Payment Policy Changes for therapy appointments will take effect Monday, March 1st.
BRAINS is open, providing unwavering care where you need us most. Telehealth and in-office appointments are available to new and established clients.
Payment Policy Changes for therapy appointments will take effect Monday, March 1st.
BRAINS is open, providing unwavering care where you need us most. Telehealth and in-office appointments are available to new and established clients.
Chris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who prides himself on being passionate and authentic with the services he provides. Chris has knowledge and experience with working people of all ages but specializes in the treatment of children with anxiety, trauma, and behavioral concerns. He has spent the past 13 years providing a unique blend of humor, genuineness, and empathy to support people in overcoming obstacles. Chris’ areas of practice include, but are not limited to: sexual and physical abuse, neglect, other types of trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, school issues, family conflict, anger management, school Issues, self-harming, suicidal ideation and specializes in services such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Play Therapy techniques.
Chris was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan and currently lives with his wife and 3 “fur babies” in Rockford. Some of Chris’ many hobbies are music, movies, dogs, and spending time on the Muskegon River. Chris has experience working with experiential therapies such as play therapy, equine and animal-assisted therapy, as well as utilizing activities and art. Chris strives to set an individualized atmosphere where people can feel safe enough to begin working on improving themselves.
BS Fiction Film Making - Grand Valley State University - 2010 Master's of Social Work - Grand Valley State University - 2014
Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
Neglect
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Behavioral Issues
School Issues
Family Conflict
Anger Management
Oppositional Defiance
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation