Grief Therapists in Hamilton, MI
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
While anxiety is my primary specialty, I also have a passion for grief counseling as well as clients seeking couples counseling or premarital counseling.
Welcome. Do you often feel anxious, stressed, or keyed up? Is it difficult to manage your worries, constantly feeling stuck in your head while wishing you could be fully present and enjoy your life to the fullest? I’d love to help make that wish a reality by providing counseling that is uniquely tailored to help you reduce, manage and heal from your anxiety symptoms. Whether you experience generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, or are simply a chronic worrier, I can help!
While anxiety is my primary specialty, I also have a passion for grief counseling as well as clients seeking couples counseling or premarital counseling.
Welcome. Do you often feel anxious, stressed, or keyed up? Is it difficult to manage your worries, constantly feeling stuck in your head while wishing you could be fully present and enjoy your life to the fullest? I’d love to help make that wish a reality by providing counseling that is uniquely tailored to help you reduce, manage and heal from your anxiety symptoms. Whether you experience generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, or are simply a chronic worrier, I can help!
I have experience in the areas of stress reduction/coping, post-partum depression, anxiety, and grief and loss.
I am well versed in several therapeutic techniques such as behavior modification practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based therapy, and natural therapeutic techniques. I have also found play therapy to be very effective in helping children to become more comfortable to talk as they are doing things that bring them joy.
I have experience in the areas of stress reduction/coping, post-partum depression, anxiety, and grief and loss.
I am well versed in several therapeutic techniques such as behavior modification practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based therapy, and natural therapeutic techniques. I have also found play therapy to be very effective in helping children to become more comfortable to talk as they are doing things that bring them joy.
For the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals achieve their goals and overcome a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relational struggles, and life transitions. My hope is that each individual I work with will gain a better understanding of themselves and their context and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
For the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals achieve their goals and overcome a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relational struggles, and life transitions. My hope is that each individual I work with will gain a better understanding of themselves and their context and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
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Melissa R Tower
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, CPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Limited License Psychologist and a Certified Professional Life Coach with a Master's Degree in Psychology obtained in 1998 and have been working as a psychotherapist since 2000. I enjoy working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral struggles. I strive for treatment to always be offered in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your individual needs to help attain personal growth.
I am a Limited License Psychologist and a Certified Professional Life Coach with a Master's Degree in Psychology obtained in 1998 and have been working as a psychotherapist since 2000. I enjoy working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral struggles. I strive for treatment to always be offered in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your individual needs to help attain personal growth.
I also offer experience in working with issues like addiction, trauma, and grief.
I offer a warm, nurturing, and healing environment for clients to explore their identities, relationships, and goals. My undergraduate degree is from Hope College and I graduated from Western Michigan University in 2007 with my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in addiction.
I also offer experience in working with issues like addiction, trauma, and grief.
I offer a warm, nurturing, and healing environment for clients to explore their identities, relationships, and goals. My undergraduate degree is from Hope College and I graduated from Western Michigan University in 2007 with my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in addiction.
My greatest privilege is helping people find healing and wholeness as they work through the negative effects woundedness and loss has had on their lives.
Many struggles with can be traced back to unresolved loss(es) which have not been appropriately acknowledged or grieved. It is through engaging the grieving process as part of our healing journey that frees us from the negative effects past wounds have had on our lives.
My greatest privilege is helping people find healing and wholeness as they work through the negative effects woundedness and loss has had on their lives.
Many struggles with can be traced back to unresolved loss(es) which have not been appropriately acknowledged or grieved. It is through engaging the grieving process as part of our healing journey that frees us from the negative effects past wounds have had on our lives.
Some background information about me if you're interested: I attained my Masters in Clinical Social Work degree from Ferris State University and graduated with the highest honors. I've worked in housing and with those experiencing homelessness. I've worked with children in foster care and with the parents trying to get them back into their care. I've worked with teens and older adults and every age between, both individually and in groups. I've helped educate about substance use, adjust from violence and trauma, cope with depression and anxiety, and develop time-management and stress-management skills, among others.
