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About Us

Is life not the way it's supposed to be? Do things seem broken? Maybe it’s anxiety, a relationship problem, or emotional pain from long ago. Maybe it’s something that “just doesn’t feel right”, or perhaps you just need extra support for a major life decision or situation. We are here to listen and to help provide the confidence and guidance you need to change negative behavior patterns and begin taking steps in the right direction.

As professional therapists, our role is to guide you as you take steps towards positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand your story, its challenges and the day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus, and will identify practice and help you build habits that will make you stronger.

Contact us to learn more about setting up a first time appointment! We work with individuals, couples, groups, and see both adolescents and adults.

Write a story you love to live!

Our Mission

At Second Story Counseling we are passionate about your mental health journey! Our goal in therapy is to help you work through the broken pieces of your story and write a story you love to live! Everyone deserves a second story marked by understanding, empowerment and freedom. Our mission is to create a safe space for you to find that healing. 

Our Logo

When it came time to develop a logo, we discussed the importance we place on the therapy relationship as a space to help clients understand the broken parts of their story and write a story they love to live. 

With that in place, our designers began to think about the idea of developing photography. The bottom left of our logo is a series of colors that are reminiscent of a photo negative. We brink that negative into the therapy where we can learn bring all the tools needed to develop the negatives to see something new. As we exit to the upper right of the logo, we have mirrored colors that are vibrant and developed which reflect the second story we are ready to live. 

Our History

Second Story began in June 2016 with a dream of helping individuals understand better understand their story write new stories they want to live aand to work in community with others. Initially operating in Jenison, MI we moved to our current Hudsonville location in 2018 and have continued to grow to meet the needs of our community. 

In January of 2021, Second Story opened locations in downtown Holland and in North East Grand Rapids. Second Story has a deep desire to impact our community and to see it grow in health, vibrance and compassion. 

We're here for you.

Remember that you are not alone. Our dedicated team of therapists is ready to spend time getting to know your story, to sit with you in the painful moments and to help you develop a plan to move forward. We strive to develop a set of goals and treatment plans that is custom to you and that highlights your strengths. We believe change happens through the counseling relationship and are ready to invest in your journey. 

Reach out to us today!

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