Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Zeeland, MI
Headwaters Counseling; Abigail Spoelma, LMSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
I have worked alongside clients as they process through life changes and trauma.
Life is full of changes. Sometimes these changes are filled with excited butterflies as you start a new school or career, begin a new relationship or pursue a dream. Other times these changes can be marked by frustration or pain as you go through the loss of a loved one, career or dream. No matter what you experience, having someone to walk alongside you can help bring a sigh of relief and be an added support.
I have worked alongside clients as they process through life changes and trauma.
Life is full of changes. Sometimes these changes are filled with excited butterflies as you start a new school or career, begin a new relationship or pursue a dream. Other times these changes can be marked by frustration or pain as you go through the loss of a loved one, career or dream. No matter what you experience, having someone to walk alongside you can help bring a sigh of relief and be an added support.
Kristine Berryman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
She uses a variety of person-centered, trauma-informed and strengths-based methodologies in her practice.
Kris is skilled with treating a variety of life’s challenges, including adoption and foster care, identity, relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, body image/self-esteem issues, Obsessive-compulsive disorders and life transitions. She is expertly trained in numerous clinical utilities, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Focused EMDR, Brainspotting, Child-Centered play therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
She uses a variety of person-centered, trauma-informed and strengths-based methodologies in her practice.
Kris is skilled with treating a variety of life’s challenges, including adoption and foster care, identity, relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, body image/self-esteem issues, Obsessive-compulsive disorders and life transitions. She is expertly trained in numerous clinical utilities, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Focused EMDR, Brainspotting, Child-Centered play therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Headwaters Counseling, LLC; Jacob Brown LLP
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults to process and overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and loss of identity.
I once heard that in order to live a fulfilling life you need to live it fully everyday. Living fully can look different from day to day. Some days living fully may bring joy, peace, excitement, & love as you form new relationships, pursue your passions, & discover more about yourself. Yet other days living fully may bring frustration, sorrow, fear, and pain as you face loss, trauma, and uncertainty. In either of these cases, living fully is done in relationship and living alongside another can bring healing beyond belief. I strive to be that ally, to walk alongside others as they experience the joys & challenges of living fully.
I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults to process and overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and loss of identity.
I once heard that in order to live a fulfilling life you need to live it fully everyday. Living fully can look different from day to day. Some days living fully may bring joy, peace, excitement, & love as you form new relationships, pursue your passions, & discover more about yourself. Yet other days living fully may bring frustration, sorrow, fear, and pain as you face loss, trauma, and uncertainty. In either of these cases, living fully is done in relationship and living alongside another can bring healing beyond belief. I strive to be that ally, to walk alongside others as they experience the joys & challenges of living fully.
Gail Gretchen Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Zeeland, MI 49464
I completed Bessel Van Der Kolk's 28 week trauma series several years ago.
Working to resolve anxiety and trauma, especially "stacked trauma". I have a variety of approaches which are frequently useful to people who have had recent or early traumas. Anxiety is a normal reaction to abnormal experience. Our work focuses on bringing up the harmful event, processing it, and laying it to rest.
I completed Bessel Van Der Kolk's 28 week trauma series several years ago.
Working to resolve anxiety and trauma, especially "stacked trauma". I have a variety of approaches which are frequently useful to people who have had recent or early traumas. Anxiety is a normal reaction to abnormal experience. Our work focuses on bringing up the harmful event, processing it, and laying it to rest.
Hillary Dvorak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Zeeland, MI 49464 (Online Only)
I currently see individual adults with any assortment of personal struggles such as anxiety, depression, work challenges, grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues or chronic pain.
I am a firm believer that people are extremely resilient and it is a strength to ask for help! My background is in child welfare where I have witnessed individuals, families and children overcome severe trauma. As a clinician, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work as a team to face any and all barriers within your life. Because you are your biggest catalyst for change, we work together to create a treatment focus centered around your personal mental health goals.
I currently see individual adults with any assortment of personal struggles such as anxiety, depression, work challenges, grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues or chronic pain.
