Transgender Therapists in Grandville, MI
I specialize in treatment of trans* individuals ( transgender, non-binary, agender, fluid, gender queer, etc), and have provided individual, family, couples, and medical referral services.
It is my personal and professional belief that everyone is capable of discovering their most authentic and successful self, but may occasionally need assistance in their journey to personal enrichment. I have been lucky enough to find those people in my own life, and I consider it an honor to serve that purpose for my clients in a warm, welcoming, yet professional fashion. I respect the individual needs of varying cultural backgrounds, and enjoy finding common ground with varying clientele.
I specialize in treatment of trans* individuals ( transgender, non-binary, agender, fluid, gender queer, etc), and have provided individual, family, couples, and medical referral services.
It is my personal and professional belief that everyone is capable of discovering their most authentic and successful self, but may occasionally need assistance in their journey to personal enrichment. I have been lucky enough to find those people in my own life, and I consider it an honor to serve that purpose for my clients in a warm, welcoming, yet professional fashion. I respect the individual needs of varying cultural backgrounds, and enjoy finding common ground with varying clientele.
Accepting New Clients! Morning to Late Afternoon appointments Available (as early as 10 AM and as late as 4 PM) - I have a focus in working with adult individuals, 18 and older, struggling with anxiety and/or seeking support with LGBTQ+ related concerns, such as sexual orientation, sexual identity, and dysphoria. If you, or someone you know, is seeking an LGBTQIA+ affirming counselor who also identifies under the spectrum, or is seeking help with ADHD, racial identity, anxiety, or depression, please contact the office and ask for an appointment with Ryan Townes by texting (616)287-2283, or you can also send an email
Accepting New Clients! Morning to Late Afternoon appointments Available (as early as 10 AM and as late as 4 PM) - I have a focus in working with adult individuals, 18 and older, struggling with anxiety and/or seeking support with LGBTQ+ related concerns, such as sexual orientation, sexual identity, and dysphoria. If you, or someone you know, is seeking an LGBTQIA+ affirming counselor who also identifies under the spectrum, or is seeking help with ADHD, racial identity, anxiety, or depression, please contact the office and ask for an appointment with Ryan Townes by texting (616)287-2283, or you can also send an email
Growing the life you want We have one life that we get to live, and so we only have one chance to find and create meaning for our lives. So often we can be hindered by our fears and from the painful points of resistance that we have encountered along the way. Those points of struggle look different for each person, and many times can stay with us for a long time. But we can grow and recover, and taking the time to slow down and care for ourselves is a liberating experience.
Growing the life you want We have one life that we get to live, and so we only have one chance to find and create meaning for our lives. So often we can be hindered by our fears and from the painful points of resistance that we have encountered along the way. Those points of struggle look different for each person, and many times can stay with us for a long time. But we can grow and recover, and taking the time to slow down and care for ourselves is a liberating experience.
My ideal client and those I serve best are people who struggle with anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, ADHD, Autism, and OCD.
I provide many different options of therapies, and my favorite is relational-based. I believe it is important for me to get to know and understand people as a whole before diving deeper. I like to get to know those I work with well, so I can provide the best treatment tailored to their individual needs. I am a transgender man who is active in advocacy.
My ideal client and those I serve best are people who struggle with anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, ADHD, Autism, and OCD.
I provide many different options of therapies, and my favorite is relational-based. I believe it is important for me to get to know and understand people as a whole before diving deeper. I like to get to know those I work with well, so I can provide the best treatment tailored to their individual needs. I am a transgender man who is active in advocacy.
Heartstone Guidance Center is a group of neurodivergent therapists offering neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA-affirming, and culturally aware therapy services. We have autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent therapists who offer authenticity and a space where you will be seen, heard, and respected as the authority and expert in your life. We are the alternative to the world that tells you that you need to be neurotypical or normal to fit in and be accepted. We offer therapy to help you understand and embrace your true identity, find compassion for yourself, and develop coping strategies for living in a stressful world.
