CATHOLIC CHARITIES WEST MICHIGAN

Counseling

We are committed to caring and comprehensive services.

Catholic Charities West Michigan works to help individuals facing the challenges of everyday life offering a variety of counseling services in various locations throughout Michigan. Counseling services are available for children, adults, couples, and families. Additional services include substance use treatment, domestic violence counseling/batterers intervention, and sexual abuse prevention.

Our behavioral health services are provided by highly qualified, trained, and licensed professionals. We participate with many insurances, including Medicaid. In some locations, additional funding is available to help cover costs for the uninsured utilizing a sliding fee scale.

For more information about our services, call (616) 356-6247.

Family, Individual, and Children’s Counseling

There are times when each of us needs someone to help us sort out our thoughts and feelings. When families, individuals, and children from West Michigan are looking for help to cope with problems such as anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and family relationships, they can find solace in Catholic Charities West Michigan.

Several of our therapists specialize in working with children as they deal with difficult issues by engaging them, in a variety of ways, to help them communicate their feelings. They work with children struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues.

Scheduling a counseling session begins with a call to our intake coordinator at (616) 356-6247.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

When individuals and families in West Michigan are struggling with addiction or dependence on alcohol or drugs, help is available through Catholic Charities West Michigan. Our confidential services are client-centered and strength-based with many funding options.

Treatment options include: 

  • Early Intervention
  • Individual Counseling
  • After Care support

All of our counselors are certified by the State of Michigan and trained to assist the client and family in all steps in recovery. Treatment services for adults are available in our Muskegon and Kent county locations.

To learn more, call our behavioral health intake line at (616) 356-6247.

Sexual Abuse Prevention Treatment

Catholic Charities of West Michigan currently has a contracts with the Michigan Department of Corrections to provide sexual abuse prevention treatment throughout various locations around Michigan.

Therapists are highly qualified, trained, and licensed professionals.

The goal of this treatment program is to decrease recidivism by assisting clients in understanding their areas of need and risk.

To learn more about this program, please email bh@ccwestmi.org.

Domestic Violence/Batterers Intervention Counseling

Catholic Charities West Michigan is here to protect families from violence and abuse and provide alternatives to domestic violence. We offer group counseling and batterer intervention services to help individuals learn new, healthy techniques to replace abusive behaviors in Allegan, Barry, Kent, and Muskegon Counties.

For more information, please contact us at dvcbt@ccwestmi.org about Domestic Violence, Batterers Intervention, and Anger Management services, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups.

STAFF

Lona VanLoozenoord

Lona VanLoozenoord, LPC

Clinical Supervisor and Credentaling Specialist
Primary Office Location: Grand Rapids

Melinda Redder

Melinda Redder

Program Support Staff
Primary Office Location: Holland

Sandra Senins

Sandra Senins, LPC

Therapist
Primary Office Location: Grand Rapids

Rebecca Lenning

Rebecca Lenning, LPC

Clinical Supervisor
Primary Office Location: Remote

andrew ccwm therapist

Andrew Schmidl, LLMSW

Therapist
Primary Office Location: Grand Rapids

Kristine Patterson

Kristine Patterson, LMSW CAADC

Therapist
Primary Office Location: Muskegon

Jason Smith

Jason Smith, LMSW

Therapist
Primary Office Location: Traverse City

Holsey James

Holsey James

Peer Support Specialist
Primary Office Location: Muskegon

George Wood

George Wood, LMSW

Therapist
Primary Office Location: Remote

Kimberly Sidlauskas, MSW

Therapist
Primary Office Location: Muskegon

Zora

Zora

Therapy Dog (with Kristine Patterson)
Primary Office Location: Muskegon

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Shannon Cinelli-Blondia

Program Support Staff
Primary Office Location: Remote

Jeanette Sayre

Jeanette Sayre, LLP

Therapist
Primary Office Location: Remote

Kaitlin Ryan, LLPC

Therapist
Primary Office Location: Remote