Serving clients at the Fremont office.

Insurances Accepted by Salena:

Aetna, ASR, BC complete, BCBS, BCN, Beacon, Cigna, Humana, Humana Military, Magellan, McLaren, McLaren Medicaid, Straight, Molina, UHC, Priority Health, Tricare, Western Southern.

Salena is the founder of Healthy Mind Counseling. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in Behavioral Psychology. Her goal is to bring healing and mental wellness to the local community by making trauma-informed mental health care more accessible.

Salena is dedicated to helping her clients thrive through evidence-based therapy practices tailored to their unique challenges. She provides effective coping methods and proven techniques, supported by her commitment to ongoing education and versatility in addressing diverse therapeutic needs.

Her primary focus is on treating clients to overcome the enduring effects of trauma resulting from significant life events such as miscarriages, traumatic births, accidents, medical issues, grief, abuse, and violent experiences. These experiences often lead to symptoms like anxiety, panic, anger, depression, guilt, grief, sleep disturbances, and diminished self-worth. Salena specializes in offering support to medical professionals, police, first responders, and similar professions regularly exposed to trauma. Her goal is to foster healing and resilience among these individuals, facilitating their journey toward recovery and well-being.

Salena believes that every individual has the capacity to heal from PTSD and trauma, even though our brains and bodies may need guidance to initiate this process. Her goal is to assist her clients in navigating this journey so they can build a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Salena integrates neurobiology and somatic treatment therapies into her practice, tailoring each approach to the unique needs of her clients. Her therapeutic treatment includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ego State therapy, and other parts work modalities.

Serving clients at the Fremont office.

Insurances Accepted by Kate

ASR, BC Complete, BCBS, BCN, McLaren, Straight Medicaid, Molina, UHC, Priority Health.

Do you find yourself struggling with confidence, the chaos of trauma, the sinking weight of depression, overwhelming challenges in a relationship, or the panic of anxiety? Let me walk with you.

Kate, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) since 2013, specializes in working with adults facing a variety of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts, self-esteem issues, family and peer relationships, behavioral difficulties, anger management, ADHD, and stress management.

Kate's therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in client-centered therapy, emphasizing the exploration of what holds personal meaning for each individual. She provides genuine clinical support tailored to help clients achieve their personal goals in processing current or past life stressors. Kate recognizes the importance of holistic wellness, addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being to foster a sense of overall wellness.

Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and proficient in Brainspotting, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Kate offers a comprehensive toolkit to meet the diverse needs of her clients.

Whether you're seeking additional support, guidance through life's challenges, or simply aiming to improve your overall well-being, Kate is enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with you.

Serving clients at the Fremont office.

Insurances Accepted by Beth:

Aetna, ASR, BC Complete, BCBS, BCN, Beacon, Humana, Humana, Magellan, McLaren, Molina, UHC, Priority Health, Tricare, Western Southern.

Beth fosters relationships with her clients based on honesty, trust, and acceptance within a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment. She is dedicated to promoting hope and facilitating healing for individuals of all ages, genders, races, religions, and sexual orientations.

Specializing in working with adults and elders, Beth focuses on various areas including life transitions, medical issues, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, panic disorders, stress management, and self-esteem.

Beth's approach aims to create a secure space where clients can develop trust, express their truths, and explore their potential for emotional growth and transformation. She firmly believes in the resilience of the human spirit and each person's capacity to find solutions to challenging questions.

Beth's passion extends to working with shy, introverted, and highly sensitive individuals, as well as caregivers and first responders. She is committed to supporting these individuals in navigating their unique challenges and achieving greater well-being.

Serving clients at the Fremont office.

Insurances Accepted by Anna:

Aetna, ASR, BCBS, BCN, Beacon, Humana, Magellan, McLaren, Medicare, Molina, UHC, Priority Health, Tricare, Western Southern.

Anna provides bilingual therapy services for Spanish-speaking individuals.

Anna deeply values the inherent goodness and dignity of every person she works with, aiming to help them recognize their own worth and find contentment in life. Her therapeutic approach involves clarifying values, processing difficult experiences, and fostering personal growth.

Specializing in clients coping with PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety, Anna emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as crucial to healing. She invests in understanding her clients on a deep level, ensuring their experiences are fully understood and respected.

Anna integrates humor into therapy sessions to aid in healing, believing that laughter can significantly enhance the therapeutic process. Trained in EMDR and Brainspotting, she also utilizes Motivational Interviewing, Sand Tray Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor treatment to each individual's specific needs.