I am a firm believer that people are extremely resilient and it is a strength to ask for help! My background is in child welfare where I have witnessed individuals, families and children overcome severe trauma. As a clinician, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work as a team to face any and all barriers within your life. Because you are your biggest catalyst for change, we work together to create a treatment focus centered around your personal mental health goals.
Tara S Romano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, BCD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Zeeland, MI 49464
My style is warm, with a desire to continually learn and use new skills that best suit the "hopeful" and the "hopeless." My life has been spent working with individuals and families and their experiences with sexual, substance, or physical abuse and trauma.
My style is warm, with a desire to continually learn and use new skills that best suit the "hopeful" and the "hopeless." My life has been spent working with individuals and families and their experiences with sexual, substance, or physical abuse and trauma.
Abundance of Hope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified and trained in Play Therapy, AF-CBT (Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavior Therapy), TFCBT ( Trauma Focused CBT), ADOPTS ( Trauma treatment for adoption/foster care), & TBRI (Trust Based Relational Care).
I have a heart for helping people and walking alongside them in their journey of healing. Life can bring unexpected pain and suffering. Often times you can feel lost and confused with no one to turn to. Counseling is a beautiful way to seek help from someone who will guide you through the littlest to most difficult times in your life. Everyone can benefit from talking to someone who is not a family member or friend. Someone who will truly hear your needs and unconditionally support you. I am here for you! Please Call Today!
I am certified and trained in Play Therapy, AF-CBT (Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavior Therapy), TFCBT ( Trauma Focused CBT), ADOPTS ( Trauma treatment for adoption/foster care), & TBRI (Trust Based Relational Care).
I have a heart for helping people and walking alongside them in their journey of healing. Life can bring unexpected pain and suffering. Often times you can feel lost and confused with no one to turn to. Counseling is a beautiful way to seek help from someone who will guide you through the littlest to most difficult times in your life. Everyone can benefit from talking to someone who is not a family member or friend. Someone who will truly hear your needs and unconditionally support you. I am here for you! Please Call Today!
I specialize in treating adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.
Experiencing an emotional or personal issue that is restricting your ability to enjoy life? I help clients work on those things that are getting in the way, such as, problematic emotional, behavioral or relational patterns, stress, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Life is really hard at times and it can help to have some extra support, especially, if you are feeling alone, isolated or finding that others don't really understand. NOTE: I am now offering tele-therapy over video as an option for therapy.
I specialize in treating adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.
Experiencing an emotional or personal issue that is restricting your ability to enjoy life? I help clients work on those things that are getting in the way, such as, problematic emotional, behavioral or relational patterns, stress, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Life is really hard at times and it can help to have some extra support, especially, if you are feeling alone, isolated or finding that others don't really understand. NOTE: I am now offering tele-therapy over video as an option for therapy.
Limited Availability for New Clients October 2024! Are you feeling exhausted, worried, lonely, confused, overwhelmed, or just want someone to listen? You are not alone. I'm a licensed clinical therapist and I specialize in treating PTSD (+complex trauma) as well as anxiety and depression. I love meeting new people and I would be honored to work together to help you clear a path towards the healthiest version of you!
Limited Availability for New Clients October 2024! Are you feeling exhausted, worried, lonely, confused, overwhelmed, or just want someone to listen? You are not alone. I'm a licensed clinical therapist and I specialize in treating PTSD (+complex trauma) as well as anxiety and depression. I love meeting new people and I would be honored to work together to help you clear a path towards the healthiest version of you!
I also believe that there is no "silver bullet" when it comes to healing from trauma.
I enjoy working with individuals who are looking within themselves for the answers to the questions. The key to inner healing is partially about asking the right questions. I am best suited to working with individuals who struggle with anxiety; depression; childhood trauma and issues related to being raised in a home with alcoholic parents or family members. I have experience working with parents who have children with disabilities. It can be difficult to be parenting a child with a mental illness or autism. I am person-centered in my approach. I work collaboratively with individuals to help each reach his/her potential.
I also believe that there is no "silver bullet" when it comes to healing from trauma.
