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Alex Houseknecht
Psychologist in Grand Rapids, MI

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EDUCATION

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Counseling Psychology

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

Graduated: 2014

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Counseling Psychology

Western Michigan University

Graduated: 2023

LICENSED IN MICHIGAN

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Expiration date: 11/14/2023

Supervisor: Kerry Beduna, Ph.D., LP

MY THERAPEUTIC BACKGROUND

I have been working as a therapist for the past nine years in Seattle, Chicago, and Grand Rapids.

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I have worked in a wide variety of settings: 

  • Community mental health organizations

  • University counseling centers

  • Homeless shelter/substance abuse recovery​

  • Drop-in/resource center

  • Private practice

 

Here are some of the issues I've worked with over my nine years of experience:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Bipolar disorder

  • ADHD

  • PTSD/Complex PTSD

  • Grief and loss

  • Religious trauma

  • Gender/sexual identity

  • Gender dysphoria

  • Racial minority stress

  • Racial identity development

  • Sexual assault and sexual abuse

  • Substance abuse

  • Severe mental illness

  • Borderline personality disorder

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My dissertation was a narrative inquiry focused on the experiences of adult women survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their journeys into individual counseling.

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If you are interested in my full professional history, feel free to visit my LinkedIn page.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychological Association (APA)

Student Affiliate

  • Division 17 - Counseling Psychology

  • Division 29 - Advancement of Psychotherapy

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World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

Student Member

  • Currently completing the WPATH Certification Program

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