Alyssa Koopman, LMSW

NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Welcome and congrats on taking the first step to reach out for support!

We all face challenges and struggles in life and having a space to talk openly about those challenges and identify ways to cope with them is crucial for each of us.

I believe that all counseling begins with a safe, judgment-free space where my clients and I can begin to build a positive and trusting relationship. I feel honored to walk alongside clients as they navigate a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, life stressors, and relationship concerns, among others. I strive to support individuals through education and validation while we explore together the potential tools that may be useful for you.

I work with teenagers through adulthood facing a variety of concerns. I believe in a person-centered and strengths-based approach to therapy but I also tap into multiple modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Gottman Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I believe there is power in learning ways we can challenge and reframe unhelpful thought processes and use self-compassion to change some of the internal narratives that run through our minds.

I received my Master’s in Social Work from Grand Valley State University in 2012. I have a range of experience including work as a Mental Health Specialist with Head Start for Kent County, time as a crisis counselor, five years in the child welfare field, in addition to spending the past four years as a therapist with an Employee Assistance Program. In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, spending time with my kids and husband, and finding new adventures.