Transgender Therapists in Spring Lake, MI
Let Me Help, You Help Yourself ! Dr. Grenan, ,Christian, was raised in inner City Detroit by a dad who abused me mentally & physically. . My grandparents, mom & God saved my life. I am the first person in my family to attend college MSU ,as a father of 5 children, I had 4th stage colon cancer, a 4 month coma & DIED! God may have planned for my struggles to help me be a good therapist who understands & helps people in pain. I also have a PhD in Hypnotherapy, a sliding pay scale and give a free 15 minute consult. Email me at: jackgrenan@netscape.net or call 616-414-7246. God Bless You! I help all who want HELP! If in pain call NOW!
Let Me Help, You Help Yourself ! Dr. Grenan, ,Christian, was raised in inner City Detroit by a dad who abused me mentally & physically. . My grandparents, mom & God saved my life. I am the first person in my family to attend college MSU ,as a father of 5 children, I had 4th stage colon cancer, a 4 month coma & DIED! God may have planned for my struggles to help me be a good therapist who understands & helps people in pain. I also have a PhD in Hypnotherapy, a sliding pay scale and give a free 15 minute consult. Email me at: jackgrenan@netscape.net or call 616-414-7246. God Bless You! I help all who want HELP! If in pain call NOW!
Liz Pellegrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, MI 49456 (Online Only)
People who choose therapy to heal are cycle breakers. They have decided enough is enough, and have found strength to seek help. It is such an honor to be able to help others discover themselves, unlocking mysteries and learning new strategies to live their best lives and becoming the best version of themselves. ADHD, trauma, grief, life transitions such as divorce or starting a new career, breaking unhealthy habits or cycles created by family through past generations are some examples of what I enjoy working on with clients. The list is endless, and bottom line, if you are ready to dive in, I'm ready for you!
People who choose therapy to heal are cycle breakers. They have decided enough is enough, and have found strength to seek help. It is such an honor to be able to help others discover themselves, unlocking mysteries and learning new strategies to live their best lives and becoming the best version of themselves. ADHD, trauma, grief, life transitions such as divorce or starting a new career, breaking unhealthy habits or cycles created by family through past generations are some examples of what I enjoy working on with clients. The list is endless, and bottom line, if you are ready to dive in, I'm ready for you!
Matthew M. Ready
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, MI 49456
The relationship between client and clinician is a key component of treatment efficacy. I believe that this therapeutic relationship is founded in a spirit of collaboration, an emotional bond and an agreement on goals and tasks. Two main characteristics of therapy are critical to the building of this therapeutic alliance: expertise and compassion. I am confident in my ability to help resolve any issues in a satisfying manner, prepared in both theory and practice, clear in my thoughts, ideas, and logical in the problem solving process. Of equal importance, I am accepting, understanding and genuinely interested in you and your needs.
The relationship between client and clinician is a key component of treatment efficacy. I believe that this therapeutic relationship is founded in a spirit of collaboration, an emotional bond and an agreement on goals and tasks. Two main characteristics of therapy are critical to the building of this therapeutic alliance: expertise and compassion. I am confident in my ability to help resolve any issues in a satisfying manner, prepared in both theory and practice, clear in my thoughts, ideas, and logical in the problem solving process. Of equal importance, I am accepting, understanding and genuinely interested in you and your needs.
Dr. Carla Ann Kevern
Pre-Licensed Professional, BCBA, NCSP, DTLLP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, MI 49456
My role as a therapist and evaluator is to help my clients achieve their optimum quality of life through an integrative framework, ultimately guiding my client’s realization of their strengths. I pull from various treatment methods, including EMDR, to design a therapeutic method tailored to your needs. My diverse background enables me to address your needs while considering your current level of skills, personal background, and neurological strengths. I specialize in differentiating diagnoses through Integrative Psychological Assessment for all ages to create a supportive path forward.
My role as a therapist and evaluator is to help my clients achieve their optimum quality of life through an integrative framework, ultimately guiding my client’s realization of their strengths. I pull from various treatment methods, including EMDR, to design a therapeutic method tailored to your needs. My diverse background enables me to address your needs while considering your current level of skills, personal background, and neurological strengths. I specialize in differentiating diagnoses through Integrative Psychological Assessment for all ages to create a supportive path forward.
Amanda Grace Vollmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, CAADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Hello! Life has a way of coming at us in the most unpredictable, unimaginable ways. As such, it can make the most "put-together-person" crumble. If you are feeling overwhelmed, scared, angry, confused, alone, helpless, worthless, stressed, lost, sad.... you've come to the right place. It happens to most of us and that's what makes us human. We make mistakes, we fall down, we get hurt, life is messy, and it gets to be too much and is seemingly unmanageable for us. With some help, we will go through the process of rebuilding, stand back up and then become stronger than we were before.
