Providing Caring Counseling and Treatment for Over 28 Years

The counselors at North Kent Guidance Services (NKGS) have been providing compassionate counseling , treatment, and evaluation services for families and individuals for over 28 years. We are located in Grand Rapids, MI, and welcome patients from Kent, Montcalm, Ionia, and Ottawa counties, including the cities of Grand Rapids, Greenville, Ada, Byron Center, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Hudsonville, Jenison, Rockford, Comstock Park, Cannonsburg, Forest Hills, Cedar Springs, Sparta, Greenville, Stanton, Six Lakes, Sidney, Belding, Ionia, Spring Lake, Fruitport, Allendale, Ravenna, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Conklin, Fremont, and Newaygo.

As part of our strategic plan over the next few years, we look to increase our ability to serve clients in rural and underserved areas, to continue to expand testing services and to increase our ability to provide services for seniors, families, and children.

Our Staff

The dedicated staff of mental health professionals at North Kent Guidance Services are licensed by the State of Michigan and operate within the highest ethical standards set by their professional organizations. Our staff members all have advanced degrees (Ph.D., Psy.D., L.M.S.W., and M.A.). Together, as a team of expert professionals, we provide comprehensive services to you.

Our Experienced Team of Clinicians Include:

Psychologists
Substance Abuse Specialists
Social Workers
Licensed Professional Counselors
Testing Specialists
Recovery Coaches
Dietitians
Marriage and Family Therapists
Child Therapists

Amanda Syverson, MA, LPC

Amanda Syverson is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has obtained training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and is recognized as a Nationally Certified TFCBT therapist. Amanda has worked in the professional field specializing in children and families for over ten years providing therapy to youth, adolescents, adults, and families in an outpatient and community setting. Amanda also has experience with group facilitation and clinical supervision. Her areas of interest include trauma, grief/loss, parenting issues, stress management, adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. Amanda follows an eclectic approach to therapy, recognizing each individual is different as are the therapeutic needs. Due to this, modalities of treatment vary and include Family Systems Approach, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing. At this time, Amanda is available for appointments at the Grand Rapids location.

Amanda Syverson — Grand Rapids, MI — North Kent Guidance Services

Beverly Shepard, Ph.D., L.L.P.,CAADC

Dr. Shepard specializes in substance abuse and trauma. She has been with North Kent Guidance Services for approximately 17 years. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which helps individuals to overcome traumatic events. She also works with individuals with depression, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, sexual, emotional, and verbal abuse, and anxiety disorders. She helps individuals obtain healthier life styles. She works very closely with the court system and prepares driver’s license evaluations and court assessments. She is well versed in the court system and is a paneled member of Drug Court and Sobriety Court of Montcalm County. Dr. Shepard works with families, couples, and individuals. She sees children starting at age 12, up to adults in the geriatric generation. She takes most medical insurances.

Beverly Shepard — Grand Rapids, MI — North Kent Guidance Services

Chris Ehle, Psy.D., L.P.

Dr. Chris Ehle is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing psychological assessment, individual, couple, and group psychotherapy. Dr. Ehle has a background in clinical psychology, with a special focus on psychological assessment, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychology. He is well versed in using psychometric instruments to help determine underlying causes of psychological discord. In addition, Dr. Ehle has experience treating various forms of depression and anxiety, personality issues, memory difficulties, sleep problems, anger management, grief, learning disabilities, attention-deficit disorder, relationship problems, substance abuse, and many other behavioral issues. Dr. Ehle is available for appointments Monday through Friday.

Chris Ehle — Grand Rapids, MI — North Kent Guidance Services

Lexie Rice, M.A., L.L.P. CAADC

Lexie is a Master’s level psychologist (LLP). She received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University. Lexie has a passion for helping individuals through life’s challenges and has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group therapy. She takes an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy and understands that each client has their own unique needs. Lexie enjoys working with clients to address substance use, ADD and ADHD, trauma, self-esteem and body image concerns, personality and behavior issues, relationship issues, and stress and anxiety management. Lexie is available for appointments Monday through Friday.

Lisa Rashewsky, MA,LLP,CAADC,RDN, Counselor, and Dietitian

Besides being a Master’s – level Psychologist who sees individuals and couples for counseling; Lisa is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as well as being certified in the area of substance abuse. She sees clients from age 16 and up for depression, anxiety, grief and loss issues, substance abuse issues, family/life struggles, and relationship building. She also sees adolescents, and adults who have weight or eating problems. She has over 20 years of work experience. Lisa is available to see clients Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday mornings from 7 a.m until noon.

