Parchment Location
985 Parchment Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Our earliest beginnings–in utero and during the first year of life–lay the foundation for wellbeing, and early intervention is key to lifelong success. Ali values creating a safe space for infants, children, and parents to grow more comfortable exploring their emotions, motivations, and relationships to themselves and others in order to promote healthy connection and expression. She offers an affirming approach to working with children 3-10 years old, navigating big behaviors and emotions, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and challenges with neurodiversity. Additionally, she works with parents and infants 0-2 years old on attachment and developmental challenges. 

Utilizing an integrative foundation rooted in family therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, play therapy, and emotionally focused family therapy, Ali is honored to work with parents to provide support and help bridge the gap families feel when parents have tried everything. She is fulfilled by supporting children as they develop, build positive self-concepts and learn to manage emotions at an age appropriate level, working with parents to support children through the socioemotional evolution of growing up. 

Ali is a Limited Licensed Counselor, holding an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cornerstone University. She has extensive experience working with infants and children in various settings including health care, child development, and religious settings.