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Restored Counseling Group, LLC

At Restored Counseling Group, LLC (RCG) we are passionate about bringing relevant counseling to all!

11/12/2025

When the days get shorter and your mood does too, that could be more than just the weather. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by the change in seasons.

Signs to look for:
• Fatigue and oversleeping
• Craving carbs or overeating
• Loss of motivation or interest
• Feeling heavy or hopeless

You don’t have to “wait for spring” to feel like yourself again. Support helps — and light therapy, movement, and routine make a difference.

💬 If this sounds familiar, reach out. Let’s talk about what’s going on behind the scenes.

11/04/2025

🎉NEW ADDITION TO RCG!

At Restored Counseling Group, we believe mental health care goes beyond the therapy room. Each person’s well-being is shaped by so much more. . . housing, food, employment, safety, and access to resources that support a full and balanced life.

That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Restored Connections, a new, non-profit initiative designed to bridge the gap between our clients and essential community resources. Guided by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and gathering pertinent information from our clients and community partners, this program is our next step toward truly holistic care that helps to remove real-world barriers that can stand in the way of healing and progress.

Under the leadership of our Program Director and Social Worker, Tamara Jones, LLMSW, Restored Connections will ensure that every client’s non-clinical needs are identified and addressed from the very start, so they receive the care, support, and stability they deserve beyond therapy sessions.

This is more than a program, it’s a promise to care for the whole person. ❤️

10/31/2025

Caring for Ourselves Through Race-Based Trauma

A message from our founder, Dr. LaDawn Evans:

“As a Black woman and therapist, I know firsthand that today’s political climate can stir up deep hurt, anger, and exhaustion. Race-based trauma is real. It shows up not just in the moments when we experience racism directly, but also in the stress of seeing our communities targeted, our voices minimized, or our safety questioned. It can leave us feeling on edge, heavy, or even hopeless at times.

One of the most important steps in healing is simply naming what’s happening: this is trauma. Your body and emotions are responding in ways that make sense. From there, small but powerful practices can help:
Grounding: Try deep breathing, noticing five things you can see or touch, or holding something comforting in your hands when you feel overwhelmed.

Journaling or creative expression: Writing, drawing, or even speaking your feelings out loud helps release what you’ve been holding inside.

Community support: Healing happens in safe, affirming spaces. Lean into trusted friends, therapist, family, or groups that remind you you’re not alone.

Self-compassion: Remind yourself often, “My reactions are valid. My feelings matter.”

Healing from race-based trauma isn’t quick or easy, but together we can reclaim joy, peace, and strength, even in difficult times.”

Dr. LaDawn Evans PhD, LPC-S

10/28/2025

We are hiring!

If you are looking to join a team of vibrant and innovative therapists that value cultural competence and out-the-box therapy techniques…Then RCG is the place for YOU!

Apply now at: restoredcounselinggroup.com

10/24/2025

Relationships can be tough, but therapy can help. At RCG, our clinicians provide couples and family therapy to support:

💙 Better communication
💙 Conflict resolution
💙 Rebuilding trust and intimacy
💙 Navigating transitions together

You don’t have to struggle alone — healthy relationships are possible.

10/22/2025

Meet Ki’Miya Washington!

Ki’Miya joins Restored Counseling Group as our Bachelor of Social Work Intern, where she’ll be assisting with intake and scheduling for clients. 💼

Passionate about supporting children’s mental health, Ki’Miya is dedicated to making a positive impact within the school system and helping young students thrive emotionally and academically. 🍎💬

Outside of work, Ki’Miya loves spending time with her family and friends, recharging and finding joy in connection. 💛

We’re so excited to have Ki’Miya on the RCG team and can’t wait to see the difference she’ll make! 👏

10/20/2025

How Trauma Therapy Supports Healing

✨Creates a safe space – Trauma therapy provides a supportive environment where clients can process experiences without judgment or pressure.

✨Reduces triggers and symptoms – Techniques like grounding, EMDR, and trauma-focused CBT help lower anxiety, flashbacks, or panic connected to trauma.

✨Reframes the story – Therapy helps clients move from “what happened to me defines me” to “I am more than my trauma.”

✨Builds coping strategies – Clients learn tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and stay present in daily life.

✨Restores trust and connection – Trauma therapy supports healing relationships with self and others by rebuilding trust, safety, and self-worth.

Trauma doesn’t define you. At RCG, our trauma therapists help clients process and heal using approaches like EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and talk therapy. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

10/17/2025

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

At RCG, our clinicians use CBT to help you:

✨ Challenge unhelpful thought patterns
✨ Build healthier coping skills
✨ Reduce anxiety and depression symptoms

If you’ve been curious about how CBT works, this is a great place to start.

10/15/2025

Thank You, Emily!

After two wonderful years with Restored Counseling Group, we’re saying a heartfelt thank you and farewell to Emily VanDyke, our incredible Practice Manager & Intake Coordinator. 💛

Emily has brought warmth, dedication, and creativity to every part of her work — supporting our team, guiding clients with care, and keeping RCG running smoothly.
As she completes her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling this December and steps into her next chapter as a Limited License Counselor, we couldn’t be prouder. 🎓✨

Emily, thank you for your hard work, kindness, and the positive energy you’ve shared with us all. You’ll always be part of the RCG family! 💐

10/09/2025

At RCG, we’re committed to helping you restore balance and find peace.

With a team of diverse, compassionate clinicians, we offer:
✅ Individual therapy
✅ Couples & family therapy
✅ Trauma and grief support
✅ Stress, anxiety, and depression care

Healing starts here.

09/30/2025

Depression affects millions of people, but it often goes unnoticed. Dr. LaDawn Evans explains what depression really is, common symptoms, and what to look for if you are concerned about a loved one.

09/29/2025

✨ Accepting New Clients ✨
Looking for a therapist who truly understands? Dr. LaDawn Evans, PhD, LPC-S, specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re working through relationship struggles, race-based trauma, or managing anxiety and depression, you don’t have to do it alone.

📩 Connect with Dr. Evans today at ladawn@restoredcounselinggroup.com
or visit restoredcounselinggroup.com to get started.

Your healing journey begins here. 💙

Address

2305 East Paris Avenue SE Suite 201
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

Website

http://www.restoredcounselinggroup.com/

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