EMDR Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

Are you struggling with dealing with the storms of life? Please know - You are not alone! Many of us experience challenges, yet oftentimes it is difficult to find a safe person and space to express these concerns without being judged. Life changes constantly! Do every day events leave you feeling overwhelmed, drained and unmotivated? Every day activities seem to be extremely difficult. Constant demands of family, work and relationships are stressful, and you know it’s time to make some changes. Losses of all kinds (the loss of a loved one, job, or relationship), can trigger a mirage of emotions or feelings of lack of control.

Are you seeking a secure space where you can feel acknowledged, appreciated and assisted on the journey of parenthood? Have you experienced trauma before becoming a parent and now it is all flooding back? Whether you're grappling with the stress of welcoming a new baby or just feeling lost in parenthood, prioritizing your own healing is vital to show up for yourself and your loved ones. Your relationship with yourself, your partner and family is changing. These changes need to be acknowledged. My aim is for you to depart from our sessions feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and empowered to confront life's challenges.

My ideal clients are young adults navigating family and relationship changes, college students, and adolescents. I currently see people aged 6-30. I treat a variety of concerns including, trauma, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, etc. I am excited to share that I have immediate openings for new clients!

I know you're "fine, totally fine, absolutely fine"...but just in case you're a little "not fine", I'm here. Maybe you are here because people whom you’ve naturally turned to for care and protection have hurt or neglected you in some way. Or maybe you're here because you have found yourself unable to honor the commitments and promises that you have made to yourself; or those whom you love due to your addictive behaviors. It takes time to allow the reality behind our symptoms to reveal themselves. Treatment can help you feel more present in the moment, in control of your world, compassionate towards all of your parts, and safe.

If you’ve survived a difficult past, you might feel disconnected from yourself or the world around you. Perhaps you’re overwhelmed by feelings or memories from the past. This can be devastating, taking over other areas of your life and relationships. Fortunately, there are approaches such as EMDR that not only help you feel like yourself again but also gain the confidence to pursue your dreams. I specialize in treating PTSD, whether it’s caused by sexual abuse, domestic violence, combat, or other difficult experiences. No matter what you’ve been through, you can get back to your life and put your past in the past.

Accepting new clients. Life can be so challenging at times. The feeling of hopelessness is overwhelming and can feel suffocating. Not wanting to get out of bed or leave your house can make it feel like you are losing control of your life. Trauma can debilitate both your personal and professional life, but that doesn’t have to be your life story. We can work together to desensitize these experiences with EMDR and Brainspotting, so you are able to get control of your life and gain hope that your past story isn't your forever one! There is hope for a different future.

Bored and have more free time and don't know what to do? Life transitions? Going to college? Low mood? Anxiety and worry? Stressors in life? I see adults individually who have struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma/ stress related events in their life. I can offer Tele-health options so you can feel safe going through the therapeutic process. My treatment approach is a lot more more person-centered. It can take some time to build trust within the therapeutic relationship.

You have a calm exterior, but inside is a rollercoaster of anxiety and stress. Putting others needs before yours feels like a reflex and you’re burnt out from it. You're that overachiever who, no matter how much you achieve, never quite feels good enough. You want success, but you also want to disappear when the spotlight is on you. You wish to be more assertive but stress, low self-esteem, and overthinking usually wins. Maybe something happened in your past to cause all this. Asking for help feels like stepping into the unknown, but you're tired of feeling this way. You're ready for a shift in how you experience life.

Finding the right therapist can be really difficult. One of the biggest barriers to starting therapy may simply be that you don’t know what to expect. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with complete transparency as we work together to reach your goals. My role in our relationship is to support you as you process, grow, and heal. As a therapist, I work to empower and support all types of people to live as authentically as possible.

Do you live with a secret belief that you are unlikeable or unlovable? Are you normally able to keep it out of your mind so you feel OK, but then something happens in a friendship or relationship that brings the painful feelings back into focus? Part of you thinks that maybe if you talked with someone you could feel differently, but part of you just hopes it will pass so you don't have to think about it again. I want you to know that you are not the only one who has these beliefs and that they can change. "The only way out is through" - Robert Frost

Each person is on a unique life journey. I look forward to learning where you are on your journey and how I can help you create the life you desire. It is not about dwelling on the past but about using life lessons to move forward in a positive way. Even our most difficult life experiences bring us wisdom, character and integrity. If you are at a low point on your journey, therapy provides an opportunity to sort through the complexities, decrease the feeling of being overwhelmed and make real progress on your current life challenges.

Currently accepting new clients. It can be overwhelming reaching out for help when you are feeling lost, hopeless, anxious, or confused. It can be scary to begin your therapy journey. My role is to make sure that you feel comfortable to open up in ways that have previously felt impossible. On day one, I will join with you, hear your story, find where you want to go, and walk this path with you in a thoughtful, intentional, and caring way.

Individuals seek therapy for many issues. I have been afforded the opportunity to work alongside people that want help in managing Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem barriers and daily stress. Often times these issues are masked by deep rooted trauma, grief and abuse. Individuals need encouragement, support, feeling that they are heard and validation while on their journey to healing.

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.

Restore Therapy Collective has current openings for individuals, couples, families, teens, and young adults, and children, either through telehealth or in person in our Grand Rapids office. We work with clients in Michigan who feel that things are slowly creeping or rapidly spiraling out of control. We know how difficult it can be to ask for help and try to instill hope and specific, creative strategies for change in a relaxed environment. Our caring and professional therapists at Restore Therapy Collective help develop goals and sort out thoughts and challenges that get in the way.

Whomever you are, I welcome you. If you are feeling stuck in your life or treatment, I extend hope and encouragement that change and transformation are possible. If you've experienced past trauma that left you feeling inadequate, you can heal and reclaim your true self and life. If, in the process of coping, you developed habits that now hinder you, you can break free and develop compassionate and wise ways to be with your difficulties. If you feel disconnected from your self/body/others, feel shut down, and/or constantly feel on edge, with guidance you can learn to feel safe, trust again, and find joy and meaning in your life.

I usually find myself working with people who know there's something not quite right but aren't sure where to start. Are you struggling with anxiety and depression, and don't know why? Are relationships difficult, or do you feel like you haven't found your people? Has life suddenly just switched to "hard mode"? I especially enjoy working with people who are trying balance work and managing chronic illnesses, fellow social services employees, and LGBTQ+ clients. I love working with neurodivergence!

You have taken a very important first step by considering going to therapy and looking into your options for a provider. I came to join the Advanced Counseling practice after working at an agency dedicated to the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders. I worked in the treatment of addictions for over twenty five years, which allowed me to help a great many people with a wide variety of issues. I think therapy is the process of making connections and having a safe space to explore, express and renew.

Life's struggles and experiences can cause us to feel overwhelmed, or even at times, out of control. We want to change how we are feeling or how our child feels, but we don't know how. We all experience moments like this in our lives and often we can persevere. At times though we need some help, and that's okay.