Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Grand Rapids
Health for Life Grand Rapids Counseling is a dedicated mental health practice serving individuals, families, and couples in Grand Rapids, MI. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive experience in evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed care, to address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. We prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships, customizing treatment plans to meet each client's unique needs while fostering resilience and personal growth.Our collaborative approach integrates mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and holistic techniques to empower clients toward lasting wellness. With a commitment to accessibility, we offer both in-person and telehealth sessions across Michigan, ensuring flexible care options for diverse populations.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Couples Therapy
Group Sessions
EMDR Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer therapists with specialized training in EMDR, TF-CBT, and trauma-informed care
- Our team provides personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- We integrate evidence-based practices with holistic, client-centered approaches
- Our clinicians maintain advanced certifications in multiple therapeutic modalities
- We serve Michigan residents through flexible in-person and telehealth options
What people say
Completely flip my life around
Empathic, caring soul
Saved my marriage
Holistic healing approach
Trauma-informed expertise
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions create a safe space for personal growth and mental health improvement. Using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices, we help clients address anxiety, depression, and life challenges. Each treatment plan adapts to the client's unique needs, fostering self-awareness and resilience through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Family Counseling
Family counseling addresses relationship dynamics and communication patterns affecting household members. Our therapists employ systemic approaches to resolve conflicts, improve emotional connections, and establish healthier boundaries. Sessions focus on collective healing while respecting individual perspectives within the family unit.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy strengthens relationships through improved communication and mutual understanding. Using evidence-based frameworks like the Gottman Method, we help partners navigate conflicts, rebuild trust, and develop stronger emotional connections. Sessions focus on creating sustainable relationship improvements through collaborative problem-solving.
Group Therapy
Group therapy provides peer support for specific mental health challenges through guided sessions. Participants gain new perspectives while practicing social skills and coping strategies in a structured environment. Our groups focus on topics like trauma recovery, anxiety management, and life transitions with professional therapist facilitation.
EMDR Treatment
EMDR therapy addresses trauma and PTSD symptoms through specialized processing techniques. This evidence-based approach helps clients reframe distressing memories while developing healthier coping mechanisms. Sessions follow standardized protocols to ensure safe, effective trauma resolution and emotional healing.
People
Paul Krauss
Licensed Professional Counselor
Health for Life Grand Rapids Counseling has over 10 years of experience in mental health counseling, specializing in EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed care. He focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships while helping clients achieve personal growth and emotional wellness.
Alexa Bates
Therapist
Alexa Bates specializes in trauma therapy for adults, couples, and families using TF-CBT and other evidence-based approaches. She brings extensive experience working with at-risk populations and emphasizes client empowerment during treatment.
Anna Utter
Therapist
Anna Utter provides trauma-informed care for adolescents and adults, specializing in sexual assault recovery. She integrates EMDR, TF-CBT, and DBT techniques while maintaining a person-centered therapeutic approach.
Ashley Dykstra
Therapist
Ashley Dykstra offers trauma-focused therapy for children, adolescents, and adults using CBT, EMDR, and solution-focused techniques. Her strengths-based approach emphasizes mindfulness and individualized treatment planning.
Audrey Stein-Langdon
Therapist
Audrey Stein-Langdon specializes in neurodivergence and developmental disabilities counseling. With 15+ years in healthcare and hospice settings, she combines music therapy background with social work expertise to provide comprehensive care.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, family counseling, couples therapy, group sessions, and specialized treatments like EMDR for trauma recovery.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, our therapists provide telehealth sessions across Michigan for flexible mental health support.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our clinicians utilize evidence-based methods including CBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at 616-365-5530 for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your mental health needs.
What are your areas of specialization?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship counseling, life transitions, and trauma-informed care.
