Serving Byron Center, MI

Byron Center Therapy & Counseling

Counseling for Byron Center families, teens, and adults at Parkview Counseling in Wyoming, MI.

Location & access

Getting here from Byron Center

Byron Center has grown quickly, and a lot of what we hear from families here is about pace — new schools, new neighborhoods, longer commutes, and kids adjusting to all of it at once. Teen anxiety and family transition work make up a large share of what we're asked for.

We also see adults from this area for depression and life-transition work, often the first time they've been in therapy at all.

Byron Center is a straight run north up the US-131 corridor to 44th Street, so most families here reach us without crossing the city.

Drive time: Usually 12–15 minutes north up the US-131 corridor to the 44th Street exit.

Parking: a large lot serves the building at 1428 44th Street SW, and our suite entrance is on the top floor.

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Parkview Counseling

1428 44th Street SW, Suite B
Wyoming, MI 49509
Get directions(616) 209-9110
Who you might see

Clinicians who fit what Byron Center asks us for

Anna DeVries, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Works with teens, young adults, and adults on anxiety, ADHD, grief, and life transitions — the mix Byron Center families ask us for most as the area keeps growing.

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Providence S. Klap, LLMSW

Limited Licensed Master Social Worker · School Social Worker

Certified school social worker with firsthand insight into the pressures that show up in school and family life, which helps when a teen's struggle is showing up in the classroom first.

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Insurance & payment

Using your insurance in Byron Center

We work with therapists in-network with plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCN (Blue Care Network), Priority Health, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies by clinician, so contact us to confirm which of our therapists accepts your specific plan.

Self-pay rates are also available. See the full list of accepted plans.

Byron Center questions

Therapy in Byron Center — common questions

Do you see teenagers from Byron Center?
Yes. Teens are one of the client groups we work with regularly, and we involve parents at the level that fits the teen's age and the family's goals.
Is this the first step if I've never been in therapy?
It is. Our What to Expect page walks through the first session in plain language so nothing about the process is a surprise.
How do I know which clinician to pick?
You don't have to guess. Our Find Your Therapist tool asks three short questions and returns a ranked list with real next steps.
Before you call

What new clients usually ask first

Do you take my insurance?
We have therapists in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCN (Blue Care Network), Priority Health, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage is per clinician rather than practice-wide, so the honest answer is that it depends on who you see — message us with your plan and we'll tell you exactly which of our therapists can bill it. Self-pay rates are available if your plan isn't a fit or you'd rather not involve insurance at all.
Should I come in person or meet online?
Both work, and most clients end up doing some of each. In-person tends to be better for first sessions, couples work, and anything trauma-focused, where being in the room matters. Telehealth keeps the work going through a sick kid, a snow day, or a week where the drive isn't going to happen. You do not have to choose once and stick with it.
What actually happens in a first session?
Mostly talking and some paperwork. Your therapist will ask what brought you in, what you've already tried, what's going on at home and at work, and what you want to be different. You will not be asked to relive your worst memory on day one. By the end you should have a rough sense of the plan and whether this person feels like the right fit — and if they aren't, saying so is welcome, not awkward.
Can therapy here include my Christian faith?
Yes, and it's your call. Several of our clinicians integrate faith directly into the work — Rich Maier brings seminary education and US Army Chaplain Corps training, and Sara Hill is a former hospice chaplain. Others offer it on request. Clients who don't want faith in the room simply don't get it; nobody here will bring it up uninvited.
How long does therapy usually take?
There's no fixed number. Focused work on one concern often runs somewhere in the range of a few months of weekly sessions; longer-standing trauma or relationship patterns take longer. We'd rather talk openly about progress as we go than sell you an open-ended process.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
Parkview is not a crisis service and we can't respond to emergencies between sessions. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. Once things are stable, we're glad to be the ongoing support.

Ready to start?

New clients can request a consultation online. Current clients can sign in to the secure portal.

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