Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Grand Rapids
At Start and Associates, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of gentleness and calmness where individuals achieve personal growth through compassionate therapeutic support. Our practice prioritizes creating a welcoming environment where clients feel accepted and understood. We specialize in addressing chaos with calm, hopelessness with optimism, fear with clarity, and boredom with renewed purpose. Our team comprises licensed psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, and specialized practitioners who collaborate to deliver comprehensive care. We employ diverse evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, and play therapy, tailored to address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and ADHD.With decades of combined experience, our therapists focus on building strong client-therapist connections as the foundation for healing. We adhere strictly to ethical standards and maintain partnerships with physicians, schools, and insurance providers to ensure accessible care. Our mission extends beyond individual clients to positively impact communities through mental health advocacy and education.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR Therapy
ADHD Evaluations
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- Our team includes licensed psychologists and specialized therapists with diverse modalities
- We offer evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs
- We prioritize strong client-therapist relationships for effective treatment
- Most therapists are in-network with major health insurance providers
- We adhere to strict ethical and professional standards
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Our therapists use this evidence-based approach to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. Sessions focus on practical problem-solving techniques that clients can apply in daily life.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy addresses distress from traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation. Our certified therapists help clients process trauma safely, reducing its long-term psychological impact. This modality works effectively for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
ADHD Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children and adults. Our process includes clinical interviews, standardized assessments, and collateral information gathering. Results inform personalized treatment plans that may include therapy and medication management coordination.
Play Therapy
Play therapy helps children express emotions through age-appropriate activities. Our specialists use this approach to address behavioral issues, trauma, and social challenges. Parents receive guidance to support their child's therapeutic progress at home.
Art Therapy
Art therapy utilizes creative expression to improve mental health. Clients explore emotions through drawing, painting, and other media under therapist guidance. This modality benefits individuals struggling with stress, trauma, and self-expression challenges.
People
Dr. Toni Start
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Toni Start leads our practice with 20+ years of experience in trauma therapy. She specializes in EMDR and CBT, focusing on creating safe therapeutic environments for clients seeking healing from complex psychological issues.
Sheryl Boynton
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sheryl Boynton brings 15 years of counseling experience to our team. She specializes in family systems therapy and supports clients navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and anxiety disorders through compassionate, client-centered approaches.
Cathy Gamby
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cathy Gamby offers expertise in play therapy and child psychology. With 18 years of clinical experience, she helps children and adolescents overcome behavioral issues, trauma, and social difficulties through developmentally appropriate therapeutic techniques.
Dr. Adriana Yellig
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Adriana Yellig specializes in neuropsychological assessments and ADHD evaluations. Her 25-year career includes academic research and clinical practice focused on neurodevelopmental disorders and evidence-based intervention strategies for children and adults.
Amanda Tuck
Office Coordinator
Amanda Tuck manages our client services with 10 years of healthcare administration experience. She ensures smooth scheduling, insurance processing, and client communication, serving as the first point of contact for our therapeutic services.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide CBT, EMDR, play therapy, art therapy, ADHD evaluations, and trauma treatment. Our therapists also specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family dynamics.
Do you accept health insurance?
Most therapists are in-network with major insurance providers. We also accept private pay. Contact our office for specific insurance verification and billing details.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for clients who prefer virtual therapy. Discuss this option with your therapist during initial consultations to determine suitability.
What ages do you treat?
We serve clients of all ages, from children to adults. Our specialists include child psychologists, family therapists, and geriatric mental health professionals.
Do you offer crisis intervention?
While we don't provide emergency services, we maintain partnerships with local crisis centers. Therapists help clients develop coping strategies for crisis prevention during regular sessions.
