Leadlight Counseling

Thank you Grand Rapids Kids for showcasing our Cascade office! We are so proud of this space and the healing work that happens there!

October is Intimate Partner Violence Awareness month, which leaves space to honor those who have lost their fight with intimate partner violence, those still fighting it, and those fighting alongside victims.

Today on the blog, Cascade Assistant Clinical Director and Therapist Misty LaFree, MA, LPC offers some helpful information and resources regarding Intimate Partner Violence. To take a look and learn more, head over to leadlightcounseling.com/blog.

Meet Lyndsey!

Lyndsey Hansen, MA, LLC is a therapist who works with all ages and is passionate about working with children couples, and families. She emphasizes a person-centered approach to therapy where she believes the client is the expert on their own lives and lets them take the lead through therapy. Creating strong therapeutic relationships with each one of her clients is a strength of hers and key to seeing growth in each client. Lyndsey strives to have each of her clients be met with a warm, compassionate, non-judgemental, and understood space.

She has experience working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, behavioral concerns, relationship difficulties, grief, and trauma. Lyndsey integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral
Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, and Expressive
Arts Therapy.

Lyndsey practices out of our Holland office and has immediate openings for all ages! To learn more or get scheduled head over to leadlightcounseling.com.

We had the privilege of being one of the Title Sponsors for the 2024 BloomAwards today. MomsBloom, Inc. is doing incredible, life changing work in Kent and Ottawa counties as they support postpartum families. We are grateful we have the opportunity to partner with them!

Congratulations to all of the nominees and award recipients today!

“The challenge I bring to you first is to acknowledge that the upcoming general election and the fatigue onset by the pandemic are playing on you. They are affecting you. They are infiltrating and accompanying you throughout your days. Acknowledgment is the first step to treating our mental health while competing against the forces that unsettle our sense of peace, hope, and security.”

Today on the blog, clinician Kyle Boer, LMSW, MDIV, CAADC shares some practical tips to care for your mental health through the election season that will be helpful regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum.

Be sure to check it out! Link in comments.

Meet Jennifer!

Jennifer Hayden, LMSW is a passionate child, adolescent, and family therapist. She works with kids ages 5 through young adulthood and has a specialization in working with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and behavioral challenges.

In session, she integrates art and play, making therapy a fun and meaningful experience for your child. Her approach blends traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and talk therapy interventions with play and art interventions. She believes in utilizing a child's strengths and interests to help them feel safe, connected, and engaged in therapy. She also values parental involvement in the process and is committed to supporting you in your parenting journey.

To learn more or get scheduled, reach out to leadlightcounseling.com today!

“But this ease of transition isn’t the same for everyone. Whether due to changes in addresses, within the family, loss, shifts within friend groups, or academic challenges from the former year and within the new one, navigating transitions doesn’t always occur easily. Sometimes, students, parents, and families could use some extra support to realize academic, social and/or emotional hopes and goals. Educators too. Trained counselors and therapists can help with that.”

Today on the blog, Dirk Hollebeek shares some helpful encouragement about navigating transitions! Check it out at leadlightcounseling.com/blog.

Meet Rachel Wilson, LMSW!

Rachel is a clinician at our Holland office and works with individuals aged 16 and up. In her career, she has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds who have struggled with various disorders and challenges that include PTSD, ADHD, trauma, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, mood and personality disorders, anxiety, and substance abuse. She believes that wherever it is you’re hoping to go, that you should never have to do it alone.

She has immediate openings for both in person sessions in Holland or virtually throughout the state of Michigan. To learn more or get scheduled head over to leadlightcounseling.com

Honored for the opportunity to support MomsBloom, Inc. at this years BloomAwards! If you’re unfamiliar with MomsBloom, go check out the great work that they do!

As we approach the 2024 BloomAwards, we are excited to be honoring the sponsors of this event who make our program possible!

Starting with one of our title sponsors, Leadlight Counseling 🧡💐 Their contribution will help us support more families!

We are cheering on every student, sibling, parent, administrator, teacher, and parapro who is wrapping up their first week back to school today!

We are here to support each of you this year.

Meet Jen!

Jen Armstrong, LLMSW has experience working with children from ages birth to 18 in hospital, school, and community settings. She specializes in supporting families through grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as through medical experiences.

She believes that every child, at every age, is capable of healing and growth and that every family is doing something right - and it is my honor to walk alongside families as they navigate growing stronger together. Her therapeutic approach prioritizes safety in relationships, understanding the ‘why’ of a child’s behavior, and helping children and caregivers develop new ways to cope and find joy together.

Jen is accepting new clients ages 5-14 at our Cascade office and has immediate openings! Head over to leadlightcounseling.com to learn more and get scheduled.

Meet Ashlie!

Ashlie Morgan, MS, LLC, is a dedicated therapist working with children, adolescents, families, and individuals ages 10+. She specializes in adolescent and teen mental health as well as gender-affirming care. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in creating a nurturing, inclusive space where individuals are respected and valued for their individuality. She works with clients on a range of issues including (but not limited to) ADHD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ topics, and self-harm.

In your work together, she emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect, believing that each person is the expert on their own life. She focuses on empowering individuals to reclaim their voices and recognize their inherent strengths. You will find that she makes the therapeutic space fun utilizing art, play, and other expressive arts interventions.

Ashlie is currently accepting new clients aged 10+ at our Cascade office! To learn more or get scheduled, head over to leadlightcounseling.com.

Meet Kyle!

Kyle Boer, LMSW, MDIV, CAADC, is a clinician practicing out of our holland office who sees individuals aged 17+ and couples.

