Meet Our Practitioners

Meet Our Practitioners
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Nathan Bultman

MA, LPC, LMFT

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It takes a lot of courage and strength to reach out in a time of need and the fact that you are seeking therapy says a lot about you as a person. If you choose me as your therapist, I promise to help you work through difficult situations in life without judgement or pressure.

My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on replacing negative or distorted thoughts with more positive, truthful and helpful patterns of thinking. CBT is the most researched and practiced therapy today and has proven to decrease anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ADHD symptoms and other mental health problems. I have also been certified as a TEAM CBT therapist through The Feeling Good Institute, which emphasizes the importance of Testing, Empathy, Agenda-setting and Methods in the treatment process.

Additionally, I specialize in repairing adult attachment using the Three Pillars method developed over the past 20 years by Dr. Dan Brown & Dr. David Elliott. This treatment has been found to help individuals with insecure attachment and complex trauma become securely attached and function more successfully in relationships. This therapy generates a new internal working model of attachment that was set in the early stages of life and allows the individual to operate out of a secure place when interacting with others.

I also specialize and am fully trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which can decrease symptoms of PTSD in a relatively short amount of time. Additionally, I have been trained in the Nurtured Heart Approach to highlight an individual's strengths and positive qualities exhibited in their daily lives. Recognizing these qualities in session helps internalize these strong points and increases self-esteem in the individual.

My desire in working in counseling is to create a strong therapeutic relationship together in order to achieve the goals you want to accomplish during our time together. If ever an issue of concern were to arise in therapy, it is very important to me that I can talk about it with you and make it right. I promise to do so in a very kind, sensitive and understanding manner.

If you wish to begin this journey together, I would be honored to work with you.

Currently, Nathan is working with adult clients, families and children from ages 8-17 years old. To schedule an appointment with him, please call the office or feel free to email him.

Email : [email protected]

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Kerrie Clark

MA, LPC

Kerrie Clark obtained her Master’s in Community ...

Kerrie Clark

MA, LPC

Kerrie Clark obtained her Master’s in Community Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Michigan University. She is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist.  

Kerrie is a general practitioner, meaning she works with a variety of concerns including:

  • Mood and anxiety disorders
  • Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse
  • Life transitions
  • Grief and loss
  • Gender identity issues
  • Relationship, family, and parenting issues
  • Defiant child/adolescent behavior

Kerrie specializes in helping others process traumatic experiences so what happened to them becomes a source of strength, rather than an overwhelming weight. She enjoys working with children and adolescents age 3 and up by utilizing play and art therapy techniques to help them gain comfort and express emotion. She also works with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship or separate amicably.

Kerrie’s theory base is mainly cognitive behavioral and EMDR; however, she incorporates techniques from other theories depending on what each client needs. She believes every client has the power within themselves to find fulfillment; sometimes they just need to view their situation from a different angle or with a new lens to find the right path.

Email : [email protected]

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Lisa Lamancusa

Lisa Clark

MA, LLP

Lisa received her MA in Counseling Psychology...

Lisa Lamancusa

MA, LLP

Lisa received an MA in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. Lisa is a licensed therapist with over 20 years experience in the mental health field. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, traumatic memories or are just feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope, she is a therapist that can help you identify your strengths and resiliency, leading to a more fulfilling life. Lisa’s role as a clinician is to provide clients with a compassionate, caring, nonjudgmental environment helping individuals work toward their full potential at a pace that feels safe and secure. She has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Mindfulness Therapy, EMDR and Trauma Model Therapy by the Colin A. Ross Institute. Lisa uses a variety of modalities depending on each individual’s unique needs. An area of special interest is working with women helping them to actualize their true selves. She also treats men. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: women’s issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, domestic violence, life changes, stress management, grief/loss, relationship issues, divorce, pet loss, PTSD, and spirituality.

Email: [email protected]

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Amy Hubbard

Amy Hubbard

MA, LLP, LPC

Amy Hubbard earned a BA from Kalamazoo College...

Amy Hubbard

MA, LLP, LPC

Amy Hubbard earned a BA from Kalamazoo College. After teaching in private and public schools and raising her own children, she returned to school to earn an MA in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. She has worked with individuals of all ages with varying issues including, but not limited to: mood and personality disorders, physical and sexual abuse, anger management, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and major life changes.

Amy takes a Person-Centered approach to counseling which recognizes that each individual has tremendous strengths to build on and the ability to reach their full potential. She strives to create a safe, confidential environment where personal growth can occur. A good client-therapist relationship, one that is caring, non-judgmental and genuine, is of primary importance. Amy often employs Cognitive-Behavioral techniques to focus on how negative self-talk can hold us back in life. However, she recognizes that each individual is unique and requires a different approach to counseling.

Email : [email protected]

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Jeromy Krogman

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Amanda Miller

MA, LLP

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Amanda Miller

MA, LPC

I believe that as we grow, we face many challenges, and how we face those challenges often has to do with how we perceive ourselves. From a young age, we receive messages that tell us who we are and how much we matter and sometimes these messages are inaccurate and often harmful. I work with people to achieve a more accurate, positive, and healthy self-image. People we meet in life may intentionally or unintentionally deny our strengths or challenge our ability to thrive. In therapy, you will learn to address areas where you can become stronger and use your voice in a more powerful way.

Amanda Miller is a graduate of Western Michigan University in Counseling Psychology. Amanda works with adults and adolescents age 15+ and utilizes psychodynamic techniques, EMDR therapy, and more. Her therapeutic experience involves evidence-based interventions utilizing a strengths-based approach in addition to behavioral interventions and mindfulness practices. Amanda is the mother of three children.

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Nicholas Saarela

LMSW

Nicholas earned a BA degree in History, Philosophy...

Nicholas Saarela

LMSW

Nicholas earned a BA degrees in History, Philosophy and English Language & Literature from Grand Valley State University and his MA in Philosophy from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Doctoral studies in medical ethics and neuroscience nurtured a passion for practicing therapy, and he returned to GVSU to earn his Master's in Social Work. Using an understanding of how the brain functions, he helps to nurture awareness of both positive and negative feelings, how these feelings occur, and why they so frequently and frustratingly repeat. In doing so, he promotes a positive environment in which the client learns to understand the past and examine the present, all in the pursuit of a brighter future. Nicholas uses a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral principles to examine the thought processes underlying the client's automatic thinking. He draws on approaches from a wide variety of theories to help clients assess their experiences, and the emotions attached to them. He enjoys working with couples, and also excels working with PTSD and trauma recovery, and substance use/recovery. He has a strong background as well in depression, bipolar disorder, impulse control/addiction, and also treats clients with sexual health, sexual wellness, and LGBTQIA+ issues.

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Shawna Siegfried

MA, LPC

Shawna Siegfried earned her Master’s in Counseling...

Shawna Siegfried

MA, LPC

Shawna Siegfried earned her Master’s in Counseling from Spring Arbor University, with a specific passion working with women and children. She helps women and girls heal from their wounds and transform their lives for the better. Whether your issues are depression, anxiety, decreased self-esteem, relationship issues/domestic abuse, PTSD, or other life hang-ups, you deserve all that life has to offer and Shawna does not believe you have to achieve it alone. Let her walk beside you in your journey as a healing guide.

Shawna works primarily from a cognitive behavioral approach, but also incorporates other theoretical perspectives, centering around the client’s needs. With clients in their teen years or younger, play and art may be used to foster safe and comfortable expressions of thoughts and feelings. With her compassion and understanding, she strives to create a warm, therapeutic relationship where the client feels safe and at ease to share her story.

Email: [email protected]

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