might an individual seek a male therapist?
Clients, particularly men, may look for a male therapist because they may share life experiences that help them connect well and understand each other more immediately. Some men might feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about gender-specific issues, such as fatherhood or the social pressures around masculinity. Men who have experienced trauma or abuse, sexual or otherwise, may find it more comfortable to talk through their memories of these experiences with a male therapist. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Men often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than women do. In some cases, men might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how women do. Talking about one’s feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some men might find it comes more naturally when talking to a male therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual’s specific needs.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.