A Place for Connection, Discovery and Healing.

Trauma-Informed Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults in Grand Rapids, and online throughout Michigan.

Welcome. We’re glad you’re here.

Therapy Team at Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness

Our team of therapists each has their own area of specialized focus, allowing us to meet a wide range of needs. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or are seeking growth, we invite you to reach out and to find the balanced life you deserve.

Get help with:

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • Trauma

  • Depression

  • Self-Image & Confidence

  • Perinatal Mood Disorders

  • Postpartum Depression

  • Behavior Difficulties

  • Adoption

  • Sexuality

  • Relationships

  • Life Transitions

  • Sexual and Domestic Violence

  • and more!

We serve diverse populations:

Children ages 3+, Adolescents, and Adults. We love supporting Parents, Mental Health Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Adoptees, Survivors of Sexual Violence, Survivors of Domestic Violence, Trauma Survivors, Women in Transitional Phases, and more. We’ll connect you with the right therapist for your needs.

OUR VALUES

  • Balanced Life Counseling & Wellness offers a human first approach.

    HUMAN FIRST

    We show up as humans first—no masks, no jargon, no pretense. In this space, truth feels safe, imperfections are welcomed, and connection is real. Come as you are and heal with us.

  • Balanced Life Counseling & Wellness approaches therapy as an empowered partnership.

    EMPOWERED PARTNERSHIP

    Therapy is most effective when you are actively engaged in your own healing. We honor your lived experience, adapt to your unique needs, and support your goals every step of the way. We’re in this together.

  • Balanced Life Counseling & Wellness supports every client with radical curiosity.

    RADICAL CURIOSITY

    We meet every story, emotion, and experience with deep, nonjudgmental curiosity—not to fix, but to understand. Curiosity leads to compassion, and compassion opens the door to change.

What People are Saying:

  • "I continue to heal because of Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness, LLC. Ashley has given me so many tools to use in my daily mental health journey. I am better able to deal with daily challenges because of Ashley. Balanced Life is a place to find support, comfort, and mostly strength!"

    Client Review

  • "I feel so fortunate to have found balanced life! I've struggled with going to therapy for years and I have never felt so comfortable in a counseling office. My therapist Patricia always makes me feel comfortable and at ease to open up. She also has a great variety of sensory toys for during our sessions!"

    Client Review

  • "If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. So grateful for the help and support and healing I’ve received at BL"

    Client Review

  • 2026 CommunityVotes Grand Rapids Winner

    Gold in the Therapy and Counseling category. www.grandrapids.communityvotes.com

  • 2025 West Michigan Women Reader's Choice Awards

    Mental Health Services Finalist www.westmichiganwomen.com