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Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids is a multi-faceted clinic that aims to help the whole person in a holistic manner. Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids houses the Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids, Individual Therapists, Couples Counselors, Child Therapists, Family Therapists, and produces a variety of Health Courses (available online), as well as free health blogs and youtube videos. We’re your one-stop shop for getting to the root of what is troubling you and helping you on your journey of healing.

Vision and Values

To promote Trauma-Informed Care in the Grand Rapids and West Michigan community.

  • To educate the general public and healthcare communities on the importance of becoming Trauma-Informed.
  • To provide Trauma-Specific Therapies to the individuals and families of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids strives to adhere to SAMSHA’s six key principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach. No matter which therapist you work with or which trauma-specific intervention or type of counseling is utilized, we will hold true to our values across all forms of treatment.

1. Safety

We want all of our clients to feel safe in the counseling office, lobby, and with all of our counselors.

2 Trustworthiness and Transparency

We all have advanced training in both trauma-informed counseling and trauma-specific interventions. We strive to keep up with the latest advancements in the field.

We will do our best to explain why we choose the techniques that we do, explain our methodology, and provide resources for you to learn more.

3 Peer Support

Depending on your unique situation, we may recommend other healing modalities, skills groups, or the seeking of a safe community of people that understand what you have gone through, to help you on your healing journey.

4 Collaboration and mutuality

We promise to collaborate with you on your counseling and therapy. We see our clients as partners and equals in the process of doing therapeutic work. We will not take a “medical model” approach that makes you feel disempowered and less than. We work to honor the person that you are in all circumstances.

5 Empowerment, voice, and choice

We want you to be able to choose your therapist and feel comfortable with your choice. We want you to be informed and choose what type of counseling or trauma-specific intervention you want. We believe in your voice and your choices. We promise to empower you with options and information.

6 Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues

We seek to honor your personal history, your unique cultural experiences–we will not seek to change your viewpoints. We respect any gender issues that you may have experienced personally.

We understand that it is vital to support recovery and resilience for those individuals and families impacted by trauma. We provide services that are trauma-informed built on the best evidence available and believe in client and family (if applicable) engagement, empowerment, and collaboration.

Billie Walters

LMSW

Intuitive Counseling, EMDR Therapy, and Reiki

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Caley Weisgerber

LMSW, CAADC

Compassionate and Empowering Therapy for Deep Healing

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K’Quiana Griffin-Knowling

MA LPC

EMDR, Empowerment, and Healing for all

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Taylor Freund

LMSW

Trauma Informed and Internal Family Systems informed Counseling for Adults

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Brendan Cole

MA LPC

EMDR for Performance & Trauma Recovery, Couples Therapy, Premarital Counseling

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Paul Krauss – Clinical Director

MA LPC

Counseling, EMDR Therapy, & Solutions

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Taylor Mize

LLPC, LLMFT

Empowering Survivors to Heal and Use Their Voice

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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

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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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Melodie Whitmore

MA LPC NCC

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

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Alexa Bates

LMSW

Serving Children, Families, Couples and Adults who are struggling to find a way through difficulties

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Megan Drizin

MA LLPC PMH-C

Telehealth Counseling for Women, Moms, and Couples

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Margie Muñoz

MA, LPC

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

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Thomcy Thomas

LLPC

Multicultural, Client-Centered Therapy with a Mindfulness Approach - Fostering Self-Awareness and Empowerment in Adults

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Nicole Cass

LLMSW

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

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Anna Utter

LLMSW

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Elif Piromari

LLMSW

Strengths-Based and Trauma-Informed Therapy for Young Adults and More

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Katerina Guerrero

LLPC, LLMFT

Empowering Your Journey: Culturally Inclusive, Integrative Therapy for Healing and Growth

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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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Michael Egan

LMSW

Counseling that Empowers and Strengthens You

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Ben Zimmerman

LLMSW

Non-judgmental Therapy Space Focused on Personal Development and Empowerment

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Kathryn Barcelona

MS LMSW

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

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Katy Sandison

LLP

Supportive Therapy for Anxiety, Deconstruction Issues, Life Transitions and More

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Li0n0d0sey0 0Bea0ver

MA LMSW

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

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Sarah Denick

LMSW

Counseling & EMDR Therapy for Individuals and Teens

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Kori Crask

LMSW

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

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Ke0l0l0y B0e0nz0in

LMSW

Therapy from an Intersectional Systems and Holistic Lens

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Kay Foster

MA LPC

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

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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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Jennifer McKinstry

MA, LPC

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

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Josh Zheng

MS, LPC

Empowering Counseling for All, EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy

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Amanda Miller

LLP

Guiding Teens and Adults to Recognize their Strengths; EMDR, DBT, and More

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Katy Jaramillo

MEd, LPC, ATR

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

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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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All of the Counselors at The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids have undergone extensive additional training in order to help you:

Following graduate school, all of the counselors at The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids (located inside Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids) have received extensive training in understanding the latest scientific research on neurobiology and how trauma affects the whole person. In addition, all of our therapists have learned at least one, trauma-specific intervention modality, which they have added to their toolbox of techniques in order to best help all people who seek help. This means, that they not only have the same training as your average counselor or therapist in Grand Rapids, MI to conduct traditional counseling and talk-therapy, but they have additional tools and information that will be helpful to people who are looking for more than a “solution-focused brief approach” or a strictly “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)” approach. More good news: Our therapists all know how to utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and interweave those modalities into their personal style. And so, if you are seeking that type of counseling—we also can provide it.

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