Aren Lord, LMSW

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Aren approaches working with clients as a journey and believes it to be a partnership. She specializes in DBT, CBT, Strengths based, Family Systems Theory, Solution Focus, and Psychotherapy to help clients find different ways to approach their journey. Aren works with individuals, families, and couples.

Personal Perspective

I can imagine that for some your journey to therapy is hard. As a therapist, I honor each person’s process of coming to treatment and value their time and commitment. Each person’s journey is unique and I find it a great privilege to walk beside someone in their journey. Therapy is a place that individuals come to find healing and healing can be challenging. I try to approach each session thoughtfully and work towards client center goals. My heart is for clients to experience a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings that have led them to seek treatment. I believe in using talk therapy plus tools to help clients find what best fits their needs in treatment. I find working collaboratively helps clients feel empowered to find healing and then they feel like they are in control of their own treatment.

Education

Grand Valley State University
M.S.W in Social Work

Grand Valley State University
B.S.W in Social Work

Professional Licensure & Certifications:

Michigan: Masters Social work, Speciality Clinical: 6801090713

National Provider Identifier

ID# 1053635607

Clinical Training:

2025: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference: Cutting-Edge Interventions for Healing Today’s Struggling Youth

2023: Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving beyond Medication

2022: Community Mental Health Clinician Summit: Clinical Tools for Trauma, Abuse, Addiction, Crises and More

2022: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training: Master the Core Skills and Competencies of CBT

2022: Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop: EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving

Clinical and Other Professional Experience

2023-Present: Clinical therapist: Amplified life Counseling and Coaching 2015-2023: Clinical Therapist, Rest Christian Mental Health Services 2013-2015: Outpatient Outreach Clinician (Cedar Springs), Arbor Circle 2012-2013: Intern Supervisor, Wedgwood Christian Service

2010-2013: Family Case Manager, Wedgwood Christian Services

2010-2013: Youth Enhancement Program, Team Lead, Wedgwood Christian Services 2011-2012: Summer Youth Groups, Supervisor, Wedgwood Christian Services

2008-2010: Young Delinquent Intervention Program Therapist, D.A. Blodgett for Children. 2005-2009: Foster Care Case Manager, Lutheran Child and Family Services

Personal Interests

• Spending Time with family and Friends
• Being near the watch, kayaking, fishing, swimming or collecting rocks
• Exploring new cities
• Refinishing furniture
• Home projects
• Watching my son play sports
• Rescuing Cats