About Parkview Professional Counseling

At Parkview, we are a small team of highly experienced therapists who believe deeply in both clinical excellence and genuine human connection. We serve adults, couples, and families in West Michigan from a quiet, private office overlooking Palmer Park in Wyoming. We exist to offer the kind of care we would want for the people we love most: skilled, compassionate, and centered on lasting change for the whole person, mind, body, and spirit.

Mission

Empowerment & Healing

Our mission at Parkview Counseling is to empower individuals and couples through trauma-informed therapy, guiding them through emotional challenges towards healing. We are committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where clients feel understood and supported on their journey to emotional well-being.

Dedicated Support

Dedicated support is at the core of our mission. At Parkview Counseling, we provide a safe and empathetic space for individuals and couples to explore their emotions and experiences, free from judgment. We are dedicated to offering specialized care for first responders, understanding and addressing their specific needs to ensure their well-being.

Specialized Programs for First Responders

Parkview Counseling is committed to offering specialized programs for first responders. We recognize the unique challenges they face and provide tailored support to address their mental health needs, ensuring they receive the care and guidance necessary for their well-being.

Parkview offers counseling from the Christian perspective when requested. Why is this important and what does it look like?

Why Christian Counseling is Important

Integrated Healing: It treats the person holistically, recognizing that faith is a central part of many people's lives and that ignoring this aspect may leave a crucial part of their identity unaddressed during healing.
Biblical Principles as Guidance: Counselors may gently incorporate timeless biblical wisdom and virtues—such as forgiveness, hope, patience, and love—as tools for navigating life's difficulties and developing emotional resilience.
A Source of Hope and Purpose: For believers, faith provides a framework of ultimate hope and meaning. Counseling within this framework helps clients anchor their challenges in a greater narrative of grace and purpose, which can be incredibly comforting during times of distress.
Shared Values and Understanding: Clients often feel more comfortable and understood when working with a counselor who shares and respects their fundamental worldview. This shared foundation can build a stronger therapeutic alliance.

What Christian Counseling Looks Like

A respectful, boundaries-aware Christian counseling practice emphasizes collaboration and client preference:

Client-Led Integration: The depth to which faith is discussed is always determined by the client. The counselor is present to meet the client where they are in their journey. The client sets the pace and decides which spiritual tools are helpful for them.
Prayer and Scripture (Optional): If the client expresses a desire for it, sessions may include prayer or the gentle exploration of relevant scripture. If the client prefers secular methods or does not want to engage in spiritual practices that day, that boundary is fully respected.
Focus on Grace, Not Judgment: A gentle Christian approach emphasizes grace, compassion, and non-judgmental support, creating a safe space for clients to be vulnerable, regardless of their past or current struggles. The focus is on restoration and growth, rather than shame.
Clinical Excellence: Christian counseling does not replace evidence-based psychological treatments. Instead, it integrates sound clinical methods (like CBT, EMDR, etc.) with spiritual principles in an ethically responsible way to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Respecting Diverse Faith Journeys: The practice is welcoming to all people, regardless of where they are on their faith journey—whether they are lifelong believers, seekers, or simply curious about a faith-based perspective on a particular issue.