Dana Brumm, LLP

Philosophy of Care

Dana is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology, and is certified as a Chemical Addiction Counselor. She has provided treatment for over 20 years in the field of Mental and Behavioral Health

Dana uses an eclectic mix of modalities to meet the unique needs of every client. Through providing a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental environment, Dana helps clients with a wide variety of mental health concerns. Areas of focus are depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, and addiction.

Dana believes that treating others with compassion, seeing them through the eyes of empathy, and working with her clients to meet their needs mentally, physically and spiritually are paramount to client’s wellness and success.

Education

Michigan School of Psychology
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Addiction
• Personality Disorders

Lindsay Mengebier, LMSW-C

Philosophy of Care

Lindsay (she/her) specializes in working with young people navigating life changes and transitions from adolescence into adulthood. Utilizing a trauma informed care approach, Lindsay provides support to clients who are experiencing rapid and diverse changes in their lives related to greater independence, personal identity and new roles and responsibilities. By creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment, clients learn to harness their personal strengths and skills to move towards a more healing and hopeful future. 

Lindsay believes a strong therapeutic relationship starts with building trust and creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for each individual client. Lindsay recognizes that each client’s experiences, needs, and goals are individually unique, and she employs a variety of strategies in her work including client-centered care.

Lindsay has experience working with a variety of populations and settings including in corrections systems, Adolescents, LGBTQ+, Adults, Young Adults and Families. 

Education

Grand Valley State University
Masters in Social Work

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• PTSD
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Domestic Violence
• Women’s Issues
• LGBT Issues

Marcy West, LMSW

Philosophy of Care

Marcy West is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience in the mental health, medical social work and substance abuse profession. Marcy West has vast experience in treating a variety of age groups and concerns, her approach is client centered, strength based, and solution focused.
Marcy West utilizes varying modalities. All therapeutic modalities utilized in treatment are evidenced based which means they are proven to be the most effective and successful techniques in the field. I provide treatment to geriatric, adult/adolescent males and females encountering issues with relationships, mood disorders, depression/anxiety, substance abuse and other disorders impacting functioning.
I enjoy teaching meditation techniques and believe we all have an innate ability to heal ourselves but often life challenges, experiences and pain get in the way. Insight, skill development and recognition of our own inner strength is vital in reaching the full potential you were meant to live. Let me help you uncover the amazing abilities you already possess. I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey.

Education

Grand Valley State University
Masters in Social Work

Specialties

• Anxiety Therapy
• Stress Counseling
• Depression Counseling
• Mood Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness/Meditation
• Grief / Loss / Bereavement

Meaghan Dulin, LLPC

Philosophy of Care

Meaghan Dulin is a Limited License Professional Counselor who grew up in southwest Virginia. She received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology- with an emphasis in early childhood development- from Mary Baldwin College. She has been working in the counseling field for the past 15 years. She has a variety of experience- including Infant Mental Health, school-based counseling, community mental health, juvenile justice system, foster care system, Hospice and palliative care, child/adolescent residential treatment center, adult intensive outpatient/substance use treatment, SMART Recovery for youth, and equine-assisted therapy programs. As a result of her experience, Meaghan has the ability to effectively treat a wide range of issues including trauma, mood disorders (including perinatal mood disorders), anxiety and depression, additive behaviors, grief/loss/ambiguous loss, and attachment/relationship concerns.  Additionally, she has special interest in supporting healing regarding social justice issues- including systemic racism and inequity.

Meaghan believes that the greatest healing happens in the context of relationships- throughout the lifespan. When working with Meaghan, you can expect a safe and compassionate space for your mind, body, and soul. Her practice is informed largely by attachment theory and emotion-focused theory; additional evidence-based/evidence-informed practices that may be present in the counseling room include CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), Mindfulness, Infant-Parent Psychotherapy/Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy).

