Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Michele Virva, Therapist

Specialties:

ADHD Alcohol use Attention & focus Drug/substance use Menopause & perimenopause +27

Gender Identity: Female

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Shelly Virva, LCSW, is a thoughtful and caring Michigan therapist, dedicated to providing a calm and caring space for patients to feel safe and heard. She has an open, honest and genuine approach to patient care. Whether experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, substance use issues, trauma, PTSD, or life changes she is dedicated to providing a positive, healing environment. Shelly offers both individual and couples counseling, for adults 18 and up, allowing her to help as many clients as she can. Outside of her work, Shelly enjoys time with her family and the family dog. She also enjoys soccer and snowboarding, showcasing that an active lifestyle and truly enjoying one’s hobbies can help maintain a healthy balance in life, something she strives to encourage in her clients.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Couples Therapy: Ages 27-75+

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

ADHD
Alcohol use
Attention & focus
Drug/substance use
Focus, concentration & memory
Menopause & perimenopause
Other women's health concerns
PMS & PMDD
Anger issues
Anxiety
Autism: generally independent
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Depression/feeling down
Domestic violence & abuse
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Intellectual challenges: generally independent
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Premarital counseling
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues
Social injustice
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

Attachment issues
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Empty nesters
Parenthood
ADHD
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Autism: generally independent
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Emotional abuse
Panic attacks
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

Western Michigan University

Locations

LifeStance Health
3950 Sparks Dr SE
Suite 103
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Get Directions Phone Number

616-726-1318

616-952-4809

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See what our patients are saying about Michele Virva

Shelly is amazing. She has a very grounded approach and is very calming. Shelly brings an energy that feels safe. I look forward to all future work together.

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