Parenting Therapists in East Grand Rapids, MI
Jeremey A. Wilder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
I have current in-person openings for my space in Eastown, GR and virtually. I believe people have the ability to make significant changes to improve their quality of life. My personal experience with parenting, marriage, grief, and caregiving inform my approach to helping people heal and grow through, and beyond their own challenges.
I have current in-person openings for my space in Eastown, GR and virtually. I believe people have the ability to make significant changes to improve their quality of life. My personal experience with parenting, marriage, grief, and caregiving inform my approach to helping people heal and grow through, and beyond their own challenges.
I also focus on the following:
Interpersonal relationships,
Parenting challenges,
Challenges faced by College Students,
Anxiety/Stress,
Workplace issues,
Multi-Cultural Issues,
Help individuals explore options to determine and choose their life path.
The foundation of my practice is based on the 4 principles of Empathy, Encouragement, Awareness, and Empowerment.
I believe the objective of counseling is to help individuals make sense out of emotional chaos. This comes through primarily understanding two things, 1. We are products of our environment, we do what we know. 2. We all have the power to change unhealthy or unwanted behavior.
My experience as a Crisis Counselor as well as an individual counselor has given me experience with just about any issue. Please let me know what you're struggling with and we can determine together if I can be supportive.
I also focus on the following:
Interpersonal relationships,
Parenting challenges,
Challenges faced by College Students,
Anxiety/Stress,
Workplace issues,
Multi-Cultural Issues,
Help individuals explore options to determine and choose their life path.
The foundation of my practice is based on the 4 principles of Empathy, Encouragement, Awareness, and Empowerment.
I believe the objective of counseling is to help individuals make sense out of emotional chaos. This comes through primarily understanding two things, 1. We are products of our environment, we do what we know. 2. We all have the power to change unhealthy or unwanted behavior.
My experience as a Crisis Counselor as well as an individual counselor has given me experience with just about any issue. Please let me know what you're struggling with and we can determine together if I can be supportive.
I have worked with a variety of clients including pre-teens, adolescents, college aged kids, singles, young marrieds, parents struggling with parenting issues, as well as learning to be parents of adult children as well as marriage issues.
I work as a therapist because I believe we can experience real healing in our lives. The broken world in which we live frequently leaves scars and wounds. And we often wound others. As a Christian therapist I believe God heals significantly. I work with Christians and non Christians alike with respect for individual values and beliefs. Therapy begins with developing a respectful, trusting relationship. The client and therapist begin a journey to enable the client to reconcile, their past, their present, and their beliefs. It can enable them to work toward future goals successfully.
I have worked with a variety of clients including pre-teens, adolescents, college aged kids, singles, young marrieds, parents struggling with parenting issues, as well as learning to be parents of adult children as well as marriage issues.
I work as a therapist because I believe we can experience real healing in our lives. The broken world in which we live frequently leaves scars and wounds. And we often wound others. As a Christian therapist I believe God heals significantly. I work with Christians and non Christians alike with respect for individual values and beliefs. Therapy begins with developing a respectful, trusting relationship. The client and therapist begin a journey to enable the client to reconcile, their past, their present, and their beliefs. It can enable them to work toward future goals successfully.
Counseling is an important way to invest in your health and future. For some, counseling can be a way to work through difficult life seasons, including career transition, parenting or relationship stress, divorce, or grief/loss. For others who may have a history of abuse, depression, anxiety, or other condition, counseling can help one learn to manage symptoms and to pursue a life of joy and contentment. For couples or families, for whom old ways of connecting and resolving problems are no longer working, psychotherapy provides a way to explore how a situation began and to develop new ways of resolving difficulties.
Counseling is an important way to invest in your health and future. For some, counseling can be a way to work through difficult life seasons, including career transition, parenting or relationship stress, divorce, or grief/loss. For others who may have a history of abuse, depression, anxiety, or other condition, counseling can help one learn to manage symptoms and to pursue a life of joy and contentment. For couples or families, for whom old ways of connecting and resolving problems are no longer working, psychotherapy provides a way to explore how a situation began and to develop new ways of resolving difficulties.
Melanie Hogeterp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Melanie Hogeterp LMSW is a clinical social worker serving adults who are in distress. Her mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for her clients to get to know themselves, disarm defenses, practice new skills, increase emotional literacy, and build competencies. She works with her clients to process traumas and reduce distress and with parents to add to their toolbox of parenting skills. Melanie's approach to treatment is based in attachment theory and she employs a variety of practice techniques as they apply to the needs of her clients including: IFS, CBT, and EMDR.