Heartstone Guidance Center is a group of neurodivergent therapists offering neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA-affirming, and culturally aware therapy services. We have autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent therapists who offer authenticity and a space where you will be seen, heard, and respected as the authority and expert in your life. We are the alternative to the world that tells you that you need to be neurotypical or normal to fit in and be accepted. We offer therapy to help you understand and embrace your true identity, find compassion for yourself, and develop coping strategies for living in a stressful world.
I completed my Master of Social Work at Baylor University in Waco, TX, and hold a B.A. in Philosophy from Hope College in Holland, MI. My love for social work is rooted in a passion for serving others and pursuing social justice. I have experience providing a variety of mental health services to a diverse range of individuals in hospitals, schools, clinics, and inpatient settings.
I completed my Master of Social Work at Baylor University in Waco, TX, and hold a B.A. in Philosophy from Hope College in Holland, MI. My love for social work is rooted in a passion for serving others and pursuing social justice. I have experience providing a variety of mental health services to a diverse range of individuals in hospitals, schools, clinics, and inpatient settings.
I have immediate openings for evenings. I see patients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, postpartum depression, and trauma. I feel confident in my ability to to help my patients process stress and learn new coping skills. I strive to provide a safe and inclusive space for college-aged clients and up. I work best with those who seek guidance and skills that will help them overcome trauma, current life stressors, and social-emotional health. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and work with clients to empower them to overcome current barriers.
I have immediate openings for evenings. I see patients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, postpartum depression, and trauma. I feel confident in my ability to to help my patients process stress and learn new coping skills. I strive to provide a safe and inclusive space for college-aged clients and up. I work best with those who seek guidance and skills that will help them overcome trauma, current life stressors, and social-emotional health. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and work with clients to empower them to overcome current barriers.
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in individual and couples therapy, as well as helping people manage daily life stressors. Identifying your personal needs will be important as I believe a collaborative approach ensures best treatment outcomes. I help people better understand how their thoughts and behavior impact their mood, and encourage my clients to incorporate personal values into their daily lives. Strengthening relationships and building support is a key component to much of my therapeutic work. In addition, I am an ally to the lgbtq+ community and infuse a multicultural approach to my therapeutic work.
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in individual and couples therapy, as well as helping people manage daily life stressors. Identifying your personal needs will be important as I believe a collaborative approach ensures best treatment outcomes. I help people better understand how their thoughts and behavior impact their mood, and encourage my clients to incorporate personal values into their daily lives. Strengthening relationships and building support is a key component to much of my therapeutic work. In addition, I am an ally to the lgbtq+ community and infuse a multicultural approach to my therapeutic work.
Life often contains unexpected and difficult challenges that lead to us grieving that life is not what we were hoping for or planned. These challenges can be situational or ongoing experiences. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a significant life transition, relational struggles, questions of identity, persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or inadequacy, constant worries, or existential/spiritual doubts, we can be left feeling lost and unsure what to do next. When these occur it can be demoralizing and defeating, but also provide immense opportunity for growth. It is my goal to help each person navigate these times in life.
Life often contains unexpected and difficult challenges that lead to us grieving that life is not what we were hoping for or planned. These challenges can be situational or ongoing experiences. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a significant life transition, relational struggles, questions of identity, persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or inadequacy, constant worries, or existential/spiritual doubts, we can be left feeling lost and unsure what to do next. When these occur it can be demoralizing and defeating, but also provide immense opportunity for growth. It is my goal to help each person navigate these times in life.
Jennifer Alissa Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MSPH
3 Endorsed
Grandville, MI 49418
My goal as a therapist is to bring hope, acceptance, and healing to those who are hurting or facing difficult life challenges. I emphasize an approach that is focused on you, the client, in an honest, safe, and collaborative process that will help you to maximize your innate capacity for wellness. We will work together, utilizing the resources and strengths that you bring, to help you to identify and obtain your goals.
My goal as a therapist is to bring hope, acceptance, and healing to those who are hurting or facing difficult life challenges. I emphasize an approach that is focused on you, the client, in an honest, safe, and collaborative process that will help you to maximize your innate capacity for wellness. We will work together, utilizing the resources and strengths that you bring, to help you to identify and obtain your goals.
