Meet Our Therapists
Meet our dedicated and compassionate outpatient therapists. Our team of therapists covers several counties across West Michigan. Regardless of the type of insurance you have, we may be able to help. Contact our office to learn more.
Samantha Biolo
LLMSW
Samantha Biolo
LLMSW
Samantha earned a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from University of New Haven and a Masters of Social Work from Fordham University. Samantha has been working in the field since 2021.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Allegan
Community Locations: Community-based and home-based
Specialties: Substance use disorders
Patient Ages: Adults
Norm Browe
MA, LLP, CAADC
Norm Browe
MA, LLP, CAADC
Norm has been working in the field since 1983 and serves adults with mental health and substance use concerns.
Pronouns: he/him
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Guilt, Shame, Regret, Remorse, and Self-Esteem
Patient Ages: Adults
Charles Brown
LPC, CAADC
Charles Brown
LLP, CAADC
Charles has more than 30 years of experience in the field. He provides individual therapy, relapse prevention group, and Readiness Group at the Kent County Correctional Facility.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Community Locations: Mel Trotter Ministries, Kent County Jail
Specialties: Substance use disorders, Acute mental health disorders, Individuals with disabilities
Patient Ages: Adults
Sarah Clymer
LMSW, CAADC
Sarah Clymer
LMSW, CAADC
Sarah earned her Masters of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and has been working in the field since 2017. She is EMDR trained and utilizes an IFS+EMDR protocol with many of her clients. She has a humanistic orientation and a relational style.
Pronouns: she/her
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Trauma, Grief, LGBTQIA+ concerns
Patient Ages: Adults
Heather Cooper
LMSW
Heather Cooper
LMSW, CAADC
Heather earned her BA from Alma College and her Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University. She has worked in the field since 2000 and has extensive experience working with families and youth (ages 3 to young adulthood), with a focus on strengths, healing trauma, and building resilience.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Arbor Circle Office Location: Allegan
Community Locations: Plainwell Renaissance High School
Specialties: Trauma, Parenting, Child and teen development and mental health, Sexual abuse and assault treatment, Nationally Certified TF-CBT Therapist, EMDR trained
Patient Ages: Families and children ages 3 – young adulthood
Janette Curtis
MA, LLP, CAADC, CCS-DP, ADS
Janette Curtis
MA, LLP, CAADC, CCS-DP, ADS
Janette earned her Bachelors degree from Calvin University with a major in psychology and minor in sociology, and her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. She has worked in the field since 2010.
Pronouns: she/her
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Addiction, Trauma, Women’s Issues, HPRP (Health Profession Recovery Program), Spirituality Concerns, Co-Occurring Disorders, Relationship Problems, Anxiety, Depression
Patient Ages: Adolescents & Adults
Languages: English & Spanish
Sandy Curtis
LMSW
Sandy Curtis
LMSW
Sandy earned her Masters of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and has worked in the field since 2000. She provides Animal Assisted Therapy in addition to outpatient counseling for children and their families.
