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Melissa Bronkema

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Schug Counseling Services
Accepting clients Last Updated 9 days ago

Therapy is all about walking alongside someone in their journey through life. Reaching out for counseling takes courage, humility and strength. I'm not here to give you advice. You already have the answers! I'm here to help you incorporate them into your daily life.

My goal is to meet you where you are today, and to create a warm and safe environment throughout therapy. I truly believe that you are the expert on yourself and therefore take a collaborative approach to therapy where we will work together on setting goals and creating effective change.

Our life's journey presents a variety of challenges and I am here to help you identify your strengths and skills, process your thoughts and help you determine the best ways to respond to these struggles. I would feel honored to walk alongside you as you experience peace, freedom, personal growth and a more vibrant life through better mental health and wellness.


Specialties

Anxiety Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain Depression Emotional Regulation Grief and Loss Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Parenting Religion or Spirituality Stress

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Melissa Bronkema is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Better Health Aetna Student Health Aetna Student Health - Columbia University Aetna Student Health - The New School Anthem Blue Cross ASR Banner Aetna Behavioral Health Systems Blue Care Network Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Brown University Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) Capital Blue Cross Health Alliance Plan (HAP) Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Optum Pacific Blue Cross Physicians Health Plan Priority Health UMR UMR Mount Sinai Employee Health Plan United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare United Health Care Community Plan UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1477308914

Rates

First session $185
Ongoing sessions $165
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

121 South Main Street
Wayland, MI 49348
(616) 498-8557
ADA Accessible
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Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Person-Centered

Modalities

Couples Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • License(s): MI-6801117427

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Cisgender
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Christian