I enjoy working with individuals who are looking within themselves for the answers to the questions. The key to inner healing is partially about asking the right questions. I am best suited to working with individuals who struggle with anxiety; depression; childhood trauma and issues related to being raised in a home with alcoholic parents or family members. I have experience working with parents who have children with disabilities. It can be difficult to be parenting a child with a mental illness or autism. I am person-centered in my approach. I work collaboratively with individuals to help each reach his/her potential.
Gabriel Kangas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCS
Verified Verified
Zeeland, MI 49464 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma and PTSD.
My personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach. I believe it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive. Every client is different and our responses and approaches should be equally diverse. One person may need a cognitive behavioral approach whereas another would be more responsive to brief counseling. This eclectic approach will be applied to all clients. Techniques will vary between clients to best meet the individual client's needs.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD.
My personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach. I believe it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive. Every client is different and our responses and approaches should be equally diverse. One person may need a cognitive behavioral approach whereas another would be more responsive to brief counseling. This eclectic approach will be applied to all clients. Techniques will vary between clients to best meet the individual client's needs.
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I have a 12-year history of serving children, adults, and families who have been impacted by trauma, complex trauma, and attachment disruption.
I enjoy working with a broad range of clients...from children who have been impacted by trauma, to adults who are struggling with life changes, unresolved trauma, or anxiety/depression. I honor that all of us are individual human beings with different needs, therefore, I like to tailor my therapeutic sessions to the person I'm sitting with at the moment. I believe that all of us need a safe space to be heard and to process all that life may throw at us throughout different stages of our journey. My passion is to create that safe space for anyone who feels I would be a good fit for them.
I have a 12-year history of serving children, adults, and families who have been impacted by trauma, complex trauma, and attachment disruption.
I enjoy working with a broad range of clients...from children who have been impacted by trauma, to adults who are struggling with life changes, unresolved trauma, or anxiety/depression. I honor that all of us are individual human beings with different needs, therefore, I like to tailor my therapeutic sessions to the person I'm sitting with at the moment. I believe that all of us need a safe space to be heard and to process all that life may throw at us throughout different stages of our journey. My passion is to create that safe space for anyone who feels I would be a good fit for them.
First Responders Support - Kerrie Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Zeeland, MI 49464
Through my work as a therapist, I have served first responders and provided EMDR therapy as a means of healing from trauma.
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.
Through my work as a therapist, I have served first responders and provided EMDR therapy as a means of healing from trauma.
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 trauma-informed approach draws from IFS, Polyvagal Theory, and somatic therapy and goes far beyond symptom management.
By the time I was 24, I had been diagnosed with OCD, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder & panic disorder. I intimately know the affliction of mental health struggles. After years of lived personal experience with trauma & a myriad of diagnoses; a two decades long healing journey involving seeing over 50 different practitioners and tens of thousands of dollars; countless hours of training; and 2 master's degrees, I have honed an approach to therapy that weaves ancient wisdom, contemporary neuroscience, and compassionate inquiry into a tapestry of healing. And unlike most therapists, I only treat what I have personally experienced.
My trauma-informed approach draws from IFS, Polyvagal Theory, and somatic therapy and goes far beyond symptom management.
By the time I was 24, I had been diagnosed with OCD, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder & panic disorder. I intimately know the affliction of mental health struggles. After years of lived personal experience with trauma & a myriad of diagnoses; a two decades long healing journey involving seeing over 50 different practitioners and tens of thousands of dollars; countless hours of training; and 2 master's degrees, I have honed an approach to therapy that weaves ancient wisdom, contemporary neuroscience, and compassionate inquiry into a tapestry of healing. And unlike most therapists, I only treat what I have personally experienced.
Jacquelyn Lee Lee
Counselor, MA, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464 (Online Only)
My post-graduate education has included special training in trauma therapy (EMDR Parts 1 and 2, EMDRIA-approved training).
Are you looking for a counselor who will accept you just as you are, make you feel safe, and help you to rediscover hope? I will walk beside you while you learn to experience more self-compassion, live more contentedly, and enjoy a more abundant life. Since 1995, I have worked with clients experiencing troubling issues such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, various types of relationship problems, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, school-related problems, marriage difficulties, and spiritual needs.
My post-graduate education has included special training in trauma therapy (EMDR Parts 1 and 2, EMDRIA-approved training).
