HRA Psychological Services North

HRA Psychological Services North Welcome to HRA North, your local resource for professional counseling and therapy.

Welcome to HRA North, your local resource for professional counseling and therapy just north of town in Big Rapids, Michigan. Our private, welcoming office offers a comfortable setting for individuals, children, teens, college students, adults, older adults, and couples seeking support. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or major life transitions, our therapists are here to help with evidence-based, client-focused care. At HRA North, we believe mental health services should be as unique as the people who seek them. Our team offers a variety of therapeutic approaches designed around your personal goals, experiences, and needs.

I am incredibly honored and grateful to be named the overall winner for Counseling Services. Thank you to those who nomi...
01/29/2026

I am incredibly honored and grateful to be named the overall winner for Counseling Services. Thank you to those who nominated me and took the time to vote and share their support. Your confidence and recognition make this honor especially meaningful.

Sound + Brainwaves:  How Binaural Beats and Meditation AlignBinaural beats during meditation can promote theta and alpha...
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Sound + Brainwaves: How Binaural Beats and Meditation Align

Binaural beats during meditation can promote theta and alpha brainwaves, helping with deep relaxation and reduced anxiety.
Padmanabhan, R., et al. (2005).

How Meditation Lifts DepressionMeditation activates the prefrontal cortex, which is often underactive in people with dep...
09/18/2025

How Meditation Lifts Depression

Meditation activates the prefrontal cortex, which is often underactive in people with depression. It also increases serotonin, the “feel good” neurotransmitter. Goyal, M., et al. (2014).

Tag a friend who’s working on healing their mood.

Relaxation Physiology:  Activate Your Parasympathetic Nervous SystemFeeling anxious? Your nervous system might be stuck ...
09/17/2025

Relaxation Physiology: Activate Your Parasympathetic Nervous System

Feeling anxious? Your nervous system might be stuck in "fight or flight." Deep breathing, mindfulness, and guided relaxation can shift you into "rest and digest." This helps regulate your cortisol and heart rate. Tang, Y. Y., et al. (2009).

Central and autonomic nervous system interaction is altered by short-term meditation.

“BREATHE” if you need to calm your nervous system right now.

Calm is a Superpower – Mindfulness 101!Meditation isn't just fluff; it's neuroscience. Just 10 minutes of mindfulness pe...
09/16/2025

Calm is a Superpower – Mindfulness 101!

Meditation isn't just fluff; it's neuroscience. Just 10 minutes of mindfulness per day can reduce amygdala activity (the part of the brain involved in fear and anxiety) and increase gray matter in areas tied to emotional regulation. Hölzel, B. K., et al. (2011).

Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain gray matter density.

Have you tried practicing mindfulness this week? Start with 5 minutes today.

09/15/2025

Welcome to HRA North, your local resource for professional counseling and therapy just north of town in Big Rapids, Michigan. Our private, welcoming office offers a comfortable setting for individuals, children, teens, college students, adults, older adults, and couples seeking support. HRA Psychological Services has been proud to serve for over 50 years; and since 1972, the psychologists and clinicians have been providing quality professional mental health services to individuals, families, businesses, attorneys and courts, social service agencies, and government organizations.

Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or major life transitions, our therapists are here to help with evidence-based, client-focused care.

Therapy Services Tailored to You
At HRA North, we believe mental health services should be as unique as the people who seek them. Our team offers a variety of therapeutic approaches designed around your personal goals, experiences, and needs.

We specialize in:
- Mental health counseling and support in Big Rapids and the surrounding area
- Child therapy and adolescent support
- Counseling for college students and young adults
- Individual therapy for adults and seniors
- Couples counseling and relationship therapy
- Life transition and stress-related support
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Grief counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and more

Our practice is home to experienced therapists committed to helping individuals and families thrive. We offer a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental space to explore, grow, and heal.

Address

621 N. State Street, Suite B
Big Rapids, MI
49307

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