Anxiety & depression therapy in Jenison & Grand Rapids
Overcoming the struggles together — find relief, resilience, and renewed hope.
Overview
Understanding anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions, yet their impact can feel deeply personal and isolating. Anxiety often brings constant worry, fear, and nervousness, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Depression can drain your energy and motivation, leading to feelings of hopelessness and emotional numbness. Together, these conditions can create a cycle of exhaustion and despair — affecting not just your mental health, but your physical well-being, your relationships, and your performance at work or school.
You might find it difficult to connect with others, feeling misunderstood or unsure how to express what you're going through. That isolation can strain relationships with the people closest to you and build a growing sense of loneliness. The overwhelming feelings that accompany anxiety and depression can also make it hard to concentrate, complete tasks, or find joy in everyday activities.
It's important to remember that you are not alone, and recovery is possible. With the right support, these conditions can be managed effectively. Therapy can help you uncover the root causes of your anxiety and depression, develop healthier thought patterns, and learn practical tools to cope with life's challenges. The journey to feeling better may take time — but you don't have to face it on your own.
If you are thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 right now, or go to your nearest emergency room. Therapy is for the long road — a crisis line is for tonight.
At a glance
Signs
What it can look like
You don't need a diagnosis to start therapy. If several of these sound like your last few weeks, it's worth a conversation.
Anxiety often feels like
Depression often feels like
How we help
Evidence-based care, shaped around you
Our approach to treating anxiety and depression is grounded in proven, evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. These therapies help you understand and challenge the negative thought patterns that fuel anxiety and depression. With CBT, you'll learn how to break those cycles and replace harmful thinking with healthier perspectives, so you can manage emotions more effectively.
We also integrate mindfulness techniques, teaching you to stay present and observe your thoughts without judgment. This can reduce feelings of overwhelm and help you regain control, even during challenging moments.
Our goal is to uncover the root causes of your anxiety and depression — whether that's past trauma, unresolved emotions, or stress. We focus on helping you build practical coping strategies tailored to your unique experiences, empowering you to face daily challenges with greater resilience and confidence.
With personalized support, you'll develop the tools needed to manage your symptoms and move forward with hope and clarity.
Adults
Individual therapy for work stress, burnout, grief, and long-standing anxiety.
Teens & children
Age-appropriate care at our Jenison Pediatric Center, with parents kept in the loop.
First responders
Confidential support built for corrections, police, fire, and medical work.
Parents & caregivers
Support for the people holding everything together for everyone else.
Therapies we use
The tools behind the work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Identify the thought patterns driving the spiral, then practice replacing them with something truer.
Mindfulness practices
Learn to observe thoughts without being ruled by them — useful in the moment, not just in session.
Somatic therapies
Anxiety and depression live in the body too. We work with what your nervous system is doing.
Trauma-informed care
When past trauma is underneath the symptoms, we treat the cause rather than only the surface.
Our therapists
Clinicians who do this work
Each of them lists this among their specialties. Not sure who fits? Tell us what's going on and we'll match you.
Allison Salas
LLMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Amy Waldo
LMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Carla Schmitz
LMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Dr. Luke Vander Wal
PsyD
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Frederica Boso
LPC
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- Depression
- Postpartum
James Steffen
LMSW-C
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Jasmine Sledge
LMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- Depression
- Women's Health
Julia Pawlowski
LMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Julie Johnson
LMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Kelli Postema
LMSW, CCTP
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- Depression
- Anger Management
Makenzie Givens
LLMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Marisa Hahn
LLMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Meghan McGillis
LMSW-C
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- Depression
- Postpartum
Nick Aggeler
LMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Nicole Betterly
LMSW, CAADC, RYT-200
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Parker Kwiatkowski
LLMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Patrick Hughes III
LPC
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Reggie Jones
MA, LPC, NBCC, LLP
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- Depression
- Anger Management
Shannon McMullin
LMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Shylah Mathuram
LLMSW
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Tressa Liba
LMSW, CAADC-DP
Accepting new clients- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Amber Schneider
LMSW
- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Dr. Carson Tabiolo
PsyD
- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Dr. Dan Barnhart
PsyD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Elaina Kimbrell
LMSW, CAADC
- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Marissa Brill
LMSW
- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Steven Jahnke
LPC
- Anxiety
- CBT
- Depression
Locations
Where you can be seen
In person at any of these West Michigan offices, or by secure video anywhere in Michigan.
Jenison office
7537 20th Ave, Suite 105
Jenison, MI 49428
Jenison Pediatric Center office
1915 Georgetown Center Dr, Suite 101
Jenison, MI 49428
Grand Rapids office
2851 Charlevoix Dr SE, Suite 327
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Wyoming office
2663 44th St SW, Suite 204
Wyoming, MI 49519
Ionia office
327 W Main St, Suite 1
Ionia, MI 48846
Telehealth
Secure video sessions, anywhere in Michigan.
Online therapy in MichiganGetting started
What the first few weeks look like
No surprises, no paperwork ambush. Here is the whole process.
Step 1
Reach out
Fill in the form or call. We ask what is going on and what you want to change.
Step 2
Coverage verified
We check your insurance and tell you the cost before you commit to anything.
Step 3
First session
Mostly listening. Your therapist learns your history and what you have already tried.
Step 4
A plan you agreed to
Goals, cadence, and approach set together — and revisited as things shift.
Questions
Anxiety & depression FAQ
Still deciding whether therapy is the right next step? Call us and ask — there's no obligation.
Do I need a diagnosis before starting therapy?
No. Most people come in because something feels off, not because a doctor sent them. Your therapist will help make sense of what is happening, and if a formal diagnosis matters for insurance or medication, that gets handled along the way.
How long does anxiety and depression treatment take?
Many people notice a difference within 6 to 12 sessions, particularly with CBT. Longer-standing depression or trauma-rooted anxiety usually takes more time. We revisit progress together rather than leaving you to guess.
Do I have to take medication?
No. Therapy works on its own for many people. If medication might help, we will talk it through and coordinate with your primary care provider or a psychiatric prescriber — the decision stays yours.
Is virtual therapy as effective for anxiety and depression?
For most people, yes. Research shows telehealth CBT performs comparably to in-person care. Anyone physically located in Michigan can be seen virtually, and many clients mix formats week to week.
What if I have tried therapy before and it did not help?
That is worth telling us in the first session. Fit and approach matter enormously — a different modality, or simply a different therapist, often changes the outcome. We will not repeat what already did not work for you.
Will my insurance cover this?
We accept 13+ major plans including Michigan Medicaid, BCBS/BCN, Priority Health, Molina, Meridian, HAP, McLaren, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare/Optum/UMR/Oscar, Aetna, ASR, Trinity Health Plans, and VACCN for veterans. We verify your coverage before your first visit so there are no surprises.
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Take the first step toward relief. We accept 13+ major insurance plans, including Michigan Medicaid.