Counseling in Jenison MI
Gracen Smit, LLPC
Teens, Adults, & Women’s Therapy Expert
Hello! I’m Gracen Smit LLPC
I provide teen counseling, counseling for women, and individual counseling for adults ages 18+.
Gracen is In-Network with the following insurance plans:
- Traditional Plans: Aetna, ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cofinity, Priority Health, Tricare.
- Medicaid/Medicare Plans: none at this time.
Is Therapy the Right Step for You?
If you’re feeling lost, unsure where to turn, or like things will never get better, I can help. You deserve to feel peace, strength, and hope again.
A Safe Space for Women
The women’s counseling I provide focuses helping on teen and adult women, I know how important it is to feel seen, heard, and understood. Women often face unique challenges and expectations, which can leave you feeling drained, isolated, or stuck. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of a difficult relationship, trying to navigate life’s transitions, or simply seeking to reclaim your sense of self, I am here for you.
Healing is a journey, and it starts with creating a space where you can be authentic and explore your feelings without fear of judgment. I’ll walk alongside you to help you find the strength within to heal, grow, and thrive.
Counseling for Teens: A Place for Your Voice to Be Heard
Adolescence can be a confusing and overwhelming time, filled with big changes, pressures, and new emotions that may feel hard to manage. As a teen, it’s normal to experience ups and downs, but sometimes those feelings can become overwhelming or hard to navigate on your own. If you’re feeling misunderstood, anxious, or struggling with the weight of stress or trauma, therapy can provide the support and guidance you need.
I specialize in helping teens who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or any of life’s many challenges. My approach in teen counseling focuses on creating a trusting, non-judgmental space where teens can feel safe to talk about what’s really going on in their lives. We work together to understand the root causes of the struggles you’re facing and develop healthy, positive coping strategies.
Teens today face unique challenges, from school pressures to social media, and it’s easy to feel lost in the noise. Therapy is a chance to talk, reflect, and begin the process of healing and growth. You deserve to have a space where your voice is heard and you can start making sense of your feelings in a way that feels empowering.
Whether you’re struggling with self-esteem, relationships, or simply managing everyday stress, I’m here to help you understand your emotions and find ways to feel more confident and grounded.
Healing from Trauma
Navigating Grief and Loss for Women
Managing Anxiety and Depression
Living with anxiety or depression can feel like a constant battle within yourself. Some days are easier than others, but there are always those overwhelming moments where it feels like nothing will ever change. If you’re struggling to break free from these cycles, know that you don’t have to do it alone. Anxiety Counseling and Depression counseling can help you identify the roots of your anxiety or depression, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and create a path toward feeling more balanced and in control.
How I Can Help
Whether you’re dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression, the healing process can take time, but it is absolutely worth it. Change is possible, and you have the ability to reclaim your happiness, your confidence, and your peace of mind.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Scheduling an appointment is easy—simply reach out to me today, and together we can find a time that works for you. You deserve to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Let’s start building the path to the peace and strength you’re seeking.
Contact me with any questions. I look forward to walking with you!
A little more about Gracen Smit, LLPC
Gracen earned her BS in Psychology from Hillsdale College, and completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University. She has previously worked in an outpatient mental health center, a non-profit agency serving those experiencing housing crisis, internships offering individual, couples, and group counseling based in an out-patient private practice setting. All of these experiences have given her the knowledge and experiences she hopes to bring to each person supports at Great Lakes Wellness Counseling.
When she is not in the office Gracen enjoys exploring West Michigan’s natural beauty, weight resistance training, painting, reading, writing, and attempting to keep sourdough starters and her plants alive. She also cherishes quality time with her husband, and their cat Willow.
I’m ready for change now!
If you have a medical or mental health emergency call 911 or visit the nearest hospital.