Therapists in 49508
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Have you ever felt misunderstood or alone? Do you notice that your anxiety, depression, and emotions are getting the best of you? Perhaps stress and emotions get so overwhelming that you are unable to control them or know how to get help. Maybe you want to work on improving your interpersonal relationships, or figuring out where you want to go with your life.
Have you ever felt misunderstood or alone? Do you notice that your anxiety, depression, and emotions are getting the best of you? Perhaps stress and emotions get so overwhelming that you are unable to control them or know how to get help. Maybe you want to work on improving your interpersonal relationships, or figuring out where you want to go with your life.
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Dr. Patricia Keller
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Online Only)
Are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure about your next steps? I'm dedicated to helping women navigate life's challenges and transitions, offering counseling, life coaching, and therapeutic support. I'm deeply committed to empowering individuals, especially during life challenges. My focus areas encompass stress management, anxiety, depression, motivation, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, and confidence, both in personal growth and career development.
Are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure about your next steps? I'm dedicated to helping women navigate life's challenges and transitions, offering counseling, life coaching, and therapeutic support. I'm deeply committed to empowering individuals, especially during life challenges. My focus areas encompass stress management, anxiety, depression, motivation, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, and confidence, both in personal growth and career development.
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Have you ever felt like you’re craving something more in your life but aren’t sure where to start? Felt like you’re overwhelmed in your season of life or felt stuck in the same day-to-day cycle? I believe that we as humans possess a wide variety of strengths and are capable of far more than we give ourselves credit for. As a counselor, I believe that you are the expert on your own life. You are the one living it after all! My role is to work together with you on areas of your life that you’re craving change or that you’re experiencing a problem with.
Have you ever felt like you’re craving something more in your life but aren’t sure where to start? Felt like you’re overwhelmed in your season of life or felt stuck in the same day-to-day cycle? I believe that we as humans possess a wide variety of strengths and are capable of far more than we give ourselves credit for. As a counselor, I believe that you are the expert on your own life. You are the one living it after all! My role is to work together with you on areas of your life that you’re craving change or that you’re experiencing a problem with.
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Susan E Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Online Only)
Susan has been working with individuals and groups in a variety of clinical settings since receiving her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Grand Valley University in 2005.
Susan has been working with individuals and groups in a variety of clinical settings since receiving her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Grand Valley University in 2005.
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My ideal client is neurodivergent on some level, perhaps they have sensory issues, communication issues, and relational issues. Their goals might be to find help making the world a more tolerable place for themselves and to increase their skills emotionally/verbally. This client is ready to get into it and is insightful.
My ideal client is neurodivergent on some level, perhaps they have sensory issues, communication issues, and relational issues. Their goals might be to find help making the world a more tolerable place for themselves and to increase their skills emotionally/verbally. This client is ready to get into it and is insightful.
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Navigating through life can be a rollercoaster ride, with no blueprint telling us what to do. Like a rollercoaster ride, life comes with many ups and downs, and curves in between. At times we may feel stuck or have exhausted all of our options, these thoughts are normal. My goal in counseling is to help you get unstuck and get you back on the ride we call life.
Navigating through life can be a rollercoaster ride, with no blueprint telling us what to do. Like a rollercoaster ride, life comes with many ups and downs, and curves in between. At times we may feel stuck or have exhausted all of our options, these thoughts are normal. My goal in counseling is to help you get unstuck and get you back on the ride we call life.
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Natalie DeVries
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
I enjoy working with people of various backgrounds, especially adults and teens in the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with a history of trauma. Using a mix of evidence-based interventions like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, along with a somatic, multicultural and feminist lens, I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore all the parts of yourself. I believe the key to progress in therapy is curiosity and commitment to change, and my goal as your therapist is to walk alongside you as you discover your own personal power!
I enjoy working with people of various backgrounds, especially adults and teens in the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with a history of trauma. Using a mix of evidence-based interventions like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, along with a somatic, multicultural and feminist lens, I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore all the parts of yourself. I believe the key to progress in therapy is curiosity and commitment to change, and my goal as your therapist is to walk alongside you as you discover your own personal power!
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My ideal client is fairly straightforward: aside from any particular issues that may bring them to therapy, my ideal client is one who wants to make changes and is willing to work at doing so. Together, we'll navigate life's complexities, uncovering insights and building the skills you need to thrive. Your journey towards a happier, more fulfilling life starts with taking that first step. Reach out today, and let's begin that journey together.
