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Who We Are
Chérie Elahl, LMSW
Elizabeth Josey, LMSW-C, CAADC
Elizabeth Josey, LMSW-C, CAADC
Chérie enjoys working with adults who are ready to take a deep dive into their outlooks/beliefs/behaviors, and that have a genuine curiosity about certain patterns that keep showing up in their lives. She wholeheartedly believes that when our mind, body, and spirit are aligned we have the power to live joyful lives. She is also aware that
Chérie enjoys working with adults who are ready to take a deep dive into their outlooks/beliefs/behaviors, and that have a genuine curiosity about certain patterns that keep showing up in their lives. She wholeheartedly believes that when our mind, body, and spirit are aligned we have the power to live joyful lives. She is also aware that there are many barriers that can present themselves in our lives that can make it hard to align with our best selves. Her intention during your time together is to meet you where you are at in your healing journey, to provide you with a safe space as you face painful and uncomfortable feelings, and to help you get to where you envision yourself to be. Whether you're dealing with trauma, depression, oppression, anxiety, self-confidence issues, relationship issues, gender/identity issues, or wanting to enhance your overall well-being, she is there to support you on your journey, while also providing a non-judgmental space to do so. She believes in tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs and strengths while fostering a collaborative journey towards healing.
Insurances:
Elizabeth Josey, LMSW-C, CAADC
Elizabeth Josey, LMSW-C, CAADC
Elizabeth Josey, LMSW-C, CAADC
Elizabeth (she/her) is passionate about helping adults ease suffering from anxiety, stress, and painful relationships with food and substances. She welcomes clients to start just as they are. Her clients often learn to observe the current moment without criticism and explore their values & stuck-points to strengthen their connection to th
Elizabeth (she/her) is passionate about helping adults ease suffering from anxiety, stress, and painful relationships with food and substances. She welcomes clients to start just as they are. Her clients often learn to observe the current moment without criticism and explore their values & stuck-points to strengthen their connection to their inner-wisdom.
Elizabeth comes alongside her clients to help them achieve their goals and honor their limits. She emphasizes that sustainable change is easier met with small "bite-sized" changes versus big changes all at once. Her clients often hear her say something like, "observe what happens when you do or don't do something. It's not right/wrong or good/bad, just information to help you make valued-based decisions."
Elizabeth uses a lense of compassion and understanding that her clients are experts in their own lives. She trained in evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing/Enhancing (MI), somatic/body focused, mindfulness-based and trauma informed.
Insurances: Aetna, BCBS, BCN, Priority Health, United Healthcare, UMR
Austin Gonzalez, LMSW
Elizabeth Josey, LMSW-C, CAADC
Rachael Mathiak, LCSW, LMSW
Austin's priority as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space that allows you to navigate life’s stressors and to also provide supported guidance in helping you meet your identified goals. Austin's approach to treatment focuses on the perspective that you are the expert; you know your emotions, thoughts and experiences best.
Austin's priority as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space that allows you to navigate life’s stressors and to also provide supported guidance in helping you meet your identified goals. Austin's approach to treatment focuses on the perspective that you are the expert; you know your emotions, thoughts and experiences best. Austin affirms and honors all identities and practices from a person-centered, strengths based, social justice informed approach.
Austin graduated with her master's in social work degree from Grand Valley State University in 2011. Austin has worked in a variety of settings such as community mental health work and home based therapy programs in addition to her current work in an outpatient setting.
Austin works with older adolescents, young adults and adults. Austin specializes in treating anxiety and other mood disorders, relationship concerns, life transitions and women’s issues. Austin is an ally to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and proudly provides gender affirming care, including surgery letters. Austin is currently pursuing a certification in sex therapy and is able to provide treatment in this specialty area.
Insurances: BCBS, BCN, Medicare, Medicaid, UHC, Priority Health
Rachael Mathiak, LCSW, LMSW
Rachel Lettinga, LMSW, CAADC, RYT 200
Rachael Mathiak, LCSW, LMSW
Rachael has a broad experience with a variety of people and in different settings which has shaped her to be a deeply empathetic, non-judgemental, and skilled therapist. She is an LGBTQIA affirming, social justice aligned, and climate change aware therapist - all of these world issues impact our day to day living and can exacerbate anxie
Rachael has a broad experience with a variety of people and in different settings which has shaped her to be a deeply empathetic, non-judgemental, and skilled therapist. She is an LGBTQIA affirming, social justice aligned, and climate change aware therapist - all of these world issues impact our day to day living and can exacerbate anxiety and mood concerns.
