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Meet The Therapist

No matter what chapter of your life you are in, sometimes it helps to have someone to listen to and help process parts of your story. Together, we will walk through the parts of your story that you need to be heard in order to help you write the next chapter in your life with a feeling of purpose.

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Therapists at Purposed Life Counseling accept different insurances on an individual basis. Please see each therapist's bio to see if they accept your insurance.  Self-pay and sliding fee scale options are also available to be made to Purposed Life Counseling in the form of cash, debit or credit card. All payments are due the same day that your services are provided. 

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Kristy enjoys working with clients from all walks of life. It is her belief that we can learn from each other in a vast array of circumstances. As a social worker, she has worked with clients of all ages, genders, faith backgrounds, and a variety of life circumstances.

 

Qualifications for Kristy include working with clients through struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues as well as peer and family relationships. During this work, her treatment focus generally stems from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Crisis Intervention, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy and Art Therapy.

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Kristy has been a social worker for over 23 years and she has worked with clients of all ages. Kristy particularly enjoys working with elementary, middle and high school aged kids. However, Kristy has clients of all ages and genders on her caseload at any given time.

 

By developing a networking system in the mental health community in Grand Rapids, Kristy's hope is to provide you with the best experience possible when with her services. Kristy will work with you in collaboration to put in place the services needed to begin your journey in living your most purposed life.

Special Services:
Specializes in working with elementary, middle and high school aged children

Kristy Burks, LMSW
Therapist & Owner
Purposed Life Counseling Services

Kristy's email:
Kristy.purposedlife@gmail.com

Kristy's phone:
616-540-4463

ACCEPTED INSURANCES
Blue Cross Blue Shield   *   Blue Care Network
Priority Health   *   United Health
Private Pay

Kristy is accepting new clients on a limited basis. Please call or email for details

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