Laura A. Hoogerhyde, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
“A safe place for troubled hearts & weary souls”
Laura A. Hoogerhyde, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
“A safe place for troubled hearts & weary souls”
Laura A. Hoogerhyde MA, LPC
PERSONAL STATEMENT:
I am dedicated to rendering to individuals, married couples, groups or the general public a service involving the application of clinical counseling principles and tools for the purpose of helping clients achieve social, personal, career and emotional goals. I agree to respect the rights of those persons seeking my assistance and make reasonable efforts to ensure that my services are used appropriately. I do not discriminate against or refuse service to anyone on the basis of race, sex, religion or national origin.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
Laura holds a Masters of Arts degree (2010) in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. This degree encompasses 72 credit hours of courses in the study of theology and counseling. Laura also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Depauw University.
Currently, Laura holds a counseling license in the state of Michigan. In addition, Laura is a trauma informed therapist fully trained in an effective form of therapy known as EMDR. This form of therapy treats those with complex trauma and residual PTSD symptoms. Laura received her training through The Institute for Creative Mindfulness.
Laura is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association (MMHCA).
COUNSELING BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Laura has been in a clinical private practice setting since 2010. Her clinical focus is concentrated within the specific areas of Women’s Issues and Couples Counseling. It is Laura’s passion to help women (spanning the ages of 17 through late adulthood) find hope and strength for change. This encompasses interpersonal and intrapersonal issues, marital relationships, friendships, working relationships, parent - child relationships etc. She works with women in the areas of self esteem, boundary issues, body image, self concept, depression/anxiety, communication, assertiveness and spiritual growth. Laura is passionate about using spiritual tools rooted in biblical principles and a Christian worldview. Scripture, prayer, meditation and journaling are utilized if the client desires.
Laura also has a passion for couples/marital therapy. Her desire is for men and women to pursue greater depth in marriage, not falling into a place of mediocrity and complacency. Laura addresses issues of love, respect, trust, communication, unmet needs, wounds from the past, emotional and physical intimacy.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
Laura has a primary obligation to respect the confidentiality of her clients and the information obtained during the counseling session. She reveals such information to others only with the consent of the person or person’s legal representative, except in those unusual circumstances in which not to do so would result in clear danger to the person or to others.
Face2Face Counseling
WOMEN
Being a woman in the 21st century is complex and challenging. There is so much vying for our attention. The demands of marriage, family, work, health and maintaining relationships produces a tremendous amount of stress for the modern day woman. At every turn, there are multiple tasks to complete and responsibilities to fulfill. So much is expected from us. It's no wonder that we are left feeling tired, frustrated, lonely, troubled and weary.
It is Laura’s desire to "speak into" the lives of women in all seasons of life. She would love to meet with you face 2 face; sit with you, talk with you, journey with you...
COUPLES
Laura’s role with a this type of counseling is different than that of individual counseling. She is ”for” the marriage as a unit. Therefore, if there is ever a time when it is appropriate for her to meet with each individual separately, it must be understood that all information disclosed in those individual sessions will be accessible to all parties involved in order to benefit the relationship.
ADOLESCENTS
Laura is able to share general themes that your daughter and she are discussing in the therapeutic setting, but she is not able to disclose specifics. This is to ensure that your daughter trusts Laura and that F2F Counseling is a safe place to share what is on her heart. It is important for parents to note that at all times, Laura will encourage a healthy and loving relationship between the teenager and her parents. If ever Laura feels that there is something that needs to be discussed with parents, she will encourage the client to do so. Laura understands that it can be difficult for parents not knowing everything that is discussed but the counseling process will not work otherwise.
Face2Face Counseling
WEST MICHIGAN - THE LAKESHORE
Located in downtown Grand Haven (near Central Park)…Face2Face Counseling serves those in need throughout West Michigan
OFFICE
512 Washington Ave. Suite B
Across the street from GH City Hall. We share the parking lot with St. John’s Episcopal Church. Our entrance is on the backside of the building.
INSURANCE
Face2Face Counseling accepts the following insurance plans…
Priority Health, BCBS, BCN, Aetna,