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"Have you ever known something logically—“I’m safe,” “I’m good enough,” “This situation isn’ta big deal”—but your body s...
05/01/2026

"Have you ever known something logically—“I’m safe,” “I’m good enough,” “This situation isn’t
a big deal”—but your body still reacts with anxiety, tension, or shutdown? This disconnect
between what you know and what you feel is incredibly common, and it’s something
coherence therapy helps make sense of in a powerful way."

Read the full blog by Eric Winer, MA, LPC on our website at secondstorycounseling.com

We had such a great time at the Holland Public Schools Block party last night! It was so fun connecting with families, m...
04/30/2026

We had such a great time at the Holland Public Schools Block party last night! It was so fun connecting with families, meeting new faces, and being part of such a great community event! 🖍️📓

Another day, another therapist! We are excited to introduce Josh Vanderlaan, MA, LLC! Josh works in our Hudsonville loca...
04/28/2026

Another day, another therapist! We are excited to introduce Josh Vanderlaan, MA, LLC!

Josh works in our Hudsonville location. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family. Some of his favorite activities include camping, hiking, hockey and going to parks!

To learn more about Josh, or to schedule an appointment visit secondstorycounseling.com.

Drop a 👋 to say "Hi!" to Josh!

Back again with another "Meet the Team" featured therapist! This week, we are featuring Emory Eddy, MA, LPC from Hudson...
04/23/2026

Back again with another "Meet the Team" featured therapist!

This week, we are featuring Emory Eddy, MA, LPC from Hudsonville!

When Emory is not at work, he enjoys playing games, cooking, watching Survivor and participating or directing theater.

Drop a 🎭 to say "Break a leg!" to Emory!

"When we allow ourselves to accept something is “good enough”, it creates space to pause without the constant pressure t...
04/21/2026

"When we allow ourselves to accept something is “good enough”, it creates space to pause without the constant pressure to keep going. “Good enough” doesn’t mean careless, poorly done, lazy, or incomplete – it means recognizing limits, honoring effort, and understanding that most things can be revisited and improved upon over time if necessary..."

Read the full blog by Ash Johnson, MSW, LLMSW on our website at secondstorycounseling.com

"As a therapist, I often remind my clients that healing and growth rarely come from a single strategy. Instead, well-bei...
04/16/2026

"As a therapist, I often remind my clients that healing and growth rarely come from a single strategy. Instead, well-being emerges from a multifaceted approach--mind, body, and spirit. When we approach life holistically—tending to our physical health, emotional wellness, and inner self—we create a foundation that supports resilience, clarity, and balance."

Read the full blog post by Guy Flom, MA, LLC on our website at secondstorycounseling.com

Another "Meet the Therapist" feature from our Grand Rapids location! Meet Betty Verburg, MA, LPC! Betty enjoys spending ...
04/13/2026

Another "Meet the Therapist" feature from our Grand Rapids location!

Meet Betty Verburg, MA, LPC! Betty enjoys spending time with her family and being in nature. She spends her time camping, traveling and exploring new places. She's an avid reader and she continues to add to her book collection!

Drop a 📚 to say "Hi!" to Betty!

"Having walked through postpartum four times myself—and having experienced postpartum mood challenges—I know how importa...
04/08/2026

"Having walked through postpartum four times myself—and having experienced postpartum mood challenges—I know how important it is to get support. You don’t have to just “get through” this on your own.

If you’re in the thick of postpartum, or preparing for it, here are a few of my own hard-earned lessons..."

Read the full blog by Kerri Chamberlain MSW, LLMSW on our website at secondstorycounseling.com.

"Finding joy doesn’t mean looking for miracles or large scale things to be happy about. Joy is found in the small crevic...
04/02/2026

"Finding joy doesn’t mean looking for miracles or large scale things to be happy about. Joy is found in the small crevices of life. Maybe your coffee tastes perfect today, you made a phone call you’ve been putting off, or you hit 3 green lights in a row when you’re running a little late. Joy is not a feeling to be obtained, it’s an opportunity to take in the world around you in small and significant ways."

Read the full blog by Grace Feliz, LLMSW on our website at secondstorycounseling.com

We are so excited to welcome James van Duijvenboode, MSW, LLMSW to our Hudsonville staff team! James got his MSW from Gr...
03/30/2026

We are so excited to welcome James van Duijvenboode, MSW, LLMSW to our Hudsonville staff team!

James got his MSW from Grand Valley State University and enjoys skiing, wakesurfing, and hanging out with his family (especially his dog, Axel).

For more information about James, please visit our website at secondstorycounseling.com, or call 616.426.9034 to schedule an appointment.

We are excited to welcome Grace Feliz, LLMSW to our Hudsonville location! Grace got her BS in Behavioral Neuroscience an...
03/27/2026

We are excited to welcome Grace Feliz, LLMSW to our Hudsonville location!

Grace got her BS in Behavioral Neuroscience and an MS in Forensic Social Work. Grace hopes to provide a comfortable, judgement-free space where you can explore your emotions with curiosity and vulnerability.

When she's not at work, she enjoys spending time outside, exercising, trying new foods and restaurants, traveling, and cheering on the Los Angeles Chargers (go Bolts!)

For more information about Grace, please visit our website at secondstorycounseling.com or call 616.426.9034

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