Honor Counseling Group

10/31/2025

Anxiety can be a mood killer, right?! Awareness of what is happening is the first step to changing anything followed by doing something different to interrupt the brain’s normal pathway. These are key steps to making this cognitive shift ✨ YOU CAN DO IT!

10/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day 🌎💫We at Honor are here to help, support and walk alongside those in need. Asking for help is brave…doing the work to change and face adversity is even more courageous! Choose yourself and a happier, healthier you🩵

09/19/2025

This list is 💯 on point! Not all change occurs in a monumental fashion…in fact, most changes do not. They are often incremental and subtle. Give yourself credit along the way! Catching yourself in the moment and increasing your awareness allows you to begin to do something different. It is the start of a new pattern and hope for long lasting change 🌟

Signs therapy is working tend to sneak up on you a lot… suddenly you’re handling stress differently, giving yourself the compassion you never used to, or responding in ways that feel more like the version of you you’ve been working toward🩵🌱

09/12/2025

https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/

What the heck is EMDR therapy and how does it work?! Please take time to read more about this highly effective, evidence based treatment that is a game changer for conditions such as PTSD, anxiety disorders, addiction and much more! Bonus: Honor Counseling Group is fortunate to have two, EMDR trained therapists, Carley & Angela ✨

EMDR therapy is an extensively researched method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences.

09/06/2025

Slumps & funks happen to everyone! Check out these quick tips to help get yourself back on track✨

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In a slump and want to turn your day around? Try these science-backed techniques to help improve your mood in a matter of minutes.

They can help you feel energized when you feel sluggish, calm when you feel stressed or connected if you feel lonely. No special tools or materials required (unless you want to jump in the ice bath!): https://n.pr/4ggqV6E

08/13/2025

Taking time to engage in pleasurable activities and surrounding yourself with people that fill you up is essential in maintaining a healthy balance🩵 Our society is filled with unreasonable expectations and an emphasis on doing more…Care for yourself by slowing down and connecting with those things/people that you love! You’re worth it! ✨

05/21/2025

Rounding out our wonderful team is Evangelina Navarro, LPC! 🫶🏽 With nearly 15 years of experience working in mental health, Evangelina specializes in treating clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression and anger management issues. She is trained in the following therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Focused CBT. Additional trainings include: Motivational Interviewing, Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention, Sandtray Interventions, and Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids. Additionally, ¡se habla español!

Evangelina received her Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M-University Corpus Christi in 2005 and her Master’s in Community Counseling from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan in 2007.

Prior to her experience in mental health, Evangelina worked in the school and community settings and specialized in learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional and cognitive impairments.
She has spent the majority of her career counseling women, men, children and teens in both individual and group settings. Evangelina is a compassionate, experienced counselor who utilizes creative interventions in her therapeutic work.

Evangelina also has a passion for serving the community and founded Allied for Veterans Inc. in 2015; a small non-profit dedicated to giving back to the great men and women who have served our Nation. She remains a director on their board and also has a desire to work with veterans in the community seeking counseling services.

05/16/2025

Next up, please allow me to introduce Carley Roberts, LMSW✨ Carley has worked in the private practice setting for nearly four years and is a light to all who meet her! She radiates kindness and caring and has the professional experience to match! Carley is located in the Kent City office. Please check out her bio below to learn more about Carley.

“I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who earned my degree from Ferris State University. I specialize in working with adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma-realted challenges and substance use. My background comes from my work with the Juvenile Court, substance use therapy at Arbor Circle, medical social work at Spectrum Health, and with NC RESA as a school social worker. Providing a safe environment and creating a strong therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance to me. I strive to ensure that my clients feel supported and empowered in our work together by using a client-centered approach, in which I help clients explore what is meaningful to them. No matter what you are dealing with, I am here to help you through it!” ~ Carley

To schedule an appointment with Carley please call 231-942-4673.

05/14/2025

Today’s spotlight is on Lindsay, our fabulous Administrative Assistant! ✨ Lindsay is often the first point of contact for clients or anyone reaching out for information about our counseling services. She is also available to assist with scheduling needs. You can expect to be greeted with a welcoming, supportive and friendly voice ready and willing to help! Thanks for all you do Lindsay! 🌟

05/10/2025

Welcome to Honor Counseling Group! I am Angela Vargas-Avendaño, LMSW, Owner and Clinical Therapist. Honor is composed of experienced and compassionate professionals who work alongside individuals and families to provide support, guidance and hope for life’s challenges. The Honor team is comprised of Carley Roberts, LMSW, Evangelina Navarro, LPC, myself, and Lindsay Gentz, Administrative Assistant. Our team HONORS the respective and unique journey of each individual and we feel HONORED to be a part of the path toward healing and growth. Scheduling by appointment only. Office locations in Newaygo (the Illuminate office) and Kent City. We accept most, major commercial insurances and look forward to serving you!