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Compassionate, faith-integrated counseling for adults, teens, and children. In-person care in Grand Rapids and telehealth available statewide.

Specializing in EMDR, ADHD testing, play therapy, and more. Message us today to get started. Integrity, compassion, and professionalism are the foundation of our Christian counseling practice. Centennial Park Counseling provides skilled, faith-integrated mental health care for individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. Our clinicians offer specialized services including EMDR therapy for trauma, comprehensive ADHD testing and assessments, play therapy for children, and counseling for anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, stress, and relationship or family concerns. We also provide conflict resolution and church or group mediation.

12/03/2026

✨ Please Join Us in Welcoming Neeké Edozie! ✨

We are excited to welcome Neeké Edozie to our team as our new part-time Administrative & Billing Assistant.

Neeké holds a B.S. in Biomedical, Cellular and Molecular Biology from Central Michigan University and brings valuable experience in healthcare operations, clinical research, and patient care.

Her strong healthcare background and attention to detail will be a wonderful support to our billing team and help ensure the administrative side of care runs smoothly for our clients.

We’re so glad to have her on board!
Please join us in giving Neeké a warm welcome. 💙

10/03/2026

⏰ Daylight Saving Time is here.

That one little hour can feel small…
but our bodies and minds often notice the shift.

You might feel:
• More irritable
• Extra tired
• Foggy or unfocused
• Emotionally sensitive

And if you already struggle with anxiety, depression, or sleep challenges, time changes can amplify those feelings.

Here’s your gentle reminder:
It’s okay to slow down this week.

Go to bed a little earlier.
Get sunlight in the morning.
Be patient with your kids — and with yourself.
Lower expectations where you can.

Sometimes we forget how connected our emotional health is to rest and rhythm. Even a one-hour shift can disrupt both.

If this season feels heavier than it should, you don’t have to push through alone. Support matters — especially when your nervous system is adjusting.

Give yourself grace as your body catches up. 🤍

08/03/2026

✨ Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. ✨ Happy International Women's Day!

Scripture is filled with extraordinary women not because they were perfect, but because they were faithful.

Deborah led with wisdom and courage.
Esther stood bravely in the face of fear.
Ruth showed fierce loyalty and quiet strength.
Hannah wept honest prayers and trusted God with her deepest longing.
Mary said “yes” to God at great personal cost.
The woman at the well became one of the first evangelists.
Mary Magdalene was chosen to proclaim the risen Christ.

From Genesis to Revelation, women are not footnotes in the story of redemption they are woven into it.

They carried promise.
They spoke truth.
They nurtured faith.
They followed Jesus.
They proclaimed the resurrection.

Biblical strength is not loud dominance or hardened independence. It is resilient faith. It is courage rooted in obedience. It is tenderness anchored in truth. It is wisdom shaped by walking closely with God.

To the women who pray when no one sees…
Who hold families together…
Who lead, serve, nurture, build, teach, and persevere…
You reflect the heart of a God who sees and values you.

You are not overlooked in His story.
You are essential to it.

May we honor the women who came before us.
May we become women of courage and conviction.
And may we raise daughters who know their worth comes from the One who created them.

💛 “She is clothed with strength and dignity…” — Proverbs 31:25

08/03/2026

🔥 New Blog Post: When My Anger Frightened Me — How Everyday Parenting Exposes Generational Trauma (Part 1)

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual and sometimes it brings up the parts of ourselves we thought we’d already dealt with.

Anger. Fear. Shame. Patterns that repeat from generation to generation.

In this powerful first installment, we explore how everyday moments with our children can unexpectedly open old wounds and what it looks like to step into that with grace, awareness, and healing.

📌 This blog is for you if you’ve ever thought:
• “Why did I react that way?”
• “Where did that fear come from?”
• “Am I repeating the same patterns my parents did?”

Healing doesn’t start with perfection it starts with honest self-reflection, compassion, and courage. And as believers, we know God meets us in these vulnerable places with grace that restores.

👉 Read Part 1 now:
centennialparkcounseling.com/when-my-anger-frightened-me-how-everyday-parenting-exposes-generational-trauma-part-1/

Let’s break generational patterns together, one insight at a time.

05/03/2026

Isn’t it often the places we try hardest to hide our need, our pain, our sense of not being enough that become the very places God meets us most gently?

So many of us come into counseling wishing away parts of our story. The grief. The anxiety. The trauma. The “why can’t I just be stronger?” thoughts.

But what if those tender places aren’t weaknesses to erase…
What if they are sacred spaces?

In our faith-based counseling practice, we believe healing doesn’t begin with pretending we’re fine. It begins with bringing our whole selves....the hurt, the questions, the insufficiency... into safe spaces where Christ’s kindness can meet us.

You don’t have to have it all together here.
Your need is not a failure.
It may be the doorway to deeper healing.

If you’re longing for that kind of gentle, restorative work, we’re here to walk with you. 🤍

04/03/2026

Emotional bypassing can look spiritual.
“It’s fine.”
“I’ll just pray about it.”
“I shouldn’t feel this way.”

