Therapists in Holland, MI
Konfara Counseling and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holland, MI 49423
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
Sollars and Associates
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Holland, MI 49424
I am a Licensed Psychologist and the Clinical Director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. Our group is trained in dealing with a variety of issues including: Attention Deficit Disorder, School Difficulties, Interpersonal Issues such as bullying, adult ADD and related issues, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Parenting, Educational Concerns, Relationship Concerns, Career and Work Issues, and Sexual Issues.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and the Clinical Director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. Our group is trained in dealing with a variety of issues including: Attention Deficit Disorder, School Difficulties, Interpersonal Issues such as bullying, adult ADD and related issues, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Parenting, Educational Concerns, Relationship Concerns, Career and Work Issues, and Sexual Issues.
Gabriel Kangas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCS
Verified Verified
Holland, MI 49424 (Online Only)
My personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach. I believe it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive. Every client is different and our responses and approaches should be equally diverse. One person may need a cognitive behavioral approach whereas another would be more responsive to brief counseling. This eclectic approach will be applied to all clients. Techniques will vary between clients to best meet the individual client's needs.
My personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach. I believe it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive. Every client is different and our responses and approaches should be equally diverse. One person may need a cognitive behavioral approach whereas another would be more responsive to brief counseling. This eclectic approach will be applied to all clients. Techniques will vary between clients to best meet the individual client's needs.
Douglas A Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holland, MI 49423
I believe we all desire to live freely, love fully, be our real, true selves, and become our best selves. I want that for myself, and I want that you. But this earth we inhabit is a broken place, and life is messy and complicated. Relationships can be tricky too. Understanding and managing our own emotions, while trying to live with, and care for others and their stuff, often seems like an impossible endeavor. We all struggle with something or someone sometime, and there is no good reason to face yours alone. Life cannot be done on our own - it is too complex. We need others, others need us, and we all need GOD.
I believe we all desire to live freely, love fully, be our real, true selves, and become our best selves. I want that for myself, and I want that you. But this earth we inhabit is a broken place, and life is messy and complicated. Relationships can be tricky too. Understanding and managing our own emotions, while trying to live with, and care for others and their stuff, often seems like an impossible endeavor. We all struggle with something or someone sometime, and there is no good reason to face yours alone. Life cannot be done on our own - it is too complex. We need others, others need us, and we all need GOD.
Online Therapists
Matt Rajnish Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
I specialize in the practice of working through and acknowledging experiences that have resulted in various psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, grief, period based stress, and all stages of dementia.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have over five years of experience diagnosing and treating various mental health conditions. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and working through traumatic experiences. I strive to provide a calm, empathetic, open, non-judgmental, honest, respectful, and most importantly, genuine therapeutic environment with an emphasis on rapport building and maintaining a strong client/therapist relationship. I believe meeting the needs of each client individually is imperative in determining the best therapeutic approach for success. Techniques utilized consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, solution-focused, person centered approach, or Adlerian
I specialize in the practice of working through and acknowledging experiences that have resulted in various psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, grief, period based stress, and all stages of dementia.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have over five years of experience diagnosing and treating various mental health conditions. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and working through traumatic experiences. I strive to provide a calm, empathetic, open, non-judgmental, honest, respectful, and most importantly, genuine therapeutic environment with an emphasis on rapport building and maintaining a strong client/therapist relationship. I believe meeting the needs of each client individually is imperative in determining the best therapeutic approach for success. Techniques utilized consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, solution-focused, person centered approach, or Adlerian
Maxwell Newman Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Max is known as a warm, caring, attentive and insightful practitioner that works with client’s strengths to develop a deep understanding of their thoughts and behavior. He specializes in working through issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship problems, identity as well as aging and intergenerational issues. His training has emphasized work with people of all ages from childhood to older adults. With extensive experience using both cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy, he is flexible and skilled in helping clients achieve their goals.
Max is known as a warm, caring, attentive and insightful practitioner that works with client’s strengths to develop a deep understanding of their thoughts and behavior. He specializes in working through issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship problems, identity as well as aging and intergenerational issues. His training has emphasized work with people of all ages from childhood to older adults. With extensive experience using both cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy, he is flexible and skilled in helping clients achieve their goals.
Jason R Mott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
I work with adolescent, adult, and elderly individuals and groups.
