Ellie Mental Health - Grand Rapids, MI

10/28/2024

09/30/2024

With progress reports and parent-teacher conferences right around the corner, we have the experts on staff to help your family this Fall season. Whether you are looking to help your 5th grader with their social anxiety, are searching for ADHD skills training for your middle schooler, or just need a space to handle your own stress as a college student or parent we have the peeps with training and experience to help you through it.

Take care of your family and yourself by scheduling an appointment when the pressure is starting instead of waiting until a breaking point. At Ellie, we believe proactive care is the best care.

Give us a call to get matched with a therapist today.

09/17/2024

Feeling stressed and worried?

Simple grounding techniques like the one in the video below have been demonstrated to be highly effective in centering our minds, reducing our emotional reactivity, and connecting us back with the here and now around us.

Next time you are feeling overwhelmed, try this simple tool to regain a sense of control. And if you routinely feel overwhelmed, give us a call to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists to learn about more tools and techniques like this one.

09/09/2024

At Ellie, we are working to provide resources and reduce the stigma of mental illness and mental health care in September by partnering with other area organizations as we all work together to raise awareness during National Su***de Prevention Month.

This past weekend we participated in the Strike Out Stigma concert put on by NT4Kindness (link in comments), whose mission is to change the lives of West Michigan youth through education, resources, and radical kindness.

Later this month, we will be joining several other organizations to participate in the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI; link in comments) walk on September 28th to raise awareness and funding to help carry out their mission of building better lives for millions of Americans affect by mental illness.

Join us in helping reduce stigma and raise awareness of mental health care needs in our community.

If you or a family member need care, call us today to set up an appointment. Do not wait to seek care until life has come to a crisis point.

08/26/2024

Therapy can seem mysterious, confusing, or even scary, but at it's core it's a conversation with a knowledgeable and caring person working with you to overcome any struggles and grow into what you want to be.

No stethoscopes or white coats at Ellie, just professional therapists waiting to have a coffee and a conversation with you on a comfortable couch.

Call us today to find the therapist that fits for you!

08/12/2024

We’re excited to have Jill join our East Paris Team!

She specializes in working with young adults and adults (ages 18 - 99) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life-span transitions, and trauma. Jill has a special interest in empowering women, fostering resilience and facilitating personal growth. She uses an empathetic and client-centered approach, working to create a calm and safe space for healing to take place. Jill is committed to guiding individuals toward emotional well-being and an improved quality of life, while helping them maintain the core of who they are and the goals they want to accomplish.

Jill is currently accepting new clients without a waitlist (insurance and self-pay) and can meet with you or your family member in the next couple of weeks. Give us a call today to schedule a sit-down with Jill before the fall rush and the stress of life becomes overwhelming.

08/05/2024

We've all got a little too much stress nowadays, and the busy Fall season is lurking right around the corner. So we asked one of our experts to give us their Top 3 Simple Rules to Reduce Stress, and they gave us these suggestions below.

Tell us some of your "Go-To's" for healthy stress reduction in the comments, and give us a call today to schedule your appointment if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed lately!

07/29/2024

It seems everyone has jokes/memes about relationships.

Filled with the highest of highs and unfortunately sometimes the lowest of lows, our connections with our partners influence so many other areas and can shade the experiences of everyday life.

Relationships are simple; they just aren’t always easy.

Whether your relationship began 6 months ago and you are looking to get things off to the best start possible, or you’re on year 20 of your marriage, we have relationship experts ready to meet with you. We can help you find the best path forward for your relationship whether you need assistance with communication, tools for understanding each other better, or just a boost to get unstuck.

Don’t wait for your relationship to be in crisis, call us today to optimize your relationship and step forward into the type of connection you’ve been longing for.

Call today to set up an appointment with Dave Langerak, MA, LLP (Couple Counseling/Marriage Therapy) or Jennifer Bedford, MA, LLP (Couples Counseling/LGBTQ+ Couples Counseling).

07/22/2024

Introducing Alejandra!

Alejandra is a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing therapy to the Grand Rapids community since 2019. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families and is particularly passionate about working with young children ages 5-12. Alejandra loves incorporating play, movement, and creativity into her session to help children express themselves, achieve their goals, and have fun in doing so. Alejandra is experienced in working with kids and teens on a variety of topics and challenges including emotional dysregulation, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), behavioral concerns, trauma, life adjustments, and anxiety.

Alejandra is bilingual and feels equally comfortable meeting with people whether their preferred language is English or Spanish.

With immediate openings in the next 2 weeks, call Alejandra today to get in and see her before school returns and the fall rush swings into view.

07/15/2024

Meet Dave!

Dave is a Limited License Psychologist at our East Paris Clinic with lots of experience in working with individuals, couples, and families (He has been providing individual and family therapy since 1992. Ya, he’s an expert.). He considers it an honor and a privilege to work with people as they navigate through life transitions and face the multiple challenges of life in today’s world. Dave’s approach is one that starts with partnering with his clients, accepting them where they are at, and then working to assist them in reaching their goals and learning new healthy behaviors.

Dave works with people of all ages and has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Dave’s areas of expertise include helping people through anxiety, depression, Autistic Sprectrum Disorders, trauma, behavioral concerns, and matters of spirituality and faith-based struggles. Dave has a particular passion for working with the parents of children and teens going through tough times and helping couples with relationship issues and marital challenges.

Dave uses a variety of approaches in therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and a number of family and marriage therapy tools.

In addition to his therapy services, Dave is also available for educational presentations on a variety of mental health topics for schools, churches, and community groups.

Call today to schedule an appointment with Dave to help you and your family.

07/08/2024

Yeah, that's normal. Here are 30 ways to STOP overthinking in it's tracks:

1. Listening to Music
2. Deep Breathing
3. Mindfulness Meditation
4. Journaling
5. Exercise
6. Spending Time in Nature
7. Do Something Creative
8. Spend Time with Friends
9. Limiting Screen Time
10. Setting Boundaries Around Social Media or News Intake
11. Positive Affirmations
12. Talk to a Therapist
13. Practicing Gratitude
14. Grounding Techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1 Method
15. Make a List
16. Watch a Funny Movie
17. Limiting Caffeine and Alcohol
18. Practicing Self-Compassion
19. Playing with Pets
20. Gardening

Challenge yourself to do one of these skills this week when your thoughts are spiraling, and let us know what you'll be trying in the comments ⬇️

Add if you need assistance, give us a call and get connected with a therapist that can help to stop the cycle of overthinking!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th!! 🎆🍦🇺🇲

We hope you can take a moment to unplug, soak up some sunshine, and celebrate with your favorite people.