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J. Patrick Duiven, Psy.D., P.C.
4133 Embassy Drive, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616.956.6700
Fax: 616.956.6773
Offering Psychological Assessment
and Psychotherapy for Children,
Adolescents and Adults
| What is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is a powerful, time-honored and proven process of helping to heal and integrate the mind, heart, and soul. It is the practice of talking things through with an experienced, trusted professional in the privacy of a confidential relationship. Psychotherapy is based on the science of psychology as well as the art of understanding through empathic listening and effective communication. Psychotherapy is highly individualized. Each psychotherapeutic relationship is unique and develops at the client's own pace. Dr. Duiven has knowledge of many therapeutic methods and is able to use them in a flexible way to meet the individual needs of each client. Research shows that experienced and well trained therapists can help people make great improvements in their mental, emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual lives. It is highly effective in treating anxiety, depression, personality issues, dysfunctional relationships, and many other problems. While psychotherapy is practiced by several professional groups, licensed psychologists are the most highly trained psychotherapists. By a wide margin, they must receive more formal training and supervised experience in the practice of psychotherapy than any other professional group. |
