McLaren Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

My name is Carrie Deering and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Limited Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with individuals of all ages from 4 years old and up. I have worked in a variety of settings including a psychiatric hospital and community based settings. I also have experience navigating and managing crisis.

Lynnel Brewster is the Clinical Director at Sanford Addiction Treatment Centers. She has been working in the health field for the past 24 years. She is a registered nurse as well as a licensed professional counselor. Lynnel’s years of experience include working in hospital and home settings, residential addiction treatment centers, and private practice. Lynnel also has her limited license in marriage and family therapy. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Lynnel has years of experience counseling groups, families, and individuals with substance use disorders.

Hi, I'm glad you're here. Beginning therapy can be a bit overwhelming and I'm here to help you figure out whether I can create a safe space for you to begin the process. I know having the "right fit" is important because feeling comfortable with your therapist is essential. My extensive experience in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Crisis Intervention allows me the ability to assist you in your growth, healing and change process. I have worked in a wide range of settings since 2006 from inpatient and residential treatment to outpatient MAT (medication assisted treatment). My additional credentials involve Addiction & Grief.

I began my journey into the helping profession by directly reaching out to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness in the streets, camps, and surrounding areas of Grand Traverse County as a member of a local Street Outreach team. I continued by earning both bachelor and master degrees in clinical social work from Ferris State University, while gathering diverse experience in a range of settings and roles in the Kent County area; including community living supports, family case management, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, crisis residential, home-based family therapy, outpatient individual therapy, and private practice.

Are you exhausted from COVID or seeing a counselor you don't vibe with? Perhaps you're feeling down, anxious & unsure about the future or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to live. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and can be experienced in various forms. I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and relationships through the use of expressive arts. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track to obtain your successful outcome.

As a therapist, it is my goal to cultivate a safe atmosphere that allows you space to explore, process, and grow into living the restored and whole life you were made for. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey thus it is imperative that clients are included in the process of both goal setting and treatment planning.

Kerry Hart is a Couple and Family Therapist working from a systemic approach. Kerry helps her clients understand their pasts and helps shape their futures by pointing out patterns that have developed in her client's lives, as well as within their families, and family history. Kerry received her Master's in Family Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA and is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Kerry enjoys working from a client centered perspective, with individuals, couples, families, teens, and adults.

I am a clinical therapist committed to helping individuals learn how to handle the everyday stresses of life, grief, and anxiety. My work focuses on empowering individuals to fulfill their dreams, to look past all obstacles, and to look at things from different perspectives that they have not before. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. Over the past six years I have worked in the mental health field as a case manager for mentally ill and a direct care worker working with a variety of ages in outpatient settings.

Everybody deals with relational challenges, whether it’s communication struggles with a loved one, wounds you experienced years ago or coming out to a family member. Some of these conversations can be especially challenging for people of faith or creed who feel like they are in conflict with their beliefs. Through counseling, you can figure out how to navigate challenging relationships and deal with the relational pain you’ve experienced throughout life.

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.

Asking for help can be hard. Working through basic life issues can be hard too. But working through them with someone you trust can shed a little hope on life’s more difficult days. The amount of people seeking mental health services has been steadily increasing as the stigma surrounding asking for help slowly fades away. There is no shame in asking for help; it could change your life for the better.

With both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology, I have experience aiding individuals with life stressors/adjustments, severe mental illness, and substance use. I have additional training and experience working with trauma and substance use. I have awareness and experience with individuals from many different cultural backgrounds. In addition, I provide comprehensive psychological testing and assessment. I am passionate about assisting individuals through life's journey.

Overwhelmed by life? Tired of trying to figure it out on your own? Feeling lost and wondering where to go next? On this journey of life, there are mountains and valleys and at times it is difficult to navigate. You are not alone. In the course of counseling, I will come alongside you by creating a safe space to share, learn, and develop new skills to help facilitate change, healing, and growth. To do this, I use a client-centered approach, meaning I will use a variety of techniques and tailor services to meet your individual needs and style of learning.

As a therapist, my role is to provide a confidential and safe environment in which you experience empathy, authenticity, and respect. I provide therapy services primarily for adults, meeting with clients in a one-on-one setting. My typical clients are those who are experiencing a variety of personal concerns, such as healing from traumatic experiences, working through relationship problems or family stress, grappling with negative experiences from a religious community, coming to terms with identity issues or mental health concerns, engaged in adoption or foster care, and much more.

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.

I have experience working in residential treatment, addiction treatment and intensive outpatient centers. I have worked with a wide range of people including, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. I have experience working with substance use, complex trauma, crisis intervention, grief/ loss, anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship difficulties and self-esteem. I look forward to working with you and encouraging you to get where you would like to be!

It's my passion to empower individuals to improve their overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. My goal is to meet people where they are and to provide a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and compassionate approach to everyone I encounter. My approach focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe space for clients.

I value every encounter with an individual. I am grateful to be in a field, as a Therapist, where I can enjoy divine connections daily - thanks to the incredible courage of people. Specifically, thanks to a “yes” to the journey of growth, healing, and one's readiness to get "unstuck." Although I believe that the therapy office is a place where much of an individual’s healing and recovery from life challenges takes place, I also understand that the real tests happen outside of those four walls. I want to help you to prepare for those tests, cope, build healthy relationships, and affirm yourself in the positive.

My name is Erin Eising MA LMSW . I am passionate about empowering people of all ages to live a life of health, wholeness ,and joy. I believe that every person deserves to live a life full of purpose. I have over ten years of experience working in the field of social work. My work experience includes working with many different populations. I have counseled adults, children, adolescents and families.