Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Child, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
Ages: 4+
I feel every person deserves to have their own therapist. The opportunity to share without fear of judgement or tangling the personal ties in your life. If you want help navigating life’s challenges, relationship issues, or knowing what is next in life; therapy is a great place to start. Therapy can be life changing and help you become the best version of yourself. My intention is to meet you where you are and help you reach your goals. It will be a journey of vulnerability and growth, tears and laughter all in a nurturing and empowering environment.
I have over 15 years experience working with school aged children, from preschool to graduation. My areas of expertise are with children, school issues, anxiety, ADHD, family dynamics, couples, navigating the school environment, self esteem, and personal exploration.
I will use strength-based therapy, and we will build on your desire to change. Having a partner along this journey can be very powerful. Together we will discover what will work best for you or your family. Asking for help is the first step of an incredible journey.
Growing up isn’t always easy. Judy helps children express their feelings, build healthy coping skills, and feel supported as they learn and grow.
When parenting feels stressful or uncertain, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Judy is here to support you.
Relationships can feel complicated. Judy helps you navigate conflict, communicate better, and reconnect.
Commercial: Aetna, ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Molina Marketplace, Optum, Priority Health, UMR, United Healthcare, Blue Care Network
Medicare: No
Medicaid: Priority Health Medicaid (no Medicaid as a secondary insurance)
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.