Dr. De Witt has been in practice for over 35 years and specializes in the treatment of adolescents, adults and couples. He is committed to providing caring and effective help in a safe, professional atmosphere to individuals and families who are struggling and desire assistance.

B.A. Calvin College
Psy.D. Rosemead School of Psychology

Treatment interests and expertise include:
› Adolescent and adult ADD
› Depression and anxiety
› Trauma and stress
› Postpartum depression/anxiety
› Work, family and marital difficulties
› Stress management for pain-related issues
› Psychological evaluations
› Collaborative divorce coach

Memberships:
› American Psychological Association
› Michigan Psychological Association
› Nat'l Reg. of Service Providers - Psych

Pete has assisted children, adolescents and families for the last 25 years.  He spent 18 years as a School Social Worker before transitioning full-time to private practice.  Pete has a wealth of experience in helping kids, couples, and families cope with life challenges that arise.  He is skilled at building rapport and assisting others in creating positive personal changes.   His approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral.  Pete is optimistic, down to earth and likes to infuse humor when possible. 

Treatment areas and expertise include:

Dr. May provides psychological treatment, assessment and consultation services to children, teens, families and adults. He is listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World for his contributions to the healthcare field. Dr. May is an adjunct instructor with the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He has over a decade's experience training other healthcare professionals and has conducted over 3000 psychological evaluations.

Assessment interests include:
› Diagnostic certification of anxiety, mood, and thought disorders
› Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
› Attachment and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
› Learning Disabilities
› Bipolar Disorders in children and adults
› Personality Disorders
› Child custody and parent fitness evaluation
› Independent Medical Examinations (IME) for disability due to psychological disorder

Treatment interests include:
› Anxiety, mood and adjustment disorders in children, teens and adults
› Emotional and behavioral difficulties stemming from ADHD
› Treatment of emotional and coping issues related to Autistic spectrum and Asperger's Disorder
› Parent-child relationship issues
› Child custody issues such as co-parenting by divorced parents

Joel Bartlett is a Limited Licensed Psychologist who strives to create a caring place where people feel heard, discover hope, and find a reliable ally for dealing with all kinds of life challenges.

Joel is passionate about his clients' well-being, not afraid to use humor, and relies on a mix of experiential and dynamic techniques to help clients see themselves and their loved ones more truly. He believes firmly in the transformative power of relationships, and works with all his clients to help them find new avenues for vulnerability and connection.

He has specialized training in Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), which seeks to help couples identify the real heart of their strife, and to find ways to restore close and caring relating. For Christian clients who want their treatment and their faith to be closely integrated, Joel brings insight from his background in biblical studies. He also has over ten years experience mentoring adolescents in non-clinical setting.

Treatment areas and experience include:
› Marriage and couples (EFT)
› Anxiety/stress
› Depression
› Bipolar Disorder
› ADHD: Adult & Child
› Reactivity & attachment issues
› Parent coaching and support
› Trauma
› Loss and grief
› Chronic pain and disability
› Men's issues

*A Limited Licensed Psychologist may practice under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist.

Dr. Brittany Bendiksen is a clinical psychologist who has been in practice in West Michigan since 2015. She earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology (part of Biola University) in the Los Angeles, CA area. In 2015 she completed her pre-doctoral internship at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and remained working as an outpatient therapist with Pine Rest for several years. Dr. Bendiksen enjoys working with both adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up) and believes that a trusting and caring relationship between therapist and client is a very significant part of the journey of healing and growth. She creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients, collaborating with them to work towards developing increased authenticity and agency in their lives.

Her treatment interests include:

• Anxiety disorders
• ADHD
• Bipolar disorders
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• PTSD / complex trauma
• Relationship challenges
• Spiritual/Religious Issues

For more than twenty years, Dr. Bryan Bolea has worked to help individuals and families understand and work through the wide array of challenges that can come to stand between them and the rich, fulfilling lives they imagine.

Dr. Bolea believes therapy is an interactive process through which one gains new perspectives, develops more functional coping strategies and ultimately comes to experience more choice, control, and satisfaction in their life and relationships. 

Dr. Bolea is comfortable working with most any client concern, but has particular interest and expertise in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are wrestling with:

Anxiety, depression, anger or other troublesome emotions.

Behaviors that cause frustration or difficulty in personal or professional relationships.

Distressing thoughts or emotions that sometimes develop after a particular crisis, traumatic event, or when confronted by situations that challenge one’s beliefs about themselves or the world.

Concerns that are associated with new or chronic health issues.

Cognitive, emotional, or other issues that interfere with academic or work achievement 

In private practice since 1983, Dr. De Witt enjoys working with clients of all ages, seeking creative and individualized solutions to presenting problems.  He uses an active and engaging style, building on personal and spiritual strengths, to help you successfully meet life’s challenges.

B.A. Calvin College
Psy.D. Rosemead School of Psychology Biola University

Treatment interests include:
› Anxiety
› Depression
› Marital difficulties
› Parenting issues
› Coping with cancer and other chronic illnesses
› Health psychology
› Post-partum depression/anxiety

Assessments include:
› ADHD
› Child custody
› Vocation and employment screening

Debra has spent the last 15 years working in healthcare in the areas of Alternative Medicine, Home based care, Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative care and Community Mental Health.  She has also taught at Western Michigan University in their Integrative and Holistic Medicine Department working with college students. Her focus has been advocating, supporting and counseling people process life changes , transitions, end of life, terminal illness, grief/loss and finding meaning and purpose in people’s  lives at any age or stage.   She deeply believes in the resilience of the human spirit and tapping into each person’s unique strengths to be successful in living a life of joy and hope. 

