Susie Kim-VanderGriend
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Verified by it's OwnerAbout Clinician
What is your profession and title?
Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
What is your Certification or License # Number?
6801115633
Where did you obtain your education? Please list degrees and/or certificates received.
University of California, Berkeley - BS in Political Economy
Michigan State University - Masters in Social Work
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
EMDR Certification
Grief and Loss Certification
Michigan State University - Masters in Social Work
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
EMDR Certification
Grief and Loss Certification
Which ethnicity do you identify as?
Asian
How would you describe your gender?(Optional)
Cis woman
What languages do you offer services in?
English
Do you offer interpretation services?
No
Do you have a religious affiliation?
Christianity
Preferred Pronouns
she/her
About Service
How are you providing mental health services?
Virtual Services, In-Person Services
Client Age
Adults
I have lived or trained experience with the following communities:
Neurodivergent, Migrants/Immigrants, Sex Worker Allied, Caregivers, 2SLGBTQIA+
I have lived or trained experience with the following sexual orientations:
Asexual, Bi-Sexual, Gay, Lesbian, Nonbinary, Pansexual, Queer
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes
Do you offer a sliding scale
Yes
Insurance Accepted
What insurances do you offer?
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Priority Health, Priority Health Medicaid, Out of Network Superbilling
Specialty Areas
What are your specialty areas?
Trauma, Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Racial Trauma & Racial Stress, Women's Health, Relationship Challenges
Message from clinician
Statement to Client
Hello! I'm glad you found your way here. Choosing to explore therapy is a meaningful act of courage, and I don't take lightly the trust it requires — especially when the mental health field has not always been a safe or affirming space for BIPOC folks and communities. Life carries weight that is both personal and collective. The challenges you face may be shaped by intergenerational trauma, racial stress and fatigue, cultural expectations, or the ongoing labor of navigating systems that were not built with you in mind. My goal is to offer a space that is genuinely safe, affirming, and free from judgment and where your full experience is welcomed, including the parts that have rarely been given room.
I deeply believe in the inherent strength within each of us, and I recognize that strength is often forged through circumstances that should never have been yours to carry alone. Together, we can honor your experiences and work toward reclaiming a sense of peace, balance, and empowerment — on your own terms. I bring a blend of heart and expertise. Rooted in a compassionate, client-centered framework, my approach draws on evidence-based practices tailored to your needs and goals, including advanced training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Healing often begins with feeling truly seen and heard — without having to explain or justify your reality. I especially welcome those navigating perinatal and maternal health, perimenopause, life transitions, and the aftermath of sexual trauma. I invite you to reach out. It would be a privilege to walk with you on this journey.
I deeply believe in the inherent strength within each of us, and I recognize that strength is often forged through circumstances that should never have been yours to carry alone. Together, we can honor your experiences and work toward reclaiming a sense of peace, balance, and empowerment — on your own terms. I bring a blend of heart and expertise. Rooted in a compassionate, client-centered framework, my approach draws on evidence-based practices tailored to your needs and goals, including advanced training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Healing often begins with feeling truly seen and heard — without having to explain or justify your reality. I especially welcome those navigating perinatal and maternal health, perimenopause, life transitions, and the aftermath of sexual trauma. I invite you to reach out. It would be a privilege to walk with you on this journey.
Contact Information
Address
103 College Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Phone
Website
Zip/Post Code
49503
Contact Clinician
Location
103 College Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, USA