Through her approach, Anna aims to create a supportive and safe space where clients can explore, heal, and grow towards a more fulfilling life.

NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Insurances accepted by Jo:

Aetna, ASR, BC Complete, BCBS, BCN, Beacon, Humana, Magellan, McLaren, Medicare, Molina, UHC, Priority Health, Tricare.

Serving clients at the Fremont office.

Insurances Accepted by Anna:

Aetna, ASR, BC Complete, BCBS, BCN, Beacon, Magellan, McLaren, Molina, UHC, Priority Health, Western Southern.

Anna believes strongly in client-centered and collaborative counseling, emphasizing a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship as essential for personal growth and wellness. She adopts a strengths-based, solution-focused approach, guiding clients to identify their goals and create actionable plans to achieve them.

With over a decade of experience as a professional counselor since 2009, Anna works with clients of all ages, specializing in adolescents and adults. She utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), an evidence-based treatment, to address trauma and life events by reprocessing memories linked to negative self-beliefs stored in the brain.

In addition to trauma, Anna focuses on treating anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and self-worth challenges, grief and loss, family dynamics, and concerns related to faith and spirituality.

She offers Christian faith-based counseling for those seeking it, integrating clients' spiritual beliefs into therapy as desired. Anna's commitment to effective therapy is underscored by her specialized training in EMDR therapy, enhancing her ability to support clients in overcoming barriers to personal growth and well-being.

Serving clients at the Fremont and Muskegon office.

Insurances Accepted by Dawn:

Aetna, ASR, BC Complete, BCBS, BCN, Magellan, McLaren, Molina, UHC, Western Southern.

Dawn is a seasoned mental health clinician with 25 years of experience, dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families. She believes in the potential for relationships to grow stronger and for individuals to cultivate self-awareness, self-mastery, and self-worth.

Drawing on a Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University, specializing in Marriage & Family Therapy and Counseling, Dawn creates an atmosphere of empathy, compassion, and trust in her therapeutic practice.

Dawn employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to help clients achieve their goals. Her foundational approach is rooted in family systems and attachment theory, particularly in addressing challenges within relationships. She also integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brainspotting, and other modalities to effectively address issues such as depression and anxiety.

Through her comprehensive approach and extensive experience, Dawn supports clients in navigating their emotional landscapes, fostering healing, and facilitating positive change in their lives.

Serving clients at the Muskegon Office

Insurances Accepted by Janelle:

Aetna, BCBS, BCN, BC Complete, Medicare, McLaren, Molina, Priority Health and UHC.

Janelle is a dedicated client-centered therapist whose primary goal is to build trust and foster a strong therapeutic relationship, enabling her clients to achieve the desired changes in their lives. Compassion and curiosity are central to her approach, ensuring clients feel safe and supported without judgment.

Specializing in college students, helping professionals, and individuals navigating stressful life transitions, Janelle particularly enjoys working with late teens, young adults, and adult women. She focuses on addressing issues such as anxiety, trauma, burnout, low self-worth, perfectionism, and body image concerns, guiding clients toward achieving balance in their lives.

Janelle incorporates mindfulness-based approaches into her therapeutic practice and is trained in Brainspotting and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for treating PTSD, trauma, and issues related to self-esteem. These modalities enhance her ability to support clients in processing difficult experiences and fostering personal growth.

Through her empathetic and supportive approach, Janelle creates a nurturing environment where clients can heal and thrive, empowering them to navigate life's challenges with resilience and confidence.

Serving clients at the Fremont Office

Insurances Accepted by Leslie:

Aetna, ASR, BC Complete, BCBS, BCN, Magellan, McLaren, Molina, UHC, Priority Health, Western Southern.

Leslie is a multifaceted professional with a background as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Author, and Legal and Ethical Specialist. Her diverse education, training, and experience equip her to approach client treatment from a unique and comprehensive perspective.

Her primary passion lies in providing hope and healing to victims of violent crime, advocating for legislative measures that support victims and ensure accountability for offenders.

Leslie specializes in EMDR therapy, focusing on trauma and PTSD. Her particular expertise extends to working with survivors of sexual abuse, offering specialized support tailored to their unique needs and experiences.

For clients seeking Christian faith-based counseling, Leslie integrates spiritual perspectives into therapy as desired, fostering a holistic approach to healing and personal growth.

Through her dedicated advocacy and therapeutic expertise, Leslie is committed to empowering clients to overcome trauma, find resilience, and navigate their paths towards recovery and restoration.

