Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

I have seen people struggle for years with depression and/or anxiety caused by negative thoughts we have about ourselves from things we have been through in life, some things big and bad, others unintentional or seemingly benign. While we all experience challenges in life, you don't deserve to suffer and I can/want to help you find that relief. Medication helps, but is not the answer to long term recovery. Regular talk therapy can also be helpful, but often is not effective for recovery. EMDR therapy has been the most hopeful service for long term recovery I have found and the benefits can be physiologically understood.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I recognize each person has their own individual story with a unique journey towards healing and wellness. I use a diverse skill set incorporating cognitive therapy with a mind-body centered approach that is unique to each persons needs. I believe that growth and change are possible through building meaningful, trusting and safe relationships with my clients.

Are you seeing a counselor you don't vibe with? Perhaps you're feeling down, anxious & unsure about the future or just feel that you aren't living your best life. 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.

The best outcome will occur if you choose someone who best matches your understanding of what the problem is and how to solve it. In a brief initial phone call, I can give some explanation of how I might approach your specific situation.

I want to help clients with varied concerns feel empowered to enact change in their life.

Anyssa specializes in supporting mental health/medical professionals and areas of depression/anxiety, obsessive/intrusive thinking, psychosomatic experiences, perinatal/parenting and marriage issues. Anyssa provides LLMSW and MSW intern supervision. Also a believer in both the human connection and animal support to our emotional and mental health and conduct ESA assessments. As a group practice we support the needs of children, teens, adults and couples so visit our website for more information on our practice and individual providers.

Are you dealing with difficult life issues and need someone you can trust to help navigate through the frustrations, pain, uncertainty, and isolation that life's problems sometime bring? Do you know and believe that your present situation and circumstance isn't the end of your story but struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel? Or maybe you see the light, but struggle with how to reach the light. I want to help you not only reach the light at the end of the tunnel, but celebrate, enjoy, and experience the freedom, joy, excitement, and relief of walking in that light.

If you want help making your life more manageable or finding a way out of the chaos, you have come to the right place. If you feel like you are struggling to reconcile experiences or find coping skills to manage mental health concerns, relationship issues, and/or addictions, you have also come to the right place. We will work together to identify the source of your discomfort and unmanageability and then identify tools to move forward. Once we have identified the problem, we can work towards a solution. I am very solution focused in my approach and enjoy working with individuals who are ready to make sustainable change.

I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist with extensive experience helping adults overcome their generational traumas, relationship challenges, and parenting struggles. I have been striving to help individuals gain a better understanding of themselves and the world around them since obtaining my Master’s degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. My trauma-informed approach is rooted in untangling the complex interplay between childhood experiences, mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques, my mission is to help individuals achieve their goals.

As a therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe and welcoming space where you will feel heard, respected and supported. I am sensitive to the fact that many people are not too eager or comfortable with opening up to a stranger about their personal history. My therapy style is warm, relaxed and caring and I practice from an integrated treatment approach, paced and tailored to fit the goals and readiness of each individual.

Therapy is not a one-sided conversation; in fact it is an interaction with another person for real discovery and wellness. I can promise you I am as real as it gets. I want to help you achieve the changes you are looking for as well as see you discover the new you. I do not believe growth and discovery have to always be an uncomfortable experience. Reaching out to a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment and maybe a few deep breaths to call and see how I can help.

Oftentimes, we experience barriers in achieving our desired future, and may or may not be able to identify or overcome them on our own. We will work together to unravel your questions, concerns, or frustrations so you are able to become a better version of yourself by obtaining clarity, closure, and/or modifying behavior. Life's challenges are real, and you don't have to face them on your own. I hope to help you understand yourself and your relationships more fully, so you are able to feel more free, authentic, and fulfilled.

Tracy Thompson is the owner of the Family Therapy Place, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Tracy specializes in working with children and families who have discovered that life can be a tough journey. Tracy’s training and speciality is with children who have experienced developmental trauma, often due to neglect or abuse. Tracy has a strong belief and training in the experiences of attachment and works with families to rebuild and nurture attachments when they have been broken. Tracy also works with adult families that are working to manage and resolve conflict that has surfaced or created separation within the family.

It is my goal to help you create change in your life and develop new understanding as you face life's challenges. Together we will maximize your ability to achieve personal fulfillment, explore the enormous capacity within you, and reach a healthy state of balance and well-being. I enjoy working with a diverse clientele. Most individuals I see are dealing with anxiety related disorders, relationship issues, grief and loss, or simply adjusting to a life transition. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and discuss your needs and expectations.

I work with individuals to recognize and embrace their strengths to overcome life's challenges. It is about overcoming the obstacles that get in the way of you being your best self. My priority is to make sure that I am working at my client's pace to address their needs and their concerns in a way each person feels heard and validated. The foundation of my work is to empower my clients to create success with present day issues and to understand how the roots of their past have impacted the present.

You deserve to work with a therapist that is able to meet your needs, makes you feel comfortable and, let's be honest, is someone that you mesh with! The relationship between therapist and client is the core of the therapeutic process, when you connect with and trust in your therapist you are able to safely explore the things that brought you to therapy in the first place. I believe that you hold the answers to your questions and stressors and that it is my job to provide you with the tools to help uncover them.

I really enjoy working with individuals and families on issues involving stress and anxiety (Panic Disorder, OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Agoraphobia, etc.), folks dealing with issues related to the Autistic Spectrum, people dealing with adjustments to chronic health issues and their impacts, and relationship concerns ranging from parenting and romantic relationships to family dynamics and interacting with adult children.

Life comes with difficulties and we shouldn't face them alone. Do you want to feel more connected with your spouse, have a better relationship with your children, or find more meaning in life? Therapy can help you achieve these goals and many others. My role as your therapist is to work alongside you, and through our therapeutic relationship, help you identify your goals and remove barriers that have been holding you back from reaching these goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore and tackle marital/couple conflict, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD/Trauma and finding purpose in life.

My mission is to provide evidence-based mental health services, education and advocacy in an integrative and holistic way (Biopsychosocial and spiritual) in order to bring about healing and transformation in individuals, families and communities. My career emphasis is on anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, sexual addictions, sexual trauma, co-occurring disorders, and mid-life issues. I am a cross-culturally competent counselor who highly values and respects cultural differences. I am also committed to life-long learning and being able to make sound ethical decisions within diverse cultural contexts.