Our counselors offer counseling for teens in Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

I am a dedicated mental health professional with experience in clinical therapy and a passion for social work and community engagement. I received my master’s in social work from Boston University and my bachelor’s in behavioral neuroscience with a studio art minor from Grand Valley State University. I have worked with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, autism, and suicidal ideation. My goal is to help others find motivation, build a daily routine, and work on communication skills. I look forward to expanding my practice into art therapy and couples and family therapy.

Specific methods and supporting styles include CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Role Playing, SUD, and other preventative measures. My specialties include CBT and Motivational Interviewing, which include identifying and labeling emotions, basic questions surrounding emotions, wants, needs, and interpretations.

I am committed to lifelong learning, professional development, and collaborative community partnerships that advance mental health and social well-being. My long-term goal is to combine clinical expertise, social work values, and community leadership to help create meaningful, lasting change for individuals, families, and the communities I serve.

Karla Walker is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. Her ideal clients are individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, or identity challenges. They seek holistic therapy tailored to their unique needs and aim to restore emotional balance, develop self-awareness, and find empowerment in their healing journey. Karla is passionate about working through a spiritual lens and is a licensed and ordained Minister.

Karla earned her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She integrates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive behavior therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy with a holistic approach, creating a safe, empowering space for healing.

Karla understands that healing is a deeply personal journey, and she creates a compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported. She tailors therapy to individual needs, helping clients find strength and balance.

Keith Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience supporting children and their families. He specializes in treating behavioral issues, anger, trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. Keith also works with adolescents and adults of all ages and supports them through various other mental health concerns including mental stress, men’s issues, OCD, and gender identity. Keith enjoys treating clients from all backgrounds and finding each person’s inherent strengths.

Keith received his Master’s in Counseling from Central Michigan University. He uses a psychoanalytic approach and pulls from methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, family systems, reality therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Keith is committed to providing individualized care to everyone he works with, using a calming presence to create a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration and learning. He knows that starting therapy can be difficult and scary, but you don’t have to go through challenges alone! Reach out to Keith today.

I specialize in using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

My approach is collaborative and practical, blending evidence-based strategies with genuine connection. Together, we will build skills to manage distress, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I believe therapy should be a space where you don’t have to shrink or codeswitch—where your identity is affirmed and your voice matters. Whether you're working through daily stressors or deeper emotional wounds, I aim to support you with empathy, honesty, and tools you can actually use in your everyday life.

Karen Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 21 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. She has worked in diverse settings, including schools, universities, and community mental health. Karen specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. She is passionate about helping others heal, grow, and achieve emotional wellness through empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care.

Karen earned her Master’s in Counseling from Oakland University and integrates cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches into her work. She believes in meeting clients where they are and helping them build resilience, manage symptoms, and develop healthy coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence.

Karen creates a supportive, client-centered space where individuals feel heard and empowered. Her work helps clients gain insight, improve communication, and build healthier relationships. With a focus on self-awareness and compassion, she supports clients in fostering personal growth, emotional balance, and meaningful change.