Kate Smaller, Ph.D.

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  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • 15 Ionia SW, Suite 520, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503
  • Phone: 312-771-9826
  • Send A Message To Dr. Smaller.
  • Session Fees: We strongly encourage anyone with financial concerns to reach out. While we are out-of-network providers, we have worked hard to create a model that makes therapy affordable and accessible without having to rely on insurance.
  • www.forwardedgeservices.com
  • This member is also available for online counseling.
  • Online-counseling methods: Phone, Webcam





Hey there! I get how overwhelming it can be to sift through countless therapist profiles. The array of therapy approaches and backgrounds can add to the confusion.
 
Personality compatibility is key and might take some trial and error. But when it comes to achieving your goals, clarity on your therapist's approach is crucial. To shed light on my approach, check out a quick video on my website: forwardedgeservices.com. It answers the burning question, "How do I know therapy will actually work?" If it clicks with you, I'd love to chat and offer you the relief and freedom I talk about.
 I work with folks of all ages tackling various issues, focusing on those core universal concerns. While I'm an out-of-network provider, I've got creative ways to ease any financial worries. Whether you drop me an email or hop on my website to fill out a quick questionnaire, rest assured I'll personally handle your inquiry and reach out ASAP!


 
My Clients: 
  • Adults (Individuals and/or couples) 
  • Children, adolescents and families 

Approach to therapy: 
  • Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, "forward edge" approach to therapy 
  • I specialize in the unconscious, getting to the root of your concerns to create lasting change 
  • I can help with nearly any symptom, as our approach goes beyond symptoms to address the whole person

Cost: 
  •  I offer a sliding scale for those in need of financial assistance 
  •  I am an out-of-network provider, but provide a monthly statement that can be submitted for reimbursement 
  •  I also have a non-profit set up for those in need of more significant financial assistance 

Locations: 
  •     Grand Rapids (downtown) 
  •     Saugatuck/Douglas 
  •     Virtual/Online


Dr. Kate Smaller, Principal and Clinical Director 
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from ICSW (Chicago) 
  • Masters in Social Work from Loyola University (Chicago)
  • Masters in Education from DePaul University (Chicago) 
  • B.A. in Psychology and Feminist,  Gender & Sexuality Studies from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) 
  • Clinical experience in working with homeless women (Chicago)  
  • Clinical experience in working with at-risk, gang-involved youth in the school environment (Chicago)
  • Specialized training and clinical experience in working with survivors of sexual assault (Chicago) 
  • Independent private practice from 2011-2019
  • Established Forward Edge Services (FES) in 2019 
  • Expanded FES to Grand Rapids in 2021


 

Dr. Kate Smaller Reaches

Grand Rapids MI

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