Some background information about me if you're interested: I attained my Masters in Clinical Social Work degree from Ferris State University and graduated with the highest honors. I've worked in housing and with those experiencing homelessness. I've worked with children in foster care and with the parents trying to get them back into their care. I've worked with teens and older adults and every age between, both individually and in groups. I've helped educate about substance use, adjust from violence and trauma, cope with depression and anxiety, and develop time-management and stress-management skills, among others.
Working through grief and loss, dealing with anxiety and depression, struggling with employment issues or academic concerns, and so many other parts of life can feel overwhelming and impossible.
In my practice, I place the greatest emphasis on your words and experiences. I encourage my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns openly, and help them to process feelings or develop new perspectives. I also help my clients to set short-term, achievable objectives, which will help them move towards long-term goals.
Working through grief and loss, dealing with anxiety and depression, struggling with employment issues or academic concerns, and so many other parts of life can feel overwhelming and impossible.
In my practice, I place the greatest emphasis on your words and experiences. I encourage my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns openly, and help them to process feelings or develop new perspectives. I also help my clients to set short-term, achievable objectives, which will help them move towards long-term goals.
My style is warm, with a desire to continually learn and use new skills that best suit the "hopeful" and the "hopeless." My life has been spent working with individuals and families and their experiences with sexual, substance, or physical abuse and trauma.
My style is warm, with a desire to continually learn and use new skills that best suit the "hopeful" and the "hopeless." My life has been spent working with individuals and families and their experiences with sexual, substance, or physical abuse and trauma.
Ripples of Change Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, ACSW
1 Endorsed
Holland, MI 49423
I believe people can grow and heal with the right support, and I’m honored to walk alongside clients throughout that journey. With 20+ years of experience, I help children, teens, adults, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity, and major life changes. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to process emotions, strengthen relationships, and build practical skills. My trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach helps families increase understanding, reduce conflict, and reconnect.
I believe people can grow and heal with the right support, and I’m honored to walk alongside clients throughout that journey. With 20+ years of experience, I help children, teens, adults, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity, and major life changes. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to process emotions, strengthen relationships, and build practical skills. My trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach helps families increase understanding, reduce conflict, and reconnect.
I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, depression, developmental trauma, chronic health concerns, end-of-life experiences, and grief, with a focus on safety, connection, and meaning.
I offer early evening appointments and work with both individuals and couples. I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change. When you feel safe, understood, and respected, real insight and healing can happen. Therapy with me is a space where you can slow down and show up as you are, even if you feel unsure, guarded, or worn down. We move at your pace, paying attention to patterns, emotions, and relationships that keep showing up in your life. My role is to walk alongside you as things begin to make sense, helping you build clarity, deeper connection, and a steadier relationship with yourself and others
I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, depression, developmental trauma, chronic health concerns, end-of-life experiences, and grief, with a focus on safety, connection, and meaning.
I offer early evening appointments and work with both individuals and couples. I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change. When you feel safe, understood, and respected, real insight and healing can happen. Therapy with me is a space where you can slow down and show up as you are, even if you feel unsure, guarded, or worn down. We move at your pace, paying attention to patterns, emotions, and relationships that keep showing up in your life. My role is to walk alongside you as things begin to make sense, helping you build clarity, deeper connection, and a steadier relationship with yourself and others
Navigating the impacts of trauma and other mental health concerns alone feels overwhelming. So it is my goal to build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship that empowers each individual to build emotional resilience, heal past trauma, and gain a deeper understanding of their experiences. Through this process, I aim to help you achieve improved overall well-being, foster strong relationships, and ultimately find greater fulfillment in your life.
Navigating the impacts of trauma and other mental health concerns alone feels overwhelming. So it is my goal to build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship that empowers each individual to build emotional resilience, heal past trauma, and gain a deeper understanding of their experiences. Through this process, I aim to help you achieve improved overall well-being, foster strong relationships, and ultimately find greater fulfillment in your life.
Hello! I'm Anangabii (uh-nung-uh-bee), a two-spirit/trans Indigenous therapist who specializes in trauma, identity, and relationship work. I support individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of life transitions, mental health struggles, and personal growth. My approach is collaborative, and I encourage continuous feedback to ensure the work we do is effective and meaningful.
