Teletherapy for Grand Rapids, MI

Are you tired of feeling frustrated or hurt in your relationship? Do you have the same argument over and over with your partner but yet things never seem to change? You may blame each other or speak with sarcasm or defensiveness when you talk. It's easier sometimes to just avoid the hard conversations but then the problem never gets solved and you're left feeling unheard. Maybe you walk on eggshells because you can't be honest about your true feelings. Or perhaps your connection has grown stale over time and the passion just isn't there anymore. You'd love to have deeper emotional intimacy and exciting sex with the one you love.

Life is often stressful and living with chronic illness only makes life more challenging. Having a therapist who also understands the mental and emotional side of chronic illness/diabetes can be really helpful. In my practice, I work with clients by compassionately building from their strengths, increasing their coping strategies for more insight and self-understanding, increased emotional regulation and stress management, and improving depression, anxiety, trauma, and diabetes-related distress.

NEW Patient email: captivebeliefs@gmail.com with availability, needs, and insurance plan. I believe that everyone deserves the support they need to release emotions and regain control. My specialities include anxiety, depression, and relationships. I have over 10 years of experience assessing mood, personalities, and family systems. My approach guides clients in managing areas of need such as life changes, emotional regulation, and family/social stressors. While I maintain the utmost professionalism in my practice, I offer a compassionate and approachable style.

Anxiety can be overwhelming, affecting all aspects of your life. Together, we will uncover the underlying fears and triggers that contribute to your anxiety, allowing us to develop personalized strategies for managing and reducing its impact. By exploring the roots of your anxiety, we can cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and empower you to regain control over your thoughts and emotions. Trauma can leave deep emotional scars, impacting your relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. We will work together to heal trauma. and help find recurring patterns that stem from our trauma.

I am skillful and adept at helping people identify what they want to work on, and assisting in the development of a plan that makes sense to them. I work with them to determine what is the proper balance of education, information, accountability, support, and guidance to assure positive results for them. I have extensive experience working with members of the legal profession, health care professionals, students, military personnel and their families, but I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life. I am trained and experienced at assisting employers and families to intervene on individuals with substance use disorders.

Hi, thanks for reaching out. I know this is hard because you’re not usually a reacher outer. You're existing in spaces with people all around you but you feel small, maybe invisible. You’re disconnected from your own body, your desires, your partner(s), and your community. You feel frazzled and fragmented and flat-out exhausted. You also have an inkling, a knowing that somewhere inside you there is another way but you haven't learned to trust your knowing yet. You don't want to keep doing what you've always done, but have no idea how to go forward.

Sad? Lost? Identity confused? Saying FU world? Alone or insecure? Anxiety? I embrace you. I'm the person who'll dare to help you change. Change is terrifying. Self-improvement is scary. It’s hard, feels impossible. You think no one can help. I get it. I can help. I have the expertise to help you or loved ones no matter how difficult the change. LGBTQ+? Relationship/Family issues? Parenting? Teen issues? Men stuff? Self-esteem? Sex issues? High achiever? Sports? I embrace you. I center coaching on your goals, strengths & reality. I'm real, positive, practical. Let's triumph together, make life enjoyable, & accomplish your goals!

Accepting New Clients - We believe that you are the master of your own life and that therapy is a joint process that we can navigate together. We are here to help you develop the tools and understanding needed to create the life you want and meet your goals. Our mission is to provide more accessible services to underserved clients. Our counselors can help with a variety of different concerns, such as struggles related to anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, self esteem, LGBTQ+ related concerns, self-harm, OCD, substance use, relationship issues, chronic illness, family conflict, and more. We are best reached by email.

Who would you be if you didn't have never-ending worry or constant feelings that your emotions and life are out of control? This is what we'll figure out together. I work with individuals navigating life transitions like moving, becoming a new parent, or break-ups and managing the anxiety that comes with it. Transitions are TOUGH and can leave you feeling lost and confused. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to sort through life's complexities. We will explore who you are without worry, anxiety and overwhelming feelings, while creating a plan to get unstuck.