Pronouns: She/Her
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Community Locations: Sparta High School, Sparta Center Church
Specialties: TF-CBT, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, School issues, Family issues, Grief and loss, Teen issues
Patient Ages: Children ages 5-18, young adults
Laura DeGraaf
MA, LLP, CAADC
Laura DeGraaf
MA, LLP, CAADC
Laura earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Psychology and Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and has been working in the field since 1993. Laura now concentrates on providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Evaluations for In and Out-of-State Court and Driver’s License Restoration Evaluations, as well as Assessments for Michigan Department of Corrections, Federal Corrections, and Kent County Community Mental Health.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Substance use and mental health evaluations
Patient Ages: Adults
Kym Duursma
BS, CADC-DP
Kym Duursma
BS, CADC-DP
Kym found her passion over 25 years ago working with people with substance use concerns. She is a certified Prime for Life instructor, Communicable Disease Instructor, Pathways and Alcohol Highway Safety Instructor.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids & Newaygo
Specialties: Prime for Life, Pathways, LGBTQ+ issues, Sexual Health
Patient Ages: Adults & adolescents
Ava Frees
LMSW
Ava Frees
LMSW
Ava attended Iowa Central Community College for an associates in Human Services, University of Northern Iowa for a bachelor of Social Work and graduated in 2017 from Western Michigan University with a masters of Social Work. From 2017-2023, Ava worked in child welfare providing foster care, foster home licensing, and adoption services. Ava is married and has a son, a Golden Retriever named Hammy, and a bunny. Ava likes doing DIY projects as well as going camping and kayaking.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Community Locations: Patricia St. Clair Elementary
Specialties: Supporting youth and families who have experienced challenging times and traumatic life events
Patient Ages: Children in grades K-5
Stacey Glynn
LMSW, CAADC
Stacey Glynn
LMSW, CAADC
Stacey earned a Masters in Social Work from Grand Valley State University and has been working in the field since 2010. Stacey works with many community partners and offers both in-person and telehealth options.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Muskegon
Community Locations: Muskegon County Court
Specialties: Substance use, Mental health, Trauma, CBT, DBT, EMDR, MRT, Priority Populations, Health Profession Recovery Program (HPRP)
Patient Ages: Primarily adults, but also serves some children and youth
Ryan Hanberry
MA, LLPC
Ryan Hanberry
MA, LLPC
Ryan earned his MA in Counseling and has worked in the field since 2011. He is currently exploring ways to incorporate Therapeutically Applied Table Top Role Playing Games (TA-TTRGP) into treatment and is excited about the research and possibilities for the community he serves. He loves working with teens and tweens and taps into creativity in treatment, engaging in art, story, RPG elements, and Jedi training whenever he is able. This approach inspires childlike wonder and curiosity and helps Ryan relate to the youth.
Pronouns: He/Him
Arbor Circle Office Location: Holland
Community Locations: Caledonia High School
Specialties: ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Attachment Theory, Complex Trauma, Depression, Developmental Trauma
Patient Ages: Students 14-18 years old and family members
Mary Hoekje Gonzalez
MS, LLPC, NCC
Mary Hoekje Gonzalez
MS, LLPC, NNC
Mary earned her Bachelors in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Grand Valley State University and her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Graduate Certificate in Bilingual Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has worked in the field since 2022. Her therapeutic modalities include humanistic, person-centered, play-based interventions. She is actively pursuing additional trainings in play therapy to continue building her competencies and skill set with play-based therapeutic interventions.
Pronouns: She/Her
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Immigrant and Refugee Populations, LGBTQIA+, Children and Families, Domestic Violence, Trauma & Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders
Patient Ages: Children and youth ages 5-18 and their caregivers
Languages: Spanish
Andrea Inostroza
MS, ATR, LLPC
Andrea Inostroza
MS, ATR, LLPC
Andrea earned her MS at Saint Mary of the Wood College. She has been working in the field since 2017.
Pronouns: She/Her
Arbor Circle Office Location: Holland
Specialties: Domestic abuse, Trauma, PTSD, LGBTQ+, Depression, Anxiety
Patient Ages: All ages
Languages: Spanish
Nicole Klomp
LLMSW
Nicole Klomp
LLMSW
Nicole earned her BS in Psychology from Grand Valley State University and her Masters in Social Work from Ferris State University. She has over 9 years of experience in the field.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Newaygo
Community Locations: Newaygo Police Department, Newaygo County Jail
Specialties: Trauma informed care
Patient Ages: Adults
Anna Lauer
LLMSW
Anna Lauer
LLMSW
Anna earned her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science from Alma College and her Master in Social Work from Western Michigan University. She has worked in the field since 2024. As a therapist, Anna’s philosophy is that each person possesses a set of strengths that they can utilize to overcome any challenge, as well as to learn and grow. Her role is to guide each client through the process of understanding their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgement or preconceptions. Anna seeks to achieve this by establishing a safe and welcoming environment. She is aware of the many barriers and challenges that impact a family’s and/or child’s decision to seek mental health services, and applauds your bravery and commitment.
