Therapists and Staff

 I am deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate life's most difficult challenges. With over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and children, I have developed a reputation for being warm, approachable, and genuinely engaged in the well-being of those I serve. My priority is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood, empowering them to overcome obstacles and become the best version of themselves. I am here to be your biggest cheerleader and a compassionate listener every step of the way.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience across a variety of therapeutic settings. My areas of focus include trauma treatment, supporting teens in developing executive functioning skills, and assisting families as they navigate the complexities of the court system. In addition, I am certified in forensic interviewing and trauma, which enhances my ability to work effectively in legal contexts and with vulnerable populations.

I also specialize in working with children and teens facing behavioral or developmental challenges, leading therapy groups in schools, supporting children in foster care, and helping couples navigate relationship difficulties.

I am dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care and am proud of our practice’s commitment to advancing counseling excellence in 2024. Beyond my clinical work, I am passionate about giving back to the community and have had the privilege of serving on two local boards, helping shape mental health services and community initiatives. At my core, I believe in the power of community and the importance of building strong, supportive connections for lasting change. 

Office Location: (Lowell)

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

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

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

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
 

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. 

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.