Women's Issues Therapists in Grandville, MI
Life is full of change. No matter the type of change life throws at you, it always comes with some adjustment, and often with some sense of loss, depression, or anxiety. Everyone experiences it, but not everyone thrives through it. I’m here to help you with the process.
Whether it's a life change you've looked forward to for a long time, or one you never would have chosen for yourself, adjusting can be hard. I can provide that listening ear while you process, ask the hard questions, and offer you skills or resources to help along the way as needed.
Life is full of change. No matter the type of change life throws at you, it always comes with some adjustment, and often with some sense of loss, depression, or anxiety. Everyone experiences it, but not everyone thrives through it. I’m here to help you with the process.
Whether it's a life change you've looked forward to for a long time, or one you never would have chosen for yourself, adjusting can be hard. I can provide that listening ear while you process, ask the hard questions, and offer you skills or resources to help along the way as needed.
The Holding Space Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
4 Endorsed
Grandville, MI 49418
Although, I work with a wide variety of clients, working with perinatal/ women's issues is my specialty.
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.
Although, I work with a wide variety of clients, working with perinatal/ women's issues is my specialty.
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.
As a trauma therapist certified in EMDR, I create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can safely process difficult experiences and begin to reconnect with yourself. I believe healing happens through processing the past and shifting the narratives that contribute to distress, sadness, and anxiety. Feeling seen, heard, and empowered is often a key part of that process. I specialize in working with adults navigating the effects of trauma, specifically birth trauma, medical trauma, women’s health concerns, sexual assault, generational trauma and childhood sexual abuse.
As a trauma therapist certified in EMDR, I create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can safely process difficult experiences and begin to reconnect with yourself. I believe healing happens through processing the past and shifting the narratives that contribute to distress, sadness, and anxiety. Feeling seen, heard, and empowered is often a key part of that process. I specialize in working with adults navigating the effects of trauma, specifically birth trauma, medical trauma, women’s health concerns, sexual assault, generational trauma and childhood sexual abuse.
Life is complicated. Life’s complications know no economic, age, sex, religious or racial boundary. If you are currently working to navigate through a difficult time it would be my privilege to work alongside you to set goals and realize & regain your strengths to develop a long-term plan for success.
Life is complicated. Life’s complications know no economic, age, sex, religious or racial boundary. If you are currently working to navigate through a difficult time it would be my privilege to work alongside you to set goals and realize & regain your strengths to develop a long-term plan for success.
Life can be complicated. These complications know no economic, age, sex, religious, or racial boundary. As a practitioner working with individuals to empower them is my passion and privilege. If you are currently working to navigate through a difficult time we can work together to set goals, realize and regain your strengths to develop a long-term plan for success. There are times when everyone needs to strengthen his or her coping skills, see the situation from another view, or simply say it aloud. There are also times when the work that needs to be done is very serious. And deep. And difficult.
Life can be complicated. These complications know no economic, age, sex, religious, or racial boundary. As a practitioner working with individuals to empower them is my passion and privilege. If you are currently working to navigate through a difficult time we can work together to set goals, realize and regain your strengths to develop a long-term plan for success. There are times when everyone needs to strengthen his or her coping skills, see the situation from another view, or simply say it aloud. There are also times when the work that needs to be done is very serious. And deep. And difficult.
Therapy is a deeply individualized and personal process that may have many directions or paths. I believe therapy is most effective when there is an authentic connection within a warm and accepting environment. Through a collaborative approach, my hope is to provide a space of deep understanding that can foster foundational healing while creating an individualized therapeutic experience. To provide this kind of therapy, I adopt a holistic framework and rely on empathy as a guiding principle. I incorporate elements of mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Therapy (parts work), Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Therapy is a deeply individualized and personal process that may have many directions or paths. I believe therapy is most effective when there is an authentic connection within a warm and accepting environment. Through a collaborative approach, my hope is to provide a space of deep understanding that can foster foundational healing while creating an individualized therapeutic experience. To provide this kind of therapy, I adopt a holistic framework and rely on empathy as a guiding principle. I incorporate elements of mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Therapy (parts work), Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
As we age, I can't help but think that our lives may go off the path we originally intended. While life can be full of many positive changes and events, there may also be experiences in which one may develop feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety, and/or depression. It can be hard to recognize life isn't always 'perfect' and to determine how and where to give up control. My goal is to help you leap into the unknown, build more authenticity and awareness, and start living a life with more fulfillment.
As we age, I can't help but think that our lives may go off the path we originally intended. While life can be full of many positive changes and events, there may also be experiences in which one may develop feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety, and/or depression. It can be hard to recognize life isn't always 'perfect' and to determine how and where to give up control. My goal is to help you leap into the unknown, build more authenticity and awareness, and start living a life with more fulfillment.