Hello! Life has a way of coming at us in the most unpredictable, unimaginable ways. As such, it can make the most "put-together-person" crumble. If you are feeling overwhelmed, scared, angry, confused, alone, helpless, worthless, stressed, lost, sad.... you've come to the right place. It happens to most of us and that's what makes us human. We make mistakes, we fall down, we get hurt, life is messy, and it gets to be too much and is seemingly unmanageable for us. With some help, we will go through the process of rebuilding, stand back up and then become stronger than we were before.
Anne works will all gender expressions, sexual orientations, races, and religions. She finds the most success with those who have decided that they are ready and committed to learning about themselves and starting their new journey of growth, trusting the therapeutic process together.
Anne works will all gender expressions, sexual orientations, races, and religions. She finds the most success with those who have decided that they are ready and committed to learning about themselves and starting their new journey of growth, trusting the therapeutic process together.
Carrie C Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Accepting new clients in person and virtually! I work with ages 13-adult. My purpose in counseling is to help each client achieve their social, personal, career and emotional development goals. I tailor my approach to each client's needs, always providing an un-biased, non-judgmental, listening ear.
Accepting new clients in person and virtually! I work with ages 13-adult. My purpose in counseling is to help each client achieve their social, personal, career and emotional development goals. I tailor my approach to each client's needs, always providing an un-biased, non-judgmental, listening ear.
Dr. Andrea N. Rodrigo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Hello, welcome, and congratulations for taking the first step on your journey towards healing and self-discovery! I am Dr. Andrea N. Rodrigo, PsyD, LCSW, LMSW-C with the Life Dimension: Psychotherapy and Clinician Development Collaborative, PLLC. I have been blessed with over 12 years of experience in mental health serving individuals from all walks of life. I treat children 5 and older, adolescents, TAYS, adults, seniors, couples, and families (integrated into 10 and under care). My style is a combo holistic/spiritual with evidenced-based treatment, providing a whole-person approach to recovery and healing.
Hello, welcome, and congratulations for taking the first step on your journey towards healing and self-discovery! I am Dr. Andrea N. Rodrigo, PsyD, LCSW, LMSW-C with the Life Dimension: Psychotherapy and Clinician Development Collaborative, PLLC. I have been blessed with over 12 years of experience in mental health serving individuals from all walks of life. I treat children 5 and older, adolescents, TAYS, adults, seniors, couples, and families (integrated into 10 and under care). My style is a combo holistic/spiritual with evidenced-based treatment, providing a whole-person approach to recovery and healing.
Taylor Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spring Lake, MI 49456
I have worked with children and families in numerous positions from schools, therapy, and medical primary care settings. My passion lies in working with young children, teens, and families as they go through life transitions. I have completed a Sport Social Work Certification to work specifically with athletes who are struggling with mental health impacting their performance and within their personal life.
I have worked with children and families in numerous positions from schools, therapy, and medical primary care settings. My passion lies in working with young children, teens, and families as they go through life transitions. I have completed a Sport Social Work Certification to work specifically with athletes who are struggling with mental health impacting their performance and within their personal life.
Life is a tapestry. It can be something so beautiful, but intricate causing frustration and heartbreak that lies beneath the surface, and sometimes sections can go uncompleted. In my 15 years of experience, my role is to work with you toward addressing the various issues and the complex nature of what can come and does come. My experience working with various populations have allowed me to incorporate multiple approaches and techniques that assist my clients in overcoming their struggles. Areas of specialization include working with children and adolescents, women's issues, blended families, trauma, and academic underachievement.
Life is a tapestry. It can be something so beautiful, but intricate causing frustration and heartbreak that lies beneath the surface, and sometimes sections can go uncompleted. In my 15 years of experience, my role is to work with you toward addressing the various issues and the complex nature of what can come and does come. My experience working with various populations have allowed me to incorporate multiple approaches and techniques that assist my clients in overcoming their struggles. Areas of specialization include working with children and adolescents, women's issues, blended families, trauma, and academic underachievement.
Mary Vermeulen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, MI 49456 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My hope is that you will find working with me to be healing, educational, and enjoyable. I am comfortable working with men and women from diverse backgrounds and have an appreciation for the unique strengths and abilities of each client. My goal as a therapist is to assist people who are moving through life transitions and coping with personal challenges.
My hope is that you will find working with me to be healing, educational, and enjoyable. I am comfortable working with men and women from diverse backgrounds and have an appreciation for the unique strengths and abilities of each client. My goal as a therapist is to assist people who are moving through life transitions and coping with personal challenges.
Alicia Kleyn
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Not accepting new clients
I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist who has provided mental health services to the West Michigan community for over ten years. I provide outpatient care for adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of mental health concerns. Therapy is a journey that is different for every individual, and I have experience working with children, teens and adults. I am supervised by Dr. Joanne Kolean , PHD.
I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist who has provided mental health services to the West Michigan community for over ten years. I provide outpatient care for adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of mental health concerns. Therapy is a journey that is different for every individual, and I have experience working with children, teens and adults. I am supervised by Dr. Joanne Kolean , PHD.