My ideal client is fairly straightforward: aside from any particular issues that may bring them to therapy, my ideal client is one who wants to make changes and is willing to work at doing so. Together, we'll navigate life's complexities, uncovering insights and building the skills you need to thrive. Your journey towards a happier, more fulfilling life starts with taking that first step. Reach out today, and let's begin that journey together.
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Chinyere Aririguzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Online Only)
In my almost decade of working with individuals, families, and systems I have found that the greatest amount of healing and change happens in relationship with others. None of us is an island-even if we’ve often had to operate as one. Together we will co-create a space where you feel able to both rest and grow in yourself. This means that I strive to not only support you in processing all that you bring to our sessions, but in reimagining how you can engage with people, places, and systems outside of our sessions.
In my almost decade of working with individuals, families, and systems I have found that the greatest amount of healing and change happens in relationship with others. None of us is an island-even if we’ve often had to operate as one. Together we will co-create a space where you feel able to both rest and grow in yourself. This means that I strive to not only support you in processing all that you bring to our sessions, but in reimagining how you can engage with people, places, and systems outside of our sessions.
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I am interested in working with adults, adolescents, and children ages 8 and up. I believe that no one knows you better than you know yourself. I will try my very best to understand your worldview, values, and beliefs so that we can work together on setting goals and creating effective change throughout the therapy process. I want to empower you to be able to navigate through the ups and downs of life. In order to accomplish that, I am interested in employing a wide range of theories in order to help you reach your goals such as Person-Centered, Strengths Based, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am interested in working with adults, adolescents, and children ages 8 and up. I believe that no one knows you better than you know yourself. I will try my very best to understand your worldview, values, and beliefs so that we can work together on setting goals and creating effective change throughout the therapy process. I want to empower you to be able to navigate through the ups and downs of life. In order to accomplish that, I am interested in employing a wide range of theories in order to help you reach your goals such as Person-Centered, Strengths Based, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Client diversity is my favorite part of being a therapist. I am open to working with anyone, no matter what issues, needs, and goals they bring to our relationship. My ideal client is simply motivated by a desire for change and has a strong commitment to the process of self-discovery. Navigating change requires a measure of courage, and some episodes of self-discovery may be uncomfortable. My ideal client will understand that each new challenge is simply a part of the overall discovery and growth process. Clients who strive to “face the fear and do it anyway” are usually a good fit with me.
Client diversity is my favorite part of being a therapist. I am open to working with anyone, no matter what issues, needs, and goals they bring to our relationship. My ideal client is simply motivated by a desire for change and has a strong commitment to the process of self-discovery. Navigating change requires a measure of courage, and some episodes of self-discovery may be uncomfortable. My ideal client will understand that each new challenge is simply a part of the overall discovery and growth process. Clients who strive to “face the fear and do it anyway” are usually a good fit with me.
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Sam Darrow
Counselor, MA, LLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Online Only)
Sam Darrow (they/them/theirs) is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) who has earned certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors. They received their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. They provide counseling to individuals ages 14 and older, couples, and groups.
Sam Darrow (they/them/theirs) is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) who has earned certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors. They received their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. They provide counseling to individuals ages 14 and older, couples, and groups.
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Julie Anna Schaefer-Space
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MLLP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
I use an eclectic method of therapy, going to where the client is and has been, helping them have insight, awareness and behavioral and/or response changes as I help them unfold and address issues in their life story. Let the change begin.....supported and guided with accountability and love. I have been doing therapy for over 30 years.
I use an eclectic method of therapy, going to where the client is and has been, helping them have insight, awareness and behavioral and/or response changes as I help them unfold and address issues in their life story. Let the change begin.....supported and guided with accountability and love. I have been doing therapy for over 30 years.
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My therapeutic philosophy encourages individuals to take the initial step in becoming introspective and engaged in the wellbeing of their mental health. Everyone has unique perceptions of their mental health that require personalized approaches to accomplish their goals.
My therapeutic philosophy encourages individuals to take the initial step in becoming introspective and engaged in the wellbeing of their mental health. Everyone has unique perceptions of their mental health that require personalized approaches to accomplish their goals.
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Jon Englund - Catalyst Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Online Only)
Are you facing persistent anxiety or stress that make it truly difficult to enjoy life? You, like many others, are not alone in this. Anxiety can be accompanied by a variety of different issues, such as depression, compulsive behaviors, and relationship problems. My focus is on supporting individuals who are working to live a healthier life with their anxiety. Together, we will develop personalized therapeutic strategies to help you reclaim your wellbeing and maximize your progress.
