Struggling? Not sure what to do? Reaching out for help can be both empowering and scary at the same time. I have been working with clients for over 12 years helping each person find an individual plan that works for them. Restoring balance and hope in our lives can be difficult on our own. I provide confidential, empathetic services that move at your pace. Watching lives transformed is the most rewarding part of my professional life. Let us help you be the best version of you possible and find peace and joy in life again.

Although I spend a lot of time conducting psychological assessments, I truly enjoy the time I get to spend as a therapist walking through life with my clients. At one point in time or another, all of us struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, big-emotions and overall ineffectiveness in our life. In therapy, we not only spend time discussing ongoing issues and current difficulties, but we also focus on themes in our lives and the ways that our thinking patterns can inhibit our ability to create the unique life that we want to live.

Over the past eighteen years, I have worked in community mental health, residential and private practice facilities helping children, adolescents, and adults solve problems and make significant changes in their lives. I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist, Certified Trauma Specialist, Adoption Specialist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important element in making lasting changes. Helping you feel comfortable so we can build a trusting and secure relationship is my goal.

Feeling lost in the ocean called life? Let me be your paddle so that together we can bring you back to shore. I specialize in teens through adults who are struggling with establishing positive mental health and wellbeing. With a background in addiction therapy and trauma focused therapy, my goal is to support you in making a positive change that will last a lifetime. I work with a wide variety of issues and concerns including: Anxiety, depression, emotional instability, life changes, and trauma.

My passion is people. Whether you need a listening ear to process feelings, a helping hand to navigate life transitions or interpersonal relationships, or education on managing chronic mental conditions (or anything in between!) I'm here to help. With over 18 years of experience and being CBT Certified, I use DBT-informed CBT techniques, combined with the healing affects of a positive, supportive relationship, to teach you coping strategies to manage stress and improve your emotional well-being. I especially enjoy working with families of children and adolescents struggling with emotional or behavioral issues.

Feeling stuck? Losing hope for your relationship? Unsure about what to do about your child? I have had success helping parents, children, couples, and individuals get "unstuck" and to regain hope for their relationships and their lives.

Your story matters...every word, every paragraph, and every chapter. Our stories are interwoven with other ones and include a variety of characters and experiences. Our lives, much like stories, have themes, patterns and maybe even a little suspense at times. I believe we are created for relationship and I understand that it's often our relationships that cause intentional hurt or emotional pain. Sometimes we get stuck in habitual patterns that don’t serve us well. Sometimes there are events out of our control that force us to make necessary changes. And sometimes, we just simply know it's time for something new.

I specialize in working with young children, foster care, adoption, developmental disabilities, school challenges and parenting. Children communicate through their behavior. I'm here to help you make sense of what your children are trying to express and teach strategies that will help them develop positive coping skills and more control over their emotions. My work with children is play based and relationship focused. I love discovering a child's strengths and interests and use those to inform my treatment. I will walk alongside you during your parenting journey, with a focus on attachment and your relationship with your child.

*** Currently not accepting new clients*** Life brings many changing seasons that present new challenges and struggles. Throughout the seasons of life, you can find meaning and hope. People who decide to reach out and seek to find meaning and hope are courageous. It can be difficult to be honest and look at your life's path; however, I am continually amazed at each client's strength and desire for freedom in their life. I thoroughly enjoy providing additional support that can meet each client's needs.

With 22 years of experience helping people through life changes, I am well equipped to identify the barriers holding people back and the steps needed to move forward. A first session can be very anxiety provoking for some, “opening the lid,” and letting things out that scare you (and maybe you wish weren’t true). I will help make it easier for you. I’m down to earth, professional and genuinely enjoy sorting through all that my patients bring in!

Do you worry about your child's behavior or emotional health? About your own emotional health? Maybe you are grieving the loss of a child? Take hope, because you have come to the right place. I have been walking beside women and couples struggling with these issues for 10 years. I have seen many people in your place recover and begin to live more fulfilling and purposeful lives.

Shanna’s integrative approach to therapy respects and values the diversity and uniqueness of individual clients. She provides mental health counseling to adult and adolescent individuals, integrating a number of different therapeutic styles and modalities, depending on what fits the best with the client and situation. Her holistic approach to therapy considers the impact of the systems in which an individual/family functions and includes teaching how mind, body, and spirit awareness and connectedness are key to overall change and empowered living.

Marriages go through pain. We all know that. What really matters is what happens between us immediately after that pain hits. Do we move close to hold each other and cry together? Do we move away from each other, get stuck in our anger, or just not feel at all? One direction creates a secure bond that literally causes emotional and physical pain to be less intense and fills a deep well of contentment and peace inside us. The other direction leaves us feeling alone, invisible, and unwanted.

Experiencing an emotional or personal issue that is restricting your ability to enjoy life? I help clients work on those things that are getting in the way, such as, problematic emotional, behavioral or relational patterns, stress, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Life is really hard at times and it can help to have some extra support, especially, if you are feeling alone, isolated or finding that others don't really understand. NOTE: I am now offering tele-therapy over video as an option for therapy.

I guide professional women who feel like they have gotten lost in obligations and anxiety somewhere along the way; shift from perfectionism and "shoulds" to being the CEO of their mental, spiritual, and physical health (without needing years of therapy). My clients tell me they want balance and freedom in their full lives - and they truly want to transform from overthinking and over-functioning to really enjoying their lives. They simply want to take better care of themselves, and either their mind or body is getting louder - in physical pain, anxiety, restlessness, stress response, emotional eating (to name a few).

Joel is a Christian Counselor in Holland MI who works exclusively with children and teens, and helps parents reclaim confidence and joy in parenting. Joel is focused exclusively on kids and family. His passion and expertise lie in his love of kids and getting to know them. He specializes in childhood & adolescent issues, parenting strategies, and coping through divorce. Joel excels at making connections with kids and parents and helping them navigate through the frustrations of family life to reach a place of peace and joy.

We all go through valleys and peaks in our lives. Sometimes the only way to get out of a deep pit is through grasping the hand that is there to help you. I have seen personally what can happen with the help of someone who offers unconditional support and encouragement, moving one out of the darkness and into the light. I am particularly passionate about holistic health and wellness and believe we are all on a journey toward better health. In addition to my Master's Degree in Social Work, I have completed a certificate through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and enjoy bringing all areas of wellness in greater focus.

Maybe your life has gone off course, a relationship didn't go as planned or shame is weighing you down from reaching your full potential. Dina will walk alongside you on your path to discovery and healing and help you realize you are not alone. Sharing your story takes courage and Healing Hope is here to listen.

I have a heart for helping people and walking alongside them in their journey of healing. Life can bring unexpected pain and suffering. Often times you can feel lost and confused with no one to turn to. Counseling is a beautiful way to seek help from someone who will guide you through the littlest to most difficult times in your life. Everyone can benefit from talking to someone who is not a family member or friend. Someone who will truly hear your needs and unconditionally support you. I am here for you! Please Call Today!

Healing begins with the opportunity to give voice to one's inner thoughts and concerns in a safe and non-judgmental environment. This is the foundation for my approach to therapy as a licensed professional counselor. By giving my clients time, space, and gentle guidance to work through their concerns and struggles, I strive to bring to the relationship a deeper understanding of your sense of self and your hopes for change or growth in your future.