Anxiety & depression
Build steadier ways to respond to worry, low mood, overwhelm, and the patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
Grand Rapids counseling + telehealth throughout Michigan
Feel more like
yourself again.
Compassionate, practical therapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, chronic pain, identity, and life transitions.
No pressure. Just a brief conversation to see if we’re a fit.
Margaret BeckerLPC, CAADC
In personGrand Rapids, Michigan
TelehealthAdults throughout Michigan
InsuranceMany major plans accepted
A space for real life
You don't have to figure it all out alone.
Therapy can help you understand what is happening, reconnect with your strengths, and practice new ways forward. You'll be met with warmth, respect, honest conversation, and even humor when it helps.
Ways we can work together
Support shaped around you.
Counseling for adults 18 and older, offered in person or through secure telehealth anywhere in Michigan.
Trauma & grief
Move at a pace that feels manageable while making room for healing, meaning, and a renewed sense of safety.
Addiction & recovery
Receive experienced, nonjudgmental support for substance use concerns, recovery, and the changes around them.
Chronic pain & health
Work with the emotional impact of pain or chronic health conditions and reconnect with what matters to you.
Identity & belonging
Explore LGBTQ+ concerns, culture, diversity, relationships, and belonging in a respectful, affirming space.
Life transitions
Find clarity and practical support through change, anger, uncertainty, and new phases of adult life.
“Quality time is undivided attention, meaningful interaction, and a valued experience.”
The Quality Time approach
Practical tools, genuine connection.
Margaret uses evidence-based techniques while keeping therapy personal, collaborative, and grounded in your lived experience. The focus is not only on what is hard, but also on what is already working and how to build from there.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ACT
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT
- Person-centered & solution-focused care
What getting started looks like
Three simple steps.
Connect
Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation to talk about your needs and see whether it feels like a good fit.
Meet
Schedule a first in-person or telehealth visit. Most sessions last 45–55 minutes.
Move forward
Co-create goals, decide how progress will be measured, and build skills you can use beyond the therapy room.
Meet your counselor
Margaret Becker,
LPC, CAADC
“I believe therapy is a partnership built on trust, compassion, and respect.”
Margaret brings extensive experience in outpatient mental health, addiction treatment, trauma-informed care, chronic pain, and interdisciplinary behavioral health settings. She helps adults feel understood while developing concrete tools for meaningful change.
Licensed Professional CounselorCertified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Clear, upfront information
Fees & insurance
Self-pay sessions are $120. Insurance benefits and out-of-pocket costs vary, so contact your insurer to confirm your plan's outpatient mental-health coverage.
HSA and FSA cards are generally accepted for eligible therapy expenses.
Plans currently accepted
AetnaASRBlue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Care NetworkBlue Cross Complete of MichiganFirst Health NetworkMcLaren MedicaidMedicare Part BMedicare Plus BlueMichigan MedicaidPriority HealthTricare EastUMRUnitedHealthcare
Coverage depends on the specific plan. Acceptance does not guarantee coverage.
Questions are welcome
Frequently asked questions
Choosing a therapist is personal. These answers can help you decide whether Quality Time Counseling may be a good next step.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. Margaret offers secure telehealth appointments to adults located anywhere in Michigan, along with in-person counseling in Grand Rapids.
What happens during the free consultation?
The 15-minute phone consultation is a low-pressure conversation about what brings you to therapy, what you hope will change, and whether Margaret’s approach may be a good fit.
What should I expect at my first session?
You’ll talk about what has been happening, what matters most right now, and what you would like therapy to help with. Together, you and Margaret will begin shaping an individualized plan.
How much does counseling cost?
Self-pay sessions are $120. Quality Time Counseling is in network with many major insurance plans. Your exact copay, deductible, or coinsurance depends on your individual plan.
How long does therapy last?
There is no single timeline. Some clients get what they need in a few months, while others value longer-term support. Progress and next steps are reviewed together.
How should I share personal or health information?
New clients may use the secure consultation form below for contact details and a brief message. Existing clients should use TherapyPortal for forms, documents, and clinical messages. Please do not send sensitive clinical details through standard email or voicemail.
Ready when you are
Let's see if we're a good fit.
Request a free 15-minute phone consultation using the secure form below. Your response is stored in Quality Time Counseling's protected Google Workspace account and reviewed by Margaret.
Prefer to call? (616) 965-1266