Melanie Hogeterp LMSW is a clinical social worker serving adults who are in distress. Her mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for her clients to get to know themselves, disarm defenses, practice new skills, increase emotional literacy, and build competencies. She works with her clients to process traumas and reduce distress and with parents to add to their toolbox of parenting skills. Melanie's approach to treatment is based in attachment theory and she employs a variety of practice techniques as they apply to the needs of her clients including: IFS, CBT, and EMDR.
Natalie Blauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
I enjoy working with folks on relationship issues, co-parenting issues, marital issues, and general women's issues.
If you want help making your life more manageable or finding a way out of the chaos, you have come to the right place. If you feel like you are struggling to reconcile experiences or find coping skills to manage mental health concerns, relationship issues, and/or addictions, you have also come to the right place. We will work together to identify the source of your discomfort and unmanageability and then identify tools to move forward. Once we have identified the problem, we can work towards a solution. I am very solution focused in my approach and enjoy working with individuals who are ready to make sustainable change.
I enjoy working with folks on relationship issues, co-parenting issues, marital issues, and general women's issues.
If you want help making your life more manageable or finding a way out of the chaos, you have come to the right place. If you feel like you are struggling to reconcile experiences or find coping skills to manage mental health concerns, relationship issues, and/or addictions, you have also come to the right place. We will work together to identify the source of your discomfort and unmanageability and then identify tools to move forward. Once we have identified the problem, we can work towards a solution. I am very solution focused in my approach and enjoy working with individuals who are ready to make sustainable change.
I really enjoy working with individuals and families on issues involving stress and anxiety (Panic Disorder, OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Agoraphobia, etc.), folks dealing with issues related to the Autistic Spectrum, people dealing with adjustments to chronic health issues and their impacts, and relationship concerns ranging from parenting and romantic relationships to family dynamics and interacting with adult children.
I really enjoy working with individuals and families on issues involving stress and anxiety (Panic Disorder, OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Agoraphobia, etc.), folks dealing with issues related to the Autistic Spectrum, people dealing with adjustments to chronic health issues and their impacts, and relationship concerns ranging from parenting and romantic relationships to family dynamics and interacting with adult children.
For adults struggling with depression, grief, major life transitions, or family difficulties (such as estrangement, chronic conflict, or parenting challenges), I offer therapy services that can help you find relief from your suffering and live life with joy. Blending compassionate support with evidence-based techniques, I approach each client as an individual, listening deeply to your life experience while offering expertise and insight to help you heal. You are not alone on this journey, and your mental health matters.
For adults struggling with depression, grief, major life transitions, or family difficulties (such as estrangement, chronic conflict, or parenting challenges), I offer therapy services that can help you find relief from your suffering and live life with joy. Blending compassionate support with evidence-based techniques, I approach each client as an individual, listening deeply to your life experience while offering expertise and insight to help you heal. You are not alone on this journey, and your mental health matters.
Greg Weichhand
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLP, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Life is difficult. With the right tools and some effort, it does not have to be. My hope is to help you with your goals. Whether that is to feel better (less depressed, anxious or angry), improve your relationships (with a spouse, parent, child, etc.), change your behaviors (substance use, self harm, avoidance), or anything else that is important to you, I'd love the opportunity to help. I enjoy working with a number of different presenting problems. My passions are working with teens/adults, men's issues (especially navigating work and/or family life), post-partum Dads, athletes and substance use/co-occurring disorders.
Life is difficult. With the right tools and some effort, it does not have to be. My hope is to help you with your goals. Whether that is to feel better (less depressed, anxious or angry), improve your relationships (with a spouse, parent, child, etc.), change your behaviors (substance use, self harm, avoidance), or anything else that is important to you, I'd love the opportunity to help. I enjoy working with a number of different presenting problems. My passions are working with teens/adults, men's issues (especially navigating work and/or family life), post-partum Dads, athletes and substance use/co-occurring disorders.
Abigail J C Smith
Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
I have training and experience in the US and in India and in helping individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds with relationship and parenting issues, substance abuse, identity, depression and severe mental illness.
