Optum Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

I offer flexible convenient Virtual Sessions. Do you feel lost or alone? Are your relationships struggling? Do you feel like you don’t fit in? Maybe you’ve questioned yourself, “Do I have anxiety”, “ Am I depressed”, or “ Is there something wrong with me”? Do you believe you can be more successful, abundant, happy while working less, but more effectively? Do you feel blocked in some way? Does something want to express uniquely through you to expand your life? Are you willing to take the first step toward advancement in your unique expression of a fulfilling life? If you answered yes, it’s time to move forward into your new life!

I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker that has worked in a variety of settings that include: hospitals, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. As a result, I have over 11 years of experience working with diverse clientele including children, youth and adults. My mission is to help you become the best version of yourself. You already posses what it takes to bring about change, allow me to work with you to create that desired change.

***Accepting new clients in 2022, in-person or teletherapy.*** 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.

Imagine what life would be like if you weren't bothered by OCD. NOCD is here to help you regain peace of mind. NOCD is a digital health company that’s focused on effectively treating people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Inside the NOCD mobile app, you can work with one of our licensed mental health therapists with specialty training in OCD. When your therapist isn’t available, access support communities and therapeutic tools - so that you are never alone. NOCD’s protocol has been proven to reduce OCD severity by 40% in less than 10 weeks.

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.

Working together with clients to improve physical, emotional and mental health for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families focusing in areas of depression/anxiety, mood disorders, anger, post-partum, marriage/relationships issues. Additional therapeutic focus in supporting mental health professionals above and beyond supervision and into the personal journey of their own mental health. This practice has a Golden Retriever named Kenzey for use of emotional support. Please visit her bio for more info. https://www.mindbodysoulutionsllc.com/emotional-support-animal

Therapy? It is difficult to make the decision to enter into therapy but even more important to find a therapist in which you feel comfortable. Understanding these feelings of others have allowed me to be in practice for over fifteen years. Making the first step to call can be a difficult process and I pride myself in empathizing with this difficulty. I have made it part of my practice serving children, adolescents, and adults to take the time to relate to each individual on an individual basis and attempt to make each client to feel comfortable making this difficult step.

Are you faced with challenges that are overwhelming or goals that just seem out of reach? Do you feel depressed, sad, anxious or wonder why you are not able to move forward in your life? Do you just want to feel better? Are alcohol or other drugs part of the picture that may be impacting your life? My focus is to help people build a framework for success for those wishing to break free of addictions, stigma, past traumas, depression, anxiety, and resolve conflict in relationships. “I love empowering others and supporting them in creating hope and realizing their dreams.” Anything is possible.

Helping you get the support you need to move through whatever is keeping you stuck. Trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, stress, are some of the challenges life can throw at us but you are capable of healing, you are capable of rising out of your difficulties, and I can help you get where you are going.

If you are feeling stressed, stuck, or overwhelmed therapy can help restore balance and bring about lasting change. I am a neurodivergent, licensed, clinical therapist. My goal is to offer neurodiverse affirming, compassionate support and evidence-based therapy techniques. I take a mindful and balanced approach to both life and therapy and I respect other people's life paths. I am an active and involved therapist, with the knowledge and experience to help people create change in their lives.

As a Marriage & Family Therapist/Counselor my goal is to provide families, couples and individuals with a safe environment where they can explore themselves and the possibility of change within their life and their relationships. Our lives are centered on relationships with others. Relationships are the building blocks of life; but, they can also be very debilitating. When those relationships become troubled, sometimes assistance from family and friends may not be enough to find balance within yourself or other relationships. Lucky for us, there are people who have dedicated their lives to helping others along their journey.

I believe that the counseling session should be a place where people can take a break from the daily grind and invest in themselves in meaningful ways. In my practice, I encourage individuals to share the richness of their life stories, to replace oppressive thought patterns, and to reclaim their unique contribution to the world. My approach to counseling is eclectic in nature. I believe that unique individuals require unique therapy. It is my job to shape the therapeutic experience to best fit the needs of the individual.

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.

Imagine what life would be like if you weren't bothered by OCD. NOCD is here to help you regain peace of mind. NOCD is a digital health company that’s focused on effectively treating people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Inside the NOCD mobile app, you can work with one of our licensed mental health therapists with specialty training in OCD. When your therapist isn’t available, access support communities and therapeutic tools - so that you are never alone. NOCD’s protocol has been proven to reduce OCD severity by 40% in less than 10 weeks.

I believe people are relational-beings, meaning, we develop and live our lives in relationships with others. When these relationships become distressed, it can lead to a multitude of feelings, such as depression, stress, anxiety and an overall feeling of uneasiness. These are the times when a person may need some guidance and help accessing their personal resources to find more balance in those relationships and in life in general.

I enjoy working with clients who are interested in actively working on improving their lives. It's helpful when clients can advocate for themselves to get the best fit for the type of therapeutic support for their needs and goals.

I understand that starting the therapy process can be daunting. Finding the right person to meet with, knowing what you want to work on and finding a way to explain it to another person takes courage and determination. I hope to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore what is getting in your way and how to develop the tools for you to move forward.

How would your life look if your worries weren't in control? If you could plan each day to fit your dreams rather than your anxiety? I help people whose anxiety interferes with the life they want to live. We’ll begin where you are, helping you change your relationship with your emotions, allowing you more room to enjoy life. You might feel lighter when you learn to let go of the struggle. Activities become a little easier. Laughter may flow more freely. Best of all, you'll have more time for what matters. Contact me if you want to start suffering less and living more.

Building community, living your own truth, and finding wholeness can be difficult -- especially during a pandemic. That is why finding support and affirmation is so important. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community with a commitment to antiracism, I am dedicated to providing quality care and creating a welcoming space that fosters courage, healing, and growth. With over 14 years of experience, I am prepared to work together to co-create an authentic plan toward achieving your goals. There is no perfect time to begin, and I welcome each person to come as you are, when you are ready. I provide online therapy to clients in both MI and CT.