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At Restored Counseling Group, LLC (RCG) we are passionate about bringing relevant counseling to all!

12/19/2025

The holidays can bring waves of grief — even years after a loss.
That doesn’t mean you’re going backward. It means your heart still remembers.
Try this: write a short note to the person you miss and read it under a candlelight. Let yourself feel, cry, breathe. There’s no “right” way to grieve, only your way.

12/16/2025

This time of year, can magnify loss. If you’re grieving, you’re not broken — you’re human. Allow space for both gratitude and sadness. Healing lives in that space between the two.

11/19/2025

Simple shifts = real results. Seasonal depression doesn’t have to take over your winter.
Save this list for your next low day. Small actions today build stability tomorrow.

11/18/2025

The holidays can bring joy — and drama.
Protecting your peace means knowing when to step back.

Try this boundary line:
“I don’t want to argue about that today. Let’s change the subject.”
It’s not rude to protect your mental health — it’s responsible.
This season, let peace be your priority, not performance.

11/12/2025

When the days get shorter and your mood does too, that could be more than just the weather. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by the change in seasons.

Signs to look for:
• Fatigue and oversleeping
• Craving carbs or overeating
• Loss of motivation or interest
• Feeling heavy or hopeless

You don’t have to “wait for spring” to feel like yourself again. Support helps — and light therapy, movement, and routine make a difference.

💬 If this sounds familiar, reach out. Let’s talk about what’s going on behind the scenes.

11/04/2025

🎉NEW ADDITION TO RCG!

At Restored Counseling Group, we believe mental health care goes beyond the therapy room. Each person’s well-being is shaped by so much more. . . housing, food, employment, safety, and access to resources that support a full and balanced life.

That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Restored Connections, a new, non-profit initiative designed to bridge the gap between our clients and essential community resources. Guided by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and gathering pertinent information from our clients and community partners, this program is our next step toward truly holistic care that helps to remove real-world barriers that can stand in the way of healing and progress.

Under the leadership of our Program Director and Social Worker, Tamara Jones, LLMSW, Restored Connections will ensure that every client’s non-clinical needs are identified and addressed from the very start, so they receive the care, support, and stability they deserve beyond therapy sessions.

This is more than a program, it’s a promise to care for the whole person. ❤️

10/31/2025

Caring for Ourselves Through Race-Based Trauma

A message from our founder, Dr. LaDawn Evans:

“As a Black woman and therapist, I know firsthand that today’s political climate can stir up deep hurt, anger, and exhaustion. Race-based trauma is real. It shows up not just in the moments when we experience racism directly, but also in the stress of seeing our communities targeted, our voices minimized, or our safety questioned. It can leave us feeling on edge, heavy, or even hopeless at times.

One of the most important steps in healing is simply naming what’s happening: this is trauma. Your body and emotions are responding in ways that make sense. From there, small but powerful practices can help:
Grounding: Try deep breathing, noticing five things you can see or touch, or holding something comforting in your hands when you feel overwhelmed.

Journaling or creative expression: Writing, drawing, or even speaking your feelings out loud helps release what you’ve been holding inside.

Community support: Healing happens in safe, affirming spaces. Lean into trusted friends, therapist, family, or groups that remind you you’re not alone.

Self-compassion: Remind yourself often, “My reactions are valid. My feelings matter.”

Healing from race-based trauma isn’t quick or easy, but together we can reclaim joy, peace, and strength, even in difficult times.”

Dr. LaDawn Evans PhD, LPC-S

10/28/2025

We are hiring!

If you are looking to join a team of vibrant and innovative therapists that value cultural competence and out-the-box therapy techniques…Then RCG is the place for YOU!

Apply now at: restoredcounselinggroup.com

10/24/2025

Relationships can be tough, but therapy can help. At RCG, our clinicians provide couples and family therapy to support:

💙 Better communication
💙 Conflict resolution
💙 Rebuilding trust and intimacy
💙 Navigating transitions together

You don’t have to struggle alone — healthy relationships are possible.

10/22/2025

Meet Ki’Miya Washington!

Ki’Miya joins Restored Counseling Group as our Bachelor of Social Work Intern, where she’ll be assisting with intake and scheduling for clients. 💼

Passionate about supporting children’s mental health, Ki’Miya is dedicated to making a positive impact within the school system and helping young students thrive emotionally and academically. 🍎💬

Outside of work, Ki’Miya loves spending time with her family and friends, recharging and finding joy in connection. 💛

We’re so excited to have Ki’Miya on the RCG team and can’t wait to see the difference she’ll make! 👏

10/20/2025

How Trauma Therapy Supports Healing

✨Creates a safe space – Trauma therapy provides a supportive environment where clients can process experiences without judgment or pressure.

✨Reduces triggers and symptoms – Techniques like grounding, EMDR, and trauma-focused CBT help lower anxiety, flashbacks, or panic connected to trauma.

✨Reframes the story – Therapy helps clients move from “what happened to me defines me” to “I am more than my trauma.”

✨Builds coping strategies – Clients learn tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and stay present in daily life.

✨Restores trust and connection – Trauma therapy supports healing relationships with self and others by rebuilding trust, safety, and self-worth.

Trauma doesn’t define you. At RCG, our trauma therapists help clients process and heal using approaches like EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and talk therapy. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

10/17/2025

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

At RCG, our clinicians use CBT to help you:

✨ Challenge unhelpful thought patterns
✨ Build healthier coping skills
✨ Reduce anxiety and depression symptoms

If you’ve been curious about how CBT works, this is a great place to start.

Address

2305 East Paris Avenue SE Suite 201
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

Website

http://www.restoredcounselinggroup.com/

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