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GR Family Therapy has been serving the people of Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Ada, Cascade, Wyoming, Walker, Grandville, and beyond since 2019. I have over 11 years of experience in the field. I am knowledgeable, compassionate, and very human. I’ve also been on the client side of therapy and know it can be hard / vulnerable / scary to begin. I’m happy you’re here.
Location
401 Hall St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Suite 185E
At Hall St. SW & US 131
Free parking
Couples Therapy
When the person who is supposed to love you most in the world hurts you it's devastating and disorienting. I help couples hear each other and respond in new effective ways in order to heal the past and stay connected for the future.
Premarital / Precommitment Prep
Congratulations! You found your person! Let’s help you start the next chapter of your life with confidence, open communication, and a shared vision of the future.
Individual Therapy
Sex Therapy
I know sex and intimacy can be many things: mind-blowing, dread-inducing, fun, playful, fraught, and loving. Whether you want more sex, less sex, or better sex I can help you get what you want.
Parents of Young Adults
Parents! Are you losing hope that your young adult will ever be able to leave the nest? I can help refine your approach in a way that fosters motivation, responsibility, and independence.
Family Therapy
These days there are countless conflicts and controversies breaking families apart. I provide a safe place to be truly understood and seen so you can stay connected.
Schedule Today
I offer free, 20-minute online consultations.
The first rule of therapy is: You have to trust your therapist.
Let’s test the waters and see if we are a good fit. Consultations also give me a chance to hear about what you’re looking for, explain the process, and answer any questions you have.
GR Family Therapy Blog
A Discouraging Statistic
Most couples wait on average seven years before reaching out for therapy. This is one* of the reasons why couples therapy has lower success rates that other forms of therapy. By the time couples reach out, the hurt and anger are big. Sometimes people have lost hope. Some couples only decide to go to therapy when they feel the relationship is already over and they want to be able to say they’ve. Tried. Every. Thing. Sometimes one partner is willing to try therapy and the other one is not.
Emotionally Focused Therapy as explained by the founder, Dr. Sue Johnson
HOLD ME TIGHT Article by Dr. Sue Johnson originally published in Psychology Today I grew up in my parents' pub in England, where there was always a lot of drama. And all the drama—fights, flirting, tears, tantrums—revolved around love. I also watched...
“There’s Going To Be Some Changes Around Here!”
Have you ever said this about your home? My clients tend to say this about expectations and routines for their kids around any change of season: at the beginning of summer vacation, the start of a new school year, or even heading into spring break. At these times...