Black / African American therapists in East Grand Rapids, Michigan MI
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Serving Black / African American
Rebecca Turner
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, MA Counseling, school counselor K-12th
I believe therapy is a wonderful journey with a trusted Therapist. I have been through therapy myself so I understand it from the clinician’s point of you as well as from a client’s point of view. I think everyone deserves to feel good and reach his or her full potential. I look forward to joining you on your journey 🙂
13 Years Experience
In-Person in East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Online in East Grand Rapids, MI Michigan
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Char Houben
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Dr. Houben provides therapy that goes beyond merely treating symptoms and takes a depth-oriented perspective in order for us to examine root causes and incorporate enduring change. She views therapy as a collaborative process, focusing on the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for self-exploration and change. She understands that your cultural background is an integral part of your identity, so she is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming therapeutic space. With a comprehensive approach to treatment, Dr. Houben recognizes that well-being encompasses the integration of mental, emotional, and physical aspects of health and considers the entirety of your being. In therapy, we will begin a collaborative journey together, exploring the depths of your experiences, fostering psychological flexibility, and facilitating profound personal growth. If you are ready to embrace on this transformative process, I am here to understand your lived experiences and provide you the support, guidance, and expertise you need. Together, we will embark on a path toward self-discovery, healing, and, incorporate lasting positive change.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Grand Rapids, MI
Online in East Grand Rapids, MI Michigan
Serving Black / African American
Brighter Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, LPC, LLP, LLMSW, LLPC
How do you know when you are in need of a counselor? Perhaps you have already talked with family and friends about your struggles, but nothing seems to help, change doesn’t happen. You’ve experienced a loss, conflict in a relationship or work problems. If you’re a student maybe you are struggling to sort out current and future directions. Maybe you have a sense that something isn’t quite right, you have felt better. Talking to a counselor is the first step toward renewing and regaining fulfillment in your life. Contact us to discuss a counseling session; 517-243-9738 or frontdesk@mibrighterhealth.com
9 Years Experience
Online in East Grand Rapids, MI Michigan
Serving Black / African American
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Kristen Gidel Kelly: FOUNDER, Imagine Recovery Counseling
The first thing you need to know about me is that I am not your Traditional Therapist (I’m an EMDR and DBT nerd and super passionate about what I do!) and everyone that works for me is an extension of me and my values. I value both the science and the art, creative, and personalized experience of therapy. I value both ethical practice and the need to adapt the science that I have to fit the needs of the human being sitting in front of me.
My values regarding client care:
Trauma is something that happens to you, it’s not part of your identity. I work with trauma because I believe people can change and heal from their experiences. I seek to empower people to heal and grow and I truly believe you can. I have lived experience in most of the conditions that I treat or I have worked with them for a long time and have extensive training. You will not intimate me with your experience. I often tell my clients, “If I don’t know something, I will find out”. Many of the clients that come see me have had a prior therapy experience that did not go well. While I always remain humble in what I do and let folks know “You are in the driver’s seat”, I want to make it clear that I have 18 years of experience in what I do and I’m always learning and consulting with experts to be the best version of myself for my clients and my staff. I go to my own therapy and work on my own stuff. Lastly, it is part of my professional and personal ethics to respond to all client referrals within 24 hours. I feel strongly that if you reach out, I will respond. I keep our wait list intentionally low because I do not feel it’s ethical for folks to wait a long time to get help.
My values regarding my group practice:
I worked in community mental health and government for 17 years. Many times, I was working in a toxic, oppressive workplace and was extremely burned out. It is highly important to me to provide a healing and safe environment for my staff. I pride myself on hiring folks that are deeply aligned with my values, highly skilled and trained (it’s not always about years of experience!), and have the self respect to expect to be taken care of by their boss. I believe it’s important to always be learning. I teach my staff everything I know and provide them with free consultation and training. It is the privilege and a responsibility of a boss to take care of their people. If you work with my therapists, please know that I am taking care of them so they can skillfully take care of you! A lot of folks that come to work with me have been burned out by their previous employer and want something more. I value providing a safe, comfortable, trauma sensitive, diversity/inclusive, therapist centered working environment. Burnout will be assessed and taken seriously and consultation support is provided. It’s so important to me, I write this language into my contracts.
19 Years Experience
Online in East Grand Rapids, MI Michigan
Serving Black / African American
Wendy Hooker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, C-ASWCM, CBIS, CAMF, SAP
As a counselor, therapist and medical case manager, I have grown in my understanding of the importance of the mind body connection (physical and mental health). Therefore, each person is encouraged (coached) from a person-centered strength perspective to make positive changes in their life based on their lifestyle goals.
28 Years Experience
Online in East Grand Rapids, MI Michigan
Black / African American therapists in East Grand Rapids, Michigan Statistics
Black / African American therapists in East Grand Rapids, Michigan average 16 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (70%), and Trauma and PTSD (57%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 51% | Stress |
| 48% | ADHD |
| 44% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 92% | Women |
| 73% | LGBTQ+ |
| 68% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 66% | Men |