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Life sucks. Sometimes you need someone to help it feel less sucky. Other times, you just need someone to agree with you. Life is about balancing acceptance and change, and my therapy reflects that. My favorite therapies that I’ve seen change not only my clients’ lives, but also my life, include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and exposure therapy (ERP). But ultimately, I think the best therapy is being accepted for who you are. My expertise is in treating issues that result from anxiety (g...
I'm a psychotherapist in Grand Rapids who specializes in treating young adults who struggle with various mental health concerns using an eclectic blend of treatment approaches. My office is conveniently located across the street from Calvin University. Put your health and well being first!...
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Welcome to my practice, Begin Anew Counseling LLC. In an inviting, safe, accepting setting I welcome you to discuss issues that are adversely affecting your life and circumstances where you feel you need to make changes. Together we work to find positive solutions that will produce healthier relationships for you. With many years of working with college students and others, I am uniquely able to help you. Call me at 616-236-3281....
I consider it a privilege to help people process their experiences, empathize with them in their pain, work to improve their relationships and help them make positive changes. I am a generalist in training (worked with couples, adolescents and adults), but specialized in Emotion Focused Couples therapy, EMDR (evidenced based trauma therapy), Christian psychology and cross cultural workers (missionaries, pastors, and missionary kids/adults). I personally love more depth oriented, emotion-focused ...
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I believe that everyone is unique and holds their own wisdom, and that is a good thing. We all have different walks of life that we can share with others and have others share with us. With this said, I believe in creating a mutual relationship of compassion and learning with clients. Therapy should be non-judgmental and understanding of others’ differences while appreciating and empowering one another. I understand that everyone’s experience is unique, and so I meet clients where they are ...
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Life didn't prepare us for all the stress, did it? You made it to college and now are on your own dealing with new friends, missing family, and studying for what feels like a million different tests. You're not alone, though. I am so proud of you for looking for help, because it is a huge first step is getting back your control. I work with young adults to help adjust to college, the burnout that comes with college, anxiety/perfectionism, friendship stress, and trauma. We meet virtually so w...
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Transition to college can be tough, even for the most prepared students. We love working with young adults on the issues of college adjustment, anxiety/perfectionism, depression, social issues and many other challenges. We offer in-person services in our Bloomfield Hills location or teletherapy from your own room (in bunny slippers, if you prefer!)...
For most people, there comes a time when life’s stressors become too great for the individual to manage on their own. Unhealthy thought patterns and coping behaviors can add to this stress and even isolate the person from their usual support system. Those that seek assistance through therapy may find that they are able to learn new ways of coping with stress. Or, they may learn to view situations through a different perspective. The intervention or change for each person varies based on that ind...
The clients I've worked with that have reported the greatest success all have one thing in common: They tried their hardest in and out of session to challenge themselves. I firmly believe that every person has the answers they are searching for within themselves. I often work with clients to build up their faith & trust within themselves so that they no longer go through life second guessing everything they do. During the young adult stage of life people often believe that they are supposed to ...
I believe that every person already has what they need to heal, but sometimes our “okay-ness” gets stuck under layers of self-protection and hurt. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that involves peeling back the layers that help protect you, to remove what no longer serves you, so you can get to your true authentic self....
I specialize in working with graduate students who are seeking a kind, sensitive, and curious clinician to guide them through the mental health rigors of academia. The journey of completing a graduate degree can be a stressor which exacerbates existing issues of perfectionism and anxiety; but it can also be a time of growth, insight, and self-discovery. My second area of speciality is grief and loss. Grief shows up in many ways, often during points of life transition. Break-ups, divorces, d...
I believe it is important to help each client feel comfortable, valued, and respected during the therapeutic process. My approach focuses on partnering with you to find healing, hope and meaning in your life. Sometimes that means working to understand present difficulties in light of past experiences; sometimes it means focusing on learning new ways to effectively cope with unplanned life challenges. I have experience in working with individuals focusing on a variety of issues including anxi...
I work with adult clients, 18-elderly. My primary focus is with clients who are troubled or challenged by significant life changes that might include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, some traumas and or marital issues. My therapeutic focus with client stems from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. For marital therapy, I utilize the teachings of Drs. John and Julie Gottman and Dr. Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy. I am currently a part-time pra...