Beginning Therapy

Choosing the right counselor or therapist in Grand Rapids can seem like an overwhelming task. There are hundreds of therapists listed on various referral sites, and numerous facilities within Google’s search pages. Here are some ways to narrow down the search field. 1. Find a counselor that has experience with…

An Introduction and Encouragement to Seeking Counseling In this short video, Dr. Timothy Giannoni, a counselor at Thriveworks Marietta Counseling, gives a brief word of insight about what you must do when seeking counseling services. TRANSCRIPTION: Hello, my name is Tim Giannoni, a counselor here at Thriveworks. I want to…

Welcome to Thriveworks Counseling Grand Rapids! Take a tour of our fabulous building space, which is currently undergoing construction. We are so excited to be opening soon in Grand Rapids — stay tuned for more details!

How to Find Help A version of this article first appeared on Therapy for Black Girls. Perhaps the hardest part about deciding to participate in therapy is choosing who would be a good fit as your therapist. After all, you will likely be sharing some of your most intimate thoughts…

A number of people never get counseling because they are afraid they won’t get a counselor that helps them. This fear could cost them an opportunity to get the help they need or the opportunity to simply better themselves. Finding a counselor you feel comfortable with can be a daunting…

Getting ready for your first counseling session? Here is our interview with Mike Reffner, the Director of Clinics at Thriveworks. He addresses plenty of things you definitely need to know before meeting your counselor and getting started with counseling.

Your excuses for not trying counseling may not be as solid as you think. In no particular order, we’ve heard the following excuses for not going to counseling a lot. Most times, however, it simply comes down to this: If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way….

PAIR Couple Inventory (About $50.00) David H. Olson & Mark T. Schaefer Couples Counseling: The PAIR (Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships) Inventory is a 36 item instrument that assesses five types of intimacy: emotional, social, sexual, intellectual, and recreational. It enables a person to describe their own relationship as…

According to Matt Kocaj, of 37 Signals, “When you’re new to something, all the pain is out in the open. You stub your toes until they’re black and blue on things the veterans have all learned to avoid. This is both a curse and a gift.” However, Matt also brings…