Adults Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

As a therapist I work to create a safe, empathetic, judgment-free and welcoming space for you to process difficult experiences, manage life transitions and gain insight. While I have been a counselor for about 4 years, I have been working with trauma survivors and building on that knowledge for the past 10 years. My foundation as a therapist was built on advocacy work for survivors of sexual violence. Additionally, I have worked on several college campuses with students as they manage life transitions and stressors that come with this. Lastly, I love working with young adults in processing grief and loss, identity concerns and more.

I am passionate about counseling pre-teens (age 10 and up), adolescents, young adults, and adults. I especially enjoy helping others untangle and heal from past trauma as well as helping individuals with ADHD develop an understanding for their way of operating and skills around that, viewing it in a positive light. I enjoy using Sand Tray, Play Therapy, and EMDR with clients of all ages.

Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am a neurodivergent (Autistic w/ADHD) mental health therapist. I am neurodiversity-affirming with a specialization in anxiety, trauma & PTSD. I work with adults from the comfort of their own homes via telehealth. In a world that feels like it’s on fire, I believe in creating a safe space for a collaborative therapeutic experience. With my eclectic theoretical approach, I tailor my techniques to each individual and their specific life experiences and needs. I aim to help draw awareness and expand on your innate coping strategies in order to give clients the right tools necessary to navigate life.

Whether this is your first time reaching out to a therapist, or a process you’ve been through before, I am happy you’re here and making this first step. My primary goal as a therapist is to hold space to process, heal, explore, and rebuild the relationship one has with themselves. I view the relationship between therapist and client as a partnership and aim to support those who are ready to actively engage in their healing.

I love to help people grow, heal, change, and come into more fullness in themselves and their relationships. My passion in therapy is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I consider it a privilege to be able to walk with someone through their pain and help them experience healing and restoration. I see therapy as an opportunity to help people diminish pain and suffering, cope with the challenges of life (both normal and extraordinary), and experience increased joy, purpose, and self-acceptance.

3rdchair believed a supportive community for young adults needed to exist. So, we looked around, and we did not see a unique place crafted to meet the needs our young adults are facing in today’s complex environment. Through that research and identifying their needs, we decided that this would be the place to champion young adults here in Michigan. We are a collective bunch of 25 counselors who specialize in counseling high school, college students, and 20-somethings. 3rdchair is a 501c3 nonprofit that ensures all young adults have access to counseling to get the help they need, regardless of their financial capacity.

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 Dad's, athletes and substance use/co-occurring disorders.

Everyone one of us wants our one life to be the best we can have. We want to experience as much happiness as we possibly can. We want good emotional health in our life. Talking with someone/therapy is something we can utilize to make us happier. I know this personally from talking with someone else/attending therapy and from being a therapist. My approach as a therapist is that you and I will join together, working for the goal(s) you have for yourself.

Most of the people who work with me range from adolescents to adults and generally experience depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, have a history of suicide, trauma, and/or general trouble adjusting to changes in life. However, I also have experience working with grief and loss, family adjustment to autism diagnosis, general family concerns, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. I am trained in S.A.F.E. EMDR, integrative medicine for mental health, CBT, and TF-CBT. I have additional knowledge of sand tray, IFS, narrative therapy, and interpersonal neurobiology and draw on these in my therapy.

Accepting new clients and offering EMDR therapy. Welcome! I’m a Mental Health Professional with about five years of experience. I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults facing challenges like anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. My favorite part of this work is helping clients set goals to overcome their struggles and being part of their journey toward healing and growth.

For over 30 years I have worked in West Michigan providing counseling, therapy, direction and supervision to adults and children. Each person's situation is unique and therefore requires a unique approach. In my counseling practice I emphasize building a trusting, safe, nonjudgmental and honest relationship with clients. Together we will identify issues, learn to understand them and find solutions to life's difficulties. I specialize in assisting individuals who are experiencing painful situations and need help managing life's most difficult events including depression, anxiety, loss, phobias, trauma, and chronic illness.

Congratulations on taking this step towards lasting change! To have landed right here, right now, part of you is ready to do what's necessary to heal your past. We'll create the safety necessary to move through pain and into the freedom for you to take charge of your life. My style is compassionate & collaborative. I'm a strong Ally, and work well with diverse adults to move from surviving into thriving. I've worked extensively with helping professionals: counselors, MDs, PAs, nurses, OT/PT/STs, LMTs and love it! Mentoring MSWs is also a passion of mine, and I offer licensure and billing supervision and business consulting.

As a Social worker, Katie has over 15 years of experience in addictions, trauma, human trafficking, abuse, and other mental health concerns. Katie is a survivor and has a passion working with individuals of all gender and sexual identities who are current and former sex industry workers, including victims and survivors of human trafficking. Her specialty is working with teens and adults with behavioral, mental health, relationship, trauma and substance abuse concerns. Katie desires to provide a safe, private, and confidential environment where an individual is free to express their choices for counseling with unbiased consultation.

If you feel misunderstood, I seek to bring understanding. Perhaps you have been labeled with a disorder, feel like you are on the outside looking in, or have a general need to put into words what it is like to be you. You may have a lifetime of struggles, find yourself at a troubling crossroads, not knowing who you are, seeking clarity, or just need someone to listen to you.

Hello! My name is Hannah Schneider and I'm glad that you're here! Over the past 9 years, I have been working with children and adults ages 4-30 years old in schools, homes, community, and office settings. In this work, I have focused on topics including depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, emotional regulation, and communication skills.

You are doing it all- trying that new hobby, making a weekly routine, killing it at work or school. On the surface, you’ve got it together, but deep down there's a part of you that feels hijacked by anxiety, self-judgment, and negative beliefs. You’ve been searching for the right fix, but you just can’t seem to find it. You’ve listened to the podcasts, read the books, taken the stress relief supplements, and you still feel stuck. Are you ready to better understand yourself and get out of your own way?

My name is Dr. Katherine Kline and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I hold a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University, and a PhD in Counselor Education from Michigan State University. I have over 15 years of experience in the counseling profession and I have worked with a wide range of adults that present with a variety of issues and concerns.

As my favorite author Brene’ Brown said “You don’t have to go it alone, no one was meant to”. Life can be messy and the challenges and transitions that we all must travel through can be very burdensome. I’m here to help. I’m here to support. I’m here to facilitate you truly seeing the courage and strength inside. Cultivate calm- it may be easier than you think!

Ready to overcome that thing you’re struggling with? Feel like anxiety is constantly taking over? Or that your past is holding you back? Do your emotions control your day? Do you desire something different but can’t seem to figure out how to get there? I’d love to help you find relief so you can create a life you love.