Grief counselors and therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

Hi! My name is Helen Roberts, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa. I’ve been counseling children, teens, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years - but in my experience, that’s not really what you want to know. What you really want to know is, can I help you? And is there hope for things to change for you? As a matter of fact, there is, and I hope you’ll give me an opportunity to take that journey towards healing and empowerment with you. We can change the direction of your life right now and give you hope and power again!

My career began in 1997 as an AmeriCorps member working in harm reduction during the peak of new HIV infections. Since then, I've held many roles as a proud social worker. I have been a therapist for 18 years, with extensive training & experience in harm reduction therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. I have lived experience with mental health challenges and treatment

I have worked and lived in:

• Charlotte, NC
• San Francisco
• Michigan
• Oahu, Hawaii

Hi! You've taken the first step. Now you need to choose one among so many passionate and capable clinicians being presented to you... and it can feel daunting. For me and my ADHD brain, trying to pick a new therapist is akin to standing in front of the cereal aisle trying to decide which one is the best for me (so many choices!!).

I am a new licensed therapist but I am not new to counseling. I have spent the last 9 years as a Hospice Social Worker. I found tremendous meaning in this work and I am grateful to all who opened up their homes and hearts to me at one of the most difficult times in their lives.

As a seasoned hospice social worker, I offer support and guidance for terminal illnesses, end of life issues and bereavement.

In my new role as a therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), I lean into my passion for helping people feel visible and cared about. My style is warm and inviting and I bring humor into my work as often as possible. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients in what they are seeking support for and to foster an openness for the possibilities of life.

I currently reside in Northeast Michigan along the beautiful Lake Huron and have a license to practice in Michigan. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward self-understanding and an overall well-being. As a clinician, I believe in creating a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard and understood.

Living by the motto: “BE THE PERSON YOU NEEDED WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER” Mr. Harden has accomplished his lifelong goal of being a martyr for breaking the stigma between African-Americans and the counseling profession. Mr. Harden has a wide range of lived and clinical experience. He understands the stress, pressure, and trauma that one may have endured throughout their lifetime. He encourages being conscious of your mental health, and actively working on your self-care in this chaotic world. Mr. Harden would like to assist you in your journey, by being a confidential and a trustworthy support that will inspire you to be the best you.

Mr. Harden is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan. Mr. Harden graduated from Oakland University with a Master’s Degree in Counseling in 2007, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology in 2002. With over 20 years of experience in the human service field, Mr. Harden has a wide range of clinical experience: Inpatient, Outpatient, Community Outreach, Group, Crisis Prevention, and Residential settings. He is currently seeking to provide Individual, Family and Relationship Counseling with Transition Family Services. Mr. Harden specializes in Adult and Childhood Trauma and Depression, Behavioral and Incorrigibility/Delinquency, Post Traumatic Stress, Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosed consumers.

Mr. Harden is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP), Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Michigan Addiction Fundamental Examination (MAFE), Parenting Through Change (Parent Management Training Oregon - PMTO).

I am a Licensed Therapist with over two decades of experience, holding a Master’s degree in Social Work since 2003. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families from a wide range of ages, cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and gender identities. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to supporting each client’s unique journey toward healing and personal growth.

I am a mental health professional who integrates evidence based practices with a Christ Like worldview to support healing, growth, restoration and transformation. True wellness and stability includes all aspects of the person that includes the mind, body, and spirit, and I strive to create a safe, grace-filled space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I value providing services to help individuals navigate the the challenging journey of life and offer a non judgemental space where clients can be open, vulnerable and honest about any challenges that they may be facing.