Parenting Therapists in Grand Haven, MI

Individual, family, and couples counseling for all ages and problems.Counseling for abuse, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, fears, self-esteem, stress, marital, pre-marital, divorce, pregancy, relationship issues, parenting and step-parenting problems, employment, school, adoption, grief, death, religious issues. Twenty five years of experience. Located downtown Grand Haven at the Harbourfront Place, Suite 370.

My goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with a safe, supportive environment, to explore their current situation, address areas of concern, and acquire a new sense of hope, health, and happiness. I believe each client's experience is unique and I work collaboratively to develop realistic goals that achieve change. My expertise is in the areas of children and adolescents, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and couples. Further, I also enjoy working with life transitions and parenting issues. I greatly appreciate my clients giving me the opportunity to walk with them on their journey of healing and growth.

I have a passion for working with children, but also work with teens and adult. I have been helping children in both school and in private and non-profit settings for many years. I have worked with children in foster care and with adoptive families. In addition, I help individuals address various issues related to parenting struggles that go alongside raising children. I have provided counseling to individuals, couples and families for 25+ years. Giving a person the tools to cope and deal with what they are facing, and watching them be successful in their personal lives and excel in their future endeavors is incredibly fulfilling.

Child Counselor, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Infant Family Specialist, (IMH-E(II)). Counseling helps children & families work on their concerns, relationships, behaviors, and feelings. As a therapist who specializes in working with children, I often use therapeutic play (Play Therapy). Play is expression, communication, and learning for children. It is by using play therapy that I connect with kiddos, help children learn new skills, and join with them in processing their life experiences. It is my goal to work together with you toward enhancing your child's self-esteem, relationships, emotional health, and inner strength.

I have worked with children and families in numerous positions from schools, therapy, and medical primary care settings. My passion lies in working with young children, teens, and families as they go through life transitions. I have completed a Sport Social Work Certification to work specifically with athletes who are struggling with mental health impacting their performance and within their personal life.

My goal as a therapist is to create the necessary space for clients to learn coping skills for emotional regulation, manage difficult life changes and gain insight using a person-centered, trauma-informed lens. Drawing from existing strengths and focusing on self-care practices is essential for personal growth. My professional experience using cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing has been able to help guide others and overcome past barriers to treatment.

Life is a tapestry. It can be something so beautiful, but intricate causing frustration and heartbreak that lies beneath the surface, and sometimes sections can go uncompleted. In my 15 years of experience, my role is to work with you toward addressing the various issues and the complex nature of what can come and does come. My experience working with various populations have allowed me to incorporate multiple approaches and techniques that assist my clients in overcoming their struggles. Areas of specialization include working with children and adolescents, women's issues, blended families, trauma, and academic underachievement.

I have been working with children, adolescents, and young adults in school and outpatient settings since 2007. Currently, I primarily work with children through middle adulthood in therapy and also provide psychological assessment for all ages. My adolescent and adult therapy clients are seeking help with ongoing mood issues or intrusive thoughts. They want to gain perspective and learn skills to reduce out of proportion emotional responses. Younger clients may struggle with mood dysregulation or behavioral issues and their parents want effective tools to use in daily life and perspective on their child's behavior.

You are an amazing human being. You are worthy of love, joy, and peace. Being aware of your worthiness can connect you to this wisdom. However, there may have been experiences, thoughts or beliefs that have made you forget your worthiness and preventing you from living your best life. I can help you explore how focus your awareness to the present and away from the past which may lead to depression and away from worries of tomorrow (anxiety).

Hello, welcome, and congratulations for taking the first step on your journey towards healing and self-discovery! I am Dr. Andrea N. Rodrigo, PsyD, LCSW, LMSW-C with the Life Dimension: Psychotherapy and Clinician Development Collaborative, PLLC. I have been blessed with over 12 years of experience in mental health serving individuals from all walks of life. I treat children 5 and older, adolescents, TAYS, adults, seniors, couples, and families (integrated into 10 and under care). My style is a combo holistic/spiritual with evidenced-based treatment, providing a whole-person approach to recovery and healing.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in areas relating to anxiety, depression, general relationship concerns, health issues, life transitions, marriage counseling, ADHD/ADD, and faith. I also specialize in psychological assessing for ADHD/ADD, professional/organizational development as well as other areas.

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.

We all need support at times in our lives and through an empathic lens it is my hope that I am able to help guide you to self-actualization. And, I will collaboratively work with you to traverse though any life challenges you may have.

Let's Build Hope! I strive to create a validating, non-judgmental environment to teach you skills to manage anxiety, overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, and modify behaviors. You can develop the healthy life you desire. Humans experience emotions! Sometimes we may think there is a right way and a wrong way to feel and distress means, we are feeling the wrong way. That is a ton of pressure! Sometimes, our emotions become distressing. Sometimes we worry. Few are taught to manage emotions and anxiety effectively and distress can lead to self-blame, defeated feelings, strained relationships, self-harm, and more. I can help!

For everyone, life can feel overwhelming at times. Needing to share and process with someone is normal. In my role as a counselor, I am dedicated to fostering a client-centered environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe in the transformative journey of counseling, embracing a growth mindset that acknowledges each step forward as an opportunity for personal evolution and discovery. Guiding others through this journey is not just my profession, but my passion, as I strive to facilitate positive change and growth in the lives of those with whom I have the privilege to work.

Abbey strives to create an open and nonjudgmental environment which is essential to opening up communication and trust in the counseling room. She utilizes evidence-based practices to better service those who walk in her door. Abbey’s goal is to create an individualized plan for success and meet individuals where they are in the counseling process. Abbey will journey alongside each individual to help guide them through darkness to light.

I work with clients who may be experiencing fears, shame, guilt, anger, worry, depression, anxiety, the results of trauma, and those who need a stronger sense of self, value, direction, and hope. My goal is to see you become fully alive as who you are and to enjoy your life to the fullest. I am varied in my approach and often use a combination of person-centered, positive, psychological techniques combined with teaching clients scientific, practical methods for retraining neural pathways and changing unhelpful thought patterns into life-giving ones. I delight in the unique process of learning from and with each client.

We were never meant to do life alone... and when we find ourselves in a place of feeling alone, it can be incredibly painful. My practice is informed by the belief that the greatest healing happens in the context of relationships- and that in order to experience true comfort and healing, we have to compassionately connect with the very things that are bringing us discomfort. When engaging in our therapy space, we (both me and those I serve) show up as our imperfect and vulnerable selves- knowing that we are worthy of connection, worthy of belonging, and worthy of the courageous work that we engage in together.

Hello! My name is Cheryl and I'm so happy you're here. Are you ready to see some change in your life? I believe that we are all trying to do the best we can with the information and resources we have available to us. I have a broad depth of experience with many issues and facets of life. I imagine my ideal client is searching for relief and a welcoming place to set down the troubles of life. Couples and relationship work has been a specific focus for me (as well as individuals with relationship concerns). Please see my list of specialties for a more comprehensive list. I like to work with people who would like support and skills.