Teletherapy for Grand Rapids, MI

Amazing First Step! It's not easy trying to find the right person to partner with you on this healing journey. Are feeling overwhelmed with relationships, college, or work issues? Have you been hurt in your spiritual relationships in church in the past? I focus on therapeutic interventions & Biblical principles in mind. My desire is for you to unlock the strength & purpose in you and provide empathy, guidance, and support. I work with individuals without judgement of your spiritual and healing journey. My goal is to create a safe place for you regardless of your faith! (In-person sessions available soon.)

Are you struggling with sexual, gender, or relationship anxiety? Do you wish you and your partner/s knew how to communicate without it ending in a fight or disappointment? Are you tired of feeling frustrated, but don't know what else to try? You're ready for support to find a better way. I specialize in helping individuals and couples develop clear and positive communication, increase their confidence, and deepen their intimacy and sexual satisfaction. I help you understand the root of what's going on and provide you with the tools to feel secure and connected.

Hi, I'm Danielle! If you're looking to address concerns of anxiety, marriage, trauma, perfectionism, depression, boundaries, relationships, college-life, grief, panic, OCD, faith, abuse, body-image, identity and more, I may be a good fit for you! Life can be really hard sometimes but if you're wanting to make a change, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. I specialize in working with young adult women, specifically those who may have a difficult relationship with their mothers. If this isn't your story, that's okay! Lets connect and starting mapping out what works best for you.

When life gets challenging, one of the best supports we can have is a safe space to process our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether you are in a season of difficult transition, emotional fatigue, or just feeling dissatisfied with some area of your life, counseling can be an excellent tool to help you be your best self. My job is to offer a safe, supportive environment where we can work through the struggles you are facing and find healthy and productive ways to heal and move forward.

I believe when behaviors are viewed as changeable and manageable, we are no longer limited to past patterns and cycles, but gain the potential to bring balance and control to our reactions, and ultimately, to our lives. I look forward to continuing to work with individuals and families to meet their unique challenges, and often interpersonal issues. I work to guide my clients to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behavioral patterns and to foster increased awareness to help improve the overall quality of life of each person.

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.

I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for 26 years. My career has had several chapters. I have been fortunate to work in a variety of clinics, hospitals (both inpatient psych and medical), the VA system, and two eating disorder programs. I was an academic for 10 years and a tenured professor at GVSU before returning to private practice full time. I am versed in cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic and internal family systems theory. I value mindfulness and exploring the meaning of life. I am also certified in EMDR and enneagram interpretation.

Therapy doesn't have to last forever but the benefits will. Most issues people face are relational in nature. There are emotions and behaviors that are problematic. These might include feelings of shame, discontentment, apathy, anger or even numbness. The behaviors might range from avoidance to compulsive and addictive. Are you experiencing problems with yourself or others? In therapy, you'll learn to be challenged and gain tools to handle difficult feelings while making decisions to do the hard work to change behaviors.

Are you feeling stuck in your relationships, work, or personal life? Do you tend to blame yourself when something goes wrong? Well, I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, and I know firsthand how hard it can be to reach out for help, but that is the first step toward healing. I believe you have what you need to heal and grow but I also know that it’s not as simple as willing yourself into it. That's where I come in. I aim to cultivate space for all of you, including the parts of you that you lean on to keep going but also the parts of you that you feel ashamed of (maybe even hate?).

Do my struggles really require counseling? Have you/ your child had experiences that impacted your/ your child's self-confidence, emotional well-being, sleep/appetite, thought patterns, or ability to enjoy relationships and feel safe and secure? Maybe you can't name the cause, but you know you or your child are struggling. Has your life become smaller and smaller as you try to manage anxiety? You can heal from really hard times and reclaim your life. Daring to hope that you could feel better can be the scariest part. I would be honored to accompany, support, and challenge you to process your past so your present is available to you.

Are you searching for a place to belong, to be heard and find healing? Mariposa Counseling was founded in 2022 by Alaina Smith. Mariposa is the Spanish word for butterfly, and it was chosen to symbolize the transformation that butterflies represent. Humans go through our own transformative journeys, and while not as obvious as a caterpillar to butterfly, it has potential to be just as impressive and wondrous. We believe every individual is worthy of dignity and respect and treat them as such.

There isn’t a one size “fix” all package for mental health. What works for one; may not work for another. I will be the first one to tell you that I am not the expert in your pain, your life, or your journey. You are. I am simply here to walk alongside you and be a resource for your growth. I believe one of the hardest and bravest things you can do for yourself, is to not only understand your story, but to continue growing from it.

As a therapist I specialize in Substance Use, Anxiety, Identity development and Couple’s Therapy. Trauma from your past creates messages that can have an impact on how you view yourself. Some of those messages create habits and coping mechanisms that can have negative consequences, consequences that inhibit you from knowing the goodness that lies deep within you. Knowing your inherent goodness gives you the framework and foundation to tackle the tougher issues and is an indispensable starting point for your healing journey.

Navigating through life can be a rollercoaster ride, with no blueprint telling us what to do. Like a rollercoaster ride, life comes with many ups and downs, and curves in between. At times we may feel stuck or have exhausted all of our options, these thoughts are normal. My goal in counseling is to help you get unstuck and get you back on the ride we call life.

Tired of just coping with family problems? Marriage heading in a bad direction? Teens having issues? You don't want to wait around, hoping things will get better. You want actionable steps and to get moving. You want to find healing and wholeness. Don't want to pack up all the kids? We offer therapy in your home. For more information on couples, teen, and family counseling in Florida and Michigan, visit Family-Wholeness.com.

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.

Our therapists are skilled in working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. No matter what you’re facing, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. We offer a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions. Our goal is to help you develop the skills and insights needed to navigate life’s challenges and find greater happiness and fulfillment.

A few daytime openings are available! It's so hard on our bodies and minds to be pregnant, give birth or endure loss yet we're expected to carry on with our lives like usual. People that haven't experienced the physical complications and distressing symptoms can't relate. Talking about our "stuff" is uncomfortable because we often feel shame or guilt as we think we should be grateful or we're not feeling good enough. Pregnancy and postpartum is unlike any other journey; sharing our bodies with another human is hard, being a new mom is hard, loss/change is hard! Remember, you are not alone and with help you can be well.

Asking for help can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be! You don’t have to suffer in silence or figure it out alone. Are you ready to name what you need? Are you ready to be authentically you? Are you ready to confront the things you’ve been avoiding, set goals, and crush them? These are just a few questions some of my clients might ask themselves as they prepare to engage in therapy.