Paul is an amazing therapist. I am a middle aged woman with trauma issues and he has helped…read moretremendously with EMDR and other therapy techniques. He has a way of making you feel at ease. I made real progress with relationship issues related to trauma. His support and compassion made a difference.

An amazing therapist...especially for young adults. While I have not received therapy from Paul…read moredirectly, I work in the mental and behavioral health field. Paul, has develop a great reputation in the treatment of struggling young adults and their loved ones.

I was told by this Psychology Associates of Grand Rapids clinic, and Blue Care Network, which I…read morehave through work, that I would have to pay a $50 co-pay for their services, AND THAT IS ALL. I asked this twice of BCN and the clinic at different times. Turns out both lied to me both times, and after the service I was handed a bill for $900 out of pocket cost because they lied about the co-pay, and my part was actually 20% of the cost, but only after I had paid the remainder of the deductible. I don't appreciate being lied to by BCN and Psychology Associates of Grand Rapids. They didn't even call to schedule an appointment to give me the results, so I have to give them $900 for nothing! I should listened to other reviews I read about being them being rude and lying. Let my experience be a warning. Trust no clinic or health care organization, especially if they promise you something.

This is a place of stereotyping, staff is rude. They talk down to you and instead of helping you…read moreand listening. You are judged as soon as you walk in. I met with David for maybe three minutes tops. Very arrogant and pompous attitude raised his voice at me. This place was empty when I got there. I understand why, it's tough to keep patients or get referrals when you treat them like trash! Don't waste your time or money on this dump. Find a reputable place that will support you not degrade you.

Unfortunately I am writing a one-star review for this practice, as I had a negative experience…read more It does seem like the counselor that I set up an appointment with is a very kind person, and otherwise organized. However, I was not made aware that the counselor was not acquainted with in-person appointments, and that she wasn't given instruction on how appointments need to be handled in-person. I followed the instructions given in my confirmation email, and sat in the waiting room for my counselor. My counselor walked in 15 minutes late and proceeded to blame management for not alerting her that I would be in the waiting room. She did not apologize or try to put me at ease; I was visibly upset (I believe it's a sign of respect to be prompt, and I myself arrived 5 minutes early to make sure I found the waiting room). I decided to select a different counselor, as I thought the first one wasn't a good fit for me (in addition to the tardiness and blaming of management), but the receptionist or agent who assisted me was not very kind (though she did get me a new counselor - one that I cancelled as well bc I decided I no longer want to work with this practice), and seemed to take slight offense that I wanted to change counselors. The one glimmer in all of these interactions was my conversation with Melia. She was kind, compassionate, and followed through with me until my initial appointment and authorization was complete. I am grateful for her. I don't enjoy leaving low-scoring reviews, but I don't believe admin or management of this practice is doing a very good job. This is an industry in which being organized and professional and kind is highly critical, but this practice failed in those aspects, in my experience.

Do not go there. My experience was awful. The director is arrogant, rude and downright cruel. The…read morepaid therapists are not dependable and follow directors lead being curt and rude. The interns are good but constant turn over. Many billing issues

My first experience with GR Center for Mindfulness was Carol's 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress…read moreReduction class. Because I am a yoga instructor, I felt like I already had a reasonable grasp of meditation, but I participated fully and with an open mind to see what it was like. The deeper understanding of stress and how to relate to it differently has been life-changing. The simply but effective practices are something that I can rely on in the midst of even very stressful life situations, and the quality of my life and my relationships has improved significantly thanks to what I learned. I have also taken the Self-Compassion for Beginners workshop and the Building Mindful Connection course, and I can't wait to take another class!

With mixed emotions of enthusiasm and trepidation I signed up for my first Mindfulness Based…read moreMeditation Class offered through Grand Rapids Mindfulness Center earlier this year. I attended once a week, going to both April and Carol's evening class as my schedule changed often. Both April and carol were wonderful, patient teachers of the class, helping a meditation novice like myself, grow and develop in practice. The MBSR curriculum itself is challenging yet stimulating and I can say that I've changed for the better from the homework and lessons. I feel like I do live more in the present with less anxiety, increased creativity, calmer disposition, and greater awareness of my emotions and thoughts. I would recommend a MBSR class from either Carol or April to anyone. Grand Rapids Mindfulness Center also brings in various authors and speakers on the topic of mindfulness and meditation in addition to yoga and meditation sessions for those already practicing. They are based out of Expressions of Grace Yoga Studio on Northland Drive Grand Rapids but they offer the MBSR courses throughout the city. .

I can't recommend Kara highly enough!…read more Almost on a whim, I contacted Kara because a friend of a friend recommended her. I was curious about the services she offered and how they might enhance my generally-going-great life. I admit that some of the techniques and methodologies she described to me felt a little "out there," but I decided to set aside my skepticism to see where the journey led me. Did I understand when she explained frequencies or energy work? No, but she has the right combination of professionalism and warm personality to make me trust her. During the energy work, my eyes were covered as music played in the background. Although I don't know exactly or completely understand what Kara was doing, I know it affected me. Once I felt a weight on my chest. Another time my hands buzzed and ached. Sometimes my feet tingled. It's difficult to describe exactly what was happening, but afterwards I always felt both relaxed and refreshed. We spent a couple of sessions prepping me--emotionally and physically--for an immersive experience that was spiritual for me. Even more important, we spent several sessions after that integrating and examining the experience. I was surprised what I learned about myself during the entire process, and what I learned that I needed to do to continue to improve my "generally-going-great" life. Kara is insightful, thoughtful, patient, and kind. She guided this 69-year-old to try something new and enriching, and for that, I'm extremely grateful.

I saw Donna for about a year and she was so helpful in the process of turning my life around. She…read moreis a great listener and has a way of subtly guiding me to find my own answers. She is also very knowledgeable about how the brain works. Her mental exercises are so effective that I still use them to this day!

From the owner: If you desire support and guidance for a challenging situation or to move in a new direction in…read moreyour life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Tele Counseling is also available as of April 1st 2020.