Our counselors provide therapy in Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

Marcy West is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience in the mental health, substance abuse, and medical social work professions. Marcy has vast experience treating a variety of age groups and concerns. She provides treatment to those encountering issues with depression/anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, substance abuse, mental stress, grief, and anger, which impact overall functioning. She also enjoys teaching stress reduction methods such as meditation techniques and progressive muscle relaxation.

Marcy completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Grand Valley State University. Marcy’s approach is client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused. She utilizes various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

We all go through difficult times in our lives and make mistakes, but this does not have to define us. Marcy is confident that she can support you as you gain insight, develop skills, and recognize your inner strength. Let Marcy help you work through your pain to become the best version of yourself. She is honored to walk with you on your healing journey.

Over the past 5 years of I have loved being able to utilize skills such as problem solving, creativity and a passion for learning to work alongside my clients facing life challenges. My clients tend to be young adults, students and professionals looking for direction and a desire to gain deeper insight. I specialize in treating women’s issues, ADHD, mood disorders and chronic health. I received my MA in Counseling from University of Detroit Mercy and am a Licensed Professional Counselor. 

My methods are flexible giving space to explore and have autonomy over their therapeutic journey. I utilize eclectic techniques such as CBT, DBT, Somatic and Expressive therapies in order to attain a more balanced and meaningful existence. My goal is to work myself out of a job by giving my clients the tools to feel confident in managing life stressors. 

Life is messy and hard. Whatever you're carrying, you deserve a space to set it down and figure out your next step. When you're ready, I'm here and ready to face it together.

Marya (Maria) Drygalski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Addictions Specialist, and Employee Assistance Professional in the state of Michigan who has over 33 years of experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety/depression, trauma, and life transitions. She is a STARS Provider for Veterans and Military Families and received training through the Ann Arbor Center for the Family. 

Marya completed her Master's Degree at the University of Michigan and can provide biblical, faith-based counseling for those clients desiring to incorporate their Christian faith in the therapeutic process. Marya utilizes evidence-based practices including collaborative, cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented, mindfulness, solution-focused, systems and supportive therapy approaches in treating the whole person and endeavors to maintain a positive, nurturing environment that is safe and consistent where you are valued, heard, and accepted.

Marya seeks to establish a warm caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths in working with you towards meeting your goals for a life worth living.

I am a dedicated mental health professional with experience in clinical therapy and a passion for social work and community engagement. I received my master’s in social work from Boston University and my bachelor’s in behavioral neuroscience with a studio art minor from Grand Valley State University. I have worked with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, autism, and suicidal ideation. My goal is to help others find motivation, build a daily routine, and work on communication skills. I look forward to expanding my practice into art therapy and couples and family therapy.

Specific methods and supporting styles include CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Role Playing, SUD, and other preventative measures. My specialties include CBT and Motivational Interviewing, which include identifying and labeling emotions, basic questions surrounding emotions, wants, needs, and interpretations.

I am committed to lifelong learning, professional development, and collaborative community partnerships that advance mental health and social well-being. My long-term goal is to combine clinical expertise, social work values, and community leadership to help create meaningful, lasting change for individuals, families, and the communities I serve.

I am an EMDR certified professional who can help clients get through any storm whether it is divorce, chapter 7 bankruptcy, job loss, heavy financial losses, sex addiction, drug addiction or loss of loved ones who passed away suddenly. I can help clients build new treatment plans, achieve the next level or assist in your self re-invention of your personality or ego or help let go of trauma. I typically work with young people 18 years old to seniors going into retirement or single/widowed people wanting to create new bonded relationships/family relationships with people. 

Clients can expect a fast turn around or planned ascent towards real goals. Clients learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Psychotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Bibliotherapy or Cinematherapy can create new solutions or possibilities for the future timeline. 

We invite you to take the next step into transforming your life by scheduling a virtual appointment and immediately gaining results for yourself and taking bold steps to create a life of true fulfillment, happiness, peace and love.