Serving clients at the Fremont Office

Insurance accepted by Elvi: BCBS, BCN, BC Complete, McLaren, Molina, Priority Health and UHC.

Elvi, a graduate of Grand Valley State University, brings a compassionate approach to therapy focused on helping individuals adjust to life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. She is dedicated to guiding clients through confronting difficulties and finding healing from pain and suffering.

Drawing from a background in trauma-informed therapy, motivational interviewing, and green therapy, Elvi employs techniques aimed at supporting clients in adapting to life changes that impact their overall well-being. She collaborates closely with clients to align therapeutic strategies with their values, fostering a trusting and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.

Elvi is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective psychotherapy for processing distressing life experiences such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. This specialized training enhances her ability to help clients address and resolve trauma-related symptoms, facilitating emotional healing and growth.

Through her holistic and client-centered approach, Elvi is committed to empowering individuals to navigate challenges, achieve personal growth, and improve their quality of life.

Serving clients at the Muskegon Office

Insurance accepted by Crystal: BCBS, BCN, BC Complete, McLaren, Molina, Priority Health and UHC.

Crystal, a licensed Master of Social Work therapist, brings a wealth of experience across various client demographics, having worked in school systems and community mental health settings before establishing her private practice.

Her expertise includes treating anxiety, depression, and complex trauma, including PTSD. Crystal is committed to facilitating healing journeys and believes in the transformative power of building therapeutic connections. She holds the belief that all individuals possess inherent strengths, which she helps clients identify and harness through a supportive and safe therapeutic environment.

Crystal integrates mindfulness and somatic techniques into her practice to enhance self-awareness and explore the mind-body connection. She guides clients in understanding their inner dialogue and approaches pain with compassion and sensitivity. Her approach is client-centered, meeting clients where they are in their journey and employing techniques such as Somatic therapy, Mindfulness-based techniques, Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to improve well-being and promote healing.

Through her holistic approach and extensive training, Crystal is dedicated to empowering clients to achieve meaningful and achievable goals, fostering personal growth, and enhancing overall well-being.

Serving clients at the Muskegon Office

Insurances Accepted by Paige:

Aetna, BCBS, BCN, BC Complete, McLaren, Molina, Magellen, UHC, Optum, Priority Health.

Each person’s life is their own amazing journey.  At times, this journey can be messy, stressful, and overwhelming, filled with highs, lows, and other experiences that can distract a person from living their best life.  All these life experiences generate thoughts and beliefs that can create a swirl of feelings, fears, expectations, and conditioning that can lead to disconnection, hurt/pain, anxiety, depression, and living a life of discontent.  Where does a person go from here?  Paige consider it a privilege to be a small part of your journey and help you to grow through life’s challenges and to enjoy the process of change. Together, you can explore what has been getting in the way of living your life to the fullest, and ultimately experiencing more joy and the realization of your greatest potential.  

In a supportive and empathetic therapeutic relationship, Paige works collaboratively with her clients through gentle guidance to give them the time and space to identify patterns of thinking and behaving.  These can be patterns that are no longer useful and may be getting in the way of the changes you want to make, as well as preventing you from moving forward in your life’s journey.  By working together to connect to your inner power, it’s possible to create important shifts in thinking and to develop a system of support and skills that work to continue your journey with more clarity, strength, stability, and wisdom.  

In meeting each client where they are, there are several routes we can take in therapy. Paige is trained in Trauma-focused CBT, and EMDR, which are used in healing from trauma.  She also uses a solution-focused approach, Mindfulness, and other strategies to help clients feel more empowered and build positive connections in their lives.  

Serving clients at the Muskegon Office

Insurances Accepted by Taylor:

Aetna, BC Complete, BCBS, BCN, McLaren, Medicare, Optum, UHC, Priority Health.

Taylor is dedicated to providing personalized therapy that meets the unique needs of each client she works with. Her practice encompasses a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress management, postpartum anxiety/depression, grief, and communication difficulties.

Operating from a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective, Taylor utilizes a diverse array of therapeutic modalities to support her clients. She is particularly trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is effective for processing trauma and distressing life experiences.

Taylor holds a deep appreciation for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), viewing knowledge as empowering. She values equipping clients with insights into themselves, their diagnoses, and effective treatment strategies to optimize therapy outcomes.

