Female Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

I am primarily working with women and children. I special is anxiety, including attachment and trauma (Complex-PTSD and PTSD), depression, and mood disorders. I have training in multiple modalities and my style is warm and relationship based. I work with children, consult for the very young (0-3) and work with age four and up. Helping children manage and overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges is such meaningful work. I worked for 20 years with families and children.

Finding the right provider for your mental health support is a big decision. Treatment focused on your needs is paramount. I have worked in the field for nearly twenty years using a strengths-based and client centered focus. I am licensed social worker who graduated with my MSW from Grand Valley State University. I have worked in the child welfare and medical settings with extensive experience in crisis counseling.

Are you feeling like you have lost yourself? That you are lost and alone. You want to be “on top of things”, but you are exhausted with all of the responsibilities. It feels like you have to be perfect: be the perfect woman , be the perfect mom, be a perfect young adult, have a great career and be healthy. It’s overwhelming! During all of this Chaos, you are certain of this, that you are ready for relief. You’re ready to heal, you’re ready to smile again, you’re ready to enjoy life again, you’re ready to find a career you love.

Immediate Openings! Being a parent is hard. We understand the unique challenges that parent's face as they adapt to new roles. We specialize in perinatal and women 's issues, utilizing a Holistic/Integrative approach to counseling. We provide empathetic care for clients, based on their individual needs. You will feel safe in an environment that will foster exploration and growth. Helping others to live a happy and healthy life is our true passion.

Accepting NEW clients. Struggling to find a sense of belonging, worth or purpose? Struggling with feelings of anxiety? Therapy is not a quick fix, it takes time, patience and strength to do the hard work. If you want to make changes in your life, you've come to the right spot. I am a Christian woman desiring to offer faith-based counseling that is rooted in scripture & Jesus. Alongside evidence-based practices for not only life, but heart change. I imagine a world someday where we can be confident in who we were created to be. I desire to walk alongside others as they face daily struggles and work towards being their best self yet.

With an expression of empathy and compassion, I believe that “a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Helping individuals to lovingly heal in order to improve the quality of their lives is my humble contribution to the world. To promote change, I utilize various evidence-based treatment approaches which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Strength Based Perspective.

I know life is messy and complex. Our paths are filled with challenging experiences, unexpected thoughts, and raw emotions. You may find you have parts of yourself feeling disconnected, unrecognizable, or not meeting expectations you have held. You may be noticing shifts in your identity, your relationships, or the roles you play. You may be embarking on your matrescence journey or deciding a different path is right for you. I am here to walk alongside you as you begin this journey of discovery and healing.

Life is a challenge, regardless of who you are or your place in life. While I believe that all unique individuals are capable of self-love and self-healing, I also know from over 15 years of experience working with people that we all need a little help finding our way from time to time. I am glad that my professional and personal experiences have equipped me to help a wide range of people during difficult times of change or transition, and that I am able to offer my services to those in need.

Currently offering TELEHEALTH SERVICES, Marlene L. Lathrop, LMSW, BCD, a licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. Specializing in " Women Who Love Too Much"; Emotional Intelligence; Interpersonal Skills; Self-compassion and Mind:Behavior Connection. Considered warm, "real" and supportive, Marlene focuses on helping you problem-solve, take action, and reach your goals. Marlene has written articles published in national magazines; " Women 's Lifestyle"; featured in the Grand Rapids Press; and a column for college "Standout" magazine.

I believe in the unique potential within each and every one of us, and it is this belief that drives me to help those in need. My passion and compassion, along with almost 14 years of experience, help me provide clients with tools, guidance, and support needed to journey towards healing, self-exploration, and resolution. I am known to work on many of the more difficult cases in the Grand Rapids area, and recognized by the school, legal and healthcare communities as being a leading provider of group and counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

You are worth it! But maybe you have a hard time seeing that lately. Maybe you are recovering from a bad breakup and feel down about yourself. Maybe you are always comparing yourself to others and feel like you never measure up, or maybe you just don’t feel good about yourself. Do you need help finding your self-love, recognizing your worth and creating your own happiness? I help women who feel anxious, depressed and struggle with their self-esteem by figuring out how and where you can change things that are holding you back. With the goal of achieving satisfaction and happiness in your life and relationships.

I believe in creating a safe environment for clients to talk and process their thoughts. I have worked in the field for over 20 years and feel comfortable working with many client populations. I have a passion for working with professionals experiencing burnout or needing consultation for handling difficult situations. My specialty is working with families in the child bearing years and with women with postpartum depression/anxiety or other mood changes.

I am so proud of you for taking the first step in starting your healing journey. It's not easy but I am so glad that you did! The thought of receiving therapy or being vulnerable can be uncomfortable, however, the process can be life-changing. There are times where we feel unworthy, not good enough and have this idea to strive for "perfection". These thoughts can be overwhelming and can stop you from living your life wholeheartedly. My mission is to support you as you go through this process. I use Person Centered, Yoga Movement and Solution Focused therapies to help meet the need of my clients.

Many women and moms go through times in her life when she may asks herself, "Is this my life?" Where the many hats she wears seem to overwhelm her true, beautiful essence. Can you relate? To having a sense that life is taking you for a ride instead of you being the driver! When past dreams and ideals seem far away or nonexistent.

I work well with clients seeking help for problems with anxiety and depression. Those referred to me with these issues find that symptomatically they are struggling with panic, sleep disturbances, worry thoughts, self-defeating thoughts/behaviors, eating disorders,addictions and unknowingly, at times, some of their difficulties have been attached to old trauma. Many people with these sorts of struggles find that this spills over into problems with relationships and/or functioning at work and school. Areas of intimacy, both emotional and sexual are important work also. I work with individuals, married couples,families, and groups.

Therapy is where you get to be yourself. Explore your feelings, thoughts and actions. Feel like a cloud of sadness is following your around? Let's talk about it. I help people find themselves, their identity and their peace. Learn to value yourself and work on those areas that you've been avoiding. I help people who have been raised in unhealthy families learn to communicate, be vulnerable, find healthy relationships and respect themselves. Mommy or daddy issues? We can work on that. Maybe you're a young adult feeling a bit overwhelmed by life, trying to figure out who you are and how life works. I can be your sounding board.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, hurting, grieving, anxious, stressed, or looking for support, I would love the opportunity to walk alongside of you! It is my privilege to support you through whatever challenges you may face by providing a warm, accepting, compassionate atmosphere that is absolutely judgement free. As your counselor, you will find that I am engaging, sensitive, hope-filled, empathetic, and well-grounded. I connect particularly well with teens, young adults, parents, couples, and women . I believe that therapy should be relational, engaging, challenging, and uplifting, and I look forward to journeying with you!

There’s such a unique opportunity that therapy provides. I’m really proud of you for even considering it, because for most people vulnerability is not easy. And in my opinion, vulnerability is necessary, both from the therapist and yourself. The way that I approach therapy is not just as a means to relieve your concerns, but as an opportunity to practice wellness going forward. After all, our needs are changing all the time, so having the skills, or knowledge, or validation that helps you navigate whatever challenges might come, both in and out of therapy, is important.

I help women and girls heal their wounds and transform their lives for the better. Whether your issues are depression, anxiety, decreased self-esteem, relationship issues, PTSD, or other personal issues, you deserve all that life has to offer and you don't have to achieve it alone. Let me walk beside you in your journey as a healing guide.