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Dr. Merrill E Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, RPT (she, her)
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1550 East Beltline Ave., SE, Suite 340, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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I am an experienced Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience working with children, teens, adults, and families in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, and other life changes. I offer Polyvagal-informed therapy with the focus of eliminating the symptoms that have impaired healthy functioning.
I offer services for depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. As a Registered Play Therapist, I use child-centered play therapy and CBT. As an EMDR (I/II, advanced) therapist, I treat trauma and anxiety in both adults and children. As a certified Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) provider, I offer support from a Polyvagal informed perspective.
I offer a comfortable, convenient setting where both children and adults can express themselves verbally or through art, sand tray, and play. Treatment is Polyvagal-informed, client-focused, and specific to each individual. Additionally, my office is dog-friendly, and I may have my own dog, Daisy, present (if you are comfortable with dogs!).
Call or Email Dr. Merrill E Graham now for a free 15 minute consultation - (616) 210-3888
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Care Network
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of Michigan
- Medicare
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Dr. Merrill E Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, RPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801068484 Merrill E Graham
- In Practice for 26 Years
- Certificate from EMDRIA EMDR I and II, advanced / 2005
- Certificate from Polyvagal Institute, Unyte-Ils 2022
- Attended ICSW Psychoanalytic Institute, Chicago , PhD, Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Immuno-disorders
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Immuno-disorders
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Polyvagal Informed
- Psychodynamic
- Safe and Sound Protocol
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
1550 East Beltline Ave., SE
Suite 340
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 210-3888Email me
Nearby Areas
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Dr. Merrill E Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, RPT