About
They offer in-person therapy at their offices in Grand Rapids, Hudsonville, and Holland, as well as secure telehealth services to support those throughout Michigan. Their team of therapists work with people at various stages of life who are facing emotional, relational, or situational challenges. They help clients navigate stress, uncertainty, and patterns that no longer serve them, and provide counseling for adolescents and parents who are navigating the unique challenges of childhood and teenage years. At Second Story Counseling, therapy is a collaborative and personalized process that helps clients build insight, develop effective coping strategies, and strengthen emotional resilience. They use evidence-based approaches, ranging from CBT, EMDR, ART, and mindfulness to person-centered and play therapy, to help clients create lasting change. Sessions are guided by the client's goals and move at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive. The practice offers flexible options to meet the client's lifestyle and needs, including in-person counseling and secure telehealth therapy.
Insurance & payment
Second Story Counseling accepts several insurance plans, including Aetna, Ambetter, ASR Health Benefits, BHS | Behavioral Health Systems, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and BlueCross and BlueShield. Insurance details are not listed for all plans, so it's best to contact the practice directly to confirm coverage.
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- ASR Health Benefits
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Centene
- Cigna
- MultiPlan
- ComPsych
- Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of Michigan
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Mutual of Omaha EAP
- Optum
- Priority Health
- TRICARE
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- Zelis Healthcare
Listed fee: $160 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A type of talk therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A therapy approach that helps individuals process and integrate traumatic memories.
Art Therapy (ART)
A form of therapy that uses creative expression to help individuals process and heal from emotional experiences.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
A type of therapy that helps individuals cultivate mindfulness and presence to reduce stress and increase emotional well-being.
Person-Centered Therapy
A type of therapy that focuses on creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Play Therapy
A type of therapy that uses play to help children and adolescents process and heal from emotional experiences.