I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and PTSD with approaches that are effective, compassionate, and tailored to you. Whether you're carrying the weight of childhood trauma, perinatal loss/mental health struggles, grief, abuse, identity-based harm, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, my goal is to help you reclaim your life without wasting your time or energy. Together, we’ll find the path that fits you best—whether through storytelling, creative methods, or direct work with your nervous system—to support lasting, meaningful transformation.
I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and PTSD with approaches that are effective, compassionate, and tailored to you. Whether you're carrying the weight of childhood trauma, perinatal loss/mental health struggles, grief, abuse, identity-based harm, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, my goal is to help you reclaim your life without wasting your time or energy. Together, we’ll find the path that fits you best—whether through storytelling, creative methods, or direct work with your nervous system—to support lasting, meaningful transformation.
I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, women's issues and life transitions.
I believe that therapy is a place of your own. Perhaps therapy is where you want to set goals and learn new skills. Or perhaps therapy is your place to decompress and let the sound of your everyday life fade away. I am here to help you reveal the answers within you. I offer you the space you desire to process and reflect.
I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, women's issues and life transitions.
I believe that therapy is a place of your own. Perhaps therapy is where you want to set goals and learn new skills. Or perhaps therapy is your place to decompress and let the sound of your everyday life fade away. I am here to help you reveal the answers within you. I offer you the space you desire to process and reflect.
When our Memories are greater than our Dreams we tend to focus only on setbacks and disappointments. Changing behaviors that lead to a healthy lifestyle may seem like mission impossible based on the struggles and failures encountered in the past. I have a passion to help clients overcome obstacles that have lead to a perception of failure. I strive to help individuals stay motivated by focusing on what they have control over, learning new skills to bring life back into balance and gain confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed.
When our Memories are greater than our Dreams we tend to focus only on setbacks and disappointments. Changing behaviors that lead to a healthy lifestyle may seem like mission impossible based on the struggles and failures encountered in the past. I have a passion to help clients overcome obstacles that have lead to a perception of failure. I strive to help individuals stay motivated by focusing on what they have control over, learning new skills to bring life back into balance and gain confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed.
I believe we all have an ability to heal and grow from life’s difficult issues and concerns. Sometimes, we need some help, support, and new strategies provided in a safe, non-judgmental setting to make changes toward a more fulfilling and healthy life. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. I will work with you to find your right path forward. We will consider your relationships, physical health, mental health and culture.
I believe we all have an ability to heal and grow from life’s difficult issues and concerns. Sometimes, we need some help, support, and new strategies provided in a safe, non-judgmental setting to make changes toward a more fulfilling and healthy life. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. I will work with you to find your right path forward. We will consider your relationships, physical health, mental health and culture.
Life can create unseen challenges and become overwhelming and quite isolating. You are not alone. I value therapeutic relationships and strive to build a relationship my clients come to value as well. I do this by creating a comfortable environment where I am my genuine self. I find if I can be real, it allows you to feel that you can do the same. This is where growth happens when you feel understood and respected as your authentic self. It is my goal to help you feel empowered, validated, and provide a safe place to not only choose but process the hard. I am committed to helping you reach your goals.
Life can create unseen challenges and become overwhelming and quite isolating. You are not alone. I value therapeutic relationships and strive to build a relationship my clients come to value as well. I do this by creating a comfortable environment where I am my genuine self. I find if I can be real, it allows you to feel that you can do the same. This is where growth happens when you feel understood and respected as your authentic self. It is my goal to help you feel empowered, validated, and provide a safe place to not only choose but process the hard. I am committed to helping you reach your goals.
No matter how old we are, the mental health struggles are very real. Choosing to seek and accept help can be daunting, frustrating, and even scary, but it can also be empowering, encouraging, and motivating. Growth and change are possible even in the midst of crushing situations and agonizing feelings. You will receive non-judgmental support as you reflect on your life, hurts, and ways you decide to embrace change. Attaining stability, clarity, and peace will help build the bridge for your long-term health in all ways – soul, mind, and body. I will walk with you as you achieve your desire for focus, strength, and healing.
No matter how old we are, the mental health struggles are very real. Choosing to seek and accept help can be daunting, frustrating, and even scary, but it can also be empowering, encouraging, and motivating. Growth and change are possible even in the midst of crushing situations and agonizing feelings. You will receive non-judgmental support as you reflect on your life, hurts, and ways you decide to embrace change. Attaining stability, clarity, and peace will help build the bridge for your long-term health in all ways – soul, mind, and body. I will walk with you as you achieve your desire for focus, strength, and healing.
I work with adults, families, college students, and teens. I often work with clients who are working through life transitions, anxiety, or depression. My goal in counseling is to offer a safe space for clients to process challenges that they are facing. Counseling is a process and I hope to encourage and give clients different skills for facing life challenges.
