Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI
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Melanie Szucs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Waitlist for new clients
Our lives are stories and we all want them to be stories worth telling, that give us hope. Maybe you long to rewrite the story you are living. I believe everyone has the ability to change their story. Whether you are a couple, a family, or an individual, you can have hope. I desire to walk alongside you in your struggles and help you to forge a new path. Sometimes all it takes is a listening ear; sometimes it takes long, hard work. But you have the choice-to step out in courage and to start writing a new story.
Our lives are stories and we all want them to be stories worth telling, that give us hope. Maybe you long to rewrite the story you are living. I believe everyone has the ability to change their story. Whether you are a couple, a family, or an individual, you can have hope. I desire to walk alongside you in your struggles and help you to forge a new path. Sometimes all it takes is a listening ear; sometimes it takes long, hard work. But you have the choice-to step out in courage and to start writing a new story.
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Hello all, I’m Emily. Trying to heal while dealing with the challenges that life entails can be difficult and enraging. I am here to tell you that you do not have to do it alone. I offer non-judgmental and inclusive therapy by providing a safe and comfortable space to explore your emotions and start the healing process. I obtained my B.A. in Psychology from Saint Mary’s College in 2020 and my M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Aquinas College in 2023.
Hello all, I’m Emily. Trying to heal while dealing with the challenges that life entails can be difficult and enraging. I am here to tell you that you do not have to do it alone. I offer non-judgmental and inclusive therapy by providing a safe and comfortable space to explore your emotions and start the healing process. I obtained my B.A. in Psychology from Saint Mary’s College in 2020 and my M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Aquinas College in 2023.
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Megan Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Welcome! My name is Megan and I know that starting therapy can be an intimidating decision, but I aim to provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to be themselves and process conflicts going on in their lives. I view therapy as a partnership, one where I can support you in your decision making, goal setting and healing. My goal is to assist clients in coping and processing with all of life’s difficulties, and ultimately live a life that is genuine and full of confidence. I have experience working in the mental health field with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and more.
Welcome! My name is Megan and I know that starting therapy can be an intimidating decision, but I aim to provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to be themselves and process conflicts going on in their lives. I view therapy as a partnership, one where I can support you in your decision making, goal setting and healing. My goal is to assist clients in coping and processing with all of life’s difficulties, and ultimately live a life that is genuine and full of confidence. I have experience working in the mental health field with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and more.
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Robb Kornoelje
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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.
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.
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Chris Lawitzke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 3.5 years of experience. He works with teens, adults, and seniors to identify their goals and work through issues related to addictive disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral modification, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), depression, LGBTQIA+-related issues, PTSD, stress, and more.
Chris Lawitzke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 3.5 years of experience. He works with teens, adults, and seniors to identify their goals and work through issues related to addictive disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral modification, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), depression, LGBTQIA+-related issues, PTSD, stress, and more.
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Katie Madrid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. I’m glad you are here because asking for help can be difficult and takes vulnerability and strength. My hope is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to ensure they feel secure when talking about their experiences. Together we can work through old wounds, past traumas, and patterns that no longer serve you. We can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and create a brighter future for you.
Accepting new clients. I’m glad you are here because asking for help can be difficult and takes vulnerability and strength. My hope is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to ensure they feel secure when talking about their experiences. Together we can work through old wounds, past traumas, and patterns that no longer serve you. We can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and create a brighter future for you.
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Katlyn LaVasseur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
As a LMSW, I’ve had the privilege and honor to be alongside those experiencing grief, chronic and life limiting illness, anxiety, depression, lack of confidence and self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting, new life challenges, substance or behavior dependence, and anger management. In my therapeutic practice, I use a variety of techniques including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Drawing from a Holistic and Person-Centered approach, we explore and emphasize your strengths to achieve your individual goals.
As a LMSW, I’ve had the privilege and honor to be alongside those experiencing grief, chronic and life limiting illness, anxiety, depression, lack of confidence and self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting, new life challenges, substance or behavior dependence, and anger management. In my therapeutic practice, I use a variety of techniques including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Drawing from a Holistic and Person-Centered approach, we explore and emphasize your strengths to achieve your individual goals.
