Polly McCaul
Counselor, MA, LLPC , PhD, CAADC-D
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Let's Connect (616) 580-1365
Are you a First Responder, Chaplain, Pastor, active or retired; looking for a progresssive & innovative counselor to talk to who won't be disgusted by what you may say? To be able to talk about what you've seen & done without repercussions from above? Why not speak to a counselor who has over 20 years experience as a First Responder. I have been a Paramedic/Lt. Firefighter/Training Officer, 911 ECO, Reserve Deputy Sheriff, & an Armed Security Patrol Officer-FTO. Being a First Responder is rewarding, but difficult work. You're taking the first & hardest step in seeking help. I'm here to help you navigate through the rest.
As a retired First Responder, I can connect with you on your issues & concerns, whatever they may be. Not because I read it in a book, or have a relative who was a First Responder, but because I was a First Responder.
I've had my share of OTJ trauma/PTSD, including being an alcoholic (sober for over 15 yrs).
When I say, "I'll meet you where you're at", I mean it. I understand some people don't care to sit in an office & talk. It can be uncomfortable, & even triggering for some. Some may be more comfortable in the corner of a coffee shop or book store, some place warm in winter. Or in warmer weather, a park bench, golf course, or even fishing on a dock or boat.
Call or Email Polly McCaul now for a free 15 minute consultation - (616) 580-1365
Let's Connect (616) 580-1365
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- ASR Health Benefits
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of Michigan
- McLaren
- Medicaid
- Meridian
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Priority Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Polly McCaul
Counselor, MA, LLPC , PhD, CAADC-D
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 580-1365
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6451017485 Polly McCaul
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Cornerstone University-Grand Rapids Theological Seminary , MA- Counseling , Graduated 2018
- Certificate from MCBAP CAACD-DP / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Polly McCaul
Counselor, MA, LLPC , PhD, CAADC-D
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 580-1365
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- First Responders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Mood Disorders
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Veterans
Polly McCaul
Counselor, MA, LLPC , PhD, CAADC-D
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 580-1365
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Intervention
- Person-Centered
- Posttraumatic Growth Therapy
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Polly McCaul
Counselor, MA, LLPC , PhD, CAADC-D
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 580-1365
Groups
First Call (First Responder Trauma/PTSD Program)
First Call is a Trauma/PTSD therapy program for active or retired First Responders. We don't report back to any employers as an EAP program may. Instead you speak to a counselor who has over 20 years experience as a First Responder in the emergency services field including: Paramedic/Lt. Firefighter/Training Officer, 911 ECO, among other areas. We use a therapy called PTGT (Posttraumatic Growth Therapy). Instead of continuing to relive the trauma by going over and over it like with EMDR & other therapies/techniques, PTGT helps you grow from the trauma. Call us to find out more.
Expertise
Grief
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$160-$280
Location
Divine Mind Counseling and Consulting
1550 East Beltline Ave SE
Suite 155
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Email Polly McCaul about this group or call - (616) 580-1365
Location
Primary Location
Divine Mind Counseling and Consulting Services
2040 Raybrook
Suite 308
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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