Asking for help can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be! You don’t have to suffer in silence or figure it out alone. Are you ready to name what you need? Are you ready to be authentically you? Are you ready to confront the things you’ve been avoiding, set goals, and crush them? These are just a few questions some of my clients might ask themselves as they prepare to engage in therapy.

I aim to create a safe, supportive, empathic, and validating environment for the clients I have the pleasure of working with. For over 15 years, I have provided attachment and trauma informed services to children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience supporting clients that struggle with a variety of issues including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, eating disorders, ADHD, and emotional regulation issues. I am honored to walk alongside you with compassion and open mindedness as you navigate the ebbs and flows of life.

Are you faced with challenges that are overwhelming or goals that just seem out of reach? Do you feel depressed, sad, anxious or wonder why you are not able to move forward in your life? Do you just want to feel better? Are alcohol or other drugs part of the picture that may be impacting your life? My focus is to help people build a framework for success for those wishing to break free of addictions, stigma, past traumas, depression, anxiety, and resolve conflict in relationships. “I love empowering others and supporting them in creating hope and realizing their dreams.” Anything is possible.

Are you seeing a counselor you don't vibe with? I specialize in going beyond traditional talk therapy to help people who are struggling with LIFE. My goal is to help you feel empowered to live as your true, authentic self. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and can be experienced in various forms. I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and relationships through the use of expressive arts. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track to obtain your successful outcome.

Struggling to find a sense of belonging, worth or purpose? Struggling with feelings of anxiety? Therapy is not a quick fix, it takes time, patience and strength to do the hard work. If you want to make changes in your life, you've come to the right spot. I am a Christian woman offering faith-based counseling that is rooted in scripture & Jesus. Alongside evidence-based practices for not only life, but heart change. I imagine a world someday where we can be confident in who we were created to be. I desire to walk alongside others as they face daily struggles and work towards being their best self yet.

Therapy doesn't have to last forever but the benefits will. Most issues people face are relational in nature. There are emotions and behaviors that are problematic. These might include feelings of shame, discontentment, apathy, anger or even numbness. The behaviors might range from avoidance to compulsive and addictive. Are you experiencing problems with yourself or others? In therapy, you'll learn to be challenged and gain tools to handle difficult feelings while making decisions to do the hard work to change behaviors.

My ideal client is someone who is looking to become a happier, healthier person. There are many challenges throughout our lives that come unexpectedly and without warning. Though we can't change that, we can change our approach to facing the challenges which can make all the difference. I consider it a privilege to walk next to you in this journey. You are stronger than you realize and I look forward to helping you see that! Life can and will get better on the other side of this.

As a clinician, I know it is important to walk beside you in the journey of life and healing. My work with clients is through compassion, humor, gentle confrontation, and unconditional positive regard. Whether you have a specific issue or just don't quite feel like yourself reaching out to someone is a great first step. I work with adolescents and adults using psychoanalysis, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy to not only treat symptoms but also to understand yourself through your experiences.

My ideal client is looking for someone to hold their stories in confidence. Some circumstances may require significant support while others may only need a little support and guidance. No matter the circumstance, I am experienced to "meet you where you are", on this journey. I enjoy helping clients to re-assemble the missing puzzles pieces of their life in order to gain a holistic snapshot of how life's events lead to present circumstances. Ultimately, my intention is incorporate modalities and skils unique to the individual, in order to produce healthy outcomes.

When you think about your relationship, do you ever wonder “how did we get here?!” If so, then I am definitely the counselor you should meet with. I am a firm believer that each relationship we have impacts us in one way or another because, well… they do! I specialize in working with couples and families to assist them in building their communication skills, healing, and strengthening their relationships. I am especially passionate about pre-engagement or premarital counseling, divorce recovery, parallel parenting, family therapy, working with blended families, teens, and working with people of the LGBTQ community.