He deeply values the opportunity to support and empower individuals through their most delicate challenges and accompany them on their journey toward wholeheartedness and balance while building resilience. He firmly believes that while past patterns may have shaped one’s life for a time, they do not have to define the future. With a broad range of experience in addressing issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles, Kyle is dedicated to a comprehensive and collaborative method in helping individuals navigate their current life stage and move toward their desired goals.

To learn more about Kyle or to get scheduled, head over to leadlightcounseling.com today!

The outpouring from our community in response to opening our child and adolescent office in Cascade has been incredible! Because of this, we are looking to add a few more people interested in working with kids and families. If you or someone else you know may be interested, please send them our way!

learn more at leadlightcounseling.com or send a note to [email protected] to start the conversation!

Meet Maribel!

Maribel Andrade, LLMSW is a therapist at our Holland office. She is a Bilingual & Bicultural clinician and has experience working with clients struggling with substance use disorders/co-occurring and works with both adults and adolescents. Additionally, she is experienced working with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and domestic violence. Maribel enjoys working with clients to explore new ways to seek and reconstruct their identity to better support their well-being, and finding meaning to their purpose in life.

She guides clients in examining relationships to find healing and identify change in hopes of making those steps toward better satisfaction. She comes alongside clients who experience generational trauma due to cultural differences to find understanding and acceptance within themselves.

Maribel has a few evening appointments available as well as some Friday appointments available! To learn more or get scheduled head over to leadlightcounseling.com

Meet Ross!

Ross Whitman, MA, LLC is a clinician at our Holland office and sees clients throughout Michigan virtually.

He enjoys working with individuals dealing with a variety of issues and life circumstances, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, attachment and relationship issues, po*******hy addiction, spiritual issues, anxiety, and depression. He doesn’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach. Rather, he considers the whole person and uses a variety of approaches, including trauma-informed interventions, parts work, person-centered approaches, CBT, ERP, and others when working with you toward insight and healing.

To learn more about Ross and to get scheduled head over to leadlightcounseling.com

Meet Rebecca!

Rebecca is a therapist who works with all ages, and specializes in child, adolescent, and family work. Her approach is relationship-based and client-led. She has a compassionate, non-judgmental presence that allows her to support you on your journey. When working with children, Rebecca believes it is critical to come alongside caregivers, supporting you to understand what’s behind your child’s behavior, respond in ways that support healthy development, and care for yourself.

She has experience with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Domestic Violence, Behavioral Concerns, ADHD, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Parent-Child Relationship Support, and LGBT+ Affirming Care.

Rebecca is seeing clients out out Holland office and has some immediate openings for all ages. Check out leadlightcounseling.com to learn more and get scheduled!

We have a BIG announcement today, as well as a very fun introduction to make and we are so excited to share with you all!

Next week we will be opening our new Child & Adolescent office in Cascade, Michigan!

This office will serve kids, and adolescents, aged 3-17 with an emphasis on play therapy and other evidence-based approaches shown to best serve this age group.

It will be lead by the incredible Rebekah Karel, LMSW, who is the new Child and Adolescent Clinical Director at Leadlight. In addition to seeing clients she will build and lead a team of clinicians who have an interest in serving this population. If you are interested in getting your kiddo scheduled or interested in joining this growing team, feel free to check out our website leadlightcounseling.com or send a note to [email protected]

It was a chilly morning, but we had a great time handing out water to the parade participants! Grateful to be a part of this community!

When you are driving down Chicago Drive coming to, and leaving Holland you just may notice something with our name on it! Thank you so much Adams Outdoor!

Meet Dirk!

Dirk Hollebeek, M.Ed, MA, LLC works with adult individuals, 18+. He has experience working with school-aged children to adults needing support with stress, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, school issues and medical conditions, acute and chronic. Dirk assists clients during these difficult life stages through compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental counseling.

Dirk has some immediate openings so to learn more or get scheduled, head over to leadlightcounseling.com!

Meet Bob!

Bob enjoys working with adult individuals who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relational issues. Bob also works with couples to help navigate communication issues, trust issues, and pre-marital conversations.

He has some immediate openings so head over to leadlightcounseling.com to learn more and get scheduled!

There are seasons where it may seem like nothing is happening. The change isn’t here yet. The struggle is still present and you may be wondering if anything is even happening each week because when we look, all we see is a thick covering of waiting, of loss, of disappointment, of depression of whatever has piled up from this last season.

Newness, springtime life, takes time to sprout. And it does so quietly, under the surface, when it seems like everything is stalled and covered in wet, cold, grey. //

Read more here:
https://www.leadlightcounseling.com/blog/when-it-feels-like-nothing-is-happening

Note: this blog was originally posted with our friends over at mindfulcounselinggr.com check them out for more great content!

Meet Allie!

Allie Hoekstra, MA, LLC works adult individuals and adolescents 16+. She is pursuing a specialization in prenatal, postnatal, and infertility counseling along with other women’s issues such as sexual trauma and eating disorders. She has experience working with individuals who are facing grief, anxiety, depression, relational concerns, and life changes.

She has immediate openings so if you’d like to learn more or get scheduled head over to leadlightcounseling.com.

Meet Matthew!

Matthew Zoerhof, MA, LLC specializes in working with individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief, behavioral concerns, life transitions, and adoption or foster care issues. He sees adults individuals, adolescents, and kids aged 8+.

He sees clients virtually and has a few openings for new clients. To learn more about him, see other clinicians or to get scheduled check out leadlightcounseling.com!