Lisa Rashewsky — Grand Rapids, MI — North Kent Guidance Services

Lori M. Bray, Ph.D., L.P.

Dr. Bray is a Licensed Psychologist providing individual, family, couple, and group therapy. Dr. Bray has experience working with adolescents, college students, and adults. She has worked in a variety of settings, including traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, alternative high schools, university counseling centers, residential treatment centers, and traditional mental health centers. Her areas of expertise include her work with the LGBT population, victims of sexual and physical abuse, adolescent sexual offenders, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, general stress, and relationship problems. Areas of extensive training and expertise include marriage and family therapy and the LGBT population. Interest areas include relationship issues, adjustment issues, adolescent sex offenders, victims of sexual abuse, and the LGBT population. Dr. Bray accepts clients ages 13 and older. Dr. Bray is available for appointments at the Grand Rapids location Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30 am until 7 pm and on Friday from 8:30 am until 4 pm. She is available for appointments at the Greenville location on Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.

Lori Bray — Grand Rapids, MI — North Kent Guidance Services

Laurie Theis, M.A. TLLP

Laurie Theis — Grand Rapids, MI — North Kent Guidance Services

Madyson Sniecinski, M.A., LLPC

Hello! My name is Madyson Sniecinski, although I typically go by Mady. Ever since I was a little girl, I really enjoyed helping people so when I found out I could do it for a living I was sold! I am interested in working with adults, adolescents, and children ages 8 and up.

I believe that no one knows you better than you know yourself. I will try my very best to understand your worldview, values, and beliefs so that we can work together on setting goals and creating effective change throughout the therapy process. I want to empower you to be able to navigate through the ups and downs of life. In order to accomplish that, I am interested in employing a wide range of theories in order to help you reach your goals such as Person-Centered, Strengths Based, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I earned my master's degree from Western Michigan University in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and my associate's degree in event management and bachelor's degree in psychology from Central Michigan University.

When you are ready, I invite you to reach out so that we can navigate through this journey together.

Madyson Sniecinski — Grand Rapids, MI — North Kent Guidance Services

Morgan Terbovich, M.A., LLPC

Morgan Terbovich is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor who prioritizes not only emotional and mental well-being, but also the mind-body connection, integrating mindfulness, self-compassion, and physical movement as vital components of overall wellness. She specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and athletes and other high performers. Her therapeutic style draws from evidence-based modalities included Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MB-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She is also trained in Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE), enhancing athletic and high-achieving performance through the development of mindfulness and present-moment awareness. Though a combination of mindfulness and meditation exercises along with other mind-body techniques, she helps athletes and high-performers reduce performance anxiety, improve focus, and achieve their highest potential. Morgan is available Monday through Wednesday at the Grand Rapids location.

Morgan Terbovich — Grand Rapids, MI — North Kent Guidance Services

David Morse, M.A., LMSW

Dorothy Berg, Ph.D., LP, LPC

Cal Thorne

Alexander “Zan” Fossel

Alexander “Zan” Fossel is a therapist with advanced graduate training in counseling and clinical psychology. He utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) foundation while integrating strengths-based, experiential, and resilience-oriented approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs.

With over 16 years of experience working in psychiatric hospital settings, Zan has supported individuals experiencing acute and complex mental health concerns. This experience contributes to a calm, grounded therapeutic approach and comfort working with clients facing significant emotional distress, trauma-related concerns, and co-occurring medical and psychological issues. His hospital background also makes him well suited to collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team when mental and physical health concerns intersect.

He works primarily with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, and the psychological effects of chronic or complex medical conditions. He has a particular interest in trauma, service members and veterans, and health psychology—especially where stress, illness, pain, and emotional well-being strongly influence one another.

Zan believes therapy should help clients build the skills and confidence necessary to face life’s challenges rather than feel controlled or limited by them. His approach emphasizes resilience, personal growth, and the development of practical coping skills that clients can apply in everyday life. While therapy may involve stepping outside of one’s comfort zone, he approaches this process collaboratively and respectfully, always working within a client’s pace, readiness, and sense of safety. “Life may not always get easier, but you can always grow stronger.”