Patty Wagenhofer (She/her)

Patty Wagenhofer, LMSW (she/her)

Location: Grand Rapids

Specialties: Trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and substance use 

Ages: 18+

With over three decades of experience as a licensed masters clinical social worker, I am dedicated to guiding adults toward healing, growth and renewed purpose.  I believe in the capacity to change and am open to new perspectives and feedback.  If you are an adult that is looking for personal growth, authenticity and self responsibility, and desires a more fulfilled life, I can help you.  You may be struggling with self doubt, feel stuck, face challenges with work life balance or relationships.  I can help people feel more confident, assertive and in control of their lives.  If you are willing to show up I am willing to help.

I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction.  As a survivor of trauma, I understand that it's not about what is wrong with you, it is about what happened to you.  I  also have personal and lived experience  with identity issues and internal struggles and have learned to claim a life that aligns with my authentic self.

As a LGBTQ+ therapist and member of the community, I focus on creating an environment that is affirming, respectful and welcoming.  Your story matters and together we will co-create a treatment journey that honors your unique strengths and challenges.  

I am originally from Waterloo, Iowa and have spent most of my adult life in Flint Michigan.  I moved to Rockford 4 years ago with my wife after she got a job offer that was too hard to pass up.  I have a blended family with three adult children and of course my two dogs, Liebe and Piper.  I love biking, walking the trails with my dogs, yoga, and kayaking.