Education

Liberty University
Master's in Professional Counseling

Specialties

• Families
• Stress
• Panic
• Phobias
• Depression
• Grief and Loss

Megan Marie Dunne, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

We all need a little help sometimes. Therapy is a great tool to have to overcome life’s tough times. Are you new to therapy? Or someone who has seen a therapist before? Regardless of your previous experiences with therapy, I offer everyone a safe, private and professional experience. Together we will address your concerns and then plan and execute change. As far back as I can remember, I have always been concerned with other people’s happiness. As a child I knew that one day I would have a career in a “helping profession”. I graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit MI in 2006 with a master’s degree in social work, a minor in psychology and a solid foundation on treating people using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I have continued to grow in my profession over the years. I have 15 years of experience working not only as a therapist but also as a medical social worker. Implementing change, managing crisis’s and providing life changing resources in clinics, emergency rooms, and in medical wards across metro Detroit. My approach to therapy is a holistic one. I provide support and feedback to assist clients as they address their personal life challenges. I believe in empowering clients to build on their strengths to obtain personal growth. As a holistic mental health clinician, I am passionate about assisting others through life issues and stress so they can grow and heal in mind, body and spirit.
If you need guidance and support, I offer a safe healing space to work through difficulties. I strive to provide a comfortable, respectful and accepting therapeutic environment. Due to my vast professional history I am comfortable working with all populations and hope to work with you.
“ “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but building the new” “ (Socrates. Way of the peaceful warrior: A book that changes lives. By Dan Millman)

Education

Wayne State University
Master’s in Social Work

Specialties

• Couples/Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Anxiety Therapy
• Stress Counseling
• Phobia Counseling

Shannon Bruin, LMSW

Shannon is bilingual in Spanish and earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and her Masters Degree in Social Work and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University. She has over 12 years of experience working from a trauma-informed perspective with youth and adults.

Shannon is passionate about the creation of brave and safe spaces to explore one's personal story; reflect on their journey for the purpose of growth, change; transformation. She strives to include holistic balance into the therapeutic process and encourages her Clients to explore health in all areas of their life. Shannon believes that laughter and joy aide in the therapeutic process and values use of a variety of therapeutic interventions in order to engage beauty and pain together.

Education

Grand Valley State University
Master's in Social Work
Master's in Public Administration

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Mood Disorders
• OCD
• Faith-Based Counseling

Tiffany Washington, LMSW

Philosophy of Care

Tiffany Washington received her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Marygrove College in Detroit Michigan and a Master of Social Work Degree from Wayne State University. Tiffany has been a fully licensed Social Worker with the State of Michigan since 2011.

Tiffany has been in the field of Social Work for 16 years and her specialties include Substance Abuse and Geriatrics. She has worked in Community Mental Health primarily with clients who have been diagnosed with Anxiety, Depression and Schizophrenia. Tiffany also specializes in Life Management skills programming with people who are transitioning out of or into different stages of life and need a fresh start.

Tiffany’s passion is to work with individuals who need support and advocacy while they address areas in their lives they want to improve, change and/or develop. Her primary goal is to help facilitate an environment where people feel safe to explore their hopes, dreams and ultimately themselves.

Education

Wayne State University
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Anxiety Therapy
• Stress Counseling
• Depression Counseling
• Mood Disorders
• Trauma and Stress Related Disorders (PTSD)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness/Meditation
• Psychodynamic
• Grief / Loss / Bereavement
• Health / Medical Problems

Amanda Lambert, LPC

Philosophy of Care

I look forward to working with anyone seeking help, and strive to provide a safe, warm, and accepting environment for you to share and grow. Starting counseling can be an intimidating process, but I am here to support you and make this a welcoming and healing environment and experience. We will work together to achieve whatever goals you wish to work on. My counseling style is warm and positive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and without judgment. My counseling approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Thank you for taking the time to look over my profile, and for deciding to seek help. I look forward to working with you!

Education

University of Michigan

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Relationship Issues
• LGBT+ Concerns
• Career & Academic challenges 
• ADHD

Ayesha Syed, PMHNP, FNP

Philosophy of Care

Ayesha is a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

She has 15 years of experience working in the mental health and in the medical field.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree from GVSU and her PMHNP from the University of Cincinnati as well as an FNP from Walden University.

Her primary role at Thriveworks is to provide psychiatric medication management services to clients. She works under a supervising psychiatrist in providing evaluation, monitoring, and education and medication intervention.

