Location: Kentwood
Specialties: Family Conflict, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality (BPD), Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, LGBTQ+. Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Trauma
Ages: 6+ (must be seen in-person if under 12)
I genuinely enjoy working with kids, young adults, and families navigating major life transitions, behavioral challenges, or complex family dynamics. I also feel deeply fulfilled supporting people living with Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. Together, we can make sense of intense emotions, build stability, and develop practical strategies to help you feel more grounded and understood in your daily life.
I offer collaborative, trauma-informed care grounded in patience, cultural humility, and adaptability. I use CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and creativity to help you better understand your experiences, regulate emotions, and find practical strategies that fit your life.
Therapy works best when you can bring your authentic self into the room. No filter, no polish, and no need to have everything figured out before you arrive. If you’re nervous or don’t quite have the words for what you’re feeling, that’s okay. We’ll start where you are, move at your pace, and work together to find what feels right for you.
Family dynamics can be complicated. Andrew helps you communicate, set boundaries, and find healthier ways forward.
You deserve to feel good about yourself. Andrew helps you grow confidence and self-acceptance.
Anger can feel overwhelming or hard to control. Andrew helps you understand what’s behind your anger, recognize patterns, and build healthier ways to respond.
Commercial: Aetna, ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, McLaren, Meridian, Molin, Priority Health, United Health Care, Optum, UMR, Oscar, GEHA, Credence, Surest
Medicare: Not currently accepted
Medicaid: McLaren Medicaid, Michigan Medicaid, Meridian Medicaid, Molina Medicaid, Priority Health Medicaid, United Health Care Community Plan
Other: Out of Network, Private Pay (available on a sliding scale if needed)
The first step is to fill out the contact form with your information to the best of your ability. One of our intake specialists will then reach out to answer any questions you may have and schedule a brief phone consultation. During this call, we’ll ask you to share a little about yourself and discuss what you’d like to focus on in therapy!
Unity Counseling offers a wide range of accepted insurances such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, Priority Health, UMR, and United Healthcare. Along with accepting some Medicaid and Medicare! Unity Counseling also offers out of network, private pay avalbile on a sliding scale. If you don't see your insurance or have questions, please give us a call (616-439-1866) to learn more!
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to therapy. In the beginning, we typically recommend meeting on a weekly basis. This gives us a chance to get to know one another, and as our work together develops, we encourage personal assessments so we can create a schedule that suits your specific needs.
Whether you’ve worked with a therapist before or this is your first time reaching out, you may have questions about Unity Counseling, Amy, and what our work together might look like. Below are answers to some of the most common questions to help you feel more informed and comfortable as you take this next step.