Central to Taylor's approach is creating a safe, welcoming office environment where clients feel valued and supported. She recognizes the significance of the client-therapist relationship in the therapeutic journey and encourages clients to find the right connection, whether with her or another clinician, to begin addressing their personal goals effectively.

Through her compassionate and client-centered approach, Taylor is committed to guiding individuals toward healing, personal growth, and improved well-being.

Nicole Greer, LLMSW

Nicole specializes in working with adults and adolescents aged 13 and older, offering support for a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and relationship issues.

Her approach is centered around empowering clients with knowledge and understanding of their experiences, enabling them to regain control and confidence in their lives. Nicole is committed to establishing deep connections with her clients to provide personalized treatment that meets their unique needs.

Nicole brings specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy for addressing a wide range of mental health issues. EMDR is particularly beneficial for trauma, anxiety, depression, and other emotional disturbances, helping clients process and heal from distressing experiences.

Recognizing life's challenges and complexities, Nicole strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can freely express themselves, explore their difficulties, and work towards achieving emotional well-being and personal growth. Her compassionate and client-centered approach ensures that individuals feel understood and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.

Carrie Zinser, LMSW

Serving clients at our Fremont Office.

Carrie, a licensed Master Social Worker, brings over 17 years of experience from the public school system to her private practice, where she specializes in working with neurodivergent adults and supporting parents in navigating parenting challenges and developing effective parenting skills.

Her passion lies in assisting adults in the community who face challenges related to ADHD, Autism, sensory processing issues, and anxiety. Carrie remains dedicated to helping individuals overcome parenting challenges, believing strongly in empowering parents to support their children through difficult struggles.

Carrie's approach is deeply client-centered, aiming to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where each client feels heard and understood. She provides a space for clients to explore and understand themselves better, fostering emotional growth and empowering them to make positive changes toward living their best life.

In addition to her expertise in neurodivergence and parenting support, Carrie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), enhancing her ability to assist clients in processing and healing from traumatic experiences and related symptoms.

Through her compassionate and dedicated practice, Carrie guides her clients in achieving emotional resilience, personal growth, and improved overall well-being.

Brandon plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily administrative operations of our office. His responsibilities include managing office staff, ensuring smooth payroll processing, overseeing inventory management, budgeting, preparing reports, ensuring legal compliance, managing finances, and maintaining comprehensive record-keeping.

With his meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills, Brandon ensures that all administrative tasks are handled efficiently and effectively. His role is essential in maintaining the operational integrity and smooth functioning of our office, allowing our team to focus on providing exceptional service to our clients.

Brandon's commitment to excellence and his proactive approach contribute significantly to the overall success and productivity of our office operations.

Alyssa plays a pivotal role in supporting the Healthy Mind Counseling team and ensuring seamless operations for therapists and clients alike.

Her responsibilities include warmly greeting clients, managing incoming calls, and assisting with scheduling appointments. Alyssa excels in various clerical and administrative tasks essential for maintaining the efficiency and organization of Healthy Mind Counseling.

Alyssa contributes to creating a welcoming environment for clients and supports the smooth coordination of appointments and daily operations. Her dedication to providing excellent service helps uphold the high standards of care and professionalism at Healthy Mind Counseling.

Kayla brings a wealth of experience and valuable experience from her background as a medical assistant to her role in supporting the Healthy Mind Counseling team of therapists and their clients.

In her capacity, Kayla plays a pivotal role in greeting clients, assisting with scheduling appointments, and fulfilling various administrative responsibilities crucial for meeting client needs effectively. Her extensive background in client care and administrative support ensures that every client receives attentive and well-organized assistance throughout their interactions with Healthy Mind Counseling.

Kayla's dedication to providing steadfast support and her proficiency in managing administrative tasks significantly contribute to the seamless operations at Healthy Mind Counseling. Her prior experience enhances her ability to empathetically understand and address the diverse needs of clients seeking mental health services.

Her presence enriches the overall client experience, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all who seek assistance at Healthy Mind Counseling.

Dawn plays a crucial role in our organization by managing all billing services for our clients and ensuring that credentialing for all our providers is up-to-date.

Her responsibilities include handling billing processes efficiently and accurately to ensure that clients receive timely and accurate invoices. Dawn also oversees credentialing for our providers, ensuring that they maintain current credentials and comply with regulatory requirements.

With her meticulous attention to detail and expertise in billing and credentialing processes, Dawn contributes significantly to the smooth operation of our organization. Her role is essential in maintaining financial integrity and ensuring that our providers can focus on delivering quality care to our clients without administrative burdens.