The Holding Space Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
4 Endorsed
Grandville, MI 49418
I specialize in working with women across the lifespan- including perinatal, fertility, loss, chronic illness, relational issues, and generalized issues such as anxiety/depression. I strive to provide empathetic care for clients, based on their individual needs. I ensure my client's feel safe in an environment that will foster exploration and growth, helping others to live a happy and healthy life.
I specialize in working with women across the lifespan- including perinatal, fertility, loss, chronic illness, relational issues, and generalized issues such as anxiety/depression. I strive to provide empathetic care for clients, based on their individual needs. I ensure my client's feel safe in an environment that will foster exploration and growth, helping others to live a happy and healthy life.
Are you looking for a queer-friendly space where you can freely explore your gender, sexuality, or relationship style? Are you neurodivergent, managing trauma, or navigating conflict with people and institutions that don't understand or accept you? The state of the world is desperate, and finding the right therapist is more important than ever. While the prospect can be daunting at first, connecting with someone who can relate to your lived experience in meaningful ways makes all the difference when taking steps toward a brighter tomorrow.
Are you looking for a queer-friendly space where you can freely explore your gender, sexuality, or relationship style? Are you neurodivergent, managing trauma, or navigating conflict with people and institutions that don't understand or accept you? The state of the world is desperate, and finding the right therapist is more important than ever. While the prospect can be daunting at first, connecting with someone who can relate to your lived experience in meaningful ways makes all the difference when taking steps toward a brighter tomorrow.
We all feel overwhelmed and lost at times, but you do not need to go through it alone. With a focus on inclusivity and acceptance, I specialize in teens through adults who are struggling with establishing positive mental health and wellbeing. My goal is to support you in making a positive changes that will last a lifetime. I work with a wide variety of issues and concerns including: anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral instability, complex trauma, substance abuse, gender and sexuality, and personality disorders.
We all feel overwhelmed and lost at times, but you do not need to go through it alone. With a focus on inclusivity and acceptance, I specialize in teens through adults who are struggling with establishing positive mental health and wellbeing. My goal is to support you in making a positive changes that will last a lifetime. I work with a wide variety of issues and concerns including: anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral instability, complex trauma, substance abuse, gender and sexuality, and personality disorders.
I provide a safe nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where you can tell me your story and we can freely explore all of the issues of your concern and your goals. Together we’ll develop a plan that works specifically for you and will move you towards creating goals that are attainable for you. I will equip you with tools to reach your goals and overcome the challenges you face now and challenges you face in the future. I enjoy building strong therapeutic relationships founded on empathy and respect. My hope and goal is for you to have a pleasant experience that leaves you feeling supported and motivated to face the challenges ahead
I provide a safe nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where you can tell me your story and we can freely explore all of the issues of your concern and your goals. Together we’ll develop a plan that works specifically for you and will move you towards creating goals that are attainable for you. I will equip you with tools to reach your goals and overcome the challenges you face now and challenges you face in the future. I enjoy building strong therapeutic relationships founded on empathy and respect. My hope and goal is for you to have a pleasant experience that leaves you feeling supported and motivated to face the challenges ahead
Suppression 2 Expression Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ASDCS
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Our counselors can help with a variety of different concerns, such as struggles related to Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, OCD, trauma, chronic illness, sexual orientation and/or gender identity exploration, and more.
Our agency has therapists who use skills from various modalities, such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, IFS, Solution-Focus, and others. We want to ensure each client and therapist is a good therapeutic fit, and will work with you to find your match! We also prioritize hiring those who are kink and poly aware/friendly.
Our counselors can help with a variety of different concerns, such as struggles related to Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, OCD, trauma, chronic illness, sexual orientation and/or gender identity exploration, and more.
Our agency has therapists who use skills from various modalities, such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, IFS, Solution-Focus, and others. We want to ensure each client and therapist is a good therapeutic fit, and will work with you to find your match! We also prioritize hiring those who are kink and poly aware/friendly.
