Veterans Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

Life can be hard. You may be struggling right now. Your children may have behavior problems. You may be battling anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, or lack of confidence. You may be a veteran dealing with military life issues. These moments are where I come in. As a clinical social worker, I consider it a privilege to help anyone overcome their struggles and challenges. Seeing someone have their hope restored gives me contentment. I would like to extend my invitation to you, and together we will work on bringing back the happier, calmer, more confident, and better YOU.

Have you ever wondered what life would look like if you felt welcomed, supported, and validated? All too often, we wait until we are unable to ask for help or life has gotten to the point of where we feel there is no hope, worth, or option to rebuild or heal ourselves. We may simply not be ready and that's okay! This may because of fear, negative experiences, trauma, loss, grief, etc. or maybe you just aren't sure it will help. These are questions we can work together to answer and explore.

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.

I am certified in DBT and CCTP (certified clinical trauma professional) levels I/II. My clinical expertise focuses on PTSD, dissociative conditions, borderline personality, eating disorders, military personnel/police/first responder issues, and the LGBTQ community. Other areas of clinical experience and treatment provided include blended families, couples issues, anxiety/depression, elder issues such as Alzheimer's and dementia, chronic illness, grief/loss, adoption/foster care, parenting issues, and forensics-related issues.

Most of us act with the best of intentions and don’t always get the results we were expecting. As a counselor, my role is not to tell a client what to do, but rather to help clients examine what their goals are, different ways goals can be achieved, and to provide supportive and honest feedback through a therapeutic relationship. I have lived in and around very diverse communities throughout my life, and I take pride in understanding and honoring everyone’s unique culture and beliefs.

If you are struggling with issues with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, PTSD, or OCD I am able to guide you to a better place. I work with individuals, families, and couples. My therapeutic style is eclectic, which means I strive to fit your needs and your lifestyle. I also have over 20 years experience working with families that struggle with parenting skills and children with defiance issues.

Love & Respect Counseling provides services for a variety of mental health issues (depression, trauma, loss/grief, anxiety, marital counseling, other relationship issues, issues related to military service, etc.) in a private practice setting. It is a warm, inviting space where the goal is for you to feel hopeful and encouraged while you engage in the counseling process. Counseling is a collaborative process and we will work together to achieve a desired outcome. To assist with that, we will track your reported progress and my effectiveness throughout counseling so that we do what works, making adjustments as necessary.

I specialize in working with individuals who experience symptoms related to complex trauma, with a special focus on First Responders—including on-duty and retired Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers, Forensic personnel as well as Military veterans and personnel. I provide somatically informed psychotherapy for people who experience psycho-biological symptoms and challenges including anxiety, depression, insomnia, relationship problems, chronic pain, physical health problems, parenting challenges, grief and loss, self-harm behaviors and more.

You have the skills and strength you need to make the changes and the life that you want. But maybe you need some support or encouragement along the way. It is so rewarding to see a client make lasting, positive changes and to be able to walk alongside them as they achieve their goals.

Tele-mental health therapy provides the means of reaching those who might, otherwise, never seek treatment due to reasons such as proximity, fear of being seen within the walls of a therapist's office, and/or regarding individuals' need for social distancing. I utilize a HIPPA supported tele-health platform. This allows clients to engage in secure and confidential telehealth appointments. Each can be granted access to private tele-mental health sessions while remaining inside the security and comfort of your home, or perhaps during the office lunch break. I offer limited evening appointments, even on Sunday(s) as well.

I prize, respect and consider the value and complexity of human life and individual human experience. People are more than a mere diagnosis or behavior. They are a vast sum of their mind, body and spirit, of memories, heredity, beliefs, environment, experiences, emotions, strengths, weaknesses, fears, hopes, dreams and desires, successes and failures. This sum of body, mind and spirit combines to form the root system of either growth and progress or toxicity and stagnation in the present.

As a veteran, I've seen people in all forms of crises and facing all manners of difficulties in their lives. Working through marital and family crises, life transitions, career changes, severe traumas, depression, anxiety, and all manners of things was an every day experience for us and learning to cope with these issues can be difficult. Finding jobs, mending relationships, getting through depression - all things that can be worked on and I would love to help.

Growth and healing can be funny concepts. As a fellow human, I believe that these are elements in life that we all seek to find across our lifetime, but don’t always know where to begin in initiating the journey. There are also times when we are resilient and well versed in growth, healing, or coping but become stuck or perhaps entangled in various ways. I view the therapy space as a place in which an individual can connect with another in such a way that they feel safe, validated, and affirmed to begin or reroute their journey with an authentic and non-judgmental guide.

Each person has unique experiences, personalities, strengths, and struggles and I seek to provide a safe therapeutic environment where I can walk with each client in their story. My approach to counseling is holistic, eclectic, and person-centered, especially looking through your situation through your eyes. After all, participating in the counseling process is a way to disclose, highlight, and promote your story. We will work together to identify and work towards reaching your therapeutic goals on your way to holistic wellness.

Self-Improvement is scary. Change is terrifying. It’s hard and feels impossible. As a psychologist, I have the expertise necessary to help you/family/children no matter how difficult the change may be. Relationship/Family conflict? Teenager issues? Men stuff? Parenting? Body image issues? Low self-esteem? LGBTQ+ matters? I can help you and we can change your concerns to successes! I center my therapy on your Goals building on your strengths & resources. I am real and practical. Your journey to centered and balanced life has begun. We can do this together! Visit thetruismcenter.com/therapist/dr-ryan-kron Chicago sessions virtual only

Please Note: we have limited space and availability, a new clinician coming August 2022. KCC clinicians specialize in trauma and work from a trauma-informed platform. What this means is that we treat various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance use from the idea that trauma has affected the individual’s overall mental health. We also treat Dissociative Disorders, and we are both rainbow allies and seek to provide a nurturing, empathetic environment for our clients. We also enthusiastically celebrate all diversity and have specific skills and experience in relation to working with the disabled minority.

Let’s be honest. Life gets real sometimes. Things happen and we can wind up feeling stuck, lost, or hopeless. To top it all off, we often feel pressured to put on a brave face and weather the storm. It’s for these reasons that I founded Sunshine Counseling. You deserve a space where you can be yourself, where you don’t have to hide, and where you can safely process life. Truth be told, I named my therapy practice after a mug my friend gave me which sarcastically declares, "I am a ray of freaking sunshine!" This cheeky little mug actually encapsulates my world view. It is not all sunshine and rainbows. And that's ok.

Do you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you tired of trying to pour from an empty cup? Cliché’s aside, being burnt out and overwhelmed can take its toll on your well-being and can put strain on your personal and professional relationships. How’s your sense of self worth these days? You’re not alone if you have low self-esteem. It is one of the most common underlying issues I see -- but that doesn’t have to continue. Some stress (and a bit of self-criticism) is a part of life. But, when it all hits at once, it affects our work/student lives, our personal lives, and our overall health.

I have been in practice for more than 30 years. I work with people of all ages and with a broad range of problems. I also teach family physicians and medical students consequently, I am experienced in working with people who are dealing with the effects of an acute or chronic medical problem in their life and on their relationships. I have training and experience in family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy and mindfulness based stress reduction.I have worked extensively with children and adolescents on problems stemming from ADHD and resulting in behavioral concerns.