Humanistic Therapists in East Grand Rapids, MI

If you are facing anxiety, depression, or having difficulty managing stressors, you are not alone. You have survived experiences no one should ever have to face. They have left you feeling depleted, broken, and worn out. You need a reminder of your dignity and resilience and some new skills for dealing with this very challenging time. I'm here to help.

You're constantly fighting those racing thoughts and questioning yourself. You notice your confidence is low which gets in the way of your relationships or responsibilities. You struggle with memories of the past or worries about the future. You wonder what others may be thinking about you or how to approach someone new to develop relationships. Your mind may be on an endless loop and intrusive thoughts may lead to feelings of fear. You find that you've lost pieces of yourself and don't fully know who you are or what you want. You realize that maybe it is time to seek help, maybe change is what you need. I'm here to help!

It takes real courage for you to be here. Perhaps, you feel like you're stuck and you don't know what else to do. You keep trying to fix things on your own, but they aren't getting any better. Experiencing personal struggles, relationship difficulties, life changes, or significant trauma can change who we are and how we see the world. We later feel anxiety, pain, sorrow, fear, self-doubt, guilt, or shame.

I'm passionate about working with clients who want to better understand themselves, others, and the world around them so that they may live in a healthier way. I enjoy helping clients with depression, anxiety, and in the transitional seasons of adolescents into adulthood. I love it when you come alive and lean into your unique story, learning new skills to live a full life.

With 28 years of experience, helping others is not just my job; it is my nature. Life can be stressful at times, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and lost in your own thoughts. In my practice, you will find a warm and empathetic environment so you may share your feelings and your story. I offer coping skills, ways to understand your emotions, and help you find real solutions to daily problems. These tools can help to restore a sense of calm in your life and guide you in finding your way back to yourself.

I work with people who experience emotional distress that they have not been able to resolve. Do you overreact to small things? Feel overwhelmed or lost? Uneasy or resentful? Damaged or broken? Chronic emotional pain shows up in your life in so many ways. Are you ready to not live like this anymore? If you are ready to dig deep, find the root causes of your struggles, and heal them once and for all, please don't wait to contact me and get started!

You deserve the support you need and I am here to help you find it. I specialize in treating many forms of trauma. My priority is to help you find strength, support, and confidence in and out of session. If you are dealing with trauma (Including C-PTSD), anxiety, depression, or relational issues I can help you find control and agency over your experience that create overwhelming thoughts and feelings.

You are the expert of your own life. This is the basic belief that guides my therapeutic practice. My role as a therapist is to help each client identify and understand their own behaviors in a better light, and to develop tools that empower them to take control of their own lives. Everyone has the ability to change and grow, and that change is best facilitated with structured support. Together, we will identify your goals for therapy and work towards them. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, beliefs, abilities, genders, sexualities and identities.

Do you feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from the life you had imagined? Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship or parenting issues, chronic illness or health concerns, spirituality, loss/grief, or LGBTQ+ issues. I individually tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals, identifying what matters most to you. In therapy, we will work to empower you to take the next steps in the direction of your personal values.