offerings
ONE on ONE THERAPY
Individual professional guidance utilizing psychological methods.
GROUP THERAPY
A form of psychotherapy where a group of people discuss their problematic situations.
EMDR
A psychotherapy treatment that alleviates the distress associated with traumatic memories and experiences.
MARRIAGE THERAPY
A type of psychotherapy for married couples or partners that try to resolve problems in the relationship.
ADDICTION THERAPY
Addiction therapy is a complicated yet manageable illness that includes client, their community.
PLAY THERAPY
A form of therapy where play is used as a means of helping children express or communicate their feelings.
FAITH BASED THERAPY
Therapists and client discover, discuss, and create goals that align with the clients religious and faith based beliefs.
TEEN/YOUTH THERAPY
A tool for helping teens and youth with mental health concerns or those displaying troubling behavior.
FAMILY THERAPY
Working with people in intimate relationships to nurture change, understanding, and development.
T.O.V.A. Test for ADHD
The T.O.V.A (Test for Variable Attention) is a neuropsychological assessment that measures a person's attention and inhibitory control.
NEUROFEEDBACK
Neurofeedback is a direct training of brain function, by which the brain learns to function more efficiently.
ENERGY SEQUENCING
The process of guiding various parts of your body through precise movements.
Professionals
Maria Dobbertein
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For the past 10 years I have dedicated my time and energy to working with families and children. I have obtained my pediatric certification and specialization in rehabilitation focusing on daily living demands. I also received my massage therapy certificate from the Holistic Wellness Academy. Contact Reflex Analysis and Kinetic Energy Sequencing training has allowed me to help clients ranging from infant to older adults. Maria is also an Irlen Diagnostician for the State of Michigan. Maria's hope is to enrich and empower the lives of those around her by giving them hope. Maria has earned a master's degree from WMU in Health Sciences.
Sherrie Schanzenbaker
Sherrie has spent over 30 years working with families, adults, and youth. Her rich experiences and passion to help others have guided her practice. Sherrie has engaged in significant learning to help people who have experienced trauma. Sherrie has a particular passion to help children, teens, and families involved in foster care and adoption. Sherrie has earned a master's degree from GVSU and SAU. Sherrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Annette Wheeler
Annette has earned a master's degree from SAU and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Allison Davis
Allison has been counseling for 10+ years and has worked with a wide diversity of individuals. Allison specializes in family systems, couples therapy, LGBTQ, anxiety/depression, and grief. Allison comes from a base of relational support, emotional safety, and helping others gain resilience in their life journey. Allison has earned a master's degree from WMU and is a Licensed Professional Counselor
Mark DeRuiter
I believe in a person-centered, empathetic and compassionate approach to the therapeutic relationship. Using evidence based practices applied from a Christian perspective, I will work with you to achieve ongoing and permanent, positive change in your life and relationships. Integrating a faith perspective into the counseling process is something that I think is important for healing. Therapy can be difficult at times and you may be challenged or confronted with change in certain areas but the goal will always be positive personal growth and healing.
Mark is a licensed professional counselor.
Arlene Donnelly
I take a person centered approach to counseling, meaning that I meet you where you are. While everyone struggles sometimes, not everyone struggles the same way. I use a variety of approaches believing in helping you find your inner strength through strength based approaches. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, low self-esteem, trauma, young adults, adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. Arlene Donnelly is a LLPC, CAADC, and enforced by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC). Arlene is certified to facilitate Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) and SMART Recovery.