Hello! I'm Anangabii (uh-nung-uh-bee), a two-spirit/trans Indigenous therapist who specializes in trauma, identity, and relationship work. I support individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of life transitions, mental health struggles, and personal growth. My approach is collaborative, and I encourage continuous feedback to ensure the work we do is effective and meaningful.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, navigating a trauma, or simply trying to manage a period of change in your life, I’m here to help you find clarity and strength.
I approach therapy with a client-centered mindset, meaning I tailor our work to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work at your pace to understand what you're going through, build coping skills, and navigate whatever challenges you're facing.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, navigating a trauma, or simply trying to manage a period of change in your life, I’m here to help you find clarity and strength.
I approach therapy with a client-centered mindset, meaning I tailor our work to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work at your pace to understand what you're going through, build coping skills, and navigate whatever challenges you're facing.
Navigating adolescence and the transition to adulthood can be challenging. Although we are born with unique traits and personalities, we are shaped and influenced by our communities, relationships, life experiences and the media. My goal is to support you and your child (or young adult) through this confusing but exciting life stage. I enjoy identifying unique strengths and building self-worth and self-efficacy. We will work together to strengthen coping skills and process past life experiences that continue to affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Navigating adolescence and the transition to adulthood can be challenging. Although we are born with unique traits and personalities, we are shaped and influenced by our communities, relationships, life experiences and the media. My goal is to support you and your child (or young adult) through this confusing but exciting life stage. I enjoy identifying unique strengths and building self-worth and self-efficacy. We will work together to strengthen coping skills and process past life experiences that continue to affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Do you feel like you are you struggling with relationship issues, life transitions, grief and/or trauma and /or feel disconnected, exhausted and frustrated by life.
My approach is person centered and practical. I provide a safe space to process past experiences, build coping skills and reconnect with your emotions. Together we work toward healing, clarity, and empowerment. I also have a background in medical social work and know that chronic pain and illness affect mood.
Do you feel like you are you struggling with relationship issues, life transitions, grief and/or trauma and /or feel disconnected, exhausted and frustrated by life.
My approach is person centered and practical. I provide a safe space to process past experiences, build coping skills and reconnect with your emotions. Together we work toward healing, clarity, and empowerment. I also have a background in medical social work and know that chronic pain and illness affect mood.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience in the healthcare system. I am certified in Advanced Care Planning and Critical Incident Stress Management. While I enjoy working with a variety of people, I specialize in older adults and those who care for them. In addition to individuals, I enjoy counseling couples as they navigate transitional periods or when trying to work through difficult times that many marriages encounter! I have several years of experience working with persons who have disabilities along with their parents.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience in the healthcare system. I am certified in Advanced Care Planning and Critical Incident Stress Management. While I enjoy working with a variety of people, I specialize in older adults and those who care for them. In addition to individuals, I enjoy counseling couples as they navigate transitional periods or when trying to work through difficult times that many marriages encounter! I have several years of experience working with persons who have disabilities along with their parents.
Grief that won't move.
I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you make sense of what you've been through and find new ways forward. I work with individuals, couples, and families, including people preparing for marriage and those working to rebuild connection in long-term relationships.
Grief that won't move.
I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you make sense of what you've been through and find new ways forward. I work with individuals, couples, and families, including people preparing for marriage and those working to rebuild connection in long-term relationships.
I have experience in the areas of identity, self-esteem, life changes and transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and relational and martial issues.
I believe our lives are a series of short stories woven together by experiences; some joyful and divine, others painful and confusing. I provide a safe space for you to understand and create meaning of your experiences and emotions while affirming your inner strength, tenderness, and worth.
I have experience in the areas of identity, self-esteem, life changes and transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and relational and martial issues.
I believe our lives are a series of short stories woven together by experiences; some joyful and divine, others painful and confusing. I provide a safe space for you to understand and create meaning of your experiences and emotions while affirming your inner strength, tenderness, and worth.
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- Douglas
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- Grandville
- Holland
- Hudsonville
- Jenison
- Saugatuck
- Wayland
- West Olive
- Zeeland
Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.