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Lesley Nicole Menhart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I believe in a Strength-Based approach to therapy. My belief is to start with what is working (even if it is just a little bit) and build from there. I encourage the client to have an active voice in the treatment process and to be involved in their clinical goal setting. I find that CBT and somatic techniques are helpful with many clients and utilize a variety of skills and activities to help clients learn and use these techniques in their daily life.
I believe in a Strength-Based approach to therapy. My belief is to start with what is working (even if it is just a little bit) and build from there. I encourage the client to have an active voice in the treatment process and to be involved in their clinical goal setting. I find that CBT and somatic techniques are helpful with many clients and utilize a variety of skills and activities to help clients learn and use these techniques in their daily life.
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Rachael Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Life has many challenges that we struggle with, many coming internally from our own minds. I can help navigate you through your journey to overcome intrusive, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma, and to assist with changing that inner voice that tells you, “you have to be perfect.” Using art therapy as well as CBT techniques, I work with students and professionals who are struggling with identity, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. Together we can work together to gain insight, develop coping skills and mindfulness techniques, defeat the negative self-talk, and create a life worth living.
Life has many challenges that we struggle with, many coming internally from our own minds. I can help navigate you through your journey to overcome intrusive, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma, and to assist with changing that inner voice that tells you, “you have to be perfect.” Using art therapy as well as CBT techniques, I work with students and professionals who are struggling with identity, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. Together we can work together to gain insight, develop coping skills and mindfulness techniques, defeat the negative self-talk, and create a life worth living.
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I put great emphasis on developing a strong, safe, and comfortable relationship in therapy where difficult issues can be explored in a trusting environment. My approach to therapy consists of working on two separate but related levels. The first level is, what is getting in the way of life now and what can we do to relieve that suffering together. The second level includes the deeper issues and patterns from a person’s history that are influencing current and long standing concerns. I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, empathic atmosphere where individuals can feel known and cared for in all aspects of their identities.
I put great emphasis on developing a strong, safe, and comfortable relationship in therapy where difficult issues can be explored in a trusting environment. My approach to therapy consists of working on two separate but related levels. The first level is, what is getting in the way of life now and what can we do to relieve that suffering together. The second level includes the deeper issues and patterns from a person’s history that are influencing current and long standing concerns. I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, empathic atmosphere where individuals can feel known and cared for in all aspects of their identities.
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Laurel Bourgeois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (Online Only)
I spent the first 6 years of my career working in admissions for psych & detox. I love working with a variety of clients ranging from those coping with depression and anxiety to trauma. I have a passion for working with mothers (single moms, those with a partner, working moms, those trying to conceive, those who are grieving, those needing a hot cup of coffee...oh wait, that is all of us!). I also have a desire for helping clients who are working through work stress, trauma and other related disorders. I am open and very excited to working with all populations and would love to talk more to see if its a good fit for us both!
I spent the first 6 years of my career working in admissions for psych & detox. I love working with a variety of clients ranging from those coping with depression and anxiety to trauma. I have a passion for working with mothers (single moms, those with a partner, working moms, those trying to conceive, those who are grieving, those needing a hot cup of coffee...oh wait, that is all of us!). I also have a desire for helping clients who are working through work stress, trauma and other related disorders. I am open and very excited to working with all populations and would love to talk more to see if its a good fit for us both!
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Vulnerability: while rewarding, can be daunting. It isn’t easy to let someone into your internal landscape and I value the possibility of learning yours. My name is Sam and I work with clients to become intimately comfortable with the buried and beautifully impactful aspects of themselves. Often, the relationship to yourself contributes to how your days unfold in the world around you. When was the last time you heard or nurtured the parts of yourself that long for you? In doing so, a gateway opens up to a sense of self-worth that will allow you to experience yourself and your environment with a new lens.
Vulnerability: while rewarding, can be daunting. It isn’t easy to let someone into your internal landscape and I value the possibility of learning yours. My name is Sam and I work with clients to become intimately comfortable with the buried and beautifully impactful aspects of themselves. Often, the relationship to yourself contributes to how your days unfold in the world around you. When was the last time you heard or nurtured the parts of yourself that long for you? In doing so, a gateway opens up to a sense of self-worth that will allow you to experience yourself and your environment with a new lens.
