Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

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.

I warmly welcome adults, adolescent youth and families with a wide variety of symptoms, challenges and diagnoses to therapy. I have expertise in providing care for those experiencing trauma , anxiety, depression, substance use, self-harm and suicidal ideation, relationship issues and adjustment related concerns. Regardless of where you find yourself in life or what you might be facing, I'm here to hold safe space for you and whatever you might need. We will work together to build trust, set achievable goals and help you towards healing and growth. https://www.telebehavioralhealth.us/request-appointment

Christian Counselor: Victimization, Trauma , Individual, Family & Relationship Conflicts. Life throws everyone a curb, unexpected or recurring, that will shake the very core of what one believes in, even their spirituality & faith in God. Curbs, Setbacks or bumps in the road can be opportunities to face ones weaknesses, build on strengths. These experiences can be traumatic, but they don't have to dictate who you are or debilitate you & who you become. With incorporation of years of clinical & spiritual experience in Christian Counseling, you can be well on your way to grasping the building blocks of clinical emphathetic counseling & your faith to keep your life together.

Life is complicated. Working through current stressors, past experiences, and everything in between by yourself can be challenging. This is where therapy can help. Having someone to aid you in processing through stressors and to work on finding solutions can make all the difference. Through a combination of evidence-based practices, education, and processing, I provide people a time and a place to focus on themselves. In our sessions we will explore your concerns and better understand where your difficulty is coming from. Whether it is your first session or your hundredth, we will identify a plan tailored to your specific needs.

Are you struggling with trauma ? That would include PTSD , Betrayal Trauma , or childhood traumas. Do you find it difficult to deal with life changes and find yourself caught up in addictions? Do you struggle with overeating or obesity? Are you noticing depression or anxiety related to your current situation? Do you struggle with sex and/or love addiction and it is effecting your romantic relationships? Is your spouse a sex addiction and you find yourself dealing with the harmful effects of betrayal?

As a counselor, I hope to walk alongside each client to facilitate growth and development in self-identified areas of concern. By working collaboratively with you in a supportive and empathetic style, I hope to challenge each individual into becoming healthy and productive. I believe that for real growth to occur, each client needs to be an active participant in the counseling process. By being open to self-reflection, hard work, and taking needed risks, the counseling experience will prove to be a rewarding one

My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children and adults, in order for them to process individual difficulties, devise a plan of action, and facilitate emotional health and well-being. My client base includes those experiencing trauma , anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, sexual and physical abuse, parenting difficulties, relationship issues, and family discord. I view myself as a coach to help identify strengths, determine what might be hindering progress, and pave the way for moving forward.

Whatever age and stage of life you are in, life can become challenging and stressful. If you feel anxious, depressed, or just simply lost therapy can offer you support and balance. I am a neurodiverse-affirming, LGBTQIA affirmative, and culturally aware therapist who offers authenticity and a space where you will be seen, heard, and respected as an authority and expert on your life and your strengths and challenges. In therapy, I will help you learn to understand and embrace your identity, find compassion for yourself, develop coping strategies for living in a stressful world, and help you find your unique balance.

Emily is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a focus on treating trauma across the life span. She specializes in utilizing a holistic approach to address issues that arise from unresolved trauma , stress and anxiety, life transitions, and mood disorders. Emily believes by addressing dysfunctional patterns of the mind and body that stem from the past, we can live fuller and more balanced lives in the present and future. Emily aims to bring her whole self to the therapeutic process and hopes for her clients to do the same.

I believe everyone is worthy of dignity and respect, to be heard and seen, free of judgment. My role as your therapist is to be a partner for you as you navigate through your life, offering tools along the way. I primarily work with adolescents and adults in a one-on-one setting via telehealth. My typical clients are those who are experiencing a variety of personal concerns, such as healing from traumatic experiences, wrestling with emotional and mental health concerns, and working through relationship problems or family stress; recovering from suicide attempts, exploring their identities, making career decisions, and much more.

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.

I especially enjoy working with women broadly on empowerment issues in the areas of emotional coping, stress managment and self care, trauma , addictions, self esteem, and functioning healthily in relationships. I have experience working with women who struggle with eating disorders, childhood abuse and abuse in adult relationships, post-partum depression, major depression, and anxiety disorders. I have lengthy experience in treating men and women with substance abuse and dependence issues indivdually and in groups using a number of approaches.

Do you struggle with Anxiety, Depression Trauma ? Are you finding yourself feeling disconnected or unhappy in your relationship? Or wanting to find emotional connection? Maybe your mind races often or is there a tightness in your chest, and you can't escape the negative self talk? You can achieve relief from anxiety. We work with client's because you deserve healing! Remember, Trauma is what happened to you, it is not you. You can heal from trauma , and find relief from anxiety.

Taking New Clients! — It takes a lot of courage and strength to reach out in a time of need and it says a lot about you that you have decided to seek help. If you choose to work with me, I promise to be patient with you as you address the challenges in your life. My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which changes negative patterns of thinking and creates more positive, true and helpful thoughts. CBT helps individuals understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings and actions and is the most common form of therapy. It is has proven to bring relief to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

You’re surrounded by people yet you are unsure whether you’re ok. Those around you seem to think so but you feel that at any moment the right trigger could burst you into tears. You feel shame, anger, frustration, and even hopelessness at times. These are all feelings we’ve felt at one time or another throughout our lives. They are all part of the human experience. However, many of us struggle to move on from these feelings and feel weighed down by our past experiences or our current circumstances. We can feel like we’ve lost control of our own lives.