Grief Therapists in Big Rapids, MI
I specialize in counseling young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, or life adjustment issues.
Let's work together to change your story. Your health and mental wellness are important to me. I will do what I can through our counseling connection to move you forward in a positive direction. I am passionate about and committed to empowering you to make choices and implement change toward life balance and wellness. My priority is maintaining a trusting, safe, productive, and private relationship with you.
I specialize in counseling young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, or life adjustment issues.
Let's work together to change your story. Your health and mental wellness are important to me. I will do what I can through our counseling connection to move you forward in a positive direction. I am passionate about and committed to empowering you to make choices and implement change toward life balance and wellness. My priority is maintaining a trusting, safe, productive, and private relationship with you.
Morgan Kanigowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Big Rapids, MI 49307
I am a clinician at Grounded in Growth, a Grand Rapids-based practice specializing in trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, body image concerns and more. I help clients uncover deeply rooted beliefs that prohibit them from living how they desire. My style of therapy is compassionate, accepting, and mindful. My clients and I work together to enhance self awareness and explore the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a focus on client empowerment.
I am a clinician at Grounded in Growth, a Grand Rapids-based practice specializing in trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, body image concerns and more. I help clients uncover deeply rooted beliefs that prohibit them from living how they desire. My style of therapy is compassionate, accepting, and mindful. My clients and I work together to enhance self awareness and explore the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a focus on client empowerment.
I find great value in working with individuals facing challenges from life transitions, identity, relationships, parenting, career/college, and family conflict. My specific areas of specialty include but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum and maternal mental health, neurodivergence, ADHD, trauma, and grief. My approach to therapy focuses on honoring your strengths, recognizing family and social system influences, and assisting you in processing emotions.
I find great value in working with individuals facing challenges from life transitions, identity, relationships, parenting, career/college, and family conflict. My specific areas of specialty include but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum and maternal mental health, neurodivergence, ADHD, trauma, and grief. My approach to therapy focuses on honoring your strengths, recognizing family and social system influences, and assisting you in processing emotions.
Leslie Kibbe
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Verified Verified
Big Rapids, MI 49307 (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy to adults, assisting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, adjustment issues, and relationship concerns.
Stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma; and that was all before breakfast. Finding the right therapist is important. My approach blends humor, compassion, and practical coping skills to improve mood, manage anxiety, enhance well-being, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Perfectionism, self-defeating thought patterns, and fears of inadequacy can damage self-worth. Through therapy, we can create healthier patterns of relating with self and others. You are the expert in your experience; I bring a strengths-based, supportive, and solution-focused approach to empower you to reach your therapeutic goals.
I provide individual therapy to adults, assisting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, adjustment issues, and relationship concerns.
Stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma; and that was all before breakfast. Finding the right therapist is important. My approach blends humor, compassion, and practical coping skills to improve mood, manage anxiety, enhance well-being, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Perfectionism, self-defeating thought patterns, and fears of inadequacy can damage self-worth. Through therapy, we can create healthier patterns of relating with self and others. You are the expert in your experience; I bring a strengths-based, supportive, and solution-focused approach to empower you to reach your therapeutic goals.
I specialize in coping with life changes, self esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, ADD, 2SLGBTQ+, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, domestic violence, women's issues, parenting issues, school difficulties, behavior management.
Hello! (I currently have immediate openings!) During my over 20 years of therapeutic experience I've learned that counseling is something everyone can utilize throughout life for a multitude of reasons. I hope that through the process we will build a strong relationship and work together to set and meet goals. It is through this treatment process where we learn about your unique personal characteristics, emotional needs, life experiences, thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and personal challenges. I believe it is crucial to provide a comfortable, confidential, and professional environment.
I specialize in coping with life changes, self esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, ADD, 2SLGBTQ+, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, domestic violence, women's issues, parenting issues, school difficulties, behavior management.
Hello! (I currently have immediate openings!) During my over 20 years of therapeutic experience I've learned that counseling is something everyone can utilize throughout life for a multitude of reasons. I hope that through the process we will build a strong relationship and work together to set and meet goals. It is through this treatment process where we learn about your unique personal characteristics, emotional needs, life experiences, thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and personal challenges. I believe it is crucial to provide a comfortable, confidential, and professional environment.
Christa Galer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Big Rapids, MI 49307
We are all on a journey through life. Sometimes we have experiences on that journey that influence our patterns of emotions, thoughts and behaviors which contribute to problems in our lives. My goal is to help individuals identify when and how those patterns are contributing to the emotional distress they experience, identify strategies for change and support and encourage implementing those strategies for change. I have many years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with pregnancy, child welfare, adoption, child abuse and neglect, substance use disorders, and trauma.
We are all on a journey through life. Sometimes we have experiences on that journey that influence our patterns of emotions, thoughts and behaviors which contribute to problems in our lives. My goal is to help individuals identify when and how those patterns are contributing to the emotional distress they experience, identify strategies for change and support and encourage implementing those strategies for change. I have many years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with pregnancy, child welfare, adoption, child abuse and neglect, substance use disorders, and trauma.