But avoiding, numbing, rationalizing, or becoming defensive doesn’t bring healing, it just buries what needs attention.

Emotional processing looks different.
It pauses.
It acknowledges.
It names what’s happening without shame.
It makes space for feelings to be felt.

In Christian counseling, we believe God isn’t afraid of your emotions.
Your anger.
Your grief.
Your confusion.
Your disappointment.

Processing your emotions isn’t a lack of faith.... it’s an act of honesty. And honesty is often where healing begins.

If you’ve been taught to push your feelings down, you’re not alone. There is a healthier way forward, one that integrates faith and emotional health.

We’re here to help you move from bypassing to processing. 🤍

01/03/2026

There’s a difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker.

Peacekeeping avoids conflict.
It keeps things calm on the surface.
It stays silent to keep others comfortable — even when something isn’t healthy.

Peacemaking is different.
It steps into truth.
It addresses what harms.
It builds what’s healthy.
It brings the kind of peace that heals, not hides.

We believe real peace isn’t pretending everything is fine. Real peace is found in honesty, boundaries, restoration, and grace-filled truth.

If you’ve spent years “keeping the peace” at the expense of your own wellbeing, you’re not alone. Healing begins when it’s safe to speak the truth.

We’re here to walk that journey with you. 🤍

28/02/2026

When considering counseling, it’s helpful to understand the different therapeutic approaches available.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It’s often short-term and goal-oriented, helping individuals develop practical coping strategies for specific challenges.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) builds on CBT by adding skills like mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. It’s often used for longer-term work and helps individuals navigate intense emotions and improve relationships.

As a faith-based counseling center, we believe wisdom and healing can come through both evidence-based therapy and a Christ-centered perspective. Scripture reminds us that “plans succeed with good counsel” (Proverbs 20:18). Therapy can be a place where insight, skill-building, and spiritual growth come together.

If you’re unsure which approach might be right for you, a counselor can help discern the best fit for your needs and goals.

27/02/2026

If you’re not in therapy, there are things many people carry quietly often without realizing how much they affect daily life.

You can be high-functioning and still deeply struggling.
You can love God and still need support.
You can be strong and still long to be cared for.

We believe healing is not about “fixing” what’s broken it’s about bringing what’s hidden into the light with honesty, safety, and grace. Scripture reminds us that God meets us in truth (John 8:32) and invites us to cast our burdens on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).

Therapy doesn’t replace faith but it can be a place where faith, wisdom, and emotional healing come together. Growth is often quiet, slow, and uncomfortable… and still deeply meaningful.

If any of these resonate with you, know this: you are not weak for needing help, and you are not alone in your journey toward wholeness. We would love the honor of walking with you.

25/02/2026

Many of the reactions we struggle with as adults didn’t begin in adulthood.

Experiences from childhood especially painful or unsafe ones can shape how our nervous system responds long after the moment has passed. What once helped us survive may now show up as anxiety, people-pleasing, avoidance, or deep self-doubt.

As a faith-based counseling center, we believe two things can be true at the same time:
✨ These responses make sense given what you’ve been through
✨ God is gentle, present, and active in the healing process

Scripture reminds us that God is “close to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18). Healing often begins with understanding and naming what hurts, offering compassion to ourselves, and inviting God into the places that still feel tender.

If you recognize yourself in any of these patterns, you’re not broken—and you’re not alone. Support, healing, and restoration are possible.

22/02/2026

Suffering is something we all face, but we don’t have to face it alone.
This G.R.A.C.E. framework offers a prayerful way to walk through hardship with God:

Grieve — express sorrow honestly
Receive — God’s comfort and presence
Accept — what God has allowed
Commit — to His will, even when it’s difficult
Entrust — yourself fully to Him

In counseling, we often walk with clients through these very steps while holding space for pain while gently pointing toward hope and trust in God.

20/02/2026

🧠 ADHD Testing Services — Support That Meets You Where You Are 🌿

Are you or a loved one experiencing ongoing challenges with focus, organization, restlessness, or emotional overwhelm? It might be more than just stress — and our faith-based counseling center is here to help.

We are now offering comprehensive ADHD testing services for children and adults. Understanding how your brain works can be life-changing bringing clarity, hope, and direction for next steps in counseling, learning, work, and daily rhythms.

🔍 What to Expect:
✨ Professional assessment tailored to you
✨ A compassionate, judgment-free environment
✨ Integration of emotional health & faith values
✨ Empowerment through insight and understanding

We believe that you were fearfully and wonderfully made, and that understanding your unique wiring can help you thrive — not just survive. (Psalm 139:14)

If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your story, our team is ready to walk with you — with care, wisdom, and hope.

👉 Learn more and schedule an evaluation here:
📲 https://centennialparkcounseling.com/service/adhd-testing-services/

You deserve clarity. You deserve support. And you don’t have to figure it all out alone. 🤍

Address

2828 Kraft Avenue SE, Ste 186
MI
49512

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:30 - 17:00
Friday	08:30 - 15:00

Telephone

(616) 949-9550

Website

http://www.centennialparkcounseling.com/, https://centennialparkcounseling.com/our-therapists/, https://centennialparkco

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