Therapists and Staff
Joe Martino, LPC
Finding healthy ways to communicate is what I strive to teach each of my clients. I specialize in relationship therapy involving couples, parent/child, friends, or co-workers. I want to help each client strengthen any relationship they may have. Relationships can be complex. You can care about someone and still have destructive patterns of communication.
I strive to make each client feel heard, valued, and safe. They will be on a path to mental wellness when we can achieve this. I want to help each person learn new and better ways to communicate. Sometimes, we need to be heard by someone. I want to hear from each client by listening deeply to what they are saying. By listening to each person and helping them uncover the potential consequences of each decision, I can help them make choices that are right for them. Each person's situation is unique and should be treated on its merit.
Joe is the author of the book The Emotionally Secure Couple, which can be purchased on his webpage, Amazon, or wherever quality books are sold.
You can find his webpage by clicking here.
(Grand Rapids, Lowell)
Erica Martino
I have worked with individuals, couples, and children for over eight years. Clients have found me to be warm, friendly, and engaging. I want everyone to feel safe and comfortable in my presence so we can navigate life's troubles together. I believe in empowering clients to be the best person they can be! I will be your biggest fan, your best listener.
My area of expertise is helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. I am particularly interested in trauma and how it affects your self-perception, marriage, and even how you interact with co-workers, peers, or children.
Our office has a warm and friendly atmosphere to help you feel relaxed and comfortable. The therapy rooms are designed to feel like your living room. My goal is that you will feel safe, valued, and heard in my presence while I cultivate a relaxing environment for that to happen.
Office Location: (Lowell)
Sarah Bulthuis, MA, LPC
Counseling is a unique experience for each person. Finding someone who makes you feel comfortable and listened to is one of the most essential pieces of your journey. I aim to build a trusting relationship while helping you work through any barriers you may face. I desire that you will feel safe and valued. Together, we can navigate life’s stressors and help you reshape your future.
I have worked with adults and children in mental health for the past 21 years. For the past five years, I have been blessed to be able to walk alongside many people in a variety of settings. Some areas that I have experience in are trauma, domestic violence, autism, and working with families as well as individuals and couples.
(Lowell)
Taylor Brodbeck, LLMSW
Childhood and adolescence developmental years come with challenges that shape who we become in our lives. These challenges can be confusing, exciting, difficult, and most often defining. Everyone faces unique obstacles, which can be hard to navigate alone or without a support base. My passion is to work with children and adolescents to help ease this difficult time and provide support for them to be themselves without the stress of judgment or isolation. My focus is to provide a support base for their autonomy within the path they choose for themselves. My goal is to provide validation of your thoughts and feelings, actively listen to gain an understanding, empathize with your experiences, and meeting you where you are at. I am here to listen and create a safe environment to help explore your emotions, barriers, and goals. Whether you need help figuring out your goals, learning to use coping skills, improving relationship/social skills, challenging automatic negative thoughts, learning or improving on problem-solving skills, and more. I am here to help you develop the tools you need to help face your challenges or deal with the ones that have passed.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship or family issues, stress, trauma, communication issues, and school/work struggles. I have worked with children with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, cognitive impairments, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, emotional impairments, and more.”
Location: Grand Rapids, Grandville
Julia Howard, LLMSW
No one should have to navigate challenging times alone. I am passionate about creating a safe and empathetic space for individuals to share their thoughts and emotions, and I firmly believe that as humans, we have a responsibility to support and guide each other through life's challenges. I am committed to fostering an environment of trust, respect, and understanding in my practice. I strive to empower my clients to explore their inner worlds, navigate personal obstacles, and ultimately, cultivate a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment.
As a therapist with training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I have had the privilege of working with a wide spectrum of individuals, from teens and adolescents to adults and older adults, encompassing diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I strongly believe that every individual has the capacity to grow and make positive changes. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that every person's journey is unique, and I am dedicated to tailoring my interventions to meet the specific needs and objectives of each individual. With a compassionate and personalized approach, I aim to help individuals embark on a transformative journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Location: Grand Rapids, Lowell
Cody Katerberg, LLMSW
Everyone shares a need to feel supported by friends, colleagues, family members, and significant others. As a therapist, I am committed to creating and maintaining a positive and judgment free healing environment for clients and help you take steps towards becoming your best self. The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is important when it comes to the healing process. It’s important to me that clients who attend therapy feel safe and reassured at times when something vulnerable is shared. It’s my goal to meet you where you are, no matter how you come to therapy with me.