As a therapist I specialize in Substance Use, Anxiety, Identity development and Couple’s Therapy. Trauma from your past creates messages that can have an impact on how you view yourself. Some of those messages create habits and coping mechanisms that can have negative consequences, consequences that inhibit you from knowing the goodness that lies deep within you. Knowing your inherent goodness gives you the framework and foundation to tackle the tougher issues and is an indispensable starting point for your healing journey.
I have training and experience in the US and in India and in helping individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds with relationship and parenting issues, substance abuse, identity, depression and severe mental illness.
As a therapist I specialize in Substance Use, Anxiety, Identity development and Couple’s Therapy. Trauma from your past creates messages that can have an impact on how you view yourself. Some of those messages create habits and coping mechanisms that can have negative consequences, consequences that inhibit you from knowing the goodness that lies deep within you. Knowing your inherent goodness gives you the framework and foundation to tackle the tougher issues and is an indispensable starting point for your healing journey.
I am a clinical behavioral therapist with a private practice focusing mainly on children and families. I enjoy working with children and use various play techniques to explore the lagging skills which may have developed strong responses and behaviors to stressors in your child. There are many instances in which I will accept the parent as client to address behaviors in the home. I work with siblings when appropriate and have worked with clients ages 4-adulthood.
I am a clinical behavioral therapist with a private practice focusing mainly on children and families. I enjoy working with children and use various play techniques to explore the lagging skills which may have developed strong responses and behaviors to stressors in your child. There are many instances in which I will accept the parent as client to address behaviors in the home. I work with siblings when appropriate and have worked with clients ages 4-adulthood.
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Verified Verified
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East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Teens having issues going back to school? Anxiety getting out of control? Tired of just coping with family problems? Marriage heading in a bad direction? You don't want to wait around, hoping things will get better. You want to get moving with actionable steps. You want to find healing and wholeness. Don't want to pack up all the kids? We offer therapy in your home. For more information on couples, teen, and family counseling in Florida and Michigan, visit Family-Wholeness.com.
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Anxiety And Attachment Therapy Ellery Zwiers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Hi, I'm Ellery. I consider it a privilege to work with individuals that are actively seeking change. I understand that it is uncomfortable to discuss intimate life topics with a stranger, and believe that trust building is essential to the growth of a client. As a therapist, it is my top priority to provide a safe and welcoming space where you will feel respected, supported, and heard. I believe therapy needs to be collaborative and am always looking for client input on what is working and why.
Hi, I'm Ellery. I consider it a privilege to work with individuals that are actively seeking change. I understand that it is uncomfortable to discuss intimate life topics with a stranger, and believe that trust building is essential to the growth of a client. As a therapist, it is my top priority to provide a safe and welcoming space where you will feel respected, supported, and heard. I believe therapy needs to be collaborative and am always looking for client input on what is working and why.
Cailee Eisel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Online Only)
Are you/child feeling stuck, defeated, and overwhelmed? Maybe you/child tried to create a healthier life only to be met with disappointment and confirmation you are not enough? You are not broken. Healing is possible. In our work together, you have an opportunity to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in a safe and validating environment. I am here to help you develop skills and make long-term change. I believe you can heal the mind when you focus on healing the whole body. Let's dive in and see what you are capable of and build that life that is worth living.
Are you/child feeling stuck, defeated, and overwhelmed? Maybe you/child tried to create a healthier life only to be met with disappointment and confirmation you are not enough? You are not broken. Healing is possible. In our work together, you have an opportunity to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in a safe and validating environment. I am here to help you develop skills and make long-term change. I believe you can heal the mind when you focus on healing the whole body. Let's dive in and see what you are capable of and build that life that is worth living.
Justyne Ortquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Justyne is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in relational therapy and the treatment of eating disorders. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Justyne employs an integrative approach that combines somatic techniques, trauma-informed yoga, and emotion focused therapy to facilitate healing on multiple levels. Her deep understanding of the relationship between body and mind informs her approach to somatic-based healing, which goes beyond traditional talk therapy. This is the foundation of her work with clients to support them in healing trauma in the body and addressing maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Justyne is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in relational therapy and the treatment of eating disorders. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Justyne employs an integrative approach that combines somatic techniques, trauma-informed yoga, and emotion focused therapy to facilitate healing on multiple levels. Her deep understanding of the relationship between body and mind informs her approach to somatic-based healing, which goes beyond traditional talk therapy. This is the foundation of her work with clients to support them in healing trauma in the body and addressing maladaptive coping mechanisms.
