I'm so glad you're here.
Meet Mary Hoekje Gonzalez, MS, LPC, NCC
Reaching out for help can take a lot of courage; congratulations on taking the first step! I'm so glad you're here.
Click on "About Me" to learn more about my approach to therapy and what I offer, or send me an email at mary@maryhg.com to get started!
What I Offer
Therapy for all ages, honoring your unique journey.
Individual Play-Based Therapy (ages 4-10)
For children, play is the language of healing. In a child-centered play therapy approach, children are treated as the experts on themselves, & use play to aid in exploring & processing their experiences. It is a mostly non-directive approach, much like Person-Centered/Rogerian therapy. I also use Sandtray-Worldplay to help clients of all ages process trauma.
Child-centered play is most commonly used with children up to 10. However, play therapy techniques can be used for healing at any age.
I am currently pursuing my Registered Play Therapist credential & I practice under the supervision of a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor.
Therapy sessions for young children take place in-person only at my office in Walker, Michigan.
Individual Talk Therapy
For adolescents & adults, I provide individual talk-based therapy. In-person therapy is available for all ages, & telehealth therapy for ages 14+.
I believe that the person in front of me is the best expert on themselves & their stories, & I view my role as a collaborator. My approach is primarily Rogerian/ Person-Centered, with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Radical Feminist Theory, & Mindfulness-based approaches. I also often use Sandtray-Worldplay with clients of all ages to help process trauma.
Therapy sessions take place at my office in Walker, Michigan or via telehealth for individuals across Michigan.
I provide immigration evaluations through Mendez CAPS, offering one-time psychological evaluations for individuals pursuing VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, and 601 waivers or cancellations of removal. These evaluations can be powerful factors in an immigration case.
Immigration evaluations are typically coordinated with your lawyer & are provided in-person at my office in Walker, Michigan or via telehealth for individuals across Michigan.
Immigration evaluations are scheduled based on availability. To schedule an immigration evaluation with a member of Mendez CAPS' team, please visit Mendez CAPS's website: https://mendezcaps.com.
Immigration Evaluations
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