Christian Therapists in Hudsonville, MI
Jennifer Alissa Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MSPH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
I also offer faith-based services from a Christian perspective if that is an approach that you desire.
My goal as a therapist is to bring hope, acceptance, and healing to those who are hurting or facing difficult life challenges. I emphasize an approach that is focused on you, the client, in an honest, safe, and collaborative process that will help you to maximize your innate capacity for wellness. We will work together, utilizing the resources and strengths that you bring, to help you to identify and obtain your goals.
I also offer faith-based services from a Christian perspective if that is an approach that you desire.
My goal as a therapist is to bring hope, acceptance, and healing to those who are hurting or facing difficult life challenges. I emphasize an approach that is focused on you, the client, in an honest, safe, and collaborative process that will help you to maximize your innate capacity for wellness. We will work together, utilizing the resources and strengths that you bring, to help you to identify and obtain your goals.
Julie Postmus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Currently accepting new clients for Thursdays - morning and afternoons available. "You don't have to be fearless. Doing it afraid is just as brave" (Morgan Harper Nichols). Reaching out for help and starting therapy can be a little scary. I would love to create a safe place for you to realize you can be scared and brave at the same time. I love to empower clients and help them to realize that they can do hard things, make changes, and find hope for the future, no matter how risky that hope feels. I am passionate about helping clients name what matters to them and build a life that reflects what matters most to them.
Currently accepting new clients for Thursdays - morning and afternoons available. "You don't have to be fearless. Doing it afraid is just as brave" (Morgan Harper Nichols). Reaching out for help and starting therapy can be a little scary. I would love to create a safe place for you to realize you can be scared and brave at the same time. I love to empower clients and help them to realize that they can do hard things, make changes, and find hope for the future, no matter how risky that hope feels. I am passionate about helping clients name what matters to them and build a life that reflects what matters most to them.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am a professional mental health counselor that specializes in adolescent care. I specialize in working with teens and young adults that struggle with numerous difficulties, including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. While I currently serve many younger children and their families, I am currently only accepting teens and young adults (college age) in order to diversify my practice.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am a professional mental health counselor that specializes in adolescent care. I specialize in working with teens and young adults that struggle with numerous difficulties, including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. While I currently serve many younger children and their families, I am currently only accepting teens and young adults (college age) in order to diversify my practice.
First Responders Support - Kerrie Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Hudsonville, MI 49426
My practice focuses on the health and wellbeing of first responders primarily, although I am open to taking other clients looking to heal from trauma through EMDR therapy. First Responders Support, LLC is designed to provide mental health services to those who serve in many roles caring for the health and safety of the community, in emergency and crisis situations. First responders who respond to critical incidents and traumatic events are exposed daily to acute stress and trauma. It is the goal of First Responders Support, LLC to offer counseling & trauma therapy through Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing.
My practice focuses on the health and wellbeing of first responders primarily, although I am open to taking other clients looking to heal from trauma through EMDR therapy. First Responders Support, LLC is designed to provide mental health services to those who serve in many roles caring for the health and safety of the community, in emergency and crisis situations. First responders who respond to critical incidents and traumatic events are exposed daily to acute stress and trauma. It is the goal of First Responders Support, LLC to offer counseling & trauma therapy through Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing.
Are you seeking support to navigate through past experiences that continue to impact your life? As a trauma therapist, I provide a compassionate and safe environment where clients can explore and understand their experiences without judgment. My goal is to help individuals process and heal from trauma, fostering empowerment and resilience in their lives.
Are you seeking support to navigate through past experiences that continue to impact your life? As a trauma therapist, I provide a compassionate and safe environment where clients can explore and understand their experiences without judgment. My goal is to help individuals process and heal from trauma, fostering empowerment and resilience in their lives.
Working through challenging chapters of our story can lead us to question the understanding we have of ourselves and our place in the world, making our grasp on hope feel messy and tenuous. As a counselor, I will step into your story gently and walk alongside, as you pick up the broken pieces, examine them, and explore paths toward hope and healing. I specialize in working with older teens and adults working through stress, anxiety, relational challenges, and parenting concerns. I also have experience working with clients facing abuse and trauma history, mood disorders, and post-partum depression.