The Holistic Counseling Center
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, MLP
Verified Verified
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Have you/your child experienced trauma or adversity that has led to depression, anxiety, self-harm, low self-worth, and difficult relationships? You may believe you are "broken." You are not alone. As DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed, and integrative practitioners, we have years of clinical experience working with at risk teens and adults in the psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings. We focus on the emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects to the root causes of mental health to heal the whole body and to transform your life. We believe healing and change are always possible. We are here to help.
Have you/your child experienced trauma or adversity that has led to depression, anxiety, self-harm, low self-worth, and difficult relationships? You may believe you are "broken." You are not alone. As DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed, and integrative practitioners, we have years of clinical experience working with at risk teens and adults in the psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings. We focus on the emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects to the root causes of mental health to heal the whole body and to transform your life. We believe healing and change are always possible. We are here to help.
Rachael Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Online Only)
My goal is to create a calm, safe space for you to share and process your story and explore solutions. I aim to make your experience with therapy a positive one by assuring you feel heard, encouraged and seen. I believe the client/therapist relationship is a powerful healing tool to success in your life. I am a Psychotherapist who earned my graduate degree from The University of Michigan School of Social Work. I enjoy working with children, teens and young adults. I use an attachment theory framework to help you process traumas and relationships.
My goal is to create a calm, safe space for you to share and process your story and explore solutions. I aim to make your experience with therapy a positive one by assuring you feel heard, encouraged and seen. I believe the client/therapist relationship is a powerful healing tool to success in your life. I am a Psychotherapist who earned my graduate degree from The University of Michigan School of Social Work. I enjoy working with children, teens and young adults. I use an attachment theory framework to help you process traumas and relationships.
Being heard and validated are two of the most powerful avenues to feeling a sense of belonging and worth. Unfortunately, we run into situations in life that shut us down, tell us our life experience doesn't count, and we leave those situations feeling empty and uncertain about what we've done wrong. Through therapy, we learn to find ourselves through our values and we learn new skills to navigate the hills and valleys of life so that when those situations come up, we can come out of them stronger and more sure of ourselves. I look forward to walking that path alongside you while you discover how you can have a full life and thrive.
Being heard and validated are two of the most powerful avenues to feeling a sense of belonging and worth. Unfortunately, we run into situations in life that shut us down, tell us our life experience doesn't count, and we leave those situations feeling empty and uncertain about what we've done wrong. Through therapy, we learn to find ourselves through our values and we learn new skills to navigate the hills and valleys of life so that when those situations come up, we can come out of them stronger and more sure of ourselves. I look forward to walking that path alongside you while you discover how you can have a full life and thrive.
Marlene L Lathrop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, BCD, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Currently offering Teleheasth Services, Marlene L. Lathrop, LMSW, BCD, a licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. Specializing in "Women Who Love Too Much"; Emotional Intelligence; Interpersonal Skills; Self-compassion and Mind:Behavior Connection. Considered warm, "real" and supportive, Marlene focuses on helping you problem-solve, take action, and reach your goals. Marlene has written articles published in national magazines; "Women's Lifestyle"; featured in the Grand Rapids Press; and a column for college "Standout" magazine.
Currently offering Teleheasth Services, Marlene L. Lathrop, LMSW, BCD, a licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. Specializing in "Women Who Love Too Much"; Emotional Intelligence; Interpersonal Skills; Self-compassion and Mind:Behavior Connection. Considered warm, "real" and supportive, Marlene focuses on helping you problem-solve, take action, and reach your goals. Marlene has written articles published in national magazines; "Women's Lifestyle"; featured in the Grand Rapids Press; and a column for college "Standout" magazine.
I like to the heart of the matter quickly and then work with my clients to co-creative solutions tailored to their specific needs. My clients describe being in therapy with me as being involved in 'deeper work.' The deeper work may be related to the past, but it also could be doing a deeper dive into your current life and finding healthier ways to cope. I am trained in leadership assessment and coaching and I consult with family-owned businesses. In addition, to my psychology license in Michigan, I also am approved to provide telehealth services in Florida
I like to the heart of the matter quickly and then work with my clients to co-creative solutions tailored to their specific needs. My clients describe being in therapy with me as being involved in 'deeper work.' The deeper work may be related to the past, but it also could be doing a deeper dive into your current life and finding healthier ways to cope. I am trained in leadership assessment and coaching and I consult with family-owned businesses. In addition, to my psychology license in Michigan, I also am approved to provide telehealth services in Florida
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.