Pronouns: she/her
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Trauma-centered therapy for children, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Elements of play therapy
Patient Ages: Children, youth, and teens ages 5 to 17 years old
Languages: Spanish
Liza Lohman
LLMSW
Liza Lohman
LLMSW
Liza earned a BA in Social Work and BA in Sociology from Hope College, and an MSW from Western Michigan University. Liza has worked in the field since 2024.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Holland
Specialties: Child Welfare/Foster Care
Patient Ages: Youth in Child Welfare, Children 5-18 years old
Clara Mascorro
DM, LBSW, NCAC II, CADC
Clara Mascorro
DM, LBSW, NCAC II, CADC
Clara earned her Medical Degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo. She is also a National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II Certified Addiction and Drug Counselor, and earned her BSW. She has over 21 years of experience in the field.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Holland
Specialties: Substance use disorders, Parenting Programs, At risk teens and their parents
Patient Ages: Adults, Older adolescents
Languages: Spanish
Calvin Matson
LMSW, CAADC
Calvin Matson
LMSW, CAADC
Calvin earned his MSW from Grand Valley State University. He has worked in the social work field for over 8 years. Calvin also has 16 years of experience working with the developmentally disabled.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Holland / Allegan
Specialties: Substance use disorders, DBT informed Therapy, PTSD, Trauma
Patient Ages: Adults, Adolescents
Anthony Matson
LMSW, CAADC
Anthony Matson
LMSW, CAADC
Anthony has 7 years of experience in the field. He treats adults with mental health and substance use concerns.
Marvin McKenzie Jr.
LMSW, CAADC
Marvin McKenzie Jr.
LMSW, CAADC
Marvin earned a BA from Boston College and a Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University, and has worked in the field since 1996. Marvin is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities and works with Alternative Directions, a community-based program that serves MDOC probationers and parolees.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Community Location: Community Correctional Facility – Alternative Directions
Specialties: CBT, DBT, Substance Use Disorders
Patient Ages: Adults and Youth 12-17
Debbie Nelson
LLMSW, CAADC-DP
Debbie Nelson
LLMSW, CAADC-DP
Debbie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Alma College and her Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University. She has worked in the field since 2016, is trained in SAFE EMDR protocol, and utilizes a relational style.
Pronouns: She/Her
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, SAFE EMDR Trained
Patient Ages: Adults
Adrianne Prentiss
LMSW, CAADC, CCS-DP
Adrianne Prentiss
LMSW, CAADC, CCS-DP
Adrianne earned her Bachelor of Social Work in 1993, Master of Divinity in 1996, and Master of Social Work in 2002. She has been working in the field since 1993 and has special interests in Racial Trauma, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and Equity and Inclusion.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Mental Health Disorders, Grief and Loss, Spirituality, Substance Use Disorders
Patient Ages: Adults
Nhi Radics
LMSW, CAADC
Nhi Radics
LMSW, CAADC
Nhi has worked in the field since 2014. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Calvin University and her Master of Social Work at University of Michigan. Nhi is trained in EMDR and specializes in trauma, substance use disorders, and mental health issues including depression and anxiety. In addition to individual counseling, Nhi is a group facilitator for IOP.
Pronouns: she/her
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Languages: Vietnamese, basic Spanish
Specialties: Trauma/PTSD (EMDR), Substance Use Disorders, Depression, Anxiety
Patient Ages: Adults
Brett Romanowski-Pfeiffer
LMSW, CAADC
Brett Romanowski-Pfeiffer
LMSW, CAADC
Brett earned his Master of Social Work at Grand Valley State University and has worked in the field since 2019.
Pronouns: he/him
Arbor Circle Office Location: Allegan
Specialties: Substance use and mental health concerns, history of incarceration
Patient Ages: Adults
Mike Steffes
LLMSW
Mike Steffes
LLMSW
Mike earned his Bachelor of Arts from University of St. Thomas, his Master of Divinity from University of St. Mary of the Lake, and his Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University. He has worked in the field since 2023.