Rachael works with people to identify what personal growth, changes, and shifts they need to make in order to live a more fulfilling, satisfactory, and meaningful life - and then guides them towards achieving it.
Rachael works with children 8 years and older through adulthood.
She uses a wide range of evidence based treatment approaches including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, ERP, and solutions focused brief integrative therapy techniques to help clients reach their identified goals.
Rachael is currently accepting private pay clients. Credit cards and HSA/FSA cards are accepted forms of payment at this time.
Kim Scherencel, LMSW
Rachel Lettinga, LMSW, CAADC, RYT 200
Rachel Lettinga, LMSW, CAADC, RYT 200
Kim is a warm, empathetic, and skilled therapist. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in the field as a therapist with children, adolescents, adults, and families for many years both in home-based and outpatient settings. Kim works wholeheartedly to meet individuals where they are in their journey to improve their emot
Kim is a warm, empathetic, and skilled therapist. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in the field as a therapist with children, adolescents, adults, and families for many years both in home-based and outpatient settings. Kim works wholeheartedly to meet individuals where they are in their journey to improve their emotional and mental health. With her diverse experience, she uses a variety of evidenced based treatments including psycho-dynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Kim specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression and adjustment difficulties.
Insurances: Blue Cross Complete, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete Medicaid, Cigna, Optum/United Behavioral Health, Priority Health, Aetna, and Private Pay
Rachel Lettinga, LMSW, CAADC, RYT 200
Rachel Lettinga, LMSW, CAADC, RYT 200
Rachel Lettinga, LMSW, CAADC, RYT 200
Rachel specializes in the treatment of trauma (including physical, emotional, sexual,
vocational, and religious trauma), mood and anxiety disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Rachel utilizes a person-centered approach, tailoring each client’s treatment plan to
their unique needs, strengths, and preferences. Rachel is continually growing her skills.
Rachel specializes in the treatment of trauma (including physical, emotional, sexual,
vocational, and religious trauma), mood and anxiety disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Rachel utilizes a person-centered approach, tailoring each client’s treatment plan to
their unique needs, strengths, and preferences. Rachel is continually growing her skills. She has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR),
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Yoga, Internal
Family Systems (IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Rachel also has
experiences working with other helping professionals, such as social workers,
doctors, nurses, etc. and enjoys working with this population.
Insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Priority Health, United Healthcare, Private Pay
Megan Trombka, LMSW
Chris Postema, PhD, LMSW CAADC
Chris Postema, PhD, LMSW CAADC
Megan has a wide range of experience working with children, teens and adults focusing on life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression and navigating challenging relationships. Megan has extensive experience working with clients and their families navigating serious and chronic illness. In recognizing that each person and the ch
Megan has a wide range of experience working with children, teens and adults focusing on life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression and navigating challenging relationships. Megan has extensive experience working with clients and their families navigating serious and chronic illness. In recognizing that each person and the challenges they face are unique, Megan’s practice style is dynamic and individual to each person she serves. She is trained in grief counseling, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and utilizes a person centered and strength based approach built on trust and shared goals to best meet your therapy needs.
Insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Care Network, ASR, Priority Health and Aetna.
Private pay also accepted
Chris Postema, PhD, LMSW CAADC
Chris Postema, PhD, LMSW CAADC
Chris Postema, PhD, LMSW CAADC
Chris is a knowledgable and dynamic therapist. He is a veteran in the nonprofit arena having worked in a variety of community programs for families and children in the Grand Rapids area. Chris’ treatment modalities include: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing,
Chris is a knowledgable and dynamic therapist. He is a veteran in the nonprofit arena having worked in a variety of community programs for families and children in the Grand Rapids area. Chris’ treatment modalities include: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Insurances: ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, Medicare, Medicaid, Optum, Priority Health, Priority Health Medicaid, United Healthcare, Private Pay
Gayle Witham, LMSW, ACM
Chris Postema, PhD, LMSW CAADC
Gayle Witham, LMSW, ACM
Gayle uses a client-centered approach to provide a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, and beliefs -- conscious or unconscious -- which may be preventing them from reaching their full potential. Gayle uses warmth, humor, and creativity, along with clinically tested and evid
Gayle uses a client-centered approach to provide a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, and beliefs -- conscious or unconscious -- which may be preventing them from reaching their full potential. Gayle uses warmth, humor, and creativity, along with clinically tested and evidence-based interventions to help clients reach their own wellness and goals.
