Christian Counseling Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

Are you exhausted from trying to cope with your mental health challenges, or feeling hopeless as you watch your child struggling? I primarily work with people wrestling with mental-health challenges such as depression/anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges or difficulties coping with cycles of self-harm. I specialize in working with people diagnosed with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) as well as parents of children with BPD or other mental health challenges. I am a LGBTQIA+ welcoming counselor, antiracism educator, and offer Christian counseling if desired. I'm not licensed to provide substance abuse treatment.

Christian Counselor: Victimization, Trauma, Individual, Family & Relationship Conflicts. Life throws everyone a curb, unexpected or recurring, that will shake the very core of what one believes in, even their spirituality & faith in God. Curbs, Setbacks or bumps in the road can be opportunities to face ones weaknesses, build on strengths. These experiences can be traumatic, but they don't have to dictate who you are or debilitate you & who you become. With incorporation of years of clinical & spiritual experience in Christian Counseling, you can be well on your way to grasping the building blocks of clinical emphathetic counseling & your faith to keep your life together.

Life can be difficult and we don't have to walk through it alone. If you want to feel more connected with your spouse, have a better relationship with your children, or find more meaning in life, therapy can help you achieve these goals and many others. As your therapist my goal is to work alongside you, and through our therapeutic relationship, help you identify goals and remove barriers that have been holding you back from reaching these goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families to address marital/couple conflict, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD/Trauma, as well as finding more purpose in life.

I'm here with you and for you. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and welcoming space for you to express yourself and to explore ways and skills to overcome your struggles and live a healthy and fulfilling life. I offer Christian counseling for those interested, where we seek healing messages from God through the Bible and prayer. It's an honor to accompany you on your journey.

Welcome to Hayden Therapeutic Services, LLC, where your social-emotional well-being is our priority. With over 20 years of experience as a Master's prepared Licensed Clinical Social Worker coupled with expertise in Clinical Child & Family Psychology and Christian Counseling, We offer a comprehensive approach to therapy. We provide a supportive environment for those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Regardless of the obstacle – you're not alone. We are here to empower you to shift the trajectory of your life today to be the enriching and fulfilling life you desire.

Are you looking for courage, hope, and advancement? Freedom from trauma? Do you just need some relief from the pain? You have purpose and influence and will always be treated with respect and dignity here. There is beauty in life and we will work through the brokenness until you see it in yourself. Together, through self-insight and intentional living, we, will find you and your path to become healthier, less anxious and more fulfilled, less reactive and more responsive. Trust isn't easy, yet through Christian counseling we will find peace and joy for your life and you will find yourself walking with new confidence and hope.

Is life a little overwhelming right now? You deserve to be heard in a non-judgmental environment regardless of your life journey and the issues that you're currently facing. Despite what challenge it is that you're experiencing, there is a road map to improving your life satisfaction. Counseling can provide a space for each individual to self-navigate current life situations. You'll also learn coping skills for when future stressors arise. I offer Christian counseling as an option for those interested but I love working with people from all walks of life.

Thank you for visiting our post! We believe people come to therapy equipped with the tools needed to flourish in life and relationships. Sometimes the trials and tribulations of life get in the way. Unresolved fear(s), the past and loss can become barriers. We hope to assist those with the desire to grow in some area of their personal life and are willing to explore how to reach their potential. Our role is to come alongside and help build solutions that support the individual's best hopes.

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.

Thank you for visiting my page, I specialize in anxiety, depression and communication, especially about interpersonal, marital, and premarital relationships. My faith is grounded in the Catholic church and many of my clientele appreciate and benefit from a shared belief, but my professional religious framework does welcome and include other faiths. God willing, I will be ordained a Catholic Deacon in April, so this is the lens through which I see and interact with the world.

Life at times can seem like a battle field, and our minds our most hostile enemy. Many of us are in conflict with both internal and external factors that exist in our lives. Sometimes we don't feel equipped to withstand these forces or conditions that exist in our daily life. Depression, trauma, abuse, addictions, failed relationships, and shaming thought patterns that can hold us back in family relationships, academic achievement, social interactions, and career development. I believe the battles we win within our minds, can extend throughout all areas of our life. It's not only becoming mindful, but taking steps towards change.

I specialize in trauma, anxiety, first responder challenges, and PTSD. I believe every person is unique and ultimately the expert in their own life. The body and mind are intricately connected and need to be examined together, to accurately assess and reach a resolution for life's demands.

Support, encouragement, and space to breathe. We all need these to get us through life. From the daily anxiety of tasks and relationships to deep trauma. It can feel suffocating. I would like to provide a safe place to heal and process. To hold onto hope when you are unable to have any. To lift you up in support of your goals for yourself and your relationships. I am ready to invest in you. My hope is for us to work together to identify what you need and to find ways to best meet those needs. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, preparation for marriage, post-traumatic stress, and grief.

My ideal client is looking for someone to hold their stories in confidence. Some circumstances may require significant support while others may only need a little support and guidance. No matter the circumstance, I am experienced to "meet you where you are", on this journey. I enjoy helping clients to re-assemble the missing puzzles pieces of their life in order to gain a holistic snapshot of how life's events lead to present circumstances. Ultimately, my intention is incorporate modalities and skils unique to the individual, in order to produce healthy outcomes.

Virtual Openings Available! Wed & Thurs. - - - Do you long for healthier relationships, emotions, and behaviors? Do you want to gain insight into the "why" behind the challenges you face? Are you ready to dive deeper into your story? Understanding your story matters and processing it with someone outside your circle can help bring you new perspective, understanding, and move beyond that feeling of being stuck. It can be incredibly freeing to have a space to fully experience your confusion, sorrow, and even joy.

Are life's challenges getting in the way of you living fulfilled and satisfied? Do anxious thoughts, stress, or past hurts control your life? Whatever is holding you back, Diane believes you don't have to stay that way - healing and growth are possible! Diane is a skilled problem solver who can help you figure out what's happening and collaborate with you to make change. She will strategize with you to put together a unique, customized plan (which may include Neurofeedback Brain Training), focused entirely on your specific situation and story.

Erica Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional/Certified in Grief Counseling, with 16 years of experience. Erica believes that although an individual may be affected by life challenges, those experiences need not serve as a barrier to growth. She believes in the power of therapy and faith toward helping clients nurture their strengths, accept themselves, and heal from and ultimately use life challenges as catalysts for growth. Erica owns and is a therapist at IMPACCT (Innovative Mentoring Passionate Advocacy and Creative Community-Based Treatment Techniques), treating children, teens, an

Heidi Dygert is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2000. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University. Heidi has experience working with adolescents, adults, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and children who are the victims of abuse and neglect. Heidi gained this experience employed at locations which include the Department of Health and Human Services and Community Mental Health. She provided services based in the community, schools, office, and home settings.

I work with individuals, couples and families as they navigate a variety of life complexities. My practice is a safe and practical place to process the past and explore your future. Perhaps, you’re coping with a particular problem or feeling stuck in long-term patterns of dysfunction and individual therapy sounds like a great fit. Or maybe, you're hoping to renew hope in the relationships you treasure most via couples or family therapy where you will learn to improve communication, cultivate boundaries, and mend any past or present wounds to ensure the healing and sustainability of the relationships that matter most.