Are you facing persistent anxiety or stress that make it truly difficult to enjoy life? You, like many others, are not alone in this. Anxiety can be accompanied by a variety of different issues, such as depression, compulsive behaviors, and relationship problems. My focus is on supporting individuals who are working to live a healthier life with their anxiety. Together, we will develop personalized therapeutic strategies to help you reclaim your wellbeing and maximize your progress.
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Anna Psaute
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, OMC
Verified Verified
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Are you a young professional who feels stuck in life, held back by anxiety, or lack of motivation because you don’t know where you want to go? Are you an athlete and know you could perform better if you were just more calm and in control of your emotions? Or maybe you have a child who is struggling with emotional regulation, flexibility and anxiety. I work with each of these populations to help the young professional thrive, the athlete maintain mental and emotional stability while performing and the child who’s anxious to calm fear and hyper vigilance.
Are you a young professional who feels stuck in life, held back by anxiety, or lack of motivation because you don’t know where you want to go? Are you an athlete and know you could perform better if you were just more calm and in control of your emotions? Or maybe you have a child who is struggling with emotional regulation, flexibility and anxiety. I work with each of these populations to help the young professional thrive, the athlete maintain mental and emotional stability while performing and the child who’s anxious to calm fear and hyper vigilance.
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Each client is unique in their own way. Most clients who have endured trauma, grief, anxiety and PTSD are my ideal clients. Their issues stem from abandonment, neglect, social/emotional/psychological and sexual abuse. Clients ultimately need validation to feel secure and have the ability to trust others and have the ability to discuss their wants, needs and desires.
Each client is unique in their own way. Most clients who have endured trauma, grief, anxiety and PTSD are my ideal clients. Their issues stem from abandonment, neglect, social/emotional/psychological and sexual abuse. Clients ultimately need validation to feel secure and have the ability to trust others and have the ability to discuss their wants, needs and desires.
Chelsey Z. Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a therapist who respects your unique identity and experiences? Whether you're from diverse cultural backgrounds or navigating life's complexities like relationships, identity, and mental wellness, you're in the right place. If you are wrestling with anxiety, depression, or simply seeking clarity in life, this is a safe space for exploring without judgment.
Are you seeking a therapist who respects your unique identity and experiences? Whether you're from diverse cultural backgrounds or navigating life's complexities like relationships, identity, and mental wellness, you're in the right place. If you are wrestling with anxiety, depression, or simply seeking clarity in life, this is a safe space for exploring without judgment.
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I'm here with you and for you. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and welcoming space for you to express yourself and to explore ways and skills to overcome your struggles and live a healthy and fulfilling life. I offer Christian counseling for those interested, where we seek healing messages from God through the Bible and prayer. It's an honor to accompany you on your journey.
I'm here with you and for you. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and welcoming space for you to express yourself and to explore ways and skills to overcome your struggles and live a healthy and fulfilling life. I offer Christian counseling for those interested, where we seek healing messages from God through the Bible and prayer. It's an honor to accompany you on your journey.
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Melissa J. Anthony
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Online Only)
I specialize in clients who have to keep it together on the outside but are falling apart on the inside. Suffering in silence is fuel for self-hatred, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, avoidance, anger, shutting down, addiction, detachment, perfectionism, imposter syndrome... If this feels familiar, I assume it’s been absolutely draining. If you have a career or environment that forces you to stay silently ablaze, it's downright hellish. Therapy provides insight into how to get out of the muck; my style of therapy is for the people who want to go deeper and find the way out of the pain, even when it scares them.
I specialize in clients who have to keep it together on the outside but are falling apart on the inside. Suffering in silence is fuel for self-hatred, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, avoidance, anger, shutting down, addiction, detachment, perfectionism, imposter syndrome... If this feels familiar, I assume it’s been absolutely draining. If you have a career or environment that forces you to stay silently ablaze, it's downright hellish. Therapy provides insight into how to get out of the muck; my style of therapy is for the people who want to go deeper and find the way out of the pain, even when it scares them.
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Number of Therapists in 49508
100+
Average cost per session
$147
Therapists in 49508 who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
77% | Coping Skills |
76% | Self Esteem |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
73% | Priority Health |
72% | Aetna |
How Therapists in 49508 see their clients
80% | In Person and Online | |
20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 49508?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.