Working through challenging chapters of our story can lead us to question the understanding we have of ourselves and our place in the world, making our grasp on hope feel messy and tenuous. As a counselor, I will step into your story gently and walk alongside, as you pick up the broken pieces, examine them, and explore paths toward hope and healing. I specialize in working with older teens and adults working through stress, anxiety, relational challenges, and parenting concerns. I also have experience working with clients facing abuse and trauma history, mood disorders, and post-partum depression.
I work with individuals, couples and families to alleviate misery and increase wellbeing. MISERY - Depression. Anxiety. Family conflict. Feeling hopeless and helpless, day after day. WELLBEING - Affirmation of one’s value and worth, talents and strengths. Embracing hope. Good health. Fulfilling relationships. Everyone experiences disappointment and pain. You, though, are able to live a full and meaningful life. Embrace hope, be persistent. You will experience joy and meaning in life: “Life’s good and I’m blessed.” These are my focus and my goals for you as your counselor.
I work with individuals, couples and families to alleviate misery and increase wellbeing. MISERY - Depression. Anxiety. Family conflict. Feeling hopeless and helpless, day after day. WELLBEING - Affirmation of one’s value and worth, talents and strengths. Embracing hope. Good health. Fulfilling relationships. Everyone experiences disappointment and pain. You, though, are able to live a full and meaningful life. Embrace hope, be persistent. You will experience joy and meaning in life: “Life’s good and I’m blessed.” These are my focus and my goals for you as your counselor.
I know how intimidating it can be to make your first therapy appointment. It takes a lot of strength and courage to take that first step! Whether we decide together to focus on identity, relationships, family, work, or faith, this is a safe space. Maybe you are here looking at therapy as a “last resort” effort after trying to figure out things alone. If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck, frustrated, or wondering, “What’s wrong with me?!”, you’re not alone. No matter what is going on with you, this is a safe space. If you aren't sure yet, that's ok-book a free 15 minute call or email me and see if we would be a good fit!
I know how intimidating it can be to make your first therapy appointment. It takes a lot of strength and courage to take that first step! Whether we decide together to focus on identity, relationships, family, work, or faith, this is a safe space. Maybe you are here looking at therapy as a “last resort” effort after trying to figure out things alone. If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck, frustrated, or wondering, “What’s wrong with me?!”, you’re not alone. No matter what is going on with you, this is a safe space. If you aren't sure yet, that's ok-book a free 15 minute call or email me and see if we would be a good fit!
I've been there, making that first call or sending an email to set up a therapy appointment can be intimidating. Whether you have been to therapy before or it's your first time wondering where to even start, it takes courage to take that first step. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or occasionally ask yourself "can my life be better than this?", you are not alone. Regardless of the situation you find yourself in, I am here to help you navigate it. If you are still on the fence, thats okay - book a free 15 minute call or email me to see if we would be a good fit!
I've been there, making that first call or sending an email to set up a therapy appointment can be intimidating. Whether you have been to therapy before or it's your first time wondering where to even start, it takes courage to take that first step. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or occasionally ask yourself "can my life be better than this?", you are not alone. Regardless of the situation you find yourself in, I am here to help you navigate it. If you are still on the fence, thats okay - book a free 15 minute call or email me to see if we would be a good fit!
Shirley Valk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
My counseling service was created to help individual adults and couples untangle the ineffective and unhealthy patterns in life and relationships. Clients receive deep, lasting results with me because we address not just your most pressing problems, but also explore the problematic patterns in life that contributed to your current distress. I have a warm, engaging, open style that provides a trusting environment for successful therapy and change in the lives of my clients.
My counseling service was created to help individual adults and couples untangle the ineffective and unhealthy patterns in life and relationships. Clients receive deep, lasting results with me because we address not just your most pressing problems, but also explore the problematic patterns in life that contributed to your current distress. I have a warm, engaging, open style that provides a trusting environment for successful therapy and change in the lives of my clients.
I believe it is important to help each client feel comfortable, valued, and respected during the therapeutic process. My approach focuses on helping you achieve a healthy, satisfying lifestyle by encouraging long-lasting changes to target and diminish the symptoms that led you to seek services. I work effectively with adolescent and adult clients struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and relationship problems. To ensure that every client feels confident in the counseling process I offer a free 15 minute consultation for new clients to answer any questions you may have about getting started.