I probably don’t need to tell you we’re living in a racist, sexist, heteronormative, capitalist dystopian nightmare in a slow and painful collapse. It’s hard to cope with that knowledge while dealing with day-to-day nonsense, on top of reliving past trauma on a regular basis. It’s a lot and it’s heavy and it sucks. Some people turn to substances and other vices to cope.
I probably don’t need to tell you we’re living in a racist, sexist, heteronormative, capitalist dystopian nightmare in a slow and painful collapse. It’s hard to cope with that knowledge while dealing with day-to-day nonsense, on top of reliving past trauma on a regular basis. It’s a lot and it’s heavy and it sucks. Some people turn to substances and other vices to cope.
Safety. Trust. Control. Esteem. Connection.
Trauma & chronic stress disrupt these core human needs. When they go unmet, life & relationships can start to feel overwhelming, disconnected, or unsafe.
I’m a trauma therapist specialized in working with trauma, complex trauma (CPTSD), and dissociation. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in survival mode, experience anxiety or shutdown, lose a sense of who they are or what they want, or notice different “parts” of themselves taking over. Together, we slow things down and create space for you to understand your needs, your nervous system, and your internal world with compassion.
Safety. Trust. Control. Esteem. Connection.
Trauma & chronic stress disrupt these core human needs. When they go unmet, life & relationships can start to feel overwhelming, disconnected, or unsafe.
I’m a trauma therapist specialized in working with trauma, complex trauma (CPTSD), and dissociation. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in survival mode, experience anxiety or shutdown, lose a sense of who they are or what they want, or notice different “parts” of themselves taking over. Together, we slow things down and create space for you to understand your needs, your nervous system, and your internal world with compassion.
At KCC we work from a trauma-informed clinical perspective․ In layman's terms: we treat everything from depression to anxiety to substance use to anything that feels just "off" with the understanding that trauma usually has its fingerprints somewhere on the situation․ Instead of asking‚ "What's wrong with you?" we ask‚ "What happened to you?" And that simple shift in language changes everything about the conversation․
At KCC we work from a trauma-informed clinical perspective․ In layman's terms: we treat everything from depression to anxiety to substance use to anything that feels just "off" with the understanding that trauma usually has its fingerprints somewhere on the situation․ Instead of asking‚ "What's wrong with you?" we ask‚ "What happened to you?" And that simple shift in language changes everything about the conversation․
John Tuttle graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters of the Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health. John is licensed in the State of Michigan as a Clinical Mental Health Provider and is an Adjunct Psychology Professor. He currently owns and is the primary therapist at Lakeshore Guidance, LLC. John also holds a Masters of Education degree from Grand Valley State University and has worked with elementary and middle schools on anti-bullying initiatives and crisis response interventions.
John Tuttle graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters of the Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health. John is licensed in the State of Michigan as a Clinical Mental Health Provider and is an Adjunct Psychology Professor. He currently owns and is the primary therapist at Lakeshore Guidance, LLC. John also holds a Masters of Education degree from Grand Valley State University and has worked with elementary and middle schools on anti-bullying initiatives and crisis response interventions.
I specialize in working with couples & providing individual EMDR trauma therapy. EMDR therapy is incredible at healing old wounds & reducing the emotional charge around trauma. Relationships can be incredibly rewarding & incredibly hard. I specialize in helping partners and also polyamorous constellations slow down, really hear each other, and build the kind of relationship that feels safe, supportive, & aligned. I also work with couples about to move in together or get married in starting out with healthy foundations. Think, pre-marital therapy without any religion involved.
I specialize in working with couples & providing individual EMDR trauma therapy. EMDR therapy is incredible at healing old wounds & reducing the emotional charge around trauma. Relationships can be incredibly rewarding & incredibly hard. I specialize in helping partners and also polyamorous constellations slow down, really hear each other, and build the kind of relationship that feels safe, supportive, & aligned. I also work with couples about to move in together or get married in starting out with healthy foundations. Think, pre-marital therapy without any religion involved.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.