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1342 Baldwin Street Jenison, MI 49428
Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” It can certainly feel that way when we are overwhelmed or stuck. When Socrates felt stuck, he sought guidance from the Oracle at Delphi, who told him: Know thyself. That’s the heart of therapy. There’s a small aim—just showing up, staying curious, doing the work. And there’s a big aim: self-knowledge and self-actualization. That means getting clear on what actually matters, and letting go of the old patterns, baggage, and noise. Think of me as equal parts Socrates and Forest Gump: examining life, on a road toward the horizon - long, strange trip. If interested, come along.
My background is a patchwork of philosophy, mental health, spirituality, the humanities, and travel—all of which shape how I show up for clients (and overfills my bookshelf). In session, I blend ACT, MI, IFS, and humanistic, strengths-based tools—with a focus on helping you reconnect to what matters and build a life that feels authentic and alive.
Clients appreciate my warm, down-to-earth, and sometimes lightly irreverent style. If you're ready to get real, reconnect with your own wisdom, and take meaningful steps (maybe a laugh along the way), I'm ready when you are. Bear River Health Outreach offers therapy, groups, IOP, and residential care across Michigan.
Call or Philip Sullivan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (616) 800-8620

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bear River Health Outreach

1342 Baldwin Street

Jenison, MI 49428 map

(616) 800-8620
I specialize in Addiction, Spirituality and Mood Disorders 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (616) 800-8620
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bear River Health Outreach

1342 Baldwin Street

Jenison, MI 49428 map

(616) 800-8620
I specialize in Addiction, Spirituality and Mood Disorders 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medicaid
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Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (616) 800-8620
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (616) 800-8620

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Michigan / 6851120114 Supervised by Rosaria Vasile (Michigan / 6801117631) Philip Sullivan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Western Michigan University, MSW, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Special Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SPADA), Western Michigan University 2025
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I specialize in substance use and co-occurring disorders. I am in recovery. I hold an MSW in clinical social work and a graduate certificate in SPADA (special program in alcohol and drug abuse). My education, training, and lived-experience are an asset for those seeking support in sobriety.
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 800-8620
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I specialize in substance use and co-occurring disorders. I am in recovery. I hold an MSW in clinical social work and a graduate certificate in SPADA (special program in alcohol and drug abuse). My education, training, and lived-experience are an asset for those seeking support in sobriety.
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 800-8620

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Internet Addiction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
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During my graduate training in mental health, I was drawn to approaches that echoed ancient wisdom traditions I had studied (Stoicism, Zen Buddhism, etc.). Motivational Interviewing provides structure. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems foster focus and self-awareness. My approach is an eclectic and humanistic framework grounded in evidence-based practice.
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 800-8620
"
During my graduate training in mental health, I was drawn to approaches that echoed ancient wisdom traditions I had studied (Stoicism, Zen Buddhism, etc.). Motivational Interviewing provides structure. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems foster focus and self-awareness. My approach is an eclectic and humanistic framework grounded in evidence-based practice.
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 800-8620

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strength-Based
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My work is grounded in a few core insights: self-knowledge grows from clarity in values and confidence in action. Life makes more sense when we focus on what we can control and stay rooted in the present. Life is difficult; and further complicated when our emotional energy gets tangled in regrets about the past or anxiety about the future.
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 800-8620
"
My work is grounded in a few core insights: self-knowledge grows from clarity in values and confidence in action. Life makes more sense when we focus on what we can control and stay rooted in the present. Life is difficult; and further complicated when our emotional energy gets tangled in regrets about the past or anxiety about the future.
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 800-8620

Location

Primary Location

Bear River Health Outreach

1342 Baldwin Street

Jenison, MI 49428

(616) 800-8620
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Call for a free consultation now - (616) 800-8620
Photo of Philip Sullivan, Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Philip Sullivan
Counselor, LLMSW, CAADC-D
Call for a free consultation now - (616) 800-8620