Grief Therapists in Holland, MI

I am accepting new clients! I have extensive experience working with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, shame/guilt, trauma, family and relational difficulties, grief / loss and bereavement , school related or social issues. Through cognitive therapy, mindful practices, and skill based coping techniques I can work with you to reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life and relationships.

I hope you will find working with me to be rewarding, educational and helpful. I am comfortable working with adolescents, men, women and senior citizens. You will receive counseling in a non-judgmental, relaxing and peaceful environment. Life can be a journey that is sometimes filled with struggles. I am here to help navigate that journey and learn some new techniques to get back on the path to a joyful life.

We all have meaningful stories to tell, and I look forward to learning how I can be of service to you, whether it’s easing stress, improving communication, getting your relationship (with others and yourself) back on track or helping you develop healthy thinking patterns. I can help give you “tools for your toolbox” to help overcome life’s obstacles. My goal is for you to feel valued, safe, and heard while building a relationship of trust and understanding. I will walk alongside you and provide collaborative, action oriented and honest feedback to shape your journey towards a greater sense of freedom, meaning & purpose.

When things are especially stressful or overwhelming therapy can be a good resource. I am trained to assist as you make significant decisions or figure out how to proceed. Typically I help people with relationship or family matters, depression and anxiety, loss of a loved one, unexpected circumstances, and matters of personal growth or change.

I truly believe we can have a better life! My passion is helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief , relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, and other difficult situations find understanding, solutions, and relief. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in counseling and consulting, I love to help people find the strength to grow and change.

Thank you for reaching out. Sometimes life is hard and it can be difficult to know where to turn for the support and acceptance you need to handle the struggles. Anxiety and depression can impact our lives in many ways. Unacknowledged feelings of grief express themselves as irritability, chronic anxiety, low-grade depression, and a negative outlook on life. Come in to a safe place where we will work together to find solutions to help you live your life more fully.

I believe that every person who is seeking therapy has already taken the first step toward positive change. This is often the most difficult step of the healing process. My first goal is to listen well and to seek to understand you. While my training includes many therapeutic approaches informed by research, I see therapy most of all as a process that unfolds with building a genuine relationship. I seek to find strengths within each person and assist them in building upon those strengths within therapy.

I am here to help HEAL from whatever it is you may be dealing with. I am trained in EMDR and willing to help you through whatever it is you are facing. I just want you to know that you are enough! You deserve to get through this! I have years of experience working with those struggling with trauma, depression, grief , anxiety, stress, motivation, adjustment, sport performance, life skills, coping skills, etc. As a younger, male counselor, it's easy for me to connect with youth, adolescents and younger adults. However, I have and will work with any population.

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. I would like the opportunity to 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 Counseling is here to listen.

I do put my heart into my work as a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. I greet you where you are at, walk alongside you as you journey through your life, and help you gain useful coping tools to navigate your way. It is important for me to create space for you to feel comfortable and be open. I want you to reach your goals, feel my support and compassion, know you are safe and can feel at home. My private practice JD's Midlife Tools For Living Practices LLC, provides therapy services healing the mind, body and spirit!

***Not currently accepting new clients*** Whether you are seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, managing a chronic condition, grief and loss , parenting challenges, traumatic experiences, or personal growth; psychotherapy is an effective and evidence-based way to move toward greater health, healing, and emotional wellness at any age. I am a therapist who is passionate about empowering others to discover and live into their truest selves. A hallmark of my practice is drawing on a breadth of training and experience to offer an individualized, effective, and safe therapeutic environment for all.

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.