Amelia Roush, LMSW | EMDR & Trauma Therapist Grandville MI

Areas of Specialty

I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults seeking support with:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Complex and childhood trauma
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• Stress and burnout
• Self-esteem and identity
• Women’s issues
• Mood disorders
• Life transitions and adjustment
• Relationship issues
• Autism
• Behavioral issues

My Approach to Therapy

Therapy should not be one-size-fits-all. I use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches based on each client’s needs, experiences, strengths, and treatment goals.

Therapeutic approaches I use include:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
• Strengths-Based Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy

For individuals who have experienced trauma, therapy can provide an opportunity to safely process experiences that continue to affect thoughts, emotions, relationships, behaviors, or everyday life. Approaches such as EMDR and trauma-focused therapy can be incorporated when clinically appropriate and aligned with your treatment goals.

What You Can Expect From Therapy

During our first therapy session, we will discuss your current concerns, needs, history, and what you hope to gain from counseling. This gives me an opportunity to better understand you and allows us to begin identifying the areas you would like to address.

Together, we will develop an individualized treatment plan that helps guide our work.

Sessions after that are tailored to your specific needs. Therapy may involve processing past experiences, developing healthier coping strategies, identifying patterns, improving emotional awareness, strengthening relationships and communication, or learning new ways to respond to stress, anxiety, depression, and other challenges.

Appointments are 55 minutes. The frequency of therapy is based on individual needs and may range from weekly appointments to monthly sessions or periodic check-ins when appropriate.

Therapy is most effective when you are an active participant both during and between sessions. Taking time to reflect on what we discuss and applying new insights or skills to everyday life can be an important part of the therapeutic process.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy can offer new perspectives and greater insight into life’s challenges while helping you develop practical strategies for navigating difficult situations.

Working with a therapist may help you:

• Develop healthier ways of managing stress and anxiety
• Recognize and change unhealthy or long-standing behavioral patterns
• Gain greater insight into thoughts, emotions, and personal patterns
• Strengthen self-esteem and confidence
• Develop healthier ways of coping with depression, anxiety, and anger
• Discover new approaches to solving problems
• Navigate major life changes and difficult experiences
• Improve communication and listening skills
• Strengthen relationships and family dynamics
• Build resilience and emotional well-being
• Improve your overall quality of life

Sometimes, simply having a supportive person outside of the situation who can listen without judgment can make an important difference.

Areas of expertise

My educational background is in clinical social work with an emphasis on mental health, child welfare, and trauma.  I have professional experience within a residential treatment facility for children, a community foster care setting, and providing therapy to children, teenagers, and families. I provide clinical interventions for individuals coping with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, relationship stress, behavioral issues, adjustment, and autism. In my therapeutic practice, I utilize a variety of techniques including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing. I work to meet individuals where they are and tailor therapy to meet individual needs.

Therapy in Grandville and Online Throughout Michigan

I provide therapy for adolescents and adults through The Truism Center in Grandville, Michigan, as well as online therapy for clients located throughout Michigan.

If you are looking for a therapist for trauma, PTSD, EMDR, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, autism, or other mental health challenges, I would be honored to support you as you work toward healing, growth, and greater well-being.

More about me

I grew up in Southwest Michigan and moved to Grand Rapids in 2012 to continue my education. My hobbies include spending time with my nieces and nephews, enjoying the outdoors, writing, reading, and making memories with my dog, Arya. My perfect day includes time spent in meaningful conversations and sharing many laughs with close friends. I believe that our closest connections are what build resiliency and strength as we navigate the joys and hardships of life.