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Nate Kretlow - NOCD
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Online Only)
My approach to OCD treatment is collaborative. I want to empower members to make decisions in their treatment. We'll break things down into manageable challenges rather than taking it all on at once. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
My approach to OCD treatment is collaborative. I want to empower members to make decisions in their treatment. We'll break things down into manageable challenges rather than taking it all on at once. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
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Caroline Lowry Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Waitlist for new clients
It is my goal to help you create change in your life and develop new understanding as you face life's challenges. Together we will maximize your ability to achieve personal fulfillment, explore the enormous capacity within you, and reach a healthy state of balance and well-being. I enjoy working with a diverse clientele. Most individuals I see are dealing with anxiety related disorders, relationship issues, grief and loss, or simply adjusting to a life transition. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and discuss your needs and expectations.
It is my goal to help you create change in your life and develop new understanding as you face life's challenges. Together we will maximize your ability to achieve personal fulfillment, explore the enormous capacity within you, and reach a healthy state of balance and well-being. I enjoy working with a diverse clientele. Most individuals I see are dealing with anxiety related disorders, relationship issues, grief and loss, or simply adjusting to a life transition. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and discuss your needs and expectations.
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Kristina Pantoja-Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LLMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Not accepting new clients
Kristina believes our lives are a series of short stories woven together by experiences; some joyful and divine, others painful and confusing. She provides a safe space for you to understand and create meaning of your experiences and emotions while affirming your inner strength, tenderness, and worth.
Kristina believes our lives are a series of short stories woven together by experiences; some joyful and divine, others painful and confusing. She provides a safe space for you to understand and create meaning of your experiences and emotions while affirming your inner strength, tenderness, and worth.
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Relationship, occupational and parenting stressors can feel incredibly overwhelming and leave you feeling emotionally depleted. They impact your quality of life and overall well-being. If you're struggling with where to start, therapy can offer an unbiased perspective and healthy tools to rebalance the emotional load you're carrying. We'll work together to identify your goals, improve your relationships, and increase your joy, purpose and peace. Specializing in life transitions, anxiety/depression, couples, parenting/step-parenting, relationship issues and grief.
Relationship, occupational and parenting stressors can feel incredibly overwhelming and leave you feeling emotionally depleted. They impact your quality of life and overall well-being. If you're struggling with where to start, therapy can offer an unbiased perspective and healthy tools to rebalance the emotional load you're carrying. We'll work together to identify your goals, improve your relationships, and increase your joy, purpose and peace. Specializing in life transitions, anxiety/depression, couples, parenting/step-parenting, relationship issues and grief.
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Kristen Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Not accepting new clients
"Some of us ran so far away, during a period of survival, that we forgot to come back home to ourselves. Return home to yourself. You are safe now." - Lalah Delia
"Some of us ran so far away, during a period of survival, that we forgot to come back home to ourselves. Return home to yourself. You are safe now." - Lalah Delia
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Telebehavioral Health.US
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Online Only)
We provide accessible, affordable and evidence-based behavioral health treatment to clients from the comfort of their home, Telebehavioral Health US provides outpatient psychotherapy using a using HIPAA compliant Video Conferencing Technology (VTC). To request an appointment go to www.telebehavioralhealth.us. Our staff will follow up with you to help you through the registration process. We look forward to working with you!
We provide accessible, affordable and evidence-based behavioral health treatment to clients from the comfort of their home, Telebehavioral Health US provides outpatient psychotherapy using a using HIPAA compliant Video Conferencing Technology (VTC). To request an appointment go to www.telebehavioralhealth.us. Our staff will follow up with you to help you through the registration process. We look forward to working with you!
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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.
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.
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Dana Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Waitlist for new clients
I understand that the transition to parenthood is a life-changing experience, and the child-bearing years can bring about many unique challenges and changes. Supporting parents and families through life transitions is my passion. Whether you are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety, experiencing infertility or perinatal loss, parenting through adoption or foster care, or maybe just struggling to adjust to parenthood in general, I am able to provide a safe and comforting space for you to process your experiences.
I understand that the transition to parenthood is a life-changing experience, and the child-bearing years can bring about many unique challenges and changes. Supporting parents and families through life transitions is my passion. Whether you are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety, experiencing infertility or perinatal loss, parenting through adoption or foster care, or maybe just struggling to adjust to parenthood in general, I am able to provide a safe and comforting space for you to process your experiences.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
75% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Stress |
70% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
70% | Priority Health |
67% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |