Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

"I like to focus on identifying your strengths and help you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles."

Delana Hadden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 12 years of experience working with individuals and couples with varying severity of mental illness and concerns. She specializes in helping teens, adults, and seniors to better cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment, substance use, and personality disorders.

Delana completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and utilizes various evidence-based modalities including acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness, believing that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all experience.

Delana is committed to providing a comfortable and safe environment to assist clients in processing and developing coping strategies to assist in leading fuller lives. She strives to help clients sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offers a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. Delana invites you to reach out if you are ready to take the next steps in beginning to work on the struggles you are facing and offers a safe place to explore your inner thoughts and feelings.

"As a non-judgmental person, my passion is to assist my clients in improving their lives, changing their thought processes, and restoring calm and balance to their worlds."

Joe Jaster is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. He specializes in therapy for substance abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, stress, and relationship issues for adults and teens, and has significant experience counseling adolescents and adults in substance abuse, usage, and addiction. He has a background in both individual and group counseling and has worked with diverse clientele. Joe completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Detroit and a Master of Arts in Guidance & Counseling from Oakland University.

Joe believes that it’s important to focus on the causes of the issues that his clients face, as well as the everyday external complications that impact their lives. Joe sees great value in exploring Relapse, Recovery, and Relationships with his clients, which are three major components of substance abuse.

Joe believes in helping his clients work through their concerns and remember that mental health issues affect not only the individual, but also those involved in their life. Schedule an appointment with Joe today.

Rosemary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Michigan. Rosemary has worked as a counselor for over ten years with clients across a broad spectrum, who are dealing with anxiety, anger, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, eating disorders, relationship issues, procrastination, domestic violence, career/vocational exploration, and sexual abuse.

Primarily, Rosemary uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psycho-educational, and person-centered modes of therapy when she interacts with clients. Together, the client and Rosemary, select goals and then work to bring these to fruition. 

Rosemary is passionate about the mental health field. She wholeheartedly believes that empowering clients with tools and strategies to manage life’s obstacles are essential to their continued success. Clients will know that they have been successful when they have achieved their personal goals.

"As a woman ahead of her time, having been a divorced single parent with no full-time job or college education and then later in life having lived in a four-generational house, I understand being a caretaker for an elderly parent, I understand the dynamics of balancing life, personally and professionally throughout the lifespan with many planned and unplanned life transitions. "

Pamela Rybka is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducational therapy, mindfulness, and meditation. Her philosophy of care is to involve clients in their treatment plans. She will work with you, exploring what has worked for you in the past and what has not. Together, you will look at how you as a client can become your optimum best self on this journey of life. 

There is no right or wrong. Therapy is a process of growth. Therapy is about relationships," says Pamela. "Your relationship with your therapist and your relationship with yourself and those around you."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of experience in the fields of mental health and social work."

Marcy Bristol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of experience in mental health and medical social work. She has worked extensively with individuals facing adjustment to chronic illness, grief, loss, and bereavement as well as depression and anxiety disorders. Marcy focuses on helping clients understand and strengthen the physical and emotional components of their lives to create a healthy balance to face any challenges.

Marcy received her Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago. She takes a collaborative, strength-based, person-centered approach, using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies to meet the specific needs of each client.

Building trust and respect between the therapist and the client is essential for achieving positive outcomes in therapy.

Marcy provides a warm, compassionate, and trusting environment, always keeping in mind that everyone is unique and the treatment approach will be tailored to them as an individual. Schedule an appointment today!

"I am here to provide mental health therapy to everyone that wants it."

Gabriel Kangas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in mental health. He specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, children, and adolescents. He knows that every client is different—that's why his responses and approaches to therapy are diverse.

Gabe completed his Master's degree at Central Michigan University, and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT). His personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach and Gabe believes it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive.

We all go through different circumstances in life. Gabe is confident that he would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that would allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with him today.

"As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and achieve meaningful growth and healing."

Anthonia Umelogu is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of clinical experience. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders through evidence-based, person-centered care. Her background in forensic psychiatry, outpatient clinics, and community mental health enables Anthonia to offer a compassionate, collaborative approach, helping clients build resilience, develop coping skills, and achieve their mental health goals.

Anthonia earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Wayne State University in Michigan. She provides medication management and also uses approaches including emotionally-focused therapy and integrative therapy based on client needs.

Anthonia understands how challenging it can be to navigate life’s difficulties alone. In a compassionate and collaborative space, she works alongside clients to help them find balance, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing, Anthonia invites you to reach out for support.