Bisexual Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

OPEN availability next week! Life can be confusing and, at times, difficult to navigate. Likewise, the path to personal development and growth is not always linear. Wherever you may be on your personal journey, I will meet you there. Together, we will utilize evidence-based practices to explore any unproductive thought patterns to change the way the brain processes and responds to our environment. Our goal; to improve overall quality of life. I work from a strength-based, person-centered model, and believe the only person who can determine what is best for you is, of course, YOU!

At times, life can be difficult to navigate. Managing life's expectations such as work, school, family, and relationships can often leave many feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes we find ourselves needing to reach out for help. Therapy is a way to set goals or address areas of your life that require positive change. I encourage you to take the necessary steps to release yourself from emotional burdens.

I might be a good fit for you as a therapist if you are 18 or older and struggling with anxiety, depression, recent or past trauma, work stress, relationships, figuring out who you are and/or what your values are in life. You might be responsive to me if you want to engage in deep conversations about a variety of things in your life that may be connected to your current distress. We will work together to help you identify what your values are, and work on bringing your thoughts and behaviors and decisions in line with your values to live a more satisfying life.

Accepting new clients! Open availability starting as soon as next week! Congratulations on taking the next steps towards your wellbeing. I know it can be challenging to seek services, but now you are here. If you are looking for guidance or a place to unpack your feelings, you have come to the right place. I strive to create a safe and comforting environment for all of my clients to allow them to talk about various subjects without judgement. As a clinician, I use evidence-based practices to help us set and achieve goals that you wish to have completed.

My approach to therapy is built upon a deep belief that the therapeutic relationship itself is a powerful vehicle for change. Our minds and hearts are profoundly intuitive tools that gauge safety and connection in each moment; when our basic needs are disrupted, that can impact our lives in challenging and persistent ways. Finding a therapist who can hold a warm, inviting space for processing will open doors to incredible insight and growth. My work centers the agency and wisdom of my clients, while acknowledging the impacts of cultural conditioning, systemic injustice, and existential issues.

I wholeheartedly believe that the different relationships in our lives have consciously and unconsciously influenced us, our cognitions, and have morphed us into the person that we are today, whether we wanted them to or not. I believe that the genuine safety provided by a secure relationship is necessary for individuals to be vulnerable, to grow, and to live their lives as their true, authentic selves. As a therapist, I aim to serve as that sense of stability amongst whatever chaos my clients may be feeling in their internal worlds or facing in their external lives.

E.T. Townsend works to create authentic spaces, where folks can feel empowered to explore their identity in the spectrums of gender, sexuality, kink, monogamy, monogamish-ness and polyamory.

Flipping through the latest Netflix releases, you search endlessly for the next "binge-worthy" series to numb you out for the rest of the weekend. This has been your default for far too long. You know all of the things you are “supposed” to be doing. You’ve tried meditation, yoga, time in nature, but you feel stuck in your head and unable to move forward in your life. You’ve had glimmers of the life you want before, but it always seems just out of reach.

Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Finding a therapist can be exhausting and even intimidating. It's my goal to help this process be as smooth as possible. We may be a good fit if you say 'yes' to any of the following: Are you struggling to get over something that happened in your past? Do you have a hard time believing that you are enough? Are you (or someone you love) in a transition regarding spirituality, sexuality, or gender? Were you taught that sex is bad or dirty? Do you have sexual thoughts, behaviors, or desires that you are embarrassed about or afraid of? Body image and self esteem getting in the way of your relationships?

I have interest in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who may need someone to be in their corner. I want to provide a safe space for clients to express themselves and talk through the topics and issues that are important to them. My ideal client is anyone and everyone who needs someone to help them handle the messiness of being human. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and trauma are all things that can leave someone feeling trapped or lost. I want to walk alongside clients as they navigate the path of their life.

Nicolette is an indigenous therapist, a member of the 2S-LGBTQIA+ community, and a person in long-term recovery from mental health and substance use issues. She is dedicated to helping people find and heal underlying trauma and sources of pain that may be consciously or unconsciously affecting their minds, bodies, and daily lives. Nicolette is passionate about working with those who have experienced physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse as well as anyone who is interested in exploring their relationship with substance use.