1Begin with Safety
The first conversation can focus on what feels manageable, your current concerns, and the kind of support you are seeking. You do not have to recount every detail immediately.
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Trauma-Informed Support
Trauma Therapy in Holland, MI
Trauma therapy can offer a steady place to understand how distressing experiences are affecting daily life, relationships, and a sense of safety—at a pace that respects your readiness.
A Place to Start Without Pressure
Distressing experiences can affect emotions, sleep, concentration, relationships, and a sense of safety. You do not need a diagnosis or every detail prepared before asking questions about care.
Trauma therapy may be worth considering when you notice:
- Feeling on edge or difficulty settling
- Changes in sleep or concentration
- Difficult emotions or emotional numbness
- Grief, anxiety, or depression after difficult experiences
- Relationship strain or difficulty trusting others
- Concerns affecting children, teens, or adults
- Support needs involving parents, couples, or families
- Questions about trauma or PTSD without assuming a diagnosis
Experiencing trauma does not automatically mean someone has post-traumatic stress disorder. A consultation can help you describe what is happening and consider whether support may fit.
A Collaborative Process
What Trauma Therapy Can Look Like
Approaches vary by clinician and concern. Compass clinicians' documented approaches include trauma-informed care, CBT, mindfulness, grounding, play therapy, person-centered, strengths-based, and compassion-focused support. Shane Ver Steeg's profile specifically documents EMDR and bilateral stimulation training.
2Shape Goals Together
You and your therapist can identify goals that feel meaningful and workable. Goals and pacing may change as your needs become clearer.
3Build Daily Support
Depending on your needs and the clinician's approach, sessions may address grounding, coping skills, emotional regulation, relationships, sleep, or concentration.
Trauma Therapists at Compass
These current Compass clinicians explicitly list trauma or trauma recovery among their documented specialties. Review their profiles and contact Compass to discuss age-group fit, approach, format, and current appointment options.
Samantha Neddo, LMSW, SSW
Supports children, adolescents, and adults with trauma and recovery concerns, including play therapy for children.
Hunter Brumels, MDiv, LLMSW
Works with children, teens, college students, and adults and explicitly lists trauma recovery among his specialties.
Kenedy Shelton, LMSW
Works with clients ages 10 and older and explicitly lists trauma and recovery, grounding, mindfulness, and cognitive therapy.
Shane Ver Steeg, MDiv, LMSW, ACSW
Works with men ages 16 and older and adults experiencing trauma and is trained in EMDR and bilateral stimulation.
Choosing a fit: Ask about relevant training, the person's age group and concerns, modality, safety and pacing preferences, in-person or virtual format, and whether the clinician's current openings meet your needs. EMDR fit, delivery format, and eligibility should be confirmed during consultation; it is not appropriate for every person or concern.
Questions Are Welcome
Before You Schedule
The free 15-minute consultation is a chance to ask about fit and next steps without needing to arrive with a diagnosis or a complete account of what happened.
Insurance & EMDR
Coverage depends on your plan and the clinician. Ask about participation, benefits, whether EMDR is covered, payment options, and superbills if relevant.
If Therapy Feels Stuck
Bring the concern to your therapist, revisit goals and pacing, and ask whether a different approach may help. Compass can also discuss clinician-fit questions or referral options.
In Person or Virtual
Compass has one Holland office and offers Michigan teletherapy. Ask about privacy, technology, clinical appropriateness, and current options for your situation.
No Immediate Crisis Support
The consultation form is not emergency support. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.
Insurance & Fees
Insurance participation, session fees, and payment options vary by clinician and your plan. Compass can discuss current payment questions during a consultation, while your insurer determines benefits.
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Discuss clinician fit, trauma-specific approaches, current appointment options, in-person or virtual format, insurance participation, and payment questions.
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Trauma Therapy FAQs
What happens during the first trauma therapy appointment?
The first appointment is a chance to discuss what brings you to therapy, what support you are seeking, and what feels manageable. You do not have to recount every detail immediately. You and your therapist can discuss pacing, preferences, and possible goals.
How do I choose a trauma therapist?
Consider the clinician's age-group experience, documented trauma training or approaches, the concerns you want to address, and your preferences for pacing and safety. During a consultation, you can ask about fit, modality, current openings, and whether in-person or virtual care is appropriate.
Is EMDR covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your insurance plan and the clinician providing care. Ask whether the clinician participates with your plan, whether EMDR is a covered service, what your benefits require, and what payment or superbill options are available. Compass can discuss current payment questions during a consultation, but your insurer determines benefits.
What if trauma therapy does not feel helpful?
Tell your therapist what feels off and revisit your goals, pacing, and approach together. You can ask whether a change in focus or method may help, or request a referral or second opinion. Contact Compass if you have questions about clinician fit or whether another provider may be a better match.
Is trauma therapy available in person and virtually?
Compass has an office at 890 Washington Ave, Suite 150 in Holland and offers teletherapy across Michigan. Format, age eligibility, clinician fit, and scheduling vary, so ask about current options during the consultation.
Related Support
Trauma-related concerns can overlap with anxiety, depression, grief, family stress, and relationship concerns.
Get Started Today
Support at Your Pace
Call (616) 610-9276 or use the consultation form to ask questions about trauma therapy, clinician fit, and current in-person or virtual options.