Counseling/Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

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April Kaiserlian - she is a mindfulness counselor so not sure If she’s affiliated with anyone below but 10/10 would recommend and I HATE counseling.

Speak Easy Wellness

I tried to find one and couldn't get a call back. Apparently everyone is going crazy right now.

https://truetherapy.net I’d recommend Aaron George he did wonders for me really helped with anxiety and gaining coping mechanisms

[616 counseling](https://www.616 counseling.com/) This is a hard city to find therapy that isn't faith-based/has religious overtones, but 616 Counseling has a solid staff - David isn't overtly religious, neither is Shawn.

Margaret Lebo at Pathways Counseling. Reaching out can be hard but totally worth it. Good for you for taking this step.

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I went to Melissa Tower to deal with anxiety, I found that she genuinely listened and I am very apprehensive about going to therapy and I would go to her again if I needed help. [A Link to the Past.](http://counselinginthepines.com/melissa-tower/)

I've been very impressed by Melissa Muir. She's at River City Psychological Services until the end of the month. Her new practice will be somewhere in 44 th, but I lack details atm.

I see Kim Kunze at Pinerest Northeast. She is SO sweet!

Which part of town? My wife and I see Emily Fortuna. http://www.emilyfortunatherapy.com

I can’t speak to his experience with brain injuries, but I really like Dan Zomerlei at Alliance Counseling Group.

There are support groups that meet Wednesday afternoons/evenings at the [Anxiety Resource Center (ARC)](http://anxietyresourcecenter.org/), which is in an old firehouse building near Founder's. It's free. Might be a good option to also ask about therapists. I don't suffer from social anxiety, but there are plenty of people in the groups that do. I know they also offer individualized services. Not sure about cost.

OP, recommendations are cool and all, but I'd argue that it's more important to figure out which providers accept your insurance. Then you can ask for suggestions from your pool of verified participating providers. If you are not using insurance; carry on.

I just wanted to say thanks for the advice so far. I have good insurance and I’m going to have someone call theses places to see if they take my insurance. I’m also going to look at the anxiety resource center. That sounds amazing. Now hopefully I can get myself to actually do it.

The Well Being Center - Front Street NW, Grand Rapids Michigan. Any of their therapists are great. I'm a huge advocate for NOT going to a normal therapy clinic (Pine Rest etc.) due to the doctors/ therapists always pushing medicine as a cure all. I've been diagnosed with mild general anxiety disorder, and took medication for the next 8 years based on doc's recommendation. Long story short- we are having a tough time coming off the medicine that I was so dependent on. Anxiety is worse now, The answer to my anxiety issues was CBT techniques. (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Really its all about creating the best environment first & the rest will follow. I nkow it's the cliche line of " be active, eat healthy" but there is science to prove the correlation between anxiety/depression and activity levels. Anywho, my experience has taught me that medicine based mental therapy is for grievous situations. Avoid if at all possible. Find someone with a holistic approach & dive deep in yourself. It'll be quite a journey but I think you will find empowerment out of fixing/helping the anxiety. best of luck to you:)

I see Dr.Wagner for therapy and Dr.Vander Linde for pills.

Vicki Smeby (Nelson-Smeby), and Susie Hulst (Hulst Psychology) are the therapists ive seen. I really liked them both, might be worth a shot.

Therapists are like wine. One I enjoy may taste like vinegar to you. One you can afford may seem prohibitively expensive to me. Best bet: try a few out and when you find the right one, you will know.

Counseling in the Pines is where my therapist is and it's a shared office space with other practicioners that just happen to mostly be women. I'd suggest she check out their website where each one has a short little bio and see if anyone sounds good at first glance and then set up that first session. Of course, it can take a few tries to find someone compatible but it's a starting point. Most of the professionals there accept insurance or work on a sliding scale if paying out of pocket. http://counselinginthepines.com/

Looking for a good queer friendly EMDR specialist if anyone has a lead.

Before I lost my insurance I was seeing Dana Boyer at Mindful Discovery Counseling. I was seeing her for the same stuff. I liked her a lot, soon as I get insurance again, I plan on going back. Edit: she's over in East town on Lake street.

Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Services

Margaret Kos at Aspen Psychological (3 Mile, directly across street from WZZM's building) is another option she can look into.

Pine rest

Hi Debbie. I am sorry, but our resources are focused in the Kent County, Michigan area. I would suggest you possibly check with NACAC to see if they know of anything in your area. https://www.nacac.org/

Amy brace at Bethany Christian services.

I have heard great things about Kurt Ellis...for RAD specifically.

Julie Davis (LP) has some experience in this area but she's in Kzoo. Not sure if that helps but she's a very talented, intelligent clinician.

Ruth Colie (sp) and her husband!

Rebecca, Amy is also on this client's plan! Thanks!

I agree with all the above. You could also look into The Sensory Learning Center in Allendale. It's advertised on WJQ 99.3 It was immensely helpful for Ryan when we had him do it a number of years ago. We're having him take a refresher in it in December. It's not for everyone but they give you a free session to check it out.

We go to Family Tree Theray

Health Motion off bridge street. They know their stuff.