I work with adults, families, college students, and teens. I often work with clients who are working through life transitions, anxiety, or depression. My goal in counseling is to offer a safe space for clients to process challenges that they are facing. Counseling is a process and I hope to encourage and give clients different skills for facing life challenges.
I am a fully licensed psychologist who specializes in both therapy and assessment services. Through assessment, I help you to identify areas of strength and weakness, and put a name to symptoms you might not fully understand. I believe when we begin to truly understand ourselves and finally name our symptoms and diagnoses, we are better able to reclaim our story and work towards growth and healing. Through every assessment, my ultimate goal is for you to feel safe, honored, and seen for who you truly are.
I am a fully licensed psychologist who specializes in both therapy and assessment services. Through assessment, I help you to identify areas of strength and weakness, and put a name to symptoms you might not fully understand. I believe when we begin to truly understand ourselves and finally name our symptoms and diagnoses, we are better able to reclaim our story and work towards growth and healing. Through every assessment, my ultimate goal is for you to feel safe, honored, and seen for who you truly are.
I am Kimberly Stratton, a licensed clinical Social Worker and Therapist. I have been working as a Social Worker for 17 years in various settings, including: adults with severe and persistent mental health disorders; teens and adults addicted to substances, hospice/home healthcare; those in mental health crisis, and meeting with adults and couples in a private practice setting. I have worked as a crisis counselor on a crisis line for 6 years, and am familiar with how to best provide clinical help and resources as needed. I have extensive experience with dynamics involved in relationship with friends, family, and partners/spouses.
I am Kimberly Stratton, a licensed clinical Social Worker and Therapist. I have been working as a Social Worker for 17 years in various settings, including: adults with severe and persistent mental health disorders; teens and adults addicted to substances, hospice/home healthcare; those in mental health crisis, and meeting with adults and couples in a private practice setting. I have worked as a crisis counselor on a crisis line for 6 years, and am familiar with how to best provide clinical help and resources as needed. I have extensive experience with dynamics involved in relationship with friends, family, and partners/spouses.
Joanne Vanderveen Counseling,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RSW, ADHD-C
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel anxious, sad, or stressed out from trying to navigate life on your own? Do you feel misunderstood, disconnected from loved ones, or stuck in patterns you feel powerless to change? Are you questioning aspects of your identity, striving to find a purpose, or deconstructing from beliefs that cause you internal conflict? If so, you have come to the right place. I believe that all questions are worthy of exploration, no issue is too challenging to face, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. My goal is to create a safe space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment or shame.
Do you feel anxious, sad, or stressed out from trying to navigate life on your own? Do you feel misunderstood, disconnected from loved ones, or stuck in patterns you feel powerless to change? Are you questioning aspects of your identity, striving to find a purpose, or deconstructing from beliefs that cause you internal conflict? If so, you have come to the right place. I believe that all questions are worthy of exploration, no issue is too challenging to face, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. My goal is to create a safe space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment or shame.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed or stuck, often navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD. They come seeking a safe space to better understand themselves and find a way forward. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and create practical strategies for meaningful change.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed or stuck, often navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD. They come seeking a safe space to better understand themselves and find a way forward. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and create practical strategies for meaningful change.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you've been carrying the weight of anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, identity questions, or overwhelming emotions for a long time. You don't have to navigate those challenges alone.
I work with young adults who are ready to better understand themselves, break unhelpful patterns, and create lasting change. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, personality concerns, life transitions, or questions surrounding identity, therapy can provide both practical tools and a space to process what you've been through.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you've been carrying the weight of anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, identity questions, or overwhelming emotions for a long time. You don't have to navigate those challenges alone.
I work with young adults who are ready to better understand themselves, break unhelpful patterns, and create lasting change. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, personality concerns, life transitions, or questions surrounding identity, therapy can provide both practical tools and a space to process what you've been through.
You may be carrying the impact of a relationship that left you questioning yourself, your instincts, your worth, or your ability to trust again. You might understand what happened logically, but still feel anxious, disconnected, or pulled into familiar patterns. I work with adults healing from relational trauma, betrayal, and attachment wounds who want more than coping, they want to feel grounded, clear, and more like themselves again.
Many clients I work with feel stuck between insight and change. Together, we focus on helping you feel more regulated, more self-trusting, and better able to navigate relationships with clarity.
You may be carrying the impact of a relationship that left you questioning yourself, your instincts, your worth, or your ability to trust again. You might understand what happened logically, but still feel anxious, disconnected, or pulled into familiar patterns. I work with adults healing from relational trauma, betrayal, and attachment wounds who want more than coping, they want to feel grounded, clear, and more like themselves again.
Many clients I work with feel stuck between insight and change. Together, we focus on helping you feel more regulated, more self-trusting, and better able to navigate relationships with clarity.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.