I believe it is important to help each client feel comfortable, valued, and respected during the therapeutic process. My approach focuses on helping you achieve a healthy, satisfying lifestyle by encouraging long-lasting changes to target and diminish the symptoms that led you to seek services. I work effectively with adolescent and adult clients struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and relationship problems. To ensure that every client feels confident in the counseling process I offer a free 15 minute consultation for new clients to answer any questions you may have about getting started.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
I have personally walked with individuals through many different relational issues, struggles and trauma. I specialize in the areas of sexual and gender identity, intimacy and pornography addiction, couples, premarital and marriage counseling, as well as counseling services for ministers My other specialities include: therapy for depression and anxiety, career-related issues, conflict resolution, grief counseling, stress management, work-life balance issues, trauma and crisis, spiritual issues and concerns, communication issues, assertiveness, men's issues/pornography. I am also a licensed as a Prepare/Enrich premarital and marriage counselor.
I have personally walked with individuals through many different relational issues, struggles and trauma. I specialize in the areas of sexual and gender identity, intimacy and pornography addiction, couples, premarital and marriage counseling, as well as counseling services for ministers My other specialities include: therapy for depression and anxiety, career-related issues, conflict resolution, grief counseling, stress management, work-life balance issues, trauma and crisis, spiritual issues and concerns, communication issues, assertiveness, men's issues/pornography. I am also a licensed as a Prepare/Enrich premarital and marriage counselor.
Kara Dunn Bloemendaal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Maybe you feel yourself start to close off when someone asks how you're doing, because you don't really know the answer. Maybe you're a parent, who doesn't recognize who your teen has become. Maybe your partner doesn't feel like your partner, this relationship doesn't look like how you envisioned it would anymore. Maybe depression, guilt, or shame have become so familiar, that you wonder what therapy would even do. Maybe you just want to be known by someone.
Maybe you feel yourself start to close off when someone asks how you're doing, because you don't really know the answer. Maybe you're a parent, who doesn't recognize who your teen has become. Maybe your partner doesn't feel like your partner, this relationship doesn't look like how you envisioned it would anymore. Maybe depression, guilt, or shame have become so familiar, that you wonder what therapy would even do. Maybe you just want to be known by someone.
Hello! I'm Dr. Ryan, and I specialize in treating individuals who have experienced trauma. I want to be a calm and supportive figure that you can count on to offer practical help on your journey. Most people would describe my style of therapy as genuine, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I have over 10 years of experience treating PTSD and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Cognitive Processing Therapy is a research-supported treatment for PTSD that really works!
Hello! I'm Dr. Ryan, and I specialize in treating individuals who have experienced trauma. I want to be a calm and supportive figure that you can count on to offer practical help on your journey. Most people would describe my style of therapy as genuine, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I have over 10 years of experience treating PTSD and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Cognitive Processing Therapy is a research-supported treatment for PTSD that really works!
Mark R. Dyke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Are you struggling with a relationship or feel your partner does not understand you? Is communication a problem and you don't know what to do? I can help you. I specialize in, and have had success with, helping couples just like yourself to improve their relationship. To get out of the communication rut and into a healthy, vibrant relationship. I can use that experience to help you in your relationship so that you feel your partner hears and understands you.
Are you struggling with a relationship or feel your partner does not understand you? Is communication a problem and you don't know what to do? I can help you. I specialize in, and have had success with, helping couples just like yourself to improve their relationship. To get out of the communication rut and into a healthy, vibrant relationship. I can use that experience to help you in your relationship so that you feel your partner hears and understands you.