I provide an environment of safety, cooperation, and compassion to guide you in finding hope and facing difficulty within your life. I believe we all have an ability to improve ourselves. I specialize in working with middle aged and older adults, but also help youth and adolescents. Physical and emotional crises impact how we feel, think, and treat ourselves and others, which also affects relationships. My goal is to help people accept, appreciate, and value themselves in addition to discovering hope, purpose, worth, direction, and joy in their lives. I believe in the uniqueness of the individual and our ability to improve.
I work with adolescent, adult, and elderly individuals and groups.
I provide an environment of safety, cooperation, and compassion to guide you in finding hope and facing difficulty within your life. I believe we all have an ability to improve ourselves. I specialize in working with middle aged and older adults, but also help youth and adolescents. Physical and emotional crises impact how we feel, think, and treat ourselves and others, which also affects relationships. My goal is to help people accept, appreciate, and value themselves in addition to discovering hope, purpose, worth, direction, and joy in their lives. I believe in the uniqueness of the individual and our ability to improve.
Travis Ericksen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
I am skilled at treating topics such as stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, adoption, grief and loss, men's issues, relationship issues, psychosis, suicidal thoughts, infertility, coping with health issues, older adults, and dementia.
Courage is not the absence of fear. Rather, it is a mindset of moving forward despite the fear because something else is more important. You are reading this page because you already realized your wellbeing is more important than whatever emotions or challenges are trying to hold you back from your full potential. You taking this first step of seeking help is truly a courageous act and a sign of inner strength. As your counselor, I will help you develop a new mindset of courage and resilience to confidently face life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe place for you to reevaluate your lived experiences, emotions, and thinking.
I am skilled at treating topics such as stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, adoption, grief and loss, men's issues, relationship issues, psychosis, suicidal thoughts, infertility, coping with health issues, older adults, and dementia.
Courage is not the absence of fear. Rather, it is a mindset of moving forward despite the fear because something else is more important. You are reading this page because you already realized your wellbeing is more important than whatever emotions or challenges are trying to hold you back from your full potential. You taking this first step of seeking help is truly a courageous act and a sign of inner strength. As your counselor, I will help you develop a new mindset of courage and resilience to confidently face life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe place for you to reevaluate your lived experiences, emotions, and thinking.
Christopher Contardo
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP-CN
Verified Verified
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Waitlist for new clients
As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Contardo provides clinical and forensic evaluations and has specific training and expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of stroke syndromes, concussions, neurodegenerative disorders and dementia, attentional disorder, aphasic syndromes, disability evaluations, and post-concussion syndromes. Dr. Contardo also provides patient centered psychotherapy from a psychodynamic orientation and focuses on helping clients who are struggling with intense emotional reactions and difficult interpersonal relationships.
As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Contardo provides clinical and forensic evaluations and has specific training and expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of stroke syndromes, concussions, neurodegenerative disorders and dementia, attentional disorder, aphasic syndromes, disability evaluations, and post-concussion syndromes. Dr. Contardo also provides patient centered psychotherapy from a psychodynamic orientation and focuses on helping clients who are struggling with intense emotional reactions and difficult interpersonal relationships.
Tim Gruppen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Currently scheduling new clients, immediate openings available. I look forward to working together to identify and address your concerns in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental manner. Whether you are seeking short-term or long-term therapy, I will collaborate with you to process your feelings, find solutions, or identify helpful coping skills. I have experience providing a wide range of psychological services for adults in outpatient therapy and medical rehabilitation settings. Areas I specialize in include anxiety, depression, sleep, grief, trauma, and coping with major life transitions (e.g. adjustment to disability).
Currently scheduling new clients, immediate openings available. I look forward to working together to identify and address your concerns in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental manner. Whether you are seeking short-term or long-term therapy, I will collaborate with you to process your feelings, find solutions, or identify helpful coping skills. I have experience providing a wide range of psychological services for adults in outpatient therapy and medical rehabilitation settings. Areas I specialize in include anxiety, depression, sleep, grief, trauma, and coping with major life transitions (e.g. adjustment to disability).
Kevin Sleboda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Life is filled with triumphs, hardships, and a whole lot of challenges. Sometimes we get overwhelmed and feel like there is too much to handle on our own. We all experience struggle with conflict at different points throughout life and I believe nobody should be forced to face these issues alone. My passion is to work with people as they strive to triumph over the challenges that life presents while dealing with hardships in a positive and healthy way. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable place to promote understanding and healing.
