Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI
Anamaria Pogacean-Lorson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, NTS, EMDR, ADS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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.
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.
Amanda Syverson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have obtained training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and am recognized as a Nationally Certified TFCBT therapist.
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.
I have obtained training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and am recognized as a Nationally Certified TFCBT therapist.
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.
Olja Haglund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Having worked with a diverse clientele experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges—from unresolved trauma to depression to anxiety to substance abuse—I am prepared to offer you skills for coping and encourage you in creating positive change.
Every day has the potential to present us with unexpected challenges or difficult situations, and there is only so much we can do on our own before we feel the need to ask for support. Luckily, I can help. My name is Olja Haglund and I am a therapist serving Grand Rapids, MI helping clients to find hope, peace, opportunities for growth, and the chance to lead a more satisfying life. Whether you’re struggling with a specific mental health diagnosis or just grappling with day-to-day stressors, I welcome you to join me in finding relief from distress, discovering greater purpose, and fostering the most fulfilled version of yourself.
Having worked with a diverse clientele experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges—from unresolved trauma to depression to anxiety to substance abuse—I am prepared to offer you skills for coping and encourage you in creating positive change.
Every day has the potential to present us with unexpected challenges or difficult situations, and there is only so much we can do on our own before we feel the need to ask for support. Luckily, I can help. My name is Olja Haglund and I am a therapist serving Grand Rapids, MI helping clients to find hope, peace, opportunities for growth, and the chance to lead a more satisfying life. Whether you’re struggling with a specific mental health diagnosis or just grappling with day-to-day stressors, I welcome you to join me in finding relief from distress, discovering greater purpose, and fostering the most fulfilled version of yourself.
Steven Bristol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LMSW, TF-CBT, EMDR, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
I have trauma therapy experience working with children, adolescents, & adults.
I'm passionate about providing support and compassionate counseling to individuals, couples, & families facing life-challenging crises, addictions, or illness with a heart of sincere concern. I assist clients in developing healthy life skills, resolving conflict, and accessing needed resources as they seek to fulfill their personal, family, and vocational goals. I'm experienced in a breadth of crises and family needs through years of church-based pastoral care and clinical counseling. I provide Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling, and Group Therapy. I can help address Men's Issues, Grief Support, and Conflict Mediation needs.
I have trauma therapy experience working with children, adolescents, & adults.
I'm passionate about providing support and compassionate counseling to individuals, couples, & families facing life-challenging crises, addictions, or illness with a heart of sincere concern. I assist clients in developing healthy life skills, resolving conflict, and accessing needed resources as they seek to fulfill their personal, family, and vocational goals. I'm experienced in a breadth of crises and family needs through years of church-based pastoral care and clinical counseling. I provide Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling, and Group Therapy. I can help address Men's Issues, Grief Support, and Conflict Mediation needs.
I use a combination of trauma-focused narrative, mindfulness, and ACT therapy to help you unmask and embrace your unique self.
Everyone has a story—what’s yours? Every day, our thoughts shape our experiences, influencing how we see ourselves and connect with others. If you struggle with people-pleasing, social anxiety, co-dependency, or childhood trauma, you’re not alone. These challenges can be overwhelming, often causing you to wear a mask, hiding your true self to fit in or avoid pain. But this mask doesn’t have to define your story. I offer a space to unpack and heal from the toughest parts of your story, helping you transition from trauma to healing, shame to self-compassion, people-pleasing to self-empowerment, and anxiety to authenticity.
I use a combination of trauma-focused narrative, mindfulness, and ACT therapy to help you unmask and embrace your unique self.
Everyone has a story—what’s yours? Every day, our thoughts shape our experiences, influencing how we see ourselves and connect with others. If you struggle with people-pleasing, social anxiety, co-dependency, or childhood trauma, you’re not alone. These challenges can be overwhelming, often causing you to wear a mask, hiding your true self to fit in or avoid pain. But this mask doesn’t have to define your story. I offer a space to unpack and heal from the toughest parts of your story, helping you transition from trauma to healing, shame to self-compassion, people-pleasing to self-empowerment, and anxiety to authenticity.
Amanda L Tolar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Online Only)
I am a neurodivergent trauma-focused therapist with lived experience in many of the same areas, and I am passionate about helping my clients through these things.
Trauma is any event that overwhelms one's ability to cope. It can be a major/inherently violent event (car accident, rape, serious illness/major surgery, war/combat) or smaller more complex/chronic events (abuse/neglect, domestic violence, living in an unstable/unsafe environment, poverty, and even religion.) Often people don't realize they've been through something that was traumatic to them. Instead thinking the effects of the trauma (difficulty concentrating, mood swings, fail academically, can't keep a job, chronic pain, chronic relationship problems) are representative of who they are as a person, and feel helpless/hopeless.
I am a neurodivergent trauma-focused therapist with lived experience in many of the same areas, and I am passionate about helping my clients through these things.
