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Available both in-person and online
4829 East Beltline Avenue Northeast suite 302 Grand Rapids, MI 49525
You might be someone who thinks deeply about your life but still notice the same patterns showing up in how you respond to relationships, anxiety, or stressful situations. Maybe you understand what is happening intellectually, but still react in ways you wish you could change. Understanding something does not always make it easier to change. You want healthier boundaries, more emotional balance, and practical ways to respond differently so life feels calmer, steadier, and more aligned with who you want to be.
In therapy, we slow things down and start noticing patterns. We explore how past experiences, stress, and relationships shape the way you respond today. My goal is to help you understand yourself more clearly and develop practical tools so you can react to stress differently, set healthier boundaries, and increase stability and confidence in your daily life.
Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are used to handling things on your own. It can take time to open up to someone. Together, we can create space for honest conversation, new perspectives, and meaningful change. If you’re ready to slow things down and start challenging the patterns that keep you stuck, I am ready to support you.
Call or Michaela Munsee now for a free 15 minute consultation - (616) 612-2870

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lake Michigan Counseling Services

4829 East Beltline Avenue Northeast

suite 302

Grand Rapids, MI 49525 map

(616) 612-2870

Mind Body Baby Collective

2422 Burton Street Southeast

ste b

Grand Rapids, MI 49546 map

My website
In-person therapy in Grand Rapids or telehealth across Michigan. Join me in the office or from your own couch. Weekdays and some evenings.
I specialize in Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD and Relationship Issues 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (616) 612-2870
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lake Michigan Counseling Services

4829 East Beltline Avenue Northeast

suite 302

Grand Rapids, MI 49525 map

(616) 612-2870

Mind Body Baby Collective

2422 Burton Street Southeast

ste b

Grand Rapids, MI 49546 map

My website
In-person therapy in Grand Rapids or telehealth across Michigan. Join me in the office or from your own couch. Weekdays and some evenings.
I specialize in Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD and Relationship Issues 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • ASR Health Benefits
  • Blue Cross Complete Medicaid
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • HSA/HRA
  • McLaren
  • Medicaid
  • Meridian
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Out-of-Network with Superbill
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Self-pay (cash, check, card)
  • Sliding Fee Scale
  • Straight Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicaid
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Please reach out to my office to discuss the most up to date information on accepted insurance plans, payment options, and cost. I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 612-2870
"
Please reach out to my office to discuss the most up to date information on accepted insurance plans, payment options, and cost. I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 612-2870

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Michigan / 6851109742 Supervised by Lindsey Brace (Michigan / 6801098401) Michaela Munsee
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended Wayne State University , Master of Social Work (MSW), Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) C-05295 / 2025
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My 7 years working in residential and community settings supporting people recovering from trauma, addiction, and difficult relationship patterns shaped my approach to therapy. I help clients understand their survival patterns so they can move toward greater safety, rest, and self-compassion.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 612-2870
"
My 7 years working in residential and community settings supporting people recovering from trauma, addiction, and difficult relationship patterns shaped my approach to therapy. I help clients understand their survival patterns so they can move toward greater safety, rest, and self-compassion.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 612-2870

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Caregivers
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Neurodivergent Affirming
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma-informed
  • Women's Issues
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I support individuals navigating relationship challenges, addiction, trauma, life transitions, and mental health struggles. Together, we explore how your experiences have shaped the patterns showing up in your life today, develop insight, and build practical tools for healing, confidence, and stability so you can reconnect with yourself and the life you want to live.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 612-2870
"
I support individuals navigating relationship challenges, addiction, trauma, life transitions, and mental health struggles. Together, we explore how your experiences have shaped the patterns showing up in your life today, develop insight, and build practical tools for healing, confidence, and stability so you can reconnect with yourself and the life you want to live.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 612-2870

3 Endorsements

Alexander T Thompson
Alexander T Thompson
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSWCAADC
Michaela is bright, warm and 100% genuinely authentic. Clients resonate with this, which creates so much room to grow and move past any past trauma, mental health or addiction issues!
Lexi Millering
Lexi Millering
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLLMSW
Michaela is outgoing and bubbly. She cares deeply about her clients and has a wealth of knowledge she brings into the therapeutic setting.
Melissa Rosado
Melissa Rosado
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSW
Michaela creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel seen and empowered to make meaningful change. Michaela's thoughtful and trauma-informed approach to therapy demonstrates a deep understanding of the complexities of human experience.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Therapy with me is collaborative and reflective. I tailor my approach to your needs, readiness, and goals for therapy. We take time to understand what has shaped your reactions, relationships, and coping over time. As things start to make more sense, we focus on building practical tools that help you handle stress differently, strengthen boundaries, and move through life with greater confidence.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 612-2870
"
Therapy with me is collaborative and reflective. I tailor my approach to your needs, readiness, and goals for therapy. We take time to understand what has shaped your reactions, relationships, and coping over time. As things start to make more sense, we focus on building practical tools that help you handle stress differently, strengthen boundaries, and move through life with greater confidence.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 612-2870

Location

Primary Location

Lake Michigan Counseling Services

4829 East Beltline Avenue Northeast

suite 302

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

(616) 612-2870

Additional Location

Mind Body Baby Collective

2422 Burton Street Southeast

ste b

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(616) 612-2870
"
In-person therapy in Grand Rapids or telehealth across Michigan. Join me in the office or from your own couch. Weekdays and some evenings.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call for a free consultation now - (616) 612-2870
"
In-person therapy in Grand Rapids or telehealth across Michigan. Join me in the office or from your own couch. Weekdays and some evenings.
Photo of Michaela Munsee, Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Michaela Munsee
Master Social Worker, LLMSW, CAADC
Call for a free consultation now - (616) 612-2870