Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Couples Counseling, Coping Skills, Recovery, Trauma, Relationships, and Self-Esteem
Ages: 12+
Welcome to the start of your mental health journey! I view it as one of my life’s greatest privileges to witness a variety of human experiences and to hold a space for self-acceptance to grow.
I specialize in mood and personality disorders, using a relational style as the foundation of my practice and implementing DBT, CBT, and IFS principles. If you are finding yourself “stuck”, disconnected from others, depressed and/or anxious, my goal is to work with you to find the “root” causes, and become comfortable being your true self.
Within my counseling office you will have the advantage of a safe, judgment-free, and pressure-free atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to become more self-aware. I can also help you understand the obstacles keeping you from reaching your goals and work with you to find a sustainable solution.
Mark helps clients manage anxiety with practical tools and a calming approach, focusing on reducing overwhelm and building resilience.
Mark supports individuals experiencing depression with careful assessment, evidence-based medication management, and holistic strategies that promote emotional and physical well-being.
Living with a personality disorder can feel overwhelming. Mark helps you build skills, stability, and stronger relationships.
Commercial: Aetna, ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Molina Marketplace, Optum, Priority Health, UMR, United Healthcare, Blue Care Network
Medicare: Aetna Medicare, Priority Health Medicare, Medicare Plus Blue, Traditional 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.