Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Grief, Life Transitions, Self-esteem, Chronic Illness, Children, Couples, Family Therapy, and Men's Issues
Ages: 12+ (must be seen in-person if under 18)
Sharing our lives is a profound and vulnerable experience. No matter how many years of life you have experienced, sharing those years of life is something that deserves a place that is safe and comfortable. My goal is to provide that place for you. That sharing might look different each time we meet. There might be sharing of joys and sharing of struggles. There might be sharing that brings tears and also sharing that brings laughter. No matter what you are sharing, I will work tirelessly to make sure that you feel safe and comfortable doing it.
I look forward to talking with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. You might be a singular individual, a couple, or a whole family. No matter who you are or what situation you are discussing we will work together to make you the healthiest individual you can be. We will work together to create healthy, sustainable, and appropriate boundaries in your life that will allow for your growth. We will lean into the tensions you are feeling, and will work to create systems that allow you to come out of those tensions as the most emotionally healthy person you can be.
Our lives are a journey. I look forward to joining you on your journey of life as you strive towards mental and emotional health.
Philip provides compassionate guidance for those navigating loss, creative a safe space for healing and growth.
Philip offers guidance during significant life transitions, including relationships, school, career changes, and personal growth. His goal is to help you gain clarity and confidence, empowering you to move forward with balance and purpose.
You deserve to feel good about yourself. Philip helps you grow confidence and self-acceptance.
Commercial: Aetna, ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, Molina Marketplace, Priority Health, UMR, United Healthcare
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.