Life is filled with triumphs, hardships, and a whole lot of challenges. Sometimes we get overwhelmed and feel like there is too much to handle on our own. We all experience struggle with conflict at different points throughout life and I believe nobody should be forced to face these issues alone. My passion is to work with people as they strive to triumph over the challenges that life presents while dealing with hardships in a positive and healthy way. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable place to promote understanding and healing.
Julie Ball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Safety, trust and empathy is the foundation of our therapeutic relationship. These features eventually become part of the catalyst to your growth. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, our work together entails deep conversation about your thoughts, feelings, experiences and life story. I lead with compassion, curiosity and deep respect. Never losing sight of the honor it is to walk alongside you on your journey. I enjoy working with people seeking to better understand themselves while struggling with; anxiety, trauma, life transitions, depression and relationship issues. I am particularly well versed in grief, loss, death and dying.
Safety, trust and empathy is the foundation of our therapeutic relationship. These features eventually become part of the catalyst to your growth. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, our work together entails deep conversation about your thoughts, feelings, experiences and life story. I lead with compassion, curiosity and deep respect. Never losing sight of the honor it is to walk alongside you on your journey. I enjoy working with people seeking to better understand themselves while struggling with; anxiety, trauma, life transitions, depression and relationship issues. I am particularly well versed in grief, loss, death and dying.
Jack W. Grenan
PhD, MS, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Let Me Help, You Help Yourself ! Dr. Grenan, ,Christian, was raised in inner City Detroit by a dad who abused me mentally & physically. . My grandparents, mom & God saved my life. I am the first person in my family to attend college MSU ,as a father of 5 children, I had 4th stage colon cancer, a 4 month coma & DIED! God may have planned for my struggles to help me be a good therapist who understands & helps people in pain. I also have a PhD in Hypnotherapy, a sliding pay scale and give a free 15 minute consult. Email me at: jackgrenan@netscape.net or call 616-414-7246. God Bless You! I help all who want HELP! If in pain call NOW!
Let Me Help, You Help Yourself ! Dr. Grenan, ,Christian, was raised in inner City Detroit by a dad who abused me mentally & physically. . My grandparents, mom & God saved my life. I am the first person in my family to attend college MSU ,as a father of 5 children, I had 4th stage colon cancer, a 4 month coma & DIED! God may have planned for my struggles to help me be a good therapist who understands & helps people in pain. I also have a PhD in Hypnotherapy, a sliding pay scale and give a free 15 minute consult. Email me at: jackgrenan@netscape.net or call 616-414-7246. God Bless You! I help all who want HELP! If in pain call NOW!
Charles E Grayson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Psychotherapy can help you with worries, anxiety, depression, and troubled relationships. I can assist you in becoming more constructive in your approach to life; you will discover in treatment abilities that you posess but that you might not even have known about which, when they are known to you, help you to be in a stronger position to feel more confidence and comfort dealing with the challenging aspects of your life. My therapeutic method consists of a process of problem solving with a focus on exploring ones thinking, imagining, feeling and experiencing.
Psychotherapy can help you with worries, anxiety, depression, and troubled relationships. I can assist you in becoming more constructive in your approach to life; you will discover in treatment abilities that you posess but that you might not even have known about which, when they are known to you, help you to be in a stronger position to feel more confidence and comfort dealing with the challenging aspects of your life. My therapeutic method consists of a process of problem solving with a focus on exploring ones thinking, imagining, feeling and experiencing.
Expert Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, CFAS, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48917
Are you ready to heal? Are you tired of unhelpful and seemingly unending symptoms and counseling? Then I invite you to take decisive steps towards recovery from most serious individual, couple, and family crises at Expert Therapy Services. You will be treated by a DOCTORAL level therapist who specializes simultaneously in multiple dimensions of mental, behavioral, and family health. A PhD therapist has at least twice the amount of academic education, clinical supervision experiences, and knowledge that is focused on helping you more effectively. Why settle for less?