Pronouns: he/him
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Community Location: Hudsonville High School
Specialties: CBT, Mindfulness, Person Centered Therapy
Patient Ages: High School Students
Sydney Sturm
LMSW
Sydney Sturm
LMSW
Sydney earned her Bachelor in Sociology and Psychology from Hope College and her Master in Social Work from Western Michigan University. She has worked in the field since 2011.
Pronouns: she/her
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Anxiety, Neglect
Patient Ages: Adolescents, Adults
Korin Suggitt
LLMSW, CAADC-DP
Korin Suggitt
LLMSW, CAADC-DP
Korin earned a Masters of Social Work from Spring Arbor University and has been working in the field since 2021.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Newaygo
Specialties: MAT Program, Substance use disorders, Trauma-informed care, EMDR trained
Patient Ages: Adults
Becky Vass-Reinholtz
LMSW, CAADC
Becky Vass-Reinholtz
LMSW, CAADC
Becky earned her Bachelor in Psychology from Cornerstone University with a minor in Sociology and an emphasis in Speech Communications, and her Master in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. Becky has worked in the field since 1999. Coming from a Generalist Practice, Becky uses an integrative and holistic approach including Strengths Based Perspective, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, CBT, DBT, and psychoanalysis.
One of Becky’s favorite quotes is – “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
Becky’s goal as your therapist is to make you feel cared for, respected, supported, capable of change, and like you are the most important person in the room with her during the session, because you are!
Arbor Circle Office Location: Grand Rapids
Community Location: Becky has worked in a number of schools, a medical clinic, a church setting, and is currently working with a community partner at WMCAT.
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Family/Relationship Issues, Trauma
Patient Ages: Adolescents age 14 and up, Adults
Karla VerHage
LMSW, CAADC
Karla VerHage
LMSW, CAADC
Karla VerHage holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. In addition, she holds a certification in the State of Michigan as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Clinical Supervisor. She has been employed with Arbor Circle since April 2008 and has 18 years of experience helping others in their journey of healing and to create a purposeful life.
Specialties: Trauma/PTSD (EMDR), Anxiety/Depression, Stress Management/Coping, Substance Use Disorders and Co-occuring Disorders, Working with Adults with Special Needs
Ashley Walter
LLMSW
Ashley Walter
LLMSW
Ashley earned a BSW from Kuyper College and an MSW from Spring Arbor University. Ashley has been working in the field since 2020.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Holland
Community Location: West Ottawa High School
Specialties: Adolescent mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal conflict, Self esteem, Self harm, Safety planning, Trauma, Stress management and coping skills
Patient Ages: Adolescents and young adults
Frank “Frankie” Wamsley
LMSW
Frank “Frankie” Wamsley
LMSW
Frankie earned his BA in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and his MSW from the University of Cincinnati. He has worked in the field since 2019.
Pronouns: He/Him
Arbor Circle Office Location: Holland
Community Location: Holland High School
Specialties: Humanistic, Trauma-informed, DBT, CBT, MI
Patient Ages: Adolescents and young adults ages 14 – 21
Anna Wehrmeyer
LMSW
Anna Wehrmeyer
LMSW
Anna earned her BSW from Hope College and her MSW from Western Michigan University. She has over 24 years of experience in the field.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Holland
Specialties: Adolescent mental health
Patient Ages: Adults, Adolescents ages 10+
Lori Wenglikowski
LMSW, CADC – M
Lori Wenglikowski
LMSW, CADC – M
Lori earned her BSW from Western Michigan University and her MSW from Grand Valley State University. She has over 20 years of experience in the field. Lori is Dialectic Behavior Therapy skills informed, Trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ informed.
Arbor Circle Office Location: Holland
Specialties: Mental health with co-occurring Substance use disorder
Patient Ages: Adults