“As your mental health clinician, I create a supportive and encouraging environment where you will find a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I will work collaboratively with you to define and align your goals and values, fostering a strengths-based approach that honors and respects your unique journey. Together, we will take brave steps toward hope and healing as you build the skills and awareness necessary to live authentically. In this safe, caring place, you will be supported every step of the way, with empathy and encouragement, as you gain mindfulness and clarity to create the life you want to live. My passion lies in guiding people toward discovering hope, meaning and freedom, enabling them to live authentically and create the life they truly desire. I find fulfillment in supporting others on their journey of finding healing, growth and improved relationships.”
While working with clients, Wade relies on a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s individual needs. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help explore and reframe thoughts that may be impacting well-being, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to focus on clarifying values and moving toward actions that align with them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers valuable skills for managing emotions and building resilience, while the Gottman Method is utilized to strengthen and enhance relationships. Wade’s approach is also mindful, helping clients increase their awareness of how to manage distress and move toward lasting healing and peace.
Wade’s clients can expect to gain clarity about their values and learn practical skills to live authentically and relate meaningfully to others. Clients will work with Wade to explore ways to manage stress and anxiety while building self-compassion and acceptance. Wade also encourages his clients to identify and create the life they want to live, setting personalized goals that align with core values. Clients will find a safe place to heal, learn strategies to move beyond merely coping, and begin thriving as they cultivate the life they truly desire. Through this process, clients will gain the tools needed to find clarity, healing and lasting change.
Wade holds a Master’s in Counseling from Western Michigan University (WMU) and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan. Additionally, he is a National Board-Certified Counselor (NBCC) and has completed Level 2 training in the Gottman Method, specializing in relationship dynamics. Wade’s approach is informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and focused on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), both of which help clients build resilience and align with their values. Wade stays current with the latest research on whole brain development and how the body, emotions and thoughts work together, ensuring that his work integrates the most up-to-date, holistic approaches to mental health.
