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Kim Scherencel, LMSW

Gayle Witham, LMSW, ACM

Kim Scherencel, LMSW


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, Private Pay

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Megan Trombka, LMSW

Gayle Witham, LMSW, ACM

Kim Scherencel, LMSW


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 and Aetna (pending) 

and private pay.

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Gayle Witham, LMSW, ACM

Gayle Witham, LMSW, ACM

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




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Amy Marsh, MA LPC

Julianne Lettinga, MA LPC

Gayle Witham, LMSW, ACM


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, Private Pay, Sliding Scale available

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Julianne Lettinga, MA LPC

Julianne Lettinga, MA LPC

Julianne Lettinga, MA LPC


Julianne is a dedicated and charismatic therapist desiring to both encourage and listen to you. She believes strongly in the importance of the therapeutic relationship for lasting and impactful  change. Julianne works with individuals, children, teens and families as well as provides group therapy. She has extensive training in the follow


Julianne is a dedicated and charismatic therapist desiring to both encourage and listen to you. She believes strongly in the importance of the therapeutic relationship for lasting and impactful  change. Julianne works with individuals, children, teens and families as well as provides group therapy. She has extensive training in the following areas: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma informed therapy techniques and Mindfulness Based approaches.


Insurances:  Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, United Healthcare, Meridian, Medicaid, Private Pay 

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Allison Kunde, LMSW

Chris Postema, LMSW CAADC

Chris Postema, LMSW CAADC

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.



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Chris Postema, LMSW CAADC

Chris Postema, LMSW CAADC

Chris Postema, 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

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Heather Hellman, LMSW

Chris Postema, LMSW CAADC

Heather Hellman, LMSW

Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with youth, families, and adults in the school, home and medical settings. Heather has worked in many different rolls across the mental health system including, trauma focused work, home-based, case management, medical social work, and outpatient therapy. Heather is pass

Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with youth, families, and adults in the school, home and medical settings. Heather has worked in many different rolls across the mental health system including, trauma focused work, home-based, case management, medical social work, and outpatient therapy. Heather is passionate about helping kids, families and adults navigate the complexities of life. Heather specializes in treating anxiety, depression as well as mood issues related to health issues, specifically cancer.


Insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Private Pay

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Daniel Aupperlee , MA LPC CAADC

Brad Redeker, MDiv, LMSW, APBCC, CCTP

Brad Redeker, MDiv, LMSW, APBCC, CCTP

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 

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Brad Redeker, MDiv, LMSW, APBCC, CCTP

Brad Redeker, MDiv, LMSW, APBCC, CCTP

Brad Redeker, MDiv, LMSW, APBCC, CCTP

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


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Laura Hockenberry, MA LLP LPC

Brad Redeker, MDiv, LMSW, APBCC, CCTP

Laura Hockenberry, MA LLP LPC

Laura is a passionate therapist looking to assist you in your journey. Laura believes that a therapist can only take their clients as far as they themselves are willing to go in self reflection and self analysis. Laura provides primarily individual adult treatment and process group therapy. Laura is  trained and experienced in providing t

Laura is a passionate therapist looking to assist you in your journey. Laura believes that a therapist can only take their clients as far as they themselves are willing to go in self reflection and self analysis. Laura provides primarily individual adult treatment and process group therapy. Laura is  trained and experienced in providing treatment for the processing of childhood sexual abuse, early childhood trauma, recovery from narcissistic parenting and divorce adjustment. Her intervention is psychodynamic in nature with the emphasis on process of early developmental experiences as a key to understanding present behaviors and awareness.  


Insurances: Aetna, ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Priority Health, Priority Health Medicaid, United Healthcare , Private Pay

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Trauma Sensitive Yoga

Jennifer Monroe, Somatic Healing Coach

Jen Monroe is the founder and creator of Rising Strong Wellness.  

When the body can be given a voice to express the stories that it holds, healing comes rushing in!  Jen knows and believes that by creating intentional opportunities to invite the body into healing, you will witness powerful results of  walking into wholeness. Jen approaches working with the body through a trauma informed lens and finds deep joy as others reclaim their power! 


Jen is a somatic healing coach who works with those who are surviving and overcoming trauma to move into healing and wholeness. Her deepest commitment is to empower, inspire and allow you a brave space for healing. 


Jen utilizes trauma sensitive yoga, somatic experiencing, CBT, breath work. EFT tapping and many other mind-body based practices. Jen believes strongly in this work as a practitioner, but also as a survivor herself. She is deeply inspired to walk with others through their healing journey.  


Her specialities are body image,  trauma, grief, anger and addiction. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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Sexuality and Relationships

Sexuality and Relationships

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga is an empirically validated, clinical intervention for trauma or chronic, treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is a gentle and empowering approach to hatha yoga practice, focusing on helping one express themselves through unassisted movements. 


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