Jewish therapists in Allendale, MI
Browse Jewish therapists in Allendale, Michigan. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Jewish
Grief Recovery Center
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LP, LPA-IPA
At Grief Recovery Center, our vision is a world where no one is afraid to seek mental health help, regardless of background. We believe that everyone deserves healing, hope, and compassionate mental health care. Our diverse group of mental health counselors and psychologists can help you navigate various life transitions and challenges through compassionate counseling and therapy in a cohesive and supportive environment.
15 Years Experience
Online in Allendale, MI
Serving Jewish
Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of my three children struggle with Substance Use Disorder, my world was further shaken when my son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, I was determined to better understand the family experience of addiction, and have since used this lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss.
As a Compassionate Bereavement Care®️ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, I work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. I am a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitate their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. As an advocate for recovery policies, I am a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serve on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) My book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares my family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in Allendale, MI (Online Only)
Serving Jewish
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
My practice is grounded in one central idea: that family, in all of its forms, deserves to be understood, supported, and thoughtfully nurtured. I have the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families at some of the most meaningful—and often most vulnerable—moments in their lives. Whether someone is building a family, navigating challenges within one, or redefining what family means to them, my goal is always to create a space that feels both safe and genuinely supportive.
A significant part of my work focuses on family building, including comprehensive evaluations for adoption, assisted reproduction, and other non-traditional pathways to parenthood. I have extensive experience working with adoptive parents, intended parents, and families formed through surrogacy, donation, and other modern family-building processes. These evaluations are not just procedural—they are an opportunity to reflect, prepare, and enter parenthood with clarity and confidence.
In addition to evaluation work, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I approach this work with warmth, directness, and deep respect for each person’s experience. Whether addressing relationship strain, life transitions, trauma, or the complexities of parenting, I aim to help people better understand themselves and each other, and to move forward with intention.
I have a particular passion for working with non-traditional families—those whose paths may fall outside of conventional expectations but are no less meaningful or deserving of support. My practice is inclusive, affirming, and grounded in the belief that there is no single “right” way to build or be a family.
Above all, I strive to offer a space where people feel seen, understood, and guided—not judged. This is deeply personal work, and I consider it an honor to be part of my clients’ journeys.
26 Years Experience
Online in Allendale, MI
Serving Jewish
Dr. Rue PLLC
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Do you feel like you’re always keeping it together on the outside, even when everything feels overwhelming inside? Maybe you’ve achieved so much, but the constant pressure to do more and be more never lets up. Do you find yourself replaying past experiences or carrying the emotional weight of things you thought you’d moved on from? Perhaps you’re caught in patterns like saying “yes” when you’re exhausted, avoiding conflict, or struggling to feel like you’re truly enough, no matter how much you do. These are the effects of trauma and high-functioning anxiety, and they can leave you feeling stuck and disconnected.
I specialize in helping individuals with high-functioning anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-doubt. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT, I help clients break free from patterns that no longer serve them and create space for healing and growth. Together, we’ll challenge the beliefs that keep you feeling overwhelmed, build tools to manage stress, and reconnect you with your own needs and goals.
Therapy is more than just talking; it’s about real, actionable change. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving, let’s connect. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today, and let’s work together to create a life where you feel calm, confident, and whole.
15 Years Experience
Online in Allendale, MI (Online Only)
Serving Jewish
Dorothy Brown
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a Psychologist and a certified yoga teacher. I take a wholistic approach to therapy with a slightly spiritual bent. I believe in the mind-body connection and encourage mindfulness and meditation if clients feel comfortable with it. I work with people to change their unhealthy thoughts and to relax their body.
36 Years Experience
Online in Allendale, MI
Jewish therapists in Allendale, MI Statistics
Jewish therapists in Allendale, MI average 18 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Depression (72%), and Loss or Grief (58%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Stress |
| 52% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 47% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Jewish |
| 88% | Women |
| 73% | LGBTQ+ |
| 68% | Men |
| 63% | Black / African American |