The Family Therapy Place

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Accepting New Clients

A place to heal
the relationships
that matter most

Whether your family is struggling to find its footing, your child is carrying something heavy, or you're navigating life's harder seasons — we're here. Our team of therapists specializes in exactly this.

Licensed therapists In-person & telehealth BCBS, Aetna, Priority Health & more

Our home in Grand Rapids

"Rather than feeling like you're walking into a sterile office space, our hope is that you'll feel comfortable and right at home."

731 Front Ave NW — a beautifully restored 1846 stone house, the oldest structure in Grand Rapids still on its original foundation.

Family Therapy

Family counseling, blended family dynamics, divorce support, adult family transitions

Children & Teens

Anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, adolescent support

Trauma & Healing

EMDR, trauma-informed therapy, grief & loss, PTSD

Specialty Services

Equine-assisted therapy, LGBTQ+ affirming care, foster & adoption support

More than a
therapy practice

We're a refuge — not a clinic. Our team believes healing happens in relationship, and we've built every part of this practice to reflect that.

01

A team of specialized therapists

With multiple clinicians on staff, we can match you to the right therapist for your specific situation — not just whoever has an opening.

02

Uniquely beautiful, healing environment

Our 1846 stone house was intentionally designed to feel warm, not clinical. Many clients say just walking in helps them breathe easier.

03

Truly inclusive — everyone belongs here

We provide affirming care for all backgrounds, identities, and family structures. LGBTQ+ affirming. Culturally responsive.

04

Flexible: in-person & telehealth

Come to our Front Ave NW location, or meet with your therapist from wherever you are most comfortable.

You don't have to have
everything figured out to start

Families

  • Communication breakdowns
  • Parenting challenges
  • Blended family dynamics
  • Divorce & separation
  • Foster care & adoption
  • Adult families in transition
  • Family therapy intensives

Children & Teens

  • Anxiety & depression
  • Behavioral challenges
  • Social struggles
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Identity & self-esteem
  • School-related stress
  • Big life transitions

Individuals

  • Anxiety & depression
  • Grief & loss
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Life transitions
  • Relational wounds
  • Identity & self-worth
Looking for couples therapy? We offer dedicated couples therapy through a separate, specialized process — including its own fee structure. Learn more about our couples therapy services →

Insurance, explained simply

Covered by insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Care Network
Priority Health
Priority Health Medicaid
Aetna
United Healthcare / Optum
Self-pay also welcome

Accepted for individual therapy and child & adolescent therapy.

Self-pay only

Couples therapy
Family therapy

When we're treating a relationship rather than an individual, the insurance model doesn't fit the work. It requires designating one person as "the patient" — which is clinically at odds with relational care. Self-pay gives us the freedom to do it right. Learn more about our approach →

The first step is
often the hardest

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Priority Health Medicaid
Aetna
United Healthcare / Optum
Priority Health
Blue Care Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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