Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Stress, Depression, and Adoption
Ages: 18+
Laura Marcus earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Hope College and her Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University. Laura specialized in trauma across the lifespan during her Master’s program.
Laura has experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, intimacy issues, grief and loss, posttraumatic stress, and other trauma- and adjustment-related concerns. Laura is especially interested in supporting clients healing from trauma.
To enhance the counseling experience Laura takes a client-centered approach utilizing positive psychology and solution-focused techniques. Laura engages trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy when appropriate, and is mindful of roles that culture and family systems play in clients’ lives.
In addition to her counseling work Laura has spent time living and working with youth and families overseas and she is passionate about diversity and inclusion.
Trauma weighs you down. Laura is here to help you unpack the pain, process the past, and move forward with confidence and care.
Laura helps clients manage anxiety with practical tools and a calming approach, focusing on reducing overwhelm and building resilience.
Relationships can feel complicated. Laura helps you navigate conflict, communicate better, and reconnect.
Commercial: Aetna, ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Cigna, Optum, Priority Health, UMR, United Healthcare
Medicare: Aetna Medicare, Priority Health Medicare, Medicare Plus Blue, Traditional Medicare, United Healthcare Medicare
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.