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Caelan (Caitlin) Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Therapy can be about so much more than healing from trauma. It is a powerful tool for trauma healing and also for growth, and learning new skills to help along the journey. No matter your age, beliefs, orientation, or what brings you through the door, I am ready to walk alongside you and help you achieve your goals. A fellow therapist once said to me "trauma almost always happens within a relationship, therefore healing must happen within a relationship." It takes a lot to place such trust in a therapist and I applaud you for taking this step.
Therapy can be about so much more than healing from trauma. It is a powerful tool for trauma healing and also for growth, and learning new skills to help along the journey. No matter your age, beliefs, orientation, or what brings you through the door, I am ready to walk alongside you and help you achieve your goals. A fellow therapist once said to me "trauma almost always happens within a relationship, therefore healing must happen within a relationship." It takes a lot to place such trust in a therapist and I applaud you for taking this step.
Abbey Wierda
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Abbey strives to create an open and nonjudgmental environment which is essential to opening up communication and trust in the counseling room. She utilizes evidence-based practices to better service those who walk in her door. Abbey’s goal is to create an individualized plan for success and meet individuals where they are in the counseling process. Abbey will journey alongside each individual to help guide them through darkness to light.
Abbey strives to create an open and nonjudgmental environment which is essential to opening up communication and trust in the counseling room. She utilizes evidence-based practices to better service those who walk in her door. Abbey’s goal is to create an individualized plan for success and meet individuals where they are in the counseling process. Abbey will journey alongside each individual to help guide them through darkness to light.
Julia Burgoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Haven, MI 49417
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.
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.
We feel pain in many ways; worry, anger, confusion, and sadness. Our past has taught us how to respond to these feelings. Problems start when the way we have learned to cope is no longer working for us. My goal is to help identify thoughts, emotions, and action patterns. I promote mindfulness, art therapy, mind-body connection, and cognitive behavioral change. From there, we can collaborate to work toward your goals and find a more fulfilling way to live.
We feel pain in many ways; worry, anger, confusion, and sadness. Our past has taught us how to respond to these feelings. Problems start when the way we have learned to cope is no longer working for us. My goal is to help identify thoughts, emotions, and action patterns. I promote mindfulness, art therapy, mind-body connection, and cognitive behavioral change. From there, we can collaborate to work toward your goals and find a more fulfilling way to live.
I work with people to find balance, reduce stress, feel stronger, more confident and centered. Together, we will work to identify patterns of thinking and behaving that are no longer useful, and may be getting in the way of the changes you want to make. With support, in a confidential setting, you can begin to improve your relationship with yourself, and with others. I work with couples in a similar way, identifying and changing patterns of thinking, communicating and relating so that you can improve communication, get more support, and feel more connected.
I work with people to find balance, reduce stress, feel stronger, more confident and centered. Together, we will work to identify patterns of thinking and behaving that are no longer useful, and may be getting in the way of the changes you want to make. With support, in a confidential setting, you can begin to improve your relationship with yourself, and with others. I work with couples in a similar way, identifying and changing patterns of thinking, communicating and relating so that you can improve communication, get more support, and feel more connected.
Hello and welcome! My name is Zach. I want to express that I am very intentional about empowering individuals and families to reach their fullest potential. Our stories and life experiences are valuable and important. They inform the way we navigate and see the world. Sometimes these experiences can be challenging and can interfere with our ability to get through daily life. It is possible to find healing and create change in your life in a way that helps you find the best quality of life. I believe that we are worth all of the hard work to get to where we want to be.
Hello and welcome! My name is Zach. I want to express that I am very intentional about empowering individuals and families to reach their fullest potential. Our stories and life experiences are valuable and important. They inform the way we navigate and see the world. Sometimes these experiences can be challenging and can interfere with our ability to get through daily life. It is possible to find healing and create change in your life in a way that helps you find the best quality of life. I believe that we are worth all of the hard work to get to where we want to be.
Sometimes you need someone to talk too... Someone to listen...Someone who can help! Healthy Mind Counseling is a group of professionals who are dedicated to helping you. Life is complicated; whether it is a change in your mood, relationships, health, employment, or other current or past disturbing life event; we can help you find a way to thrive and work through the unique challenges you are facing.
Sometimes you need someone to talk too... Someone to listen...Someone who can help! Healthy Mind Counseling is a group of professionals who are dedicated to helping you. Life is complicated; whether it is a change in your mood, relationships, health, employment, or other current or past disturbing life event; we can help you find a way to thrive and work through the unique challenges you are facing.
We are looking to help individuals with suicidal ideation, self harm, trauma, depression, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, grief, work stress, or life changes. Email or call to make a appointment.
We are looking to help individuals with suicidal ideation, self harm, trauma, depression, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, grief, work stress, or life changes. Email or call to make a appointment.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.