HRA Psychological Services - North
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. Elise and Jennifer at HRA-North can promise you that they are as real as it gets! They want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Simply put, Elise and Jennifer don't believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but they hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how they can help.
Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. Elise and Jennifer at HRA-North can promise you that they are as real as it gets! They want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Simply put, Elise and Jennifer don't believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but they hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how they can help.
Going to a therapist is hard work. Just thinking about talking through our anxiety, sadness, trauma, or any other issues can be so much that we push the thoughts away. While this can work for a little while, our feelings cannot be ignored for long. Eventually it catches up with us. I am here to reduce those feelings by making counseling the most inviting and comfortable experience possible. We will work together to sort out what is distressing and ways to reduce it so that it no longer has the hold or control over your emotional energy, thoughts, and feelings that it once did.
Going to a therapist is hard work. Just thinking about talking through our anxiety, sadness, trauma, or any other issues can be so much that we push the thoughts away. While this can work for a little while, our feelings cannot be ignored for long. Eventually it catches up with us. I am here to reduce those feelings by making counseling the most inviting and comfortable experience possible. We will work together to sort out what is distressing and ways to reduce it so that it no longer has the hold or control over your emotional energy, thoughts, and feelings that it once did.
Heidi Weipert
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACTP, DCMHS-T
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Come as you! Let's work together to better understand and address challenges in your life. Working through personal difficulties with a trusted counselor can help improve personal regulations skills which allows for being more present with others and living with intention. You are welcome here!
Come as you! Let's work together to better understand and address challenges in your life. Working through personal difficulties with a trusted counselor can help improve personal regulations skills which allows for being more present with others and living with intention. You are welcome here!
All of us need to feel a sense of worth; that life has purpose. It is often hard to deal with difficult life events and experiences without the support of a trusted, trained counselor. I believe in creating safety and trust for the change process. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years. I know that change often means examining our physical and emotional well being and developing strategies to unlock patterns of coping that are not helpful. I offer an approach based on training, trust and a resolve to help others find better ways to live.
All of us need to feel a sense of worth; that life has purpose. It is often hard to deal with difficult life events and experiences without the support of a trusted, trained counselor. I believe in creating safety and trust for the change process. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years. I know that change often means examining our physical and emotional well being and developing strategies to unlock patterns of coping that are not helpful. I offer an approach based on training, trust and a resolve to help others find better ways to live.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, anger issues? Negative thoughts or traumatic events, small or large, can shape the way you view yourself and those around you, which can lead to a multitude of mental health issues. These often include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship difficulties and other mental health problems. Everyone deserves a life worth living. Unresolved trauma or unaddressed mental health issues can prevent that from happening. I work exclusively with adult clients.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, anger issues? Negative thoughts or traumatic events, small or large, can shape the way you view yourself and those around you, which can lead to a multitude of mental health issues. These often include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship difficulties and other mental health problems. Everyone deserves a life worth living. Unresolved trauma or unaddressed mental health issues can prevent that from happening. I work exclusively with adult clients.
Jennifer Helsel-Battle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Do you long to have a more fulfilling life? Is something getting in your way, keeping you stuck from truly living life and experiencing joy? Is pain from your past or worries about the future making it hard to enjoy the present? If any of these statements sound like you, I want you to know there is hope! Hello, I am Jen, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. I have worked with children, individuals, couples, and families for over 25+ years.
Do you long to have a more fulfilling life? Is something getting in your way, keeping you stuck from truly living life and experiencing joy? Is pain from your past or worries about the future making it hard to enjoy the present? If any of these statements sound like you, I want you to know there is hope! Hello, I am Jen, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. I have worked with children, individuals, couples, and families for over 25+ years.
Caroline Velasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Do you ever feel stuck? Does it seem as though no matter what you do, you can't move beyond your past? Do you worry about your ability to succeed in life? Does it ever seem like your mind does not turn off? If you can relate to any of these statements, I might be able to help you.
Do you ever feel stuck? Does it seem as though no matter what you do, you can't move beyond your past? Do you worry about your ability to succeed in life? Does it ever seem like your mind does not turn off? If you can relate to any of these statements, I might be able to help you.
Scared? Uncertain? Feeling like no one will understand how you feel or know how to help? Do you think that even a “professional” will judge you or not understand what you’re going through? I get it… Making the decision to ask for help is hard- it takes courage. I think most of us would like to think we can deal with whatever life throws at us- until we can’t. … and the proverbial "shit hits the fan". My goal is to help you confront the issue(s) standing in the way of the life you want. You don’t have to do it alone. Sometimes we all need a new perspective to consider. In the most simplistic of terms, that’s what therapy is about.