Debra engages in therapeutic partnering with her clients identifying goals defined by them to transform thought patterns, behaviors and choices so that they align with their core beliefs and desires for their lives.  Her clients have ranged in age from young adults, just starting their life journey, to seniors who are active and engaged well into their 90’s.  Debra feels it is a privilege to provide a safe space for her clients to slow down, explore and grow as human beings in a fast paced and ever changing world. 

Andrew Donaldson is a licensed professional counselor specializing in couples and family therapy, along with seeing adult men and women individually.  Andrew has experience working with a wide variety of diagnoses, including depression and anxiety, substance abuse and addiction, and relational strain and brokenness.  Also, for those who are interested in a faith-based approach to therapy, Andrew’s graduate training from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary allows him to bring a spiritual component to therapy by permission or request of the client.  Andrew has a passion for bringing healing and restoration to the hurting marriages in Grand Rapids. He has training in both relationship-healing therapies, like Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, and brain-based approaches, such as Interpersonal Neurobiology.  Andrew brings a warm, compassionate presence into therapy, while also being heavily influenced by the science of relationships and brain function.  He believes a successful approach to therapy utilizes the science, yet treats therapy as an art form, making each session as unique as the person and situation in front of him.

Issues: 

• Adoption and Foster
• Anger
• Anxiety / Depression
• Blended Families
• Grief and Loss
• Intimacy and Relationships
• Parenting Support
• Spirituality
• Stress Management / Coping
• Substance Use / Abuse
• Trauma / PTSD
• Men’s Issues

 Special Services

• Marriage Counseling
• Pre-marital Counseling
• Brain-based anxiety and stress management
• Addictions Counseling

Dr. E.G. Frizzell has been in private practice as a fully licensed psychologist since 1978. This therapy focuses on managing emotion and anxiety and its effect on healthy living. He also consults in business and industry specializing in management and leadership evaluation, training and strategic planning.

Graceland College
B.A. Western Michigan University
Ed.D. Counselor Education & Psychology
Western Michigan University

Treatment areas and expertise include:
› Marital therapy
› Individual and group therapy
› Organizational consulting
› Career adjustment
› Management and leadership evaluations

Memberships:
› American Psychological Association
› Michigan Group Psychotherapy Association

Jim has been providing therapy for the past 16 years.   He has a passion for working with children.  He excels at helping families cope with children who may be struggling with anxiety and other family stressors.   Jim is highly effective at  helping families develop functional behavior systems for children and uses a collaborative approach working with the child and family.   Jim received his Master of Social Work degree from Grand Valley State University and currently works as a school social worker in the Grand Rapids area.  Aside from his work as a therapist, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and enjoys time in the outdoors.

Dr. Gruppen earned her bachelor’s degree from Campbell University in North Carolina and her master’s and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College in Illinois.  She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Mississippi State Hospital prior to moving to the Grand Rapids area. Dr. Gruppen has experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. She looks forward to working with clients to foster a renewed sense of hope while honoring each client’s unique personhood and potential. She provides individual and family therapy for adolescents (age 12 and up) and adults, as well as couples counseling. Dr. Gruppen’s style is relational and her professional interests include:

Mittange is a Limited Licensed Psychologist who specializes in psychological assessment and consultation services for adults and children. She has worked as part of a neuroscience team to consult for cognitive disorders. She is passionate about providing an environment that fosters free thought and exploration for the individual.

Education:

B.A. Calvin College

M.A. Counseling Psychology Western Michigan University.

Interests include:

› Psychological Assessments for cognitive and behavioral concerns.
› Individual Counseling for anxiety, mood and adjustment disorders. 
› Emotional and behavioral difficulties stemming from dementia diagnoses.

*A Limited Licensed Psychologist may practice under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist.

Heather is a licensed clinical social worker who has experience working with survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Heather is comfortable treating adults, adolescents and children in a calm, safe and warm counseling environment. She enjoys supporting people in establishing safety, healthy boundaries and a sense of confidence in their choices and lives.

B.S.W. Calvin College
M.S.W. Western Michigan University

Treatment Interests:
› Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
› Power/Control Dynamics in relationships
› Recovery from sexual assault and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
› Dissociation
› Depression
› Anxiety
› Relationship issues
› Stress Management
› Play therapy

Betsy joined Psychology Associates after 20 years of experience working for area non-profit agencies, where she provided treatment to children, teens, adults and families. Because of her experience working with a variety of client issues, Betsy enjoys working with clients of all ages. She also enjoys helping clients identify their strengths, and focusing on how these strengths can be used to create a positive change.

B.A. Social Work, Biola University
M.S.W. University of Michigan
Certifications:
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Special Interests:
› Childhood behavioral concerns and parenting education
› Teen challenges and concerns
› Family therapy
› Anxiety and stress management
› Post-traumatic stress and other trauma
› Depression and bi-polar disorders
› Adjustment issues
› Divorce
› Grief and loss
› Life coaching
› Substance abuse

Kristin Vandermolen is a seasoned and compassionate licensed clinical social worker with a focus on individual and couples counseling. Over the years, Kristin has honed her expertise in understanding the challenges inherent in life's journey.  She is commitment to providing a secure and nurturing environment for clients, where they can explore, discuss, and equip themselves with the tools necessary for positive change.

Central to Kristin's therapeutic approach is a holistic and strengths-based perspective, recognizing the interconnected nature of physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being. In each counseling session, Kristin views the unique challenges presented as opportunities for growth. Her empathetic and collaborative style fosters a therapeutic alliance that empowers clients to navigate life's complexities with resilience and confidence.  Whether working with individuals or couples, Kristin's goal is to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.

B.A. Calvin College 1994
M.S.W. Wilfrid Laurier University 1999

Areas of interest include:
* Relationship challenges
* Communication

* Life transitions
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Anger management
* Loss and grief
* Stress management

* Couples counseling