Patricia Barlow-Bray, LLMSW (she/they)

Patricia Barlow-Bray, LLMSW, Therapist at Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Resilience.

The ability to adapt and overcome adversity. 

“We all have resiliency within ourselves, therapy can allow us to explore the tools we need to trust our resilient self.”

You deserve safety and acceptance in every stage of life. Together, we will find the tools you need to support and build your resiliency. I will work with you to create a safe and empowering space for you to be able to process, heal and fully embrace who you are. Using a trauma informed and client centered approach to therapy allows you to take control of your healing journey.

What I Treat: I work with Children (ages 6 and over), Teens, and Adults, with a special focus on working with Women-Presenting Individuals, Members of the LGBTQIA+ and Queer Community, Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Building Healthy Relationships, Self Image, Sexuality, and Trauma. 

I use an eclectic approach to therapy with my primary focus being centered around Trauma Informed Care. Treatment approaches that I utilize include Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Motivational Interviewing. I love to incorporate play, art and movement into sessions.

Experience: I graduated with my bachelor's of social work with a minor in American Sign Language in 2019. I obtained my master’s in social work from University of Michigan in 2024. I have worked in crisis intervention and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and human trafficking for the past seven years, supporting children, teens and adults. I am active in my local community with planning events and engaging in various community events.

Favorite Part of Being a Therapist: My favorite part of being a therapist is being able to see someone grow trust in themselves as they learn how resilient they can be with the support they deserve. 

Insurances Accepted: ASR/HAP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Complete Medicaid, Priority Health Commercial Plans, Priority Health Medicaid, Straight Medicaid. Private Pay is also accepted.

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