We will discuss the issues that may be getting in the way of you achieving the things you wish to and find goals that are reflective of what you wish to gain through therapy. The therapy content will aim to help you meet your needs and how you wish to grow. Let’s start the healing process together, whatever that may look like for you and your unique needsjudgment-free healing environment for clients and helping
Location: Lowell, Grandville
Madison Markham, LLMSW
I am a master’s clinical social worker with a specialty in cognitive behavioral therapy. I utilize multiple modalities in therapy based on the client’s needs, and have experience incorporating methods of dialectical behavioral therapy, somatic therapy, and trauma informed practices. I believe therapy should be client-centered and I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows clients to feel comfortable to heal at their own pace.
I typically work with children 12 and older, through middle aged adults. I’m experienced working with anxiety disorders, depressive symptoms and disorders, mood and personality disorders, neurodivergent behaviors, and life transitions. I like clients to consider therapy as a place to learn more about themselves in a safe environment, and when ready, learn to successfully navigate their lives with the tools learned from our time together. I encourage all clients to understand that therapeutic intervention is best received when the client is committed and open to the process, if you feel that you may need assistance in opening up to the process I am happy to work on this initial step together.
Izzie Matthews, LLMSW
As a therapist, I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship / family issues, or school- and work- related issues, I am ready to meet you where you are. Throughout our therapeutic journey, I will strive to help you address your needs, challenges, and goals through a transparent and compassionate approach. My goal is to help you feel fulfilled in your life whether that means challenging negative thoughts, learning coping skills, making a difficult change, or another goal you set for yourself. I believe that with this environment, healing and growth arise.
With patience and intention, I seek to connect, understand, and nurture the well-being of others. I believe using an eclectic, trauma-informed, and personalized approach is key to the therapeutic process. By bringing authenticity and honesty to each session, we will work together to recognize, explore, and support your strengths, emotions, and perspectives.
I aim to create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for you that will promote healing and growth. By holding space for you and your experiences, we will strengthen our trust and connection and begin the therapeutic journey together. My intention is to provide a genuine, receptive, and compassionate space for you to process the human experience.
Location: Lowell
Shannon McGee LMSW
Each of us has a journey that shapes how we see the world and others. Our journey may throw hurdles at us that come unexpectedly. Through each hurdle, we have those that help to guide us, and by guiding us, we also learn to guide ourselves and grow as people. Each person has a unique story and journey that they are going through. I aim to work with people on their journey through life and provide them with validation and empathy through the roadblocks that life brings. I want people to feel supported and heard through their experiences. I strive to show people guidance through their lives and how to manage daily struggles through listening and helping add tools that will assist you with dealing with your struggles and hardships. Together, we will work on building a trusting and safe environment for you to share your struggles and have someone who is here to listen and walk with you down the path of life you are on. You are not alone in this, I am here to show you that you and your life experiences matter and are an important part of growing as people.
I have experience working with teens and adults who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, substance use, and communication issues. I look forward to walking alongside you and helping you grow as a good person on your journey through life.
Location: Lowell
Mark Olson, LLMSW CAADC-DP
Each and every one of us is on our own journey, and sometimes that journey or path can be met with unexplainable hurt, trauma, loss, stress, rejection, family conflict, anxiety, depression, and many other life altering realities. These realities of life we do not have to face alone. Individuals throughout life at one point or another need a helping hand to guide through their own struggle. That is where my passion thrives. As a therapist I look forward to coming alongside you and helping you work through whatever struggle you may be going through.
As a therapist I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, rejection, trauma, conflict, relational issues, and stress. These issues at times are difficult to navigate, but as your therapist we will build a therapeutic relationship that helps direct you towards finding your own personal strengths, working through your struggles, finding healthy supports, and seeing yourself with the grace and compassion that we all deserve.
Location: Lowell
Courtney LaRoque, Counseling Intern
I am Courtney LaRoque and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Student at Northwestern University, practicing in the state of Michigan. My approach blends cultural humility, compassion, practicing coping skills, enhancing well-being, and more to rediscover your meaning and purpose in your life. Counseling aims to empower clients by promoting growth, promoting mental health, wellness, empowerment, and human development by allowing clients to seek our support when they experience problems.
I work with all ages, but specialize in working with children and adolescents in Western Michigan to help them with diagnosis, working through trauma, and those who are looking for effective treatment after having unresolved issues from past mental health concerns.
I work with those with disabilities, religious trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or those with childhood trauma, to regain control of their lives and increase wellness. I use an integrative approach and draw from evidence-based practices and client-centered therapy approaches.
Through my accredited master’s program through CACREP, I feel ready to begin this journey of health and well-being. I have special training and seven years experience working with the neurodivergent population and those with disabilities, have been a part of the counseling field for one year, and plan to graduate from Northwestern with a counseling license and will continue to be an advocate for these groups of individuals in my upcoming practice.
PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDERS
Joseph Drumm, MD Supervising Psychiatrist
Dr. Drumm attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During residency, he engaged in research utilizing Ketamine for treating various psychiatric disorders with a unique and highly effective protocol.
Dr. Drumm does not see patients at our office.
Dana Babinsky, PMHNP
Dana is a dedicated and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a passion for mental health that spans over a decade. She firmly believes that mental health is an integral component of overall well-being, impacting not only mental states but also physical health and the ability to manage co-existing conditions.
Her primary objective is to alleviate mental health symptoms by collaboratively tailoring treatment plans for clients of all age groups. Dana is committed to offering evidence-based insights into treatment options, encompassing both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Her aim is to empower client to make informed decisions about their care and become advocates for their own well-being.
Furthermore, Dana is dedicated to assisting clients in achieving fulfilling and purposeful lives. She achieves this by delivering individualized care, offering education, and guiding clients towards valuable resources. Ultimately, her overarching aspiration is to provide evidence-based care that brings about positive transformations in her clients’ lives.
Dana firmly believes in a team-based approach to care, fostering seamless collaboration with primary care physicians and therapists. This collaborative effort allows clients to create personalized, client-centered care plans that work toward achieving positive outcomes. She excels in areas such as medication management, personalized treatment planning, and facilitating coordination with external healthcare providers.
Dana’s professional interests encompass behavioral health, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care. She is proficient in treating clients of all age groups dealing with a spectrum of conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and personality disorders.
Kari Hoffius, PMHNP
My name is Kari Hoffius, and I am proud to call Spring Lake, Michigan my hometown. Growing up with two little sisters and a younger brother, family has always been important to me. Now, as a mother to my one-year-old daughter, Xenia, I find pure joy and purpose in watching her grow and explore!
Soccer has been a lifelong passion shared with my family, and whenever we can, my sister and I still lace up our cleats for an indoor match. Alongside the thrill of the game, I also find solace in weightlifting, a practice that helped me navigate the stresses of school and the challenges that come with nursing.
My journey into healthcare began at the age of 20 when I made the decision to pursue nursing. Graduating from Baker College with my BSN in 2018 was a milestone that opened doors to diverse nursing experiences. From serving as a cardiac nurse in Hawaii to embarking on travel nursing adventures, each role has shaped my professional path.
In 2020, tragedy struck with the loss of my cousin to mental illness exacerbated by a fentanyl overdose. This heartbreaking event propelled me towards a new direction in my career, one focused on addressing the escalating mental health needs within our communities, particularly amid the challenges of the pandemic. Driven by a deep sense of purpose, I pursued further education, recently graduating from Spring Arbor University as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I am filled with excitement as I prepare to embark on this new chapter, eager to apply my skills and compassion to make a positive impact in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges.
David Tillema, PMHNP
I believe that mental health impacts every aspect of our lives and is influenced by various complex factors. After working for ten years as a registered nurse, I realized that all health begins with mental health. I became a nurse practitioner to help better patients achieve their best and most fulfilled lives possible. I received my master’s degree in nursing from Wayne State University and am board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) across the lifespan through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
As a PMHNP, I focus on providing patients with tools to treat their mental health concerns and maximize their wellness, primarily through medication management and building coping skills. I believe treatment should be individualized and that decision-making should be shared between the patient and provider. I look forward to working with patients of all ages and backgrounds to build strong relationships and maximize the quality of life for the long term.
I was born and raised in West Michigan, am a huge sports fan, enjoy being active, and love anything to do with mountains, especially hiking and snowboarding. I look forward to meeting you!
Location: Grand Rapids, Grandville
Tyonna Kirkland, Medical Assistant
I am 26 years old and have obtained my Associate’s Degree in Applied Science (AAS) from Ross Medical of Grand Rapids making me a qualified Medical Assistant.
Prior to starting this position, I worked as a Daycare teacher and a Care Aide for a local group home. Eventually transitioning into Homecare and Resident Assisting for the elderly, which in total has given me eight amazing years of caregiving.
My biggest and most rewarding accomplishment is being a full-time mother to the sweetest three-year- old. Outside of work I thoroughly enjoy cooking and reading while also running two businesses. One being Catering/Event planning and the other an Online clothing store.
Support Team
Support
- Kendra Martino, Office Manager
- Lindsay Bryan, Relationship Coordination Specialist
- Kaidance Martino, Customer Support
- Kyra Martino, Customer Support
- Noah Burton, Customer Support
- Michael Couture, Customer Support and Advertising