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Megan Besemer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC (she, her)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Let's Connect (616) 504-4963
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I enjoy meeting clients' needs by starting therapy where they are comfortable, and forming a supportive relationship. Offering a safe space for diversity and equality I offer suggestions, education, and healthy perspectives in order to help facilitate growth. Helping to empower individuals I use specialized treatment methods, which include verbal processing, play therapy, sand tray therapy, and writing and drawing methods. Whether someone is looking for guidance moving through a new stage of life, or finding courage to work through a history of trauma, my ideal client is someone who is open to feedback and ready to create change.
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I have a Licensed Master of Social Work, I'm a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have a trauma informed approach. I enjoy working with children as young as age three, adolescents, adults, and families. I'm also an Acupuncture Detoxofication Specialist, promoting holistic healing for self care.
It takes a lot of strength to reach out for help! I believe in practicing what I teach, so any coping skill I ask you to try I have already tried myself. I love continuing to learn and grow, and hold space for others to do the same. Together, let’s help you reconnect to yourself, cultivate self-esteem and self-compassion, and build a foundation for healing.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Megan Besemer now - (616) 504-4963
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- ASR/Physician's Care
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Meritain Health
- Out of Network
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Megan Besemer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801091139 Megan Besemer
- In Practice for 15 Years
- Attended Grand Valley State University, Graduated 2009
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Child
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acupuncture Detoxification
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Expressive Arts
- Gestalt
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Take the first step to help. Call now - (616) 504-4963
![Photo of Megan Besemer, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c17f2027-b97d-468a-8585-b79c336907ea/2/320x400.jpeg)
Megan Besemer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC