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Karen Appleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
4250 Chicago Drive, Suite B, Grandville, MI 49418
Let's Connect (616) 345-2869
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I am passionate about working with individuals who feel that life is unmanageable and they feel out of step with the world. Often these are individuals with a trauma history, who are struggling with intense emotions or relationships they can’t manage. Feeling "out of step" can lead to feelings of self judgment and isolation. When invited into that space of struggle I will seek to provide a space for you to gain skills, find support to increase connections, safety and individual strength.
I hold a full license as a Professional Counselor with the State of Michigan. I have received extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Adolescents, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Substance Abuse but utilize other eclectic counseling techniques as well, pulling from other orientations as beneficial and necessary.
Situations happen in our lives that impact how the path of life goes. Often we experience challenges and obstacles that hinder us from moving forward and creating the life we desire. I believe my role is to travel that path with you addressing the obstacles in the way. My style is straightforward and compassionate. I look forward to traveling with you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Karen Appleton now - (616) 345-2869
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- ASR Health Benefits
- Blue Care Network
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicaid
- Priority Health
- Out of Network
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Karen Appleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6401012130 Karen Appleton
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Certificate from American Counseling Association
- Attended Spring Arbor University, Graduated 2010
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self-Harming
- Life Transitions
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
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Karen Appleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC