Your Mental Health is Our Priority.

Therapy for Children, Teens and Adults in the greater Grand Rapids area.

About Our Therapy Practice.

We are all about YOU. Life is challenging and sometimes extra support is needed to get through the tough times. Your mental health and wellness is our priority. Each of our therapists is dedicated to meeting you where you are at on your mental health journey. If this is your first time seeking support or if you have been in therapy before, we are here to help you meet your goals, find balance and reclaim your life so that you can live your life fully.

A welcoming, comfortable therapy space at Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Providing you with a welcoming, supportive space.

Therapy can be a scary process to start, especially if you have not been in therapy before or have had a negative experience in the past. We are here to help you feel welcome and supported so that so we can focus on what matters, you.

You belong, you matter and you deserve to be treated in a non-judgmental, compassionate, and authentic manner. We provide a a supportive and accepting space for all individuals who enter our doors, beginning at the first point of contact.

We invite you to get started with Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness today.

Therapy Services.

You are a unique person which means your treatment should be designed to fit your needs. We work with you to develop a plan of care that is individualized just for you. We provide individual therapy for children, teens and adults, as well as EMDR Therapy for adults.

Meet the Team

  • Ashley Troszok, LMSW, founder of Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness specializes in Self-Confidence, Women in transitional phases of life, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Trauma, Mental Health Professionals, and Entrepreneurs

    Ashley Troszok, LMSW (She/Her)

    Specializing in Self-Confidence, Women in transitional phases of life, Perinatal Mood Disorders (Postpartum Depression), Trauma, Mental Health Professionals, and Entrepreneurs

  • Brittany Carrico, LMSW, is a therapist at Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness specializing in depression, anxiety, grief/loss, behavior difficulties, and trauma.

    Brittany Carrico, LMSW (She/Her)

    Specializing in Children (ages 7yrs+), Adolescents, Young Adults, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Behavior Difficulties, Trauma

  • Sierra Bates, LLMSW, is a therapist at Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness specializing in Depression, Anxiety, Behavior Difficulties, Trauma, and Adoption

    Sierra Bates, LLMSW (She/Her)

    Specializing in Children (ages 7yrs+), Adolescents, Adults, Depression, Anxiety, Behavior Difficulties, Trauma, Adoption

  • Nicole Steffen, LMSW, is a therapist at Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness specializing in EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions/Changes

    Nicole Steffen, LMSW (She/Her)

    Specializing in EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions/Changes

  • Patricia Barlow-Bray, LLMSW is a therapist at Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness specializing in survivors of sexual and domestic violence, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-image, sexuality, and trauma

    Patricia Barlow-Bray, LLMSW (She/They)

    Specializing in Survivors of sexual and domestic violence, Depression, Anxiety, Building Healthy Relationships, Self Image, Sexuality, and Trauma

Healing comes from within — and we’re here to help you achieve it.