Her treatment philosophy is to promote holistic care by providing empowering intervention for culturally diverse populations as well as to promote self-management of mental health across the lifespan of her patients. She enjoys seeing patients begin to live better lives as they play a proactive role in their mental health through a positive experience of care consisting of therapy, medication, and education. All of which empowers the individual toward continuous improvement in their functionality.

During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, watching movies as well as traveling.

Education

University of Cincinnati
PMHHNP

Walden University
FNP

Specialties

• Medication Management

Brandon Mitchell, LMSW

Philosophy of Care

Brandon (he, him, his) is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in working alongside adolescent to adult aged individuals facing life’s unexpected challenges. He is passionate about supporting you on your journey towards living a worthy life, despite these challenges, and believes in creating a non-judgmental space to move from surviving to thriving. His professional background includes working with patients from all backgrounds in outpatient healthcare facilities.

Brandon will work alongside you to find a balance between the many areas of life, while striving to deepen your understanding of yourself and the relationships you have with others. He will work with you to help improve the acceptance of negative and positive moments in your life, while working to let go of shame and guilt. Brandon believes the first step towards this engagement begins with respect, and then fosters into a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable engaging and growing towards your goals.

Brandon is eclectic in his approach to therapy and will utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions while always being mindful of meeting individuals where they exist. He mainly works from a person centered approach and will work with you to develop strategies on your journey that are based on your unique strengths and preferences. He is experienced in using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution focused, and acceptance and commitment in his work to treat various areas, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, panic, and emotional disturbance.

Brandon is experienced in working alongside LGBTQIA individuals and struggles particular to this community. He has supported those in their journey towards gender transitioning and exploring the connection between their identity and relationship with themselves. He believes ally ship with all identities is essential to developing an affirming therapeutic environment where peace, abundance, and meaning are possible.

In his spare time, Brandon enjoys reading, spending time with friends, traveling and hiking with his very loving dog, Charlie.

Education

Grand Valley State University
Master's in Social Work

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Depression
• Grief & Loss
• LGBTQIA
• Mood Disorders
• Phobias
• Stress

Danielle Drumm, LMSW

Philosophy of Care

Danielle Drumm, LMSW is a Licensed Master Social Worker who has a passion for supporting and encouraging clients throughout the therapy process. Danielle strives to make therapy comfortable and fun using a variety of effective therapeutic techniques. Danielle received her Bachelor of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and her Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. Danielle has worked with many diverse populations and in various settings throughout her almost 10 years in the field. Danielle currently works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Danielle enjoys incorporating mindfulness and relaxation exercises during therapy sessions and loves helping clients bring healthy balance into their lives. Danielle practices from a holistic approach with a focus on treating the whole person and helping clients feel empowered to live their best life. Danielle enjoys helping clients recognize obstacles and discover ways to problem solve and move forward while letting go of judgement, guilt, and fear.

Education

Michigan State University
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Marriage
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Depression
• PTSD
• Academic and Work Issues

Lehanna Hardy, LMSW

Philosophy of Care

Lehanna has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University and Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Lincoln Memorial University.

Lehanna received a specialization in Trauma Across the Lifespan at WMU. Lehanna has worked in Equine Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment and most recently as a Behavioral Health Consultant in a Medical office.  She is trained in CBT, Motivation Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Hakomi and Mindfulness. Lehanna is a trauma informed clinician who brings an integrative approach to her work with clients.

Lehanna believes in connecting with people through empathy and compassion. She works to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that affords people the ability to do the difficult work of therapy. Life’s struggles often create a wedge between people and their authentic selves.  It is Lehanna’s goal to walk with her clients as they learn to reconnect to themselves using their strengths. She believes that everyone can reach their goals through self-empowerment and personal growth.

Lehanna is also passionate about her work with Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids where she facilitates supports groups for those impacted by cancer or grief. She feels it’s an honor to walk beside people on their cancer and grief journeys and be a part of the Gilda community.

Education

Western Michigan University
Master's in Social Work

Specialties

• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• PTSD

Emily Warning, LMSW

Philosophy of Care

Emily, Licensed Master Social Worker, earned her master’s degree from Western Michigan University and her undergraduate from Grand Valley State University. Her focus is in treating trauma across the life span, addressing the past in order to help clients live a fuller and more balanced life in the present and future.

