Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI
Grant Buhr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (Online Only)
I am here to support individuals from all walks of life, including diverse backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. My focus is particularly on trauma, men, and male-identified adults navigating with issues related to masculinity. Trauma affects our sense of safety, self, and our ability to manage emotions and relationships. It can come from painful experiences or from the absence of essential positive experiences, like warmth and acceptance. To cope with trauma, we might disconnect from parts of ourselves and adapt in ways that help us survive, but this can also create a sense of distance from who we truly are.
I am here to support individuals from all walks of life, including diverse backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. My focus is particularly on trauma, men, and male-identified adults navigating with issues related to masculinity. Trauma affects our sense of safety, self, and our ability to manage emotions and relationships. It can come from painful experiences or from the absence of essential positive experiences, like warmth and acceptance. To cope with trauma, we might disconnect from parts of ourselves and adapt in ways that help us survive, but this can also create a sense of distance from who we truly are.
Hannah Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
I have a passion for helping individuals who may have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or have been impacted by addiction. I also enjoy supporting others with their mental health challenges and navigating life stressors. For example, one may be experiencing grief, making change, conflict in relationships with others and self, and low self-esteem. As a therapist, I want to build a positive and supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients. I want to be clear on their goals and address any problems they may be facing. Most importantly, I want my clients to feel safe, seen, heard, understood, and valued.
I have a passion for helping individuals who may have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or have been impacted by addiction. I also enjoy supporting others with their mental health challenges and navigating life stressors. For example, one may be experiencing grief, making change, conflict in relationships with others and self, and low self-esteem. As a therapist, I want to build a positive and supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients. I want to be clear on their goals and address any problems they may be facing. Most importantly, I want my clients to feel safe, seen, heard, understood, and valued.
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.
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.
You are worthy. I believe in you. You think no one gets you, no one can help? You've tried, nothing works. Therapy is weak, pointless. You're strong (at least you're supposed to be). I get it. Asking for help is hard; change is scary. Plus, you're too broken. It feels impossible. Maybe people failed you. Sad? Lost? Alone? Who am I? Insecure? Anxiety? I'm a doctor with real world expertise who can help you - yes, you. No issue is off limits. Men stuff? Sex/Sexuality? LGBTQ+? Relationships? Family/Parenting? Teen life? Legal? Drugs? Self-esteem? High achiever? Sports? Fitness help? I'm real, kind, warm & blunt. Let's triumph together!
You are worthy. I believe in you. You think no one gets you, no one can help? You've tried, nothing works. Therapy is weak, pointless. You're strong (at least you're supposed to be). I get it. Asking for help is hard; change is scary. Plus, you're too broken. It feels impossible. Maybe people failed you. Sad? Lost? Alone? Who am I? Insecure? Anxiety? I'm a doctor with real world expertise who can help you - yes, you. No issue is off limits. Men stuff? Sex/Sexuality? LGBTQ+? Relationships? Family/Parenting? Teen life? Legal? Drugs? Self-esteem? High achiever? Sports? Fitness help? I'm real, kind, warm & blunt. Let's triumph together!
Hello, my name is Joel Arnold. I am a fully licensed therapist (LMSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in Michigan. Finding the right therapist can feel like an overwhelming process. My goal is to provide a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space that is client-centered. You can expect a collaborative approach in our sessions that is tailored to your needs and allows you to share your experiences, learn new skills, and accomplish your goals. Guiding my therapy philosophy is an integrative evidence-based approach (including CBT and DBT) that is trauma-informed and solution-focused.
Hello, my name is Joel Arnold. I am a fully licensed therapist (LMSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in Michigan. Finding the right therapist can feel like an overwhelming process. My goal is to provide a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space that is client-centered. You can expect a collaborative approach in our sessions that is tailored to your needs and allows you to share your experiences, learn new skills, and accomplish your goals. Guiding my therapy philosophy is an integrative evidence-based approach (including CBT and DBT) that is trauma-informed and solution-focused.
Hannah Orozco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49509 (Online Only)
While working together, you can expect for us to discuss integrative practices to care for your whole self. I commit to affirming your identity, trusting your stories, and approaching this journey with curiosity and compassion. Ultimately, you are responsible for creating a safe and loving environment for your mind, body, and spirit. And I want to help you do just that!
While working together, you can expect for us to discuss integrative practices to care for your whole self. I commit to affirming your identity, trusting your stories, and approaching this journey with curiosity and compassion. Ultimately, you are responsible for creating a safe and loving environment for your mind, body, and spirit. And I want to help you do just that!
Sam Darrow
Counselor, MA, LLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Online Only)
Sam Darrow (they/them/theirs) is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) who has earned certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors. They received their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. They provide counseling to individuals ages 16 and older, couples, and families.
Sam Darrow (they/them/theirs) is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) who has earned certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors. They received their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. They provide counseling to individuals ages 16 and older, couples, and families.