Insurances: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, Medicare, Medicaid, Meridian, Optum,
Private Pay
Daniel Aupperlee , MA LPC CAADC
Daniel Aupperlee , MA LPC CAADC
Daniel Aupperlee , MA LPC CAADC
Daniel (Dan) has seven years of experience working with adolescents and families who are struggling with a wide variety of mental health concerns, trauma and substance use disorders. He looks to equip each individual with healthy coping skills that can maximize their full potential.
He is excited to provide an atmosphere that will allow i
Daniel (Dan) has seven years of experience working with adolescents and families who are struggling with a wide variety of mental health concerns, trauma and substance use disorders. He looks to equip each individual with healthy coping skills that can maximize their full potential.
He is excited to provide an atmosphere that will allow individuals to walk away feeling empowered to deal with all of life’s challenges.
Insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network
Brad Redeker, LMSW, APBCC, CCTP
Daniel Aupperlee , MA LPC CAADC
Daniel Aupperlee , MA LPC CAADC
Brad is a well rounded and experienced counselor having worked in a variety of settings during his career.
Professionally, Brad has specialized in medical social work and healthcare chaplaincy, and has served as medical social worker and staff chaplain at hospitals in New Jersey and Grand Rapids, MI.
Brad works with teenagers as well as t
Brad is a well rounded and experienced counselor having worked in a variety of settings during his career.
Professionally, Brad has specialized in medical social work and healthcare chaplaincy, and has served as medical social worker and staff chaplain at hospitals in New Jersey and Grand Rapids, MI.
Brad works with teenagers as well as those maturing in years. His specialties are focused in the following areas of life:
Anyone on the LGBTQIA spectrum, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, and PTSD. He is trained in EMDR as a modality to address the effects of trauma. ( See https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/)
Insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Tricare East, Private Pay
Allison Kunde, LMSW
Allison Kunde, LMSW
Allison Kunde, LMSW
Allison's diverse experience has given her a warm and adaptable therapeutic style. She believes in the importance of using current research and effective therapeutic strategies, while adjusting to the broad range of individual differences. She has extensive experience working with individuals coping with anxiety, depression, self-harm urges and trauma.
Amy Marsh, MA LPC
Allison Kunde, LMSW
Allison Kunde, LMSW
Amy’s specialty is in providing support for educators as they balance the demands of their families, students, and colleagues while persisting in the most noble profession during these most challenging times.
Amy has extensive experience working with adolescents facing a wide range of issues, including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression,
Amy’s specialty is in providing support for educators as they balance the demands of their families, students, and colleagues while persisting in the most noble profession during these most challenging times.
Amy has extensive experience working with adolescents facing a wide range of issues, including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, self-injury, identity exploration, family stressors, and interpersonal skill development. Amy has worked with survivors of traumatic experiences of all ages, especially girls and young women who are looking to re-discover their own strength and resilience.
Insurances: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Complete, Blue Care Network, Cigna, Medicaid, Molina, Optum, United Healthcare, Priority Health and Priority Health Medicaid, Medicare
Private Pay and Sliding Scale available
Our Services
Individual
Children and Teens
Individual
Individual therapy is a joint process between a therapist and a person in therapy. We want to assist you in your individual and unique goals for yourself.
Family
Children and Teens
Individual
Family can take many forms. Family can become complex and messy sometimes. We desire to serve your special circumstances and individual family needs.
Children and Teens
Children and Teens
Children and Teens
Many children and teens have problems that affect how they feel, act, or learn. Children and teens tend to find therapy as an outlet to feel heard and understood in a different way.
Couples
Sexuality and Relationships
Children and Teens
Relationships take work. The best relationships have taken the time to invest in each other deeply. Sometimes relationships suffer or become damaged. We are here to walk with you and your partner to cultivate healing and restoration.
Sexuality and Relationships
Sexuality and Relationships
Sexuality and Relationships
It is very important to us at northeastGRcounseling to provide a safe and accepting space for every gender and sexual preference. We understand that questions, confusion and difficulties are part of the human journey. We are here to walk with you.