TESS HOEKSTRA COUNSELING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
WELCOME
Hello,
My name is Tess Hoekstra
LMFT#4101007377
Currently: I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and practice through Life Journeys Psychological Services in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
My background: I earned my undergraduate degree through Grand Valley State University. I then gained my master's degree from Azusa Pacific University and started my practice as an AMFT through The Flipside Church in Southern California. After practicing in California for about three years, I moved back to Michigan and continued seeing CA clients virtually and started practicing in Michigan as well. Since then, I have ended my services in the state of California to focus on the state of Michigan.
ABOUT THERAPY
I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important thing when starting therapy.
I work my hardest to provide a safe and comfortable space for my clients. It is important to me that my clients feel an atmosphere of trust and empathy in building the therapeutic alliance.
Through deep processing, my hope is that the unconscious may come forward and bring new realizations to help in growth and understanding while navigating your life circumstances.
I believe that growth comes in the uncomfortable circumstances that we face in life. My hope is to walk with you in this time, to be an empathetic ear, and to gently motivate and guide in the journey.
I know that motivation can be hard to come by when you are in a difficult time in life. With that being said, if you have the desire to feel that motivation again, create change in your life, learn effective coping tools, communication skills, and invest in yourself, generally feel better, this could be the right place for you.
Services
I work with individuals battling anxiety and depression, grief, healing from abuse, experiencing panic attacks, relational issues, body image issues, life transitions, feelings of low self-worth and much more.
I rely on psychological methods but also draw from my personal Christian faith. Of course, you always have the option of if you want faith integrated into your therapy or not. I believe that faith and spirituality are part of the holistic care that you deserve. This holistic care also includes, but is not limited to, mental, emotional, social, and relational care.
Adult Individual Therapy
All adults welcome. You tell me your goals and what you want to get out of therapy, and we will create a plan that fits your needs.
Adolescent Therapy
As someone who can understand the difficulties of this stage of life, I enjoy supporting teens and highschoolers in whatever struggles they may be facing.
Couples Therapy
Helping couples navigate their relationship complications by working on communication, growing together, supporting and appreciating each other
CONTACT ME
Phone: 616-730-1775
To schedule a fifteen-minute consultation call to learn more, feel free to email or text.