Melissa J. Anthony
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Online Only)
I specialize in clients who have to keep it together on the outside but are falling apart on the inside. Suffering in silence is fuel for self-hatred, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, avoidance, anger, shutting down, addiction, detachment, perfectionism, imposter syndrome... If this feels familiar, I assume it’s been absolutely draining. If you have a career or environment that forces you to stay silently ablaze, it's downright hellish. Therapy provides insight into how to get out of the muck; my style of therapy is for the people who want to go deeper and find the way out of the pain, even when it scares them.
I specialize in clients who have to keep it together on the outside but are falling apart on the inside. Suffering in silence is fuel for self-hatred, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, avoidance, anger, shutting down, addiction, detachment, perfectionism, imposter syndrome... If this feels familiar, I assume it’s been absolutely draining. If you have a career or environment that forces you to stay silently ablaze, it's downright hellish. Therapy provides insight into how to get out of the muck; my style of therapy is for the people who want to go deeper and find the way out of the pain, even when it scares them.
Life can be stressful, at times you may feel anxious or depressed, you may feel irritable or even misunderstood. With so many decisions to make, commitments to keep, and relationships to invest in, at times you may feel completely lost or stuck. You may feel unsure of how to move forward or how to make positive personal changes. I believe that when you decide to enter into counseling, you are taking the first step.
Life can be stressful, at times you may feel anxious or depressed, you may feel irritable or even misunderstood. With so many decisions to make, commitments to keep, and relationships to invest in, at times you may feel completely lost or stuck. You may feel unsure of how to move forward or how to make positive personal changes. I believe that when you decide to enter into counseling, you are taking the first step.
It's not easy taking the first step to get help. I recognize that it is often the work of weeks, months, or even years to reach out and request therapy services. Your story is unique, and it is my goal to help you find a sense of safety and security in my counseling office, and to find your way to wholeness and well-being. Your relationships, your environment, loss, successes and failures, these are all building blocks that affect how you think and feel and how you process life's challenges. It can feel overwhelming trying to make sense of it all. My goal is to help you gain that clarity.
It's not easy taking the first step to get help. I recognize that it is often the work of weeks, months, or even years to reach out and request therapy services. Your story is unique, and it is my goal to help you find a sense of safety and security in my counseling office, and to find your way to wholeness and well-being. Your relationships, your environment, loss, successes and failures, these are all building blocks that affect how you think and feel and how you process life's challenges. It can feel overwhelming trying to make sense of it all. My goal is to help you gain that clarity.
Erin Sweeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
"What we don't let out traps us. We think, 'No one else feels this way, I must be crazy.' So we don't say anything. And we become enveloped by a deep loneliness." -- Sabrina Ward Harrison. Erin offers space to let out what might be trapping you. We all carry a lot and do not need to do so alone. Shame binds and keeps us from being fully ourselves and fully alive. Erin can help to release shame, to let grace in, and to start walking in freedom. She can help you to rewrite the narratives holding you back.
"What we don't let out traps us. We think, 'No one else feels this way, I must be crazy.' So we don't say anything. And we become enveloped by a deep loneliness." -- Sabrina Ward Harrison. Erin offers space to let out what might be trapping you. We all carry a lot and do not need to do so alone. Shame binds and keeps us from being fully ourselves and fully alive. Erin can help to release shame, to let grace in, and to start walking in freedom. She can help you to rewrite the narratives holding you back.
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I work with individuals to recognize and embrace their strengths to overcome life's challenges. It is about overcoming the obstacles that get in the way of you being your best self. My priority is to make sure that I am working at my client's pace to address their needs and their concerns in a way each person feels heard and validated. The foundation of my work is to empower my clients to create success with present day issues and to understand how the roots of their past have impacted the present.
I work with individuals to recognize and embrace their strengths to overcome life's challenges. It is about overcoming the obstacles that get in the way of you being your best self. My priority is to make sure that I am working at my client's pace to address their needs and their concerns in a way each person feels heard and validated. The foundation of my work is to empower my clients to create success with present day issues and to understand how the roots of their past have impacted the present.
Kimberly Sue Lichon-Tufer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
My passion is helping others find ways to manage their challenges in this ever-changing journey we call life. For over 27 years I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings; including home, school, office, and in the community. I pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with each individual I work with. By achieving this, I believe we can then work together to help identify what is challenging you currently to get you to the life you choose to live successfully.
My passion is helping others find ways to manage their challenges in this ever-changing journey we call life. For over 27 years I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings; including home, school, office, and in the community. I pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with each individual I work with. By achieving this, I believe we can then work together to help identify what is challenging you currently to get you to the life you choose to live successfully.
Elizabeth Sweet-Brass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Maybe you are dealing with grieving a significant loss, anxiety and depression, adjusting to become a parent, struggle with belonging, or just feel stuck and know that you are ready to do something about it. Just as we require food and rest, we also require intentional time for ourselves. Being deeply seen and heard fortifies our courage to live as we want to live, and love as we want to be loved. Being understood is an investment we make in ourselves. I work to build the sense of trust needed for such vulnerable work and have a thoughtful style of care.
Maybe you are dealing with grieving a significant loss, anxiety and depression, adjusting to become a parent, struggle with belonging, or just feel stuck and know that you are ready to do something about it. Just as we require food and rest, we also require intentional time for ourselves. Being deeply seen and heard fortifies our courage to live as we want to live, and love as we want to be loved. Being understood is an investment we make in ourselves. I work to build the sense of trust needed for such vulnerable work and have a thoughtful style of care.
Jessica Burgess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Are you feeling more anxious or depressed as stressors pile up? Is your inner critic taking control and intensifying your emotions? It can be exhausting, and I'm here to help. Together, we can explore the past experiences that have shaped your present reality and identify what may be preventing you from fully embracing your authentic self. I am skilled in addressing trauma, managing intrusive thoughts, and fostering emotional awareness to help strengthen your relationships.
Are you feeling more anxious or depressed as stressors pile up? Is your inner critic taking control and intensifying your emotions? It can be exhausting, and I'm here to help. Together, we can explore the past experiences that have shaped your present reality and identify what may be preventing you from fully embracing your authentic self. I am skilled in addressing trauma, managing intrusive thoughts, and fostering emotional awareness to help strengthen your relationships.
I enjoy seeing clients who feel motivated to make changes in their lives, even if they don't know how or where to begin. Working through grief and loss, dealing with anxiety and depression, struggling with employment issues or academic concerns, and so many other parts of life can feel overwhelming and impossible. Motivation for positive, meaningful changes in life is the first step towards making those changes a reality. Let's work together to take those next few steps, and create a structure for positive growth in the future!
I enjoy seeing clients who feel motivated to make changes in their lives, even if they don't know how or where to begin. Working through grief and loss, dealing with anxiety and depression, struggling with employment issues or academic concerns, and so many other parts of life can feel overwhelming and impossible. Motivation for positive, meaningful changes in life is the first step towards making those changes a reality. Let's work together to take those next few steps, and create a structure for positive growth in the future!
Samantha Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Online Only)
Life is filled with challenges, especially when navigating relationships, whether interpersonal or with systems like CMH, schools, CPS, or healthcare. I specialize in couples and family counseling. With more than 25 years of experience supporting families advocating for their children or adult children with autism, ADHD, or developmental and mental health challenges, These challenges can lead to institutional trauma when system breakdowns cause harm or distress. Such circumstances can drain emotional resources, leaving one feeling powerless and overwhelmed. If this sounds familiar, I am here to help.
Life is filled with challenges, especially when navigating relationships, whether interpersonal or with systems like CMH, schools, CPS, or healthcare. I specialize in couples and family counseling. With more than 25 years of experience supporting families advocating for their children or adult children with autism, ADHD, or developmental and mental health challenges, These challenges can lead to institutional trauma when system breakdowns cause harm or distress. Such circumstances can drain emotional resources, leaving one feeling powerless and overwhelmed. If this sounds familiar, I am here to help.
I serve as a companion to those who desire to experience healing, growth, and transformation in their pursuit of the full human experience. I work to offer a space of mutual, compassionate, and empathetic listening to the story your life is telling. I have experience primarily in individual work with adolescents and adults from all backgrounds and genders, in areas related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, identity exploration, finding belonging, discovering purpose, grief/loss, and religious and spiritual questions (and related trauma).
I serve as a companion to those who desire to experience healing, growth, and transformation in their pursuit of the full human experience. I work to offer a space of mutual, compassionate, and empathetic listening to the story your life is telling. I have experience primarily in individual work with adolescents and adults from all backgrounds and genders, in areas related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, identity exploration, finding belonging, discovering purpose, grief/loss, and religious and spiritual questions (and related trauma).
Courtney Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Courtney is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in adolescents and young adults. As a therapist, Courtney believes in creating a non-judgmental, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and valued. By empowering clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, she helps guide clients toward healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of wholeness. Courtney recognizes the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and culture on our life journeys, and she validates the unique experience of clients from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Courtney is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in adolescents and young adults. As a therapist, Courtney believes in creating a non-judgmental, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and valued. By empowering clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, she helps guide clients toward healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of wholeness. Courtney recognizes the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and culture on our life journeys, and she validates the unique experience of clients from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Thomas Peek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan and have a Master's degree in Counseling. I believe that as all people travel through life, struggles and difficulties can arise which may leave a person feeling stuck and with a variety of emotions. My passion is to help people discover meaning, to walk along the side of those who are trying to navigate the complexities of life, and to offer support, help, and understanding. Together, I will work with you to explore the various themes of your story and to rediscover strengths and resources that will help enrich your story with healing and growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan and have a Master's degree in Counseling. I believe that as all people travel through life, struggles and difficulties can arise which may leave a person feeling stuck and with a variety of emotions. My passion is to help people discover meaning, to walk along the side of those who are trying to navigate the complexities of life, and to offer support, help, and understanding. Together, I will work with you to explore the various themes of your story and to rediscover strengths and resources that will help enrich your story with healing and growth.
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