Kristi Kinzler, MA, LPC

Kristi is a therapist specializing in child therapy. She has worked with children as an elementary school counselor for 14 years where her focus has been engaging with children with anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns, learning difficulties, bullying, conflict resolution, managing emotions, strengthening coping skills, life changes, as well as other social-emotional concerns. In addition, she has experience supporting children and families navigating grief and trauma.

Her focus is on developing a safe, trusting environment for children, and considers it a privilege to be welcomed into a child's life and how they experience the world. She loves learning about each child’s interests and looks forward to incorporating caregivers into the treatment process.

Kristi is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed school counselor in the state of Michigan. She holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University, as well as a post-masters Specialization in School Counseling from Western Michigan University. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University.

Kristi’s favorite aspect of working with children involves getting to know and develop relationships with every individual. Helping children and their families navigate difficult situations and celebrate positive growth in therapy, as well as everyday situations. She welcomes this unique and positive aspect of being a part of a child’s therapeutic team.

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna

  • ASR

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Cigna

  • Priority Health

  • McClaren

  • Priority Health Medicare/Medicaid

  • Blue Cross Complete

  • Molina

  • Straight Medicaid

  • United/Optum

  • Out of Network

  • Private Pay

Office Location:

Child and adolescent office - Cascade

5360 Cascade Ave SE,
Grand Rapids, MI, 49546

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