Relationship Issues Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

Lindsey is a licensed social worker who has experience with various populations and challenges. She specializes in relationship building in regards to family, couple/martial, and sibling bonds. Lindsey utilizes individual and group training interventions in order for families to implement positive behavioral techniques for challenging behaviors and obtain psycho-education of various diagnoses and interventions. She is trained in evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, Positive Family Interventions, Zones of Regulation, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, Empowerment Theory, Crisis and Suicide Preventions.

My priority as your therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space that allows you to navigate life’s stressors and to provide guidance in helping you meet your identified goals. My approach to treatment focuses on the perspective that you are the expert; you know your emotions, thoughts and experiences best. I affirm and honor all identities and practice from a person-centered, strengths based, social justice informed approach.

I am dedicated to providing services to each client with focus on their individual needs and health. My work is client-focused and uses a cognitive behavioral approach. I work to aid individuals in exploring their emotional, relational, social and spiritual goals.

I am in the business of helping you become the best version of yourself. Rather than focusing on just your symptoms, I facilitate your personal development and wellness. I explore life narratives, experiences in families, gender roles and cultural systems, but most importantly, I will hear you, see you and provide you a safe and challenging relationship to heal and grow. I consider it a privilege to be a trusted professional with my clients who courageously reveal vulnerabilities while building on their gifts. The path of becoming more conscious--a healthier you--is a path for courageous and bold individuals.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe therapeutic environment for my clients and I value client-therapist alliance above anything else. I have a direct yet empathetic therapy style, collaborating with my clients to help achieve their goals. I love working with couples who struggle with communication and connection, who want to learn how to reconnect or "fight better". I also love empowering partners to find their voice and express their needs in a relationship.

If you are someone looking for a open-minded therapist with a great deal of life experience across multiple states and decades, then you are in the right place. As a therapist who has had two different careers in the past, I work to speak your language and not clinical-speak. For adults, I work with both men and women going through a variety of issues. I have a particular expertise working with men dealing with life transitions, relationship troubles, identity & masculinity, addictions, anger, and sexual troubles. I have great deal of empathy for women as well and enjoy helping women through difficulties in life.

I understand that seeking therapy can bring up a range of feelings — from excitement and hopefulness to uncertainty and anxiety. Whether you’ve been in therapy before or it’s your first time, I will tailor my approach to fit your specific needs, and provide a space where you can feel safe, heard, and accepted. You are the expert in your life and I am here to guide, support and walk with you through your healing and growth. In efforts to make each client as comfortable as possible, I offer both in person and telehealth therapy. I am a Limited License Professional Counselor and earned my Master’s from Eastern Michigan University.

Hillary believes that the foundation of counseling is a therapeutic relationship that offers a safe and comfortable environment. Sharing your story while experiencing acceptance helps to drive the therapeutic process and lay the foundation for real healing and growth. She believes counseling can be a place to explore your patterns, come to understand factors that contributed to your development, and find a balance between accepting yourself and changing patterns that are no longer serving you.

Sharing your story takes courage, but can be one of the most powerful aspects in guiding you towards positive change. Therapy offers you this opportunity. It is a time where it is all about you. Just you and your story. My approach has been described as nonjudgmental, empathic, and supportive. My goal is to help you be present with your story, where you can be witnessed and understood in a compassionate way and therefore, helping you to be more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you.

Practicing since 2005, I work with children and teens, families and individuals and specialize in trauma, attachment, behavioral issues, children's mental health, relationship issues and transitions with the family life cycle. I assess clients and their presenting concerns with a welcoming, non-judgmental , solution-focused approach. My client-centered manner empowers the individual to realize strengths and assets available to them and how to compensate for and overcome identified barriers.

If you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, if issues like anxiety or depression are holding you back, or if your past is getting in the way of the present, counseling can help. Whether you are dealing with new life stressors or ongoing problems, I am here for you! I have worked with individuals experiencing a broad range of concerns such as grief, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, social anxiety, perfectionism, and OCD. I also work with couples experiencing relationship conflict and feelings of disconnection.

My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children and adults, in order for them to process individual difficulties, devise a plan of action, and facilitate emotional health and well-being. My client base includes those experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, sexual and physical abuse, parenting difficulties, relationship issues, and family discord. I view myself as a coach to help identify strengths, determine what might be hindering progress, and pave the way for moving forward.

Mark is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Limited Licensed Psychologist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with many years of experience helping people with depression, anxiety, substance use and relationship problems. He is skilled at helping people with exploring identity and sexuality. He likes to help people learn to achieve their goals through effective interpersonal skills and boundary work. Mark has experience working in the LGBTQ+ community and in the local Native American Community. He has training in many evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety and Motivational Interviewing.

We all could use a little help sometimes with this business of being human. Anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts can weigh us down and keep us from flourishing. I guide clients to develop healthier thinking patterns and coping strategies, increase mindful attention to your inner life, and develop the capacity to embrace the broad spectrum of human emotions to empower you to live the life you want.

Everyone who takes the risk to try counseling needs to be listened to and their unique story heard. During counseling sessions you will feel valued, supported, and equipped to face the struggles of life. Together we'll figure out how you can move forward, if you feel stuck, and reach your goals. We'll use your strengths to overcome what may be holding you back, and holistic strategies for healing and growth. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulty, or some other issue, we can work together to develop solutions. As a therapist I offer you a fresh perspective, some new skills, guidance, and hope.

Do you struggle with setting boundaries and asking for what you need? Do you feel like you pour yourself into others without getting what you need in return? Maybe you don’t understand why you feel anxious, lonely, and frustrated? You’re not alone, and I can help you to understand how past trauma could be playing a role in your relationship with yourself and others. I can help shed light on the parts of yourself that developed to protect you, and assist in finding new ways of connecting with yourself and others. Our bodies are amazing in how they try to protect us from hurt, but sometimes those old patterns are no longer serving us.

At one time or another we all experience challenges in creating the lives we desire. I am passionate about supporting your inner growth, aiding in the development of strategies to overcomes life's obstacles, and establish more connected relationships in your life. I work with clients addressing issues such as: anxiety, depression, identity development, stress management, and relationship concerns. By developing a greater understanding of ourselves and our relationships I believe that we can find greater meaning in our lives.

Do you find yourself often feeling anxious or struggling in relationships? Do you find it difficult to trust others, or maybe you trust too quickly? Perhaps you experience perfectionism, chronic people pleasing, or exceedingly high standards. Most often, these difficulties correspond to our personal life stories, upbringing, and past experiences. Over time, we develop ways of making life "work." How does this show up in your relationships, behaviors, and your mood? Let me help you identify your interpersonal safety patterns and core narratives. Together, we'll consider the connection between emotions, behavior, & relationships.

I work well with people who are curious about their thoughts and feelings. I do not tell my patients what to do, and I don't pretend to know how they should live their lives. I explore possibilities with my patients, while sometimes offering my thoughts if they are welcome. I also enjoy helping men understand their emotions and relationships on a deeper level, especially since men have so few spaces in which they can talk about the deepest parts of themselves.