Priority Health Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

Does it feel as though you are struggling to stay on top of responsibilities as a parent, having issues with interpersonal relationships, turning to drugs or alcohol to cope with stressors, or just feel like you want to know yourself better? We can work together to help you make changes in your life to feel more empowered and make meaningful change.

I have been in practice for 16 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I completed my undergraduate degree at Aquinas College in Psychology and then completed my master's degree in counseling from Spring Arbor University. I believe that every person has strengths that can help them overcome life's challenges. I believe that my role is to walk with clients as they navigate through difficult situations and emotions. When you're ready, I'm here!

I'm a clinical social worker in Grand Rapids, Mi. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University and my Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary and have 19 years of experience providing professional care and counseling.

Rob Conrad, LMSW Licensed Master of Social Work, earned his Master’s of Social Work from the University of Michigan. Rob has experience working with children, teens, families, and adults. He has spent over a decade working with individuals who experienced complex trauma. Rob is certified in Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trained in EMDR. He believes in meeting his clients where they are at and in the collaborative nature of therapy. Rob uses evidenced based practices to help his clients identify and achieve their goals.

It is human to feel discouraged, overwhelmed, angry, or stuck. I work with people who want to learn better ways to navigate their problems. With increased awareness and understanding, I will help you resolve what can be resolved and accept what cannot. Most importantly, my clients will develop more compassion for self.

You want to feel better, increase self confidence and gain more coping skills. Life gets overwhelming, and you are tired of feeling stuck or living in survival mode. You desire support to help process emotions, parenting, family relationships or life changes. Talking with someone who will validate your experiences is important to you. Having a safe space to explore your emotions and strengthen coping skills matters, you want to prioritize yourself in this space. It’s time to feel confident again and challenge those thoughts keeping you stuck to help move you forward into the life that you want. The life that you deserve!

In my practice, I recognize that as people we have many different emotions and experiences that drive us. Sometimes we do not understand what we are feeling, why we are feeling it, and why we are responding the way that we are. That is why I am passionate about helping my clients create a better understanding of themselves that creates a positive change to bring healing.

Welcome and I am so glad that you are here. Investing in your mental health is an investment in yourself and your quality of life. Life can bring joy but can also bring challenges that can be too difficult to maneuver alone. And you don’t have to. Engaging in therapy can be the start of unlearning old habits, changing your thinking patterns, and learning to find joy again. Whether you are being weighed down by past experiences, struggling with a recent life change, or just looking for a space to process day to day life, I can help you identify the root causes of these concerns and address them in a healthy and effective manner.

I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important thing when starting therapy. I work diligently to provide a safe and comfortable space for my clients. It is important to me that my clients experience an atmosphere of trust and empathy in building the therapeutic alliance. Through deep processing, my hope is that the unconscious may come forward and bring new realizations to help in growth, healing, and understanding while navigating your life circumstances. I believe that growth comes in the uncomfortable circumstances that we face in life.

Life does not always give us the opportunity to slow down and process all of the experiences that it throws at us. Oftentimes, it feels impossible to move forward when we feel paralyzed by our thoughts and feelings. I’m here to help foster a safe space in order for you to heal and grow as an individual. My specialties include depression, anxiety and stress, interpersonal and/or relationship challenges, generational trauma, PTSD, neurodiversity, and transationally adopted individuals. As a neurodivergent therapist, I am passionate about working with individuals who have been diagnosed with ADHD and/or ASD.

I believe in offering a safe place for personal growth and healing through self exploration. This means meeting you where you are and offering a supportive, non-judgmental space to assist with this healing journey. We all deserve to be the best version of ourselves and I am passionate about assisting in this. Trauma focused treatment is something I specialize in and I am trained in EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I work with adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD and a variety of other issues. I use a person centered approach where I value each persons individual strengths, needs and abilities.

Reaching out for help takes courage. It means that you are able to admit that you do not have all the answers and have the strength to acknowledge that you may be struggling. Experiencing personal conflicts can make you feel unsteady, anxious, and unsure about how to move forward. It is during these times, I believe that showing up authentically is the first step in moving forward. I believe that leaning into vulnerability and tuning into yourself is key to a transformative journey. Therapy is a safe place to remember who you are and discover the inherent power you hold to create a life that you will simply enjoy living.

Providing a space of safety and acceptance to explore life issues, we work together to begin the process of change. Beginning with a solution-focused approach, we begin with your strengths. A key to this is learning to effectively use tools (coping skills) along with being able to see and understand situations differently. We work together to improve the health of your relationships, the most important one being with yourself, and then other relationships in your life. Problems with alcohol or other drugs can be addressed if that's something you want to work on.

Therapy can be a great opportunity to add support for yourself and provide tools that you may not have had access to before. Making the decision to start therapy, either for yourself or for your child, can feel overwhelming. Therapy and therapists are not a one size fits all, so it's important to find the fit that is right for you and/or your family. I believe healing and change can occur, but taking a risk is required to do so. If you or your child are struggling with processing trauma history, grief/loss, parenting issues, stress management, adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety, you don't have to do it alone.

My targeted population includes tween, teens, and young adults. I enjoy working with clients that feel ready to work towards their goals and is here for themselves, not because someone is forcing them. I pull heavily from a strength-based approach to help clients use their resiliency to get through the inevitable ups and downs of life. I understand that therapy can be an uncomfortable and difficult journey for people. Because of this, I place a large emphasis on rapport building and work to balance going at your pace while also challenging you to embrace discomfort.

You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. I believe one of the bravest things you can do to achieve that is to understand your own story. Life is too short for our lives to be consumed by bad relationships, holding grudges, and letting trauma take over our lives. You deserve to be free from emotional pain as well as finding your purpose and meaning in your life. I will walk right next to you to help lift heavy weights and burdens from your shoulders. You do not have to walk this journey alone.

An ideal client would be someone willing to put in the effort to change for themselves. During my internship experience, I had the opportunity to work with individuals who dealt with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and much more. As everyone's journey is different, their goals and needs can be similar. Everyone craves a sense of belonging, and the path to finding a place where one belongs can be tough, but with the help of a caring and compassionate clinician, the journey can become clearer.

Often, I am with my clients in some of their worst moments, and they struggle to talk about these experiences. As a clinician, I am open to working with individuals with many concerns as well as partners and family members who support them. My hope is to help people through trauma, difficult emotions and worrisome behaviors to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Individuals seeking therapy may not know where to start their journey but together we can begin to tell their story.

It's my passion to empower individuals to improve their overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. My goal is to meet people where they are and to provide a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and compassionate approach to everyone I encounter. My approach focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe space for clients.