Are you looking for a counselor who will accept you just as you are, make you feel safe, and help you to rediscover hope? I will walk beside you while you learn to experience more self-compassion, live more contentedly, and enjoy a more abundant life. Since 1995, I have worked with clients experiencing troubling issues such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, various types of relationship problems, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, school-related problems, marriage difficulties, and spiritual needs.
I have more than 20 years of experience in working with trauma, mental health, and substance use.
When a person chooses to participate in counseling I see this as a brave step in investing in yourself in a positive way. I am honored to partner with each person in their journey of healing, self-acceptance, understanding, and growth. We will work together to identify what is important to you to focus on, and the steps to take to pursue the goals you have identified using a holistic approach to treatment. I believe it is important to care for the whole self: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
I have more than 20 years of experience in working with trauma, mental health, and substance use.
When a person chooses to participate in counseling I see this as a brave step in investing in yourself in a positive way. I am honored to partner with each person in their journey of healing, self-acceptance, understanding, and growth. We will work together to identify what is important to you to focus on, and the steps to take to pursue the goals you have identified using a holistic approach to treatment. I believe it is important to care for the whole self: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Ripples of Change Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and their families. I am trained in TBRI, certified in TF-CBT, and experienced with foster care and adoption struggles. I also have a passion for working with military service members and their families. I work hard to meet people where they are, from ages 3-55. I utilized play therapy, talk therapy, art therapy, individual, family and couples therapy. I want to support you in the changes you want to make in your life and will work with you to move forward in meeting your goals.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and their families. I am trained in TBRI, certified in TF-CBT, and experienced with foster care and adoption struggles. I also have a passion for working with military service members and their families. I work hard to meet people where they are, from ages 3-55. I utilized play therapy, talk therapy, art therapy, individual, family and couples therapy. I want to support you in the changes you want to make in your life and will work with you to move forward in meeting your goals.
After life throws you a curveball, the first step can be the hardest part. If you struggle with depression, anxiety or can't quite figure out how to navigate life's curveballs, I am here to help. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression and trauma of all types. I also have experience working with sexual betrayal, adolescents, couples counseling, domestic abuse and sexual assault for both victims and offenders. Whether you or someone close to you is struggling, please know that you are not alone.
After life throws you a curveball, the first step can be the hardest part. If you struggle with depression, anxiety or can't quite figure out how to navigate life's curveballs, I am here to help. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression and trauma of all types. I also have experience working with sexual betrayal, adolescents, couples counseling, domestic abuse and sexual assault for both victims and offenders. Whether you or someone close to you is struggling, please know that you are not alone.
I have completed extensive continuing education in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and I am versed in several trauma treatment modalities.
If you are an adult feeling particularly burdened by anxiety, depression, past abuse and trauma, unwanted behaviors, condemning or distressing thoughts, issues of worth, relationship issues, etc., I, with the help of God’s Word, desire to help you find freedom. I strive to create an open and caring space, accepting a client’s current place in life while gently encouraging necessary change toward identified goals.
I have completed extensive continuing education in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and I am versed in several trauma treatment modalities.
If you are an adult feeling particularly burdened by anxiety, depression, past abuse and trauma, unwanted behaviors, condemning or distressing thoughts, issues of worth, relationship issues, etc., I, with the help of God’s Word, desire to help you find freedom. I strive to create an open and caring space, accepting a client’s current place in life while gently encouraging necessary change toward identified goals.
Hope Tinholt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children and young adults who have faced trauma, anxiety, depression and other stressors.
Accepting clients of all ages! As a therapist, my ambition is to help you heal from past trauma and overcome emotional challenges by bringing safety and connection to our time together. You deserve to have a space to express yourself, free of judgment. I will help empower you through a person-centered approach to develop skills and improve your overall well-being.
I specialize in working with children and young adults who have faced trauma, anxiety, depression and other stressors.
Accepting clients of all ages! As a therapist, my ambition is to help you heal from past trauma and overcome emotional challenges by bringing safety and connection to our time together. You deserve to have a space to express yourself, free of judgment. I will help empower you through a person-centered approach to develop skills and improve your overall well-being.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.