Betsy Nuismer, MA, LPC
EFT Certified, Clinical Supervisor
Betsy created a team devoted to the restoration of marriages and helping improve the mental health of their community. Betsy holds a Master’s degree in counseling and received extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and has over a decade and a half of experience helping individuals and marriages heal from a wide range of wounds and struggles. She is the founder Hope Heals Counseling because she believes every marriage, and every person, deserves hope. She has added to her team of passionate members of the community in West Michigan to not only serve the local area, but to provide services to anyone in the state of Michigan.
Why I do this work.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to understanding the complex and often painful dynamics that shape our closest relationships. But this calling didn’t come from textbooks—it came from lived experience.
I know what it feels like to be in a relationship where connection feels just out of reach. Where communication breaks down, trust is shattered, and love feels more like a burden than a safe haven. I know the ache of trying to make things work while slowly losing yourself in the process. I know the exhaustion, the self-doubt, the moments of wondering, Is this just how it is?
I searched for answers because I couldn’t believe that settling for the pain was how it was supposed to be. And I learned something profound: that it is possible to have more.
I know the power of transformation. I’ve experienced what it means to have deep emotional safety—rather than tension and distance, it is peace, clarity, and connection. I’ve learned that healthy relationships aren’t perfect—but they are profoundly freeing. They are built on trust, honesty, emotional safety, and the ability to truly see and be seen.
And that’s where my passion lives.
That personal journey fuels my professional mission: to help individuals and couples find the beauty and freedom of emotionally connected relationships. My work is grounded in evidence-based practices, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. I help clients move from surviving to thriving—reclaiming their voice, restoring connection, and building relationships that are not only resilient but deeply fulfilling.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, unheard, or unsure about the future of your relationship, I want you to know: change is possible. You don’t have to navigate this alone. There is a path forward—and my team is here to help you find it.
Katie VanderWeide, LCSW
Online Couples Therapy | Gottman & EFT Trained
Tired of having the same arguments over and over?
You’re not alone. Many couples find themselves stuck in patterns of miscommunication, distance, or resentment—and don’t know how to shift things. Whether you’re dealing with emotional disconnection, unresolved conflict, or struggling to rebuild trust after betrayal, I can help.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I offer proven, structured approaches that help couples break negative cycles, understand each other’s needs more deeply, and rebuild connection that lasts.
My work is grounded in empathy, accountability, and lasting change. I support couples in developing the skills they need to stop walking on eggshells and start feeling close again—emotionally and physically.
Whether you’re in crisis or simply feeling distant, couples therapy can help you reconnect, repair, and strengthen your relationship.
