For Parents

Help for the parents of young adults

The differences between an adolescent (teen) and a young adult are often quite subtle, yet the struggles for both the young adult and the parents of young adults can seem to change overnight and be much more challenging than even the teen years. Many young adults in the United States struggle with the transformation from childhood to adulthood, which can leave many parents frustrated, anxious, and even angry. For instance, what is a parent to do if they find that their young adult is getting into trouble, not pursuing meaningful education or work, using drugs or alcohol, or even getting into relationships with nefarious people?

What is a parent to do when their beloved child (who is now technically an adult) may be living at home, using their money and resources, and yet, is not respecting their parent or caregiver?

What is a parent to do when they struggling to see their adult child as an adult and are working to have a more mature relationship with their child, but they cannot seem to make any headway in that area? What if your young adult suddenly has political and religious views that differ from your own? What is a parent to do in this stage of parenting? 

There are countless books on how to parent infants, toddlers, children, and teens–but not many that address this issue. Regardless, oftentimes books lack the answers and the process that most parents of young adults are seeking. If you are a parent of a young adult and are not sure where to turn, working with an experienced therapist who specializes in this topic area and has expertise with young adults may help you. At Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, we have multiple counselors and therapists that specialize in this area.

Kathryn Barcelona

MS LMSW

Therapy for adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, issues, substance use recovery, etc.

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Michael Egan

LMSW

Counseling that Empowers and Strengthens You

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Brendan Cole

MA LLPC

Counseling and EMDR for Adolescents, Teens and Adults

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Jennifer McKinstry

MA, LLPC

Counseling and EMDR Therapy for Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Spiritual Issues

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Shanna Beebe

MA, LLPC

A non-judgemental space for deep healing from trauma, abuse, and relationship wounds.

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Sarah Denick

LMSW

Counseling & EMDR Therapy for Individuals, Families, Couples, Teens and Children

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Ke0l0l0y B0e0nz0in

LMSW

Therapy from an Intersectional Systems and Holistic Lens

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Kori Crask, LMSW

LMSW

Trauma-Informed Counseling and EMDR Therapy for long-term healing

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K’Quiana Griffin-Knowling

MA LPC

EMDR, Empowerment, and Healing for all

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Margie Muñoz

MA, LLPC

Trauma Informed Counseling, Mindfulness-Based, and EMDR Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults

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Billie Walters

LMSW

Intuitive Counseling, EMDR Therapy, and Reiki

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Nicole Cass

LLMSW

Creative Solutions and Trauma-Informed Counseling for Couples, Adults, Children, and Teens

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Josh Zheng

MS, LLPC

Empowering Counseling for All, EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy for all ages.

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Kay Foster

MA LLPC

Inclusive therapy, trauma-informed counseling, and sex-related concerns.

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Joshua Nave

LMSW

EMDR Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and Minority Groups

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Katy Jaramillo

MEd, LPC, ATR-P

Counseling and Art Therapy for Adults and Teens: Empowerment and Healing from Medical and Neurological Trauma + Existential Concerns

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Taylor Mize

LLPC, LLMFT

Empowering Survivors to Heal and Use Their Voice

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Caley Weisgerber

LMSW, CAADC

Compassionate and Empowering Therapy for Deep Healing

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Paul Krauss – Clinical Director

MA LPC

Counseling, EMDR Therapy, & Solutions

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Maxwell Schuiteman

LMSW

EMDR, Strengths-Based, and Relational Therapy for Adults: Relationships, Men’s Issues, Trauma, etc.

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Brittani Decess

MA, LLPC

Counseling through a trauma-informed, inclusive, and equitable lens for individuals, relationships, and families.

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Gabby Cook

LLMSW, MA

Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Therapist for Adults on their Path of Self-Discovery and Growth

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Natalie Julien

LLMSW

Trauma Therapy and Counseling for Women and Children

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Lindsey Beaver

MA LLMSW

Trauma Informed Counseling & EMDR for Children, Teens, Young Adults and Adults

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John Curphey

MDiv MA LMFT

Deep Trauma Healing Work and Somatic Experiencing Therapy

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Melissa Wade

LMSW, MA

Strengths-Based, Solution Focused, and Resilience Therapies for Families, Children, Teens, and Individuals

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Elif Piromari

LLMSW

Strengths-Based and Trauma-Informed Therapy for Young Adults, Adolescents, and Children

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Megan Drizin

MA LLPC PMH-C

Telehealth Counseling for Women, Moms, and Couples

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Melodie Whitmore

MA LPC NCC

Trauma-Informed Counseling and EMDR therapy for Women and Young Adults

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