Medicaid Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

Please come and see me at Life Support, LLC. This is a group practice that has many therapist to choose from and information is being updated for opening 9/3/19 website is https://lifesupportllc.info/. This is a safe professional place that everyone can come to for counseling and to get through all the struggles that life throws at us. I am a Licensed Social worker with 15 years of experience working with individuals and families, child welfare, corrections, behavioral health and medical social work to benefit you.

Life is not always easy, but if you are willing to invest in yourself, your mental wellbeing, or even spiritual growth, the transformation you’ll see will be well worth the healthier you.

If you are facing anxiety, depression, or having difficulty managing stressors, you are not alone. You have survived experiences no one should ever have to face. They have left you feeling depleted, broken, and worn out. You need a reminder of your dignity and resilience and some new skills for dealing with this very challenging time. I'm here to help.

Life has many challenges that we struggle with, many coming internally from our own minds. I can help navigate you through your journey to overcome intrusive, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma, and to assist with changing that inner voice that tells you, “you have to be perfect.” Using art therapy as well as CBT techniques, I work with students and professionals who are struggling with identity, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. Together we can work together to gain insight, develop coping skills and mindfulness techniques, defeat the negative self-talk, and create a life worth living.

Trauma can be understood as any extraordinarily stressful experience in life that has a lasting negative impact on someone. People who have suffered from PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Traumatic Events, Relationship Devastation, Emotional Neglect, Job Loss, and/or loss of a loved one often lost faith in counseling because regular talk therapy may have helped somewhat, but they didn’t actually “feel” (physically) better. Yet many symptoms and difficulties still plagued a person, even if they were “thinking right” about a past incident and trying to “move on.” It's time for a new approach. Trauma-Informed Interventions go beyond talk.

Recognized State of Michigan Licensed Master of Clinical Social Worker providing outpatient therapeutic counseling to individuals in the community. I specialized in substance use disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety and employment and life coaching. I work with both adolescents and adults, along with facilitating both group and individual therapy. Therapeutic techniques stem from a strength-based approach to therapy and are eclectic in nature with emphasis placed on cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and trauma work.

As a licensed Masters level social worker with over 20 years of mental health experience, I have developed insights and strategies that can support people of nearly any age as they adjust to the challenges and changes that come with life. I strive to create a safe space where people can feel supported and acknowledged. I have experience with a broad variety of clinical techniques which enables me to truly help people experience personal growth.

My speciality is in treatment of addiction, unresolved trauma and grief. I also have experience in outpatient, hospital, and residential settings treating issues of anxiety and depression. Therapy with me incorporates wellness through exercise, nutrition, yoga, and other holistic practices. My 23 years of experiences have led me to work well with educators, mothers who have experienced pregnancy and birth traumas, and transgender adults.

We all want to change in some way, and I believe that real, visible change comes from an internal motivation to be better versions of ourselves. By looking at the uncomfortable or unexamined parts within ourselves, that positive change becomes possible.

I enjoy working with people of various backgrounds, especially adults and teens in the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with trauma history. I also have experience with survivors of sexual trauma and sex trafficking. Using a mix of evidence-based theories like Internal Family Systems, along with a somatic, multicultural and feminist lens, I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore all the parts of yourself. I believe the key to progress in therapy is curiosity and commitment to change, and my goal as your therapist is to walk alongside you as you discover your own personal power.

We provide accessible, affordable and evidence-based behavioral health treatment to clients from the comfort of their home, Telebehavioral Health US provides outpatient psychotherapy using a using HIPAA compliant Video Conferencing Technology (VTC). To request an appointment go to www.telebehavioralhealth.us. Our staff will follow up with you to help you through the registration process. We look forward to working with you!

I am a clinically trained Social Worker dedicated to the therapeutic relationship and partnership with clients. I utilize a strengths based, client-centered, and compassionate approach to therapy to help facilitate positive change. I offer a safe space to process difficult feelings and emotions to help meet your needs and help promote growth. I believe that building trust in a counseling relationship is of upmost importance in helping you better yourself, and it is a honor to walk along side to support and empower you.

It's not easy taking the first step to get help. I recognize that it is often the work of weeks, months, or even years to reach out and request therapy services. Your story is unique, and it is my goal to help you find a sense of safety and security in my counseling office, and to find your way to wholeness and well-being. Your relationships, your environment, loss, successes and failures, these are all building blocks that affect how you think and feel and how you process life's challenges. It can feel overwhelming trying to make sense of it all. My goal is to help you gain that clarity.

Do you fit in? Your silent thoughts to yourself question whether others really understand you. It’s tough because you’ve tried so hard to reach out and be friendly and even demonstrate care and compassion for others. Nevertheless, you wonder if that same care get’s directed back at you. Sometimes it feels like you don’t fit in. Do you have questions about whether this means that there is something wrong with you? Probably not! In life, striving to fit in can be an empty pursuit. What if you could switch that and really feel that you belonged instead of just fitting in.

Each person is on a unique life journey. We look forward to learning where you are on your journey and how we can help you create the life you desire. It is not about dwelling on the past but about using life lessons to move forward in a positive way. Even our most difficult life experiences bring us wisdom, character and integrity.

Life can be like a roller coaster with many highs and lows. Our past experiences will impact our perspective throughout life, often causing us to shift the way we see things or behave. Past experiences may cause you to constantly worry about your future or the future of your loved ones. Past experiences may make you feel down or put you in a dark place that feels impossible to come out of. Your past may make you feel like you are not good enough or worthy to be loved. Sometimes, you may even feel that you don’t deserve the life that you want.

I like working from a person-centered and strength-based approach as well as looking at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Together, we will identify your strengths and areas you would like to see growth. I am also a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator so I can work in the area of premarital/marriage counseling.