Emily is state certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. Emily has a passion for treating the whole person and has additional training in mindfulness, an attention practice that assists people with managing stress, anxiety, and depression.

Emily enjoys working with children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families. It is her belief that all stages of life come with unique challenges and counseling can equip people with the proper tools to face life’s difficulties with confidence.

Education

Western Michigan University
Master's in Social Work

Specialties

• Stress/Trauma
• Anxiety
• Depression
• CBT
• Mindfulness

DeeDee DiTrapani, LMSW, ACSW

Philosophy of Care

Diana "DeeDee" DiTrapani is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her Master's Degree from Wayne State University and has been working in the field for thirty four years. Many of those years have been spent working with children and families in child welfare, foster care and adoption.

DeeDee transitioned from working in child welfare to counseling 8 years ago and joined Thriveworks in March of 2016. She enjoys working with a range of people and situations such as couples, young adults seeking life skills direction, individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, school aged children and families. She believes in giving every client personal attention by being available between sessions by phone for support when needed.

Deedee uses a variety of approaches in her counseling such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Work, and Mindfulness.

Education

Wayne State University
Masters

Specialties

• Families
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Mood Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• PTSD

Denise Skonieczny, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Denise is a fully Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University, her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Grand Rapids Community College, her Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix and her post-master’s certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati. She has significant experience working in the mental health field.

Denise supports a collaborative relationship with clients including a person-centered plan for recovery. She believes that sometimes life throws us some curve balls and we need a little bit of help to return to our game. She believes that all people have their own individual strengths, resilience and the ability to recover despite life’s many challenges.

Denise’s primary role at Thriveworks is to provide medication management services and education to clients. She works under the supervision of a licensed Psychiatrist and is able to provide evaluations, medication treatment and monitoring. She sees clients over the age of 18 (adults).

Denise is compassionate about helping people and animals. She has four rescue dogs at home that she enjoys spending time with in her free time along with reading, gardening, and wood burning.

Education

University of Phoenix
Master's in Nursing

Specialties

• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic Disorders

Austin Gonzalez, LMSW

Philosophy of Care

Austin Gonzalez, Licensed Master of Social Work, earned both her Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from Grand Valley State University. Austin has experience working with individuals of all ages, but currently focuses on working with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples and families.

She believes in empowering individuals to use their unique strengths to overcome whatever difficulties life may present. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques that are person centered while providing a safe, non-judgemental space. Austin believes in the connection between physical and mental health and encourages clients to incorporate this important balance in their own lives.

Austin's passions include empowering others, running, cooking and the outdoors. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and rescue dog.

Education

Grand Valley State University
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Couples
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Depression
• Mood Disorders

Rob Conrad, LMSW

Philosophy of Care

Rob Conrad, LMSW Licensed Master of Social Work, earned his Master’s of Social Work from the University of Michigan. Rob has experience working with children, teens, families, and adults. He spent 4 years working with individuals who experienced complex trauma and is certified in Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

He believes in meeting his clients where they are at and in the collaborative nature of therapy. Rob uses evidenced based practices to help his clients identify and achieve their goals. His approach is person centered. He wants his clients to feel empowered and ready to succeed. He also believes the power of self-compassion and feeling balanced in all areas of your life.

Rob enjoys spending his free time with his wife and bulldog. He loves cooking, hiking, traveling, and playing board games.

Education

University of Michigan
Master's of Social Work

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Stress
• Phobias
• Depression
• PTSD
• Grief and Loss

Katie Warren, LLP

Philosophy of Care

Katie is a Master’s Level Psychologist. She specializes in child and family challenges and enjoys working with the entire family unit.

Katie has experience in mental health, education, ADHD, ASD, substance use, trauma, legal issues, and family concerns and works with young children all the way to older adults.  She is also a certified Autism evaluator.

Her work focuses on cognitive, emotional and behavioral concerns utilizing mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches.

Katie is a Grand Rapids native who enjoys spending time with her family and participating in events around Grand Rapids.

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Stress
• Phobias
• Depression
• PTSD
• CBT
• Grief/Loss