Business Details
Comprehensive Mental Health Therapy in West Michigan
At Advanced Counseling and Therapy Services, we are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and couples achieve emotional well-being through personalized mental health care. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive experience in addressing a wide range of psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. With multiple locations across West Michigan, we offer both in-person and telehealth services to ensure accessibility for all clients. Our clinicians specialize in evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, LGBTQ+ support, and coping strategies for chronic illness. We prioritize creating a safe, inclusive environment where clients can explore their concerns and develop meaningful solutions.Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures that our team remains at the forefront of therapeutic advancements. By focusing on holistic approaches, we empower clients to navigate life transitions, build resilience, and foster healthier relationships. Our practice emphasizes collaboration between therapists and clients to tailor treatment plans that align with individual goals. We actively engage with the West Michigan community to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma. Through transparent communication and ethical practices, we strive to build lasting trust with every client who walks through our doors.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Telehealth Services
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
LGBTQ+ Support
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Coping Skills Development
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and trauma recovery.
- Our clinicians provide telehealth services for remote accessibility.
- We focus on evidence-based practices like EMDR and CBT.
- Our team includes specialists in chronic illness and medical trauma.
- We serve multiple West Michigan communities with localized expertise.
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our licensed clinicians use evidence-based approaches to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth. Sessions focus on building emotional resilience and improving mental well-being through collaborative goal-setting.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy treats trauma and PTSD symptoms. This evidence-based approach helps clients process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress through guided eye movements and cognitive restructuring techniques in a safe therapeutic environment.
LGBTQ+ Support
Affirming mental health services for LGBTQ+ individuals addressing identity exploration, discrimination stress, and relationship challenges. Our clinicians create safe spaces for clients to discuss gender transition, sexual orientation, and minority stress-related concerns with cultural competence.
Telehealth Services
Secure virtual counseling sessions accessible from any location. Telehealth services maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits while offering flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or mobility limitations across West Michigan communities.
Couples Counseling
Guided sessions for partners improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust. Our therapists address intimacy issues, infidelity recovery, and differing value systems using structured approaches to strengthen relationship dynamics and emotional connection.
People
Ann Bixler
MA LLP LPC ICAADC RPT-S
Specializing in trauma, anxiety, and relationship work, Ann brings over 20 years of experience in mental health therapy with expertise in EMDR and play therapy techniques.
Joanne Nemecek
LMSW
Focuses on transgender identity and chronic illness support with 15 years of experience addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions through compassionate, client-centered approaches.
Janet Laing
LMSW CAADC CCS-M
Addiction specialist with 18 years of experience treating substance use disorders, trauma, and spiritual abuse while integrating recovery strategies with mental health treatment.
Kevin Mayburry
LPC
Provides relationship counseling and trauma therapy with 12 years of experience addressing family issues and LGBTQ+ mental health through evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
Arwa Sons
LCPC
Specializes in trauma and adolescent behavioral issues with 10 years of clinical experience treating anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges across Illinois and Michigan.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, family, couples counseling, and specialized therapies like EMDR for trauma recovery and LGBTQ+ support.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we offer telehealth services for clients who prefer remote therapy sessions.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (616) 202-4444 to schedule an appointment with any of our licensed clinicians.
What mental health issues do you treat?
Our clinicians specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, chronic illness coping, and LGBTQ+ mental health.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, all our clinicians hold valid licenses including LPC, LMSW, and LLP designations.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide Good Faith Estimates for self-pay clients, but recommend contacting us directly about insurance options.