Are you ready to heal? Are you tired of unhelpful and seemingly unending symptoms and counseling? Then I invite you to take decisive steps towards recovery from most serious individual, couple, and family crises at Expert Therapy Services. You will be treated by a DOCTORAL level therapist who specializes simultaneously in multiple dimensions of mental, behavioral, and family health. A PhD therapist has at least twice the amount of academic education, clinical supervision experiences, and knowledge that is focused on helping you more effectively. Why settle for less?
Coldwater Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Coldwater, MI 49036
Thank you for considering me for your support needs. I have experience working with different age groups with different needs. Whether you are 25, 55, 75 or even 105 sometimes we just need someone to listen to us.
Thank you for considering me for your support needs. I have experience working with different age groups with different needs. Whether you are 25, 55, 75 or even 105 sometimes we just need someone to listen to us.
Kevin Hackworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLP, LPC
Verified Verified
Newaygo, MI 49337
Waitlist for new clients
Admitting you might need a little help getting a handle on your life or the fallout from your past is difficult. Each person interprets the world based on life experiences that are uniquely their own. These interpretations can blind us from opportunities, alternatives, or pitfalls that may be right in front of us. My goal is to assist clients in building a personal roadmap to navigate life and guide decision-making to gain an acceptable level of control in their life. Visit my website at HackworthCounseling.comm email: HackworthCounseling@ProtonMail.com or FB: @HackworthCounseling for more information.
Admitting you might need a little help getting a handle on your life or the fallout from your past is difficult. Each person interprets the world based on life experiences that are uniquely their own. These interpretations can blind us from opportunities, alternatives, or pitfalls that may be right in front of us. My goal is to assist clients in building a personal roadmap to navigate life and guide decision-making to gain an acceptable level of control in their life. Visit my website at HackworthCounseling.comm email: HackworthCounseling@ProtonMail.com or FB: @HackworthCounseling for more information.
Jake Higman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Having a safe place where you are as comfortable as possible is key to sharing hardships. I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I utilized parts language and the internal family systems modality to help you explore different inner conflicts. My favorite modality is compassion focused therapy because I believe everyone is deserving of love, care, and dignity. Overall, the modality and intervention changes on your needs and is person centered to the struggle at hand.
Having a safe place where you are as comfortable as possible is key to sharing hardships. I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I utilized parts language and the internal family systems modality to help you explore different inner conflicts. My favorite modality is compassion focused therapy because I believe everyone is deserving of love, care, and dignity. Overall, the modality and intervention changes on your needs and is person centered to the struggle at hand.
John R Cantu
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
I empower individuals, couples and families to overcome personal obstacles. Building cohesiveness and structure to move forward in relationships and in life. My experience in Corporate America gives me the edge to work with individuals who want to improve their careers or just need to get that next promotion. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Personality Disorders and OTHER mental health concerns. Adolescents and children who struggle with bullies or just find school as difficult. I also work with adolescents and adults with substance abuse concerns, addiction, and I also perform crisis intervention.
I empower individuals, couples and families to overcome personal obstacles. Building cohesiveness and structure to move forward in relationships and in life. My experience in Corporate America gives me the edge to work with individuals who want to improve their careers or just need to get that next promotion. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Personality Disorders and OTHER mental health concerns. Adolescents and children who struggle with bullies or just find school as difficult. I also work with adolescents and adults with substance abuse concerns, addiction, and I also perform crisis intervention.
Michael Mudgett LPC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
My goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment where children, teens, adults, couples and families can open up, share and find help in regards to personal struggles and trauma that occur throughout the life span. I am a Christian who counsels and have 17 years of experience. I work helping those who struggle with the tangled web of interpersonal conflicts who have limited insight about their struggles whether those relationship are with significant other, in marriage,home, work, or with peers. My passion is to help people find their purpose. Accepting new referrals.
My goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment where children, teens, adults, couples and families can open up, share and find help in regards to personal struggles and trauma that occur throughout the life span. I am a Christian who counsels and have 17 years of experience. I work helping those who struggle with the tangled web of interpersonal conflicts who have limited insight about their struggles whether those relationship are with significant other, in marriage,home, work, or with peers. My passion is to help people find their purpose. Accepting new referrals.
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Geriatric and Seniors Therapists
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
How is counseling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counseling are similar to counseling in younger age groups; in general, counseling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. However, therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counseling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
Can geriatric counseling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counseling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specializing in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counselors specializing in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia may also be trained in specialized forms of therapy for memory-loss|memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.