Nathan Hansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Looking for a change? Maybe you're not super happy with how things are going right now. It's totally normal to feel this way sometimes. You might get annoyed or stressed easily. It's like you're dealing with stuff you never thought you'd have to deal with. Even when you try to make things better, it doesn't seem to work. You're tired of feeling stressed out. Sometimes, everything at home is fine, but work might be tough, or it could be the other way around. → It's time to do something about it! ←
Looking for a change? Maybe you're not super happy with how things are going right now. It's totally normal to feel this way sometimes. You might get annoyed or stressed easily. It's like you're dealing with stuff you never thought you'd have to deal with. Even when you try to make things better, it doesn't seem to work. You're tired of feeling stressed out. Sometimes, everything at home is fine, but work might be tough, or it could be the other way around. → It's time to do something about it! ←
Janet Stark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Whatever brought you here, welcome. Often, people seek help because they have a sense that all is not well, even if they don’t have language to explain what they feel or why. I believe that honoring this knowing is one of the bravest things we can do and is an essential step in recovering a sense of well-being. I consider it a privilege to join with clients to explore the beliefs, hopes, fears, and struggles that are all part of what it means to be human. I draw from trauma-focused, relational, narrative, and mindfulness-based approaches, and prioritize creating a safe, compassionate, therapeutic relationship.
Whatever brought you here, welcome. Often, people seek help because they have a sense that all is not well, even if they don’t have language to explain what they feel or why. I believe that honoring this knowing is one of the bravest things we can do and is an essential step in recovering a sense of well-being. I consider it a privilege to join with clients to explore the beliefs, hopes, fears, and struggles that are all part of what it means to be human. I draw from trauma-focused, relational, narrative, and mindfulness-based approaches, and prioritize creating a safe, compassionate, therapeutic relationship.
No matter how old we are, the mental health struggles are very real. Choosing to seek and accept help can be daunting, frustrating, and even scary, but it can also be empowering, encouraging, and motivating. Growth and change are possible even in the midst of crushing situations and agonizing feelings. You will receive non-judgmental support as you reflect on your life, hurts, and ways you decide to embrace change. Attaining stability, clarity, and peace will help build the bridge for your long-term health in all ways – soul, mind, and body. I will walk with you as you achieve your desire for focus, strength, and healing.
No matter how old we are, the mental health struggles are very real. Choosing to seek and accept help can be daunting, frustrating, and even scary, but it can also be empowering, encouraging, and motivating. Growth and change are possible even in the midst of crushing situations and agonizing feelings. You will receive non-judgmental support as you reflect on your life, hurts, and ways you decide to embrace change. Attaining stability, clarity, and peace will help build the bridge for your long-term health in all ways – soul, mind, and body. I will walk with you as you achieve your desire for focus, strength, and healing.
Amber Carowick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Being a kid in this day in age is hard and being the parent and raising kids right now can be so difficult at times. With the stressors of academics, social media peer pressure, creating and maintaining healthy relationships are often things that cause your child to lash out or isolate and creates frustration as the parent and often begs the question, “why don’t they just come and talk to me?” I am here to help! I want your child to be successful with utilizing healthy coping skills and clearly communicate how they are feeling to avoid isolation and/or anger outbursts in the home and school.
Being a kid in this day in age is hard and being the parent and raising kids right now can be so difficult at times. With the stressors of academics, social media peer pressure, creating and maintaining healthy relationships are often things that cause your child to lash out or isolate and creates frustration as the parent and often begs the question, “why don’t they just come and talk to me?” I am here to help! I want your child to be successful with utilizing healthy coping skills and clearly communicate how they are feeling to avoid isolation and/or anger outbursts in the home and school.
Let's get real and dig into your true self, exploring your feelings, actions, and thoughts. Our therapy journey will focus on the present, but we might take a peek at the past too. Here's the deal: you're not a puzzle to solve or a project to fix. I see you as a complete, amazing human being! Together, we'll track down those toxic trains of thought and flex those mental muscles to boost your confidence. My mission is to create a safe space for you to find peace, recover, and thrive. Just a heads up, I'm pretty chill, and there's a good chance we'll share a tear or two and bust a gut laughing.
Let's get real and dig into your true self, exploring your feelings, actions, and thoughts. Our therapy journey will focus on the present, but we might take a peek at the past too. Here's the deal: you're not a puzzle to solve or a project to fix. I see you as a complete, amazing human being! Together, we'll track down those toxic trains of thought and flex those mental muscles to boost your confidence. My mission is to create a safe space for you to find peace, recover, and thrive. Just a heads up, I'm pretty chill, and there's a good chance we'll share a tear or two and bust a gut laughing.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.