Trauma is any event that overwhelms one's ability to cope. It can be a major/inherently violent event (car accident, rape, serious illness/major surgery, war/combat) or smaller more complex/chronic events (abuse/neglect, domestic violence, living in an unstable/unsafe environment, poverty, and even religion.) Often people don't realize they've been through something that was traumatic to them. Instead thinking the effects of the trauma (difficulty concentrating, mood swings, fail academically, can't keep a job, chronic pain, chronic relationship problems) are representative of who they are as a person, and feel helpless/hopeless.
I have experience working with individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and interpersonal conflicts.
Feelings, emotions or life events can throw you off balance and cause you distress. Working together in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship, it is possible to better understand yourself and to learn to cope with events that influence your life. I provide a validating and non-judgmental space for you to share your story. Together we can explore your strengths and challenges and determine how you want to move forward. I use an integrative approach to therapy, which allows me to individualize my treatment for each client.
I have experience working with individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and interpersonal conflicts.
Feelings, emotions or life events can throw you off balance and cause you distress. Working together in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship, it is possible to better understand yourself and to learn to cope with events that influence your life. I provide a validating and non-judgmental space for you to share your story. Together we can explore your strengths and challenges and determine how you want to move forward. I use an integrative approach to therapy, which allows me to individualize my treatment for each client.
If you’re feeling like your life has been derailed by depression, anxiety, trauma, or alcohol or drug use-- it may feel like you can’t move on. Counseling provides an opportunity to work through these difficulties in a safe place and can greatly improve any life. There is hope for you and your life.
If you’re feeling like your life has been derailed by depression, anxiety, trauma, or alcohol or drug use-- it may feel like you can’t move on. Counseling provides an opportunity to work through these difficulties in a safe place and can greatly improve any life. There is hope for you and your life.
Courtney Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Courtney graduated with her Master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University, and received a specialization in Trauma Across the Lifespan.
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 graduated with her Master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University, and received a specialization in Trauma Across the Lifespan.
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.
Telebehavioral Health.US
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Online Only)
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, or other challenges, we’ll work together to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be affecting your mental health.
At Telebehavioral Health.US, we make quality behavioral health care accessible and affordable—right from the comfort of your home. Using secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing technology, we offer compassionate outpatient psychotherapy designed to fit into your life.
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, or other challenges, we’ll work together to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be affecting your mental health.
At Telebehavioral Health.US, we make quality behavioral health care accessible and affordable—right from the comfort of your home. Using secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing technology, we offer compassionate outpatient psychotherapy designed to fit into your life.
I have over 12 years of experience working with a range of issues, including grief, loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and anxiety.
It takes real courage for you to be here. Perhaps, you feel like you're stuck and you don't know what else to do. You keep trying to fix things on your own, but they aren't getting any better. Experiencing personal struggles, relationship difficulties, life changes, or significant trauma can change who we are and how we see the world. We later feel anxiety, pain, sorrow, fear, self-doubt, guilt, or shame.
I have over 12 years of experience working with a range of issues, including grief, loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and anxiety.
It takes real courage for you to be here. Perhaps, you feel like you're stuck and you don't know what else to do. You keep trying to fix things on your own, but they aren't getting any better. Experiencing personal struggles, relationship difficulties, life changes, or significant trauma can change who we are and how we see the world. We later feel anxiety, pain, sorrow, fear, self-doubt, guilt, or shame.
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I specialize in: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Victims of Physical and Sexual Abuse, Relationship Problems.
I have seen people struggle for years with depression and/or anxiety caused by negative thoughts we have about ourselves from things we have been through in life, some things big and bad, others unintentional or seemingly benign. While we all experience challenges in life, you don't deserve to suffer and I can/want to help you find that relief. Medication helps, but is not the answer to long term recovery. Regular talk therapy can also be helpful, but often is not effective for recovery. EMDR therapy has been the most hopeful service for long term recovery I have found and the benefits can be physiologically understood.
I specialize in: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Victims of Physical and Sexual Abuse, Relationship Problems.
I have seen people struggle for years with depression and/or anxiety caused by negative thoughts we have about ourselves from things we have been through in life, some things big and bad, others unintentional or seemingly benign. While we all experience challenges in life, you don't deserve to suffer and I can/want to help you find that relief. Medication helps, but is not the answer to long term recovery. Regular talk therapy can also be helpful, but often is not effective for recovery. EMDR therapy has been the most hopeful service for long term recovery I have found and the benefits can be physiologically understood.
Reclaim Life Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Online Only)
Don't delay! Come and find hope and help through depression, grief, anxiety, trauma and many other issues.
Are you overwhelmed by life and not sure how to get through another day? Troubled by the past and not sure how to resolve it? Is anxiety, depression, or grief the main feelings you experience on a daily basis? Do you want to be content and free from worry? To enjoy life to it's fullest?
Don't delay! Come and find hope and help through depression, grief, anxiety, trauma and many other issues.
Are you overwhelmed by life and not sure how to get through another day? Troubled by the past and not sure how to resolve it? Is anxiety, depression, or grief the main feelings you experience on a daily basis? Do you want to be content and free from worry? To enjoy life to it's fullest?
John R Curphey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
As a Somatic Experiencing Therapist (body-based trauma work) I support clients through the trauma events of their lives.
Most of us have seasons of distress or relational stress in which we need new perspectives and support. Sometimes old hurts play into the immediate conflict. We may try to work everything out on our own, but often that is just not happening or not even possible. That is where talk therapy comes in. It is all about support for the present and hope for the future as clients deconstruct and reconstruct the pieces of their story. The renewal and redemption of that story is very often a key to successful therapy.
As a Somatic Experiencing Therapist (body-based trauma work) I support clients through the trauma events of their lives.
Most of us have seasons of distress or relational stress in which we need new perspectives and support. Sometimes old hurts play into the immediate conflict. We may try to work everything out on our own, but often that is just not happening or not even possible. That is where talk therapy comes in. It is all about support for the present and hope for the future as clients deconstruct and reconstruct the pieces of their story. The renewal and redemption of that story is very often a key to successful therapy.
Ashley K. Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety or feeling depressed? Are family or life difficulties leaving you stressed? Are you feeling burned out? Have you experienced trauma? I believe we all need a supportive space to be open without judgement as we talk through our thoughts and feelings and process stress. I'd love to help support you with these or other concerns such as relationship issues, job stresses and faith related difficulties. Working together we will work toward peace and personal growth for a more vibrant life through mental wellness, stress management and healthy boundaries. Request an appointment at www.ashleycastrolmsw.com
Are you struggling with anxiety or feeling depressed? Are family or life difficulties leaving you stressed? Are you feeling burned out? Have you experienced trauma? I believe we all need a supportive space to be open without judgement as we talk through our thoughts and feelings and process stress. I'd love to help support you with these or other concerns such as relationship issues, job stresses and faith related difficulties. Working together we will work toward peace and personal growth for a more vibrant life through mental wellness, stress management and healthy boundaries. Request an appointment at www.ashleycastrolmsw.com
If you are struggling with issues with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, PTSD, or OCD I am able to guide you to a better place. I work with individuals, families, and couples. My therapeutic style is eclectic, which means I strive to fit your needs and your lifestyle. I also have over 20 years experience working with families that struggle with parenting skills and children with defiance issues.
If you are struggling with issues with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, PTSD, or OCD I am able to guide you to a better place. I work with individuals, families, and couples. My therapeutic style is eclectic, which means I strive to fit your needs and your lifestyle. I also have over 20 years experience working with families that struggle with parenting skills and children with defiance issues.
I am dedicated to supporting adults dealing with PTSD, grief, depression, and anxiety, as well as those managing complex medical conditions. I am passionate about guiding healthcare professionals, skilled professionals, leaders, and individuals through various challenges. I am committed to leading support groups, facilitating discussions on social issues, and offering a compassionate ear to those seeking support.
I am dedicated to supporting adults dealing with PTSD, grief, depression, and anxiety, as well as those managing complex medical conditions. I am passionate about guiding healthcare professionals, skilled professionals, leaders, and individuals through various challenges. I am committed to leading support groups, facilitating discussions on social issues, and offering a compassionate ear to those seeking support.
Erin McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Online Only)
In my work experience I have provided clinical support to a wide variety of individuals working through a number of concerns such as ADHD, Grief and Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Severe Panic Attacks, Trauma, Relationship concerns, Self-harm, Domestic violence and adjusting to new life circumstances. I have also worked in large part at a providing clinical services to teens suffering from severe mental illness and helping them cope with difficult life circumstances and develop a positive and fulfilling outlook on the present.
In my work experience I have provided clinical support to a wide variety of individuals working through a number of concerns such as ADHD, Grief and Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Severe Panic Attacks, Trauma, Relationship concerns, Self-harm, Domestic violence and adjusting to new life circumstances. I have also worked in large part at a providing clinical services to teens suffering from severe mental illness and helping them cope with difficult life circumstances and develop a positive and fulfilling outlook on the present.
Kara Lilly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I specialize in working with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety and the effects of trauma.
Do you struggle with anxious thoughts? Have you experienced harm in your past? Are you or others getting in the way of you living your best life? You are not alone. I am here to listen and to give you the tools that you need for positive change.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety and the effects of trauma.
Do you struggle with anxious thoughts? Have you experienced harm in your past? Are you or others getting in the way of you living your best life? You are not alone. I am here to listen and to give you the tools that you need for positive change.
Kiyoi Craig, LMSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, SPADA
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I treat from a client-centered and trauma-focused perspective.
So, let's not call it "needing" therapy. What if we just say, we're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, conflicted, or isolated? If you're feeling any of those things, I can help. I often start treatment the 1st session, immediately following the assessment. After 6-12 sessions clients usually feel significantly better. I'd be happy to meet with you over the phone confidentially, have a brief discussion (at no charge), and see if it sounds like we would be the right client-therapist fit.
I treat from a client-centered and trauma-focused perspective.
So, let's not call it "needing" therapy. What if we just say, we're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, conflicted, or isolated? If you're feeling any of those things, I can help. I often start treatment the 1st session, immediately following the assessment. After 6-12 sessions clients usually feel significantly better. I'd be happy to meet with you over the phone confidentially, have a brief discussion (at no charge), and see if it sounds like we would be the right client-therapist fit.
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