Scared? Uncertain? Feeling like no one will understand how you feel or know how to help? Do you think that even a “professional” will judge you or not understand what you’re going through? I get it… Making the decision to ask for help is hard- it takes courage. I think most of us would like to think we can deal with whatever life throws at us- until we can’t. … and the proverbial "shit hits the fan". My goal is to help you confront the issue(s) standing in the way of the life you want. You don’t have to do it alone. Sometimes we all need a new perspective to consider. In the most simplistic of terms, that’s what therapy is about.
Jerilyn Ann Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Life can feel overwhelming to everyone at times! You are trying to balance work/family, friends, social life, as well as your own physical and mental health. Finding balance is something everyone can struggle with. I want to help you work toward finding balance in your physical health, emotional and spiritual health. Once a person finds that balance, everything falls into place. Grades/work performance improves, self-esteem builds, relationships improve, and we move toward a place of finding inner peace. I have seen thousands of people reclaim their life and want to help you do the same!
Life can feel overwhelming to everyone at times! You are trying to balance work/family, friends, social life, as well as your own physical and mental health. Finding balance is something everyone can struggle with. I want to help you work toward finding balance in your physical health, emotional and spiritual health. Once a person finds that balance, everything falls into place. Grades/work performance improves, self-esteem builds, relationships improve, and we move toward a place of finding inner peace. I have seen thousands of people reclaim their life and want to help you do the same!
Jo Meyer Mindful Direction Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, QMHP
Verified Verified
Big Rapids, MI 49307
I want to help people feel better. You don't have to have extreme TRAUMA to need trauma work. You don't have to be suicidal to know that depression is a part of your life. You don't have to experience a panic attack to be having problems with anxiety. We all experience different levels of these problems in our lives and my goal is to work through these concerns and make a stronger person through a therapeutic relationship.
I want to help people feel better. You don't have to have extreme TRAUMA to need trauma work. You don't have to be suicidal to know that depression is a part of your life. You don't have to experience a panic attack to be having problems with anxiety. We all experience different levels of these problems in our lives and my goal is to work through these concerns and make a stronger person through a therapeutic relationship.
Life is messy and rarely plays out the way we plan. The ups and downs can leave us feeling worn and ragged. I have spent my career working with people from all walks of life. I believe each individual deserves time and space to heal so they can live their best life.
Life is messy and rarely plays out the way we plan. The ups and downs can leave us feeling worn and ragged. I have spent my career working with people from all walks of life. I believe each individual deserves time and space to heal so they can live their best life.
Jennifer Braman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Hi, I’m Jen. Are you struggling with the stress of relationships, parenting, family dynamics, the pressures of life, trauma, or understanding your emotions? Are you looking for a caring, non-judgmental person to talk to? With a philosophy of strength based, humanistic, person-centered therapy, I will help you to rediscover your internal strengths by providing caring, empathetic and genuinely supportive therapy. As Co-Founder of Illuminate and Founder of Jeni's House: Where Hearts Bloom I am able to offer individual & couples services for self awareness and compassion and supportive services for community connection and belonging.
Hi, I’m Jen. Are you struggling with the stress of relationships, parenting, family dynamics, the pressures of life, trauma, or understanding your emotions? Are you looking for a caring, non-judgmental person to talk to? With a philosophy of strength based, humanistic, person-centered therapy, I will help you to rediscover your internal strengths by providing caring, empathetic and genuinely supportive therapy. As Co-Founder of Illuminate and Founder of Jeni's House: Where Hearts Bloom I am able to offer individual & couples services for self awareness and compassion and supportive services for community connection and belonging.
Hello there. If you have stumbled upon my profile, you might be at a place in your life where there is pain, confusion, feelings of sadness, and anxiety for what life has brought and might still bring. Turning to a therapist is one of the bravest things a person can do, and I view my time with you, the client, as sacred work in your journey to healing, wholeness, and self-awareness. I will always bring understanding, kindness, and, humor, when appropriate, to build a positive rapport in our counseling relationship.
Hello there. If you have stumbled upon my profile, you might be at a place in your life where there is pain, confusion, feelings of sadness, and anxiety for what life has brought and might still bring. Turning to a therapist is one of the bravest things a person can do, and I view my time with you, the client, as sacred work in your journey to healing, wholeness, and self-awareness. I will always bring understanding, kindness, and, humor, when appropriate, to build a positive rapport in our counseling relationship.
Peaks Therapy, L.L.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Big Rapids, MI 49307 (Online Only)
Welcome! Vulnerability is hard, therapy is hard, and even with great support systems we can still struggle, a lot. You deserve a dedicated space for you to explore your emotions, needs, and goals, all in an effort to improve your wellness. Together, we will discuss your unique needs and determine a plan of care that feels realistic for you.
Welcome! Vulnerability is hard, therapy is hard, and even with great support systems we can still struggle, a lot. You deserve a dedicated space for you to explore your emotions, needs, and goals, all in an effort to improve your wellness. Together, we will discuss your unique needs and determine a plan of care that feels realistic for you.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.