Luke Wolthuis
GRAND RAPIDS
Summary
Licensed professional counselor with 4 years of experience providing mental health counseling to adolescents and young adults. Dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional struggles. Passionate about providing supportive environments and evidence-based therapies to empower meaningful growth and lasting change in clients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
The Third Chair
GRAND RAPIDS
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted individual and couples therapy sessions to support 24-30 clients weekly with an average overall caseload of 45 clients.
- Administered assessments to identify mental health issues, diagnose disorders, and develop treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic interventions and client outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
- Advised family members on how best to support the client's recovery process.
Counseling Intern
The Third Chair
Grand Rapids
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with supervisors to evaluate client progress and adjust strategies.
- Documented client interactions and maintained accurate case notes for record-keeping.
- Engaged in ongoing training and professional development to enhance counseling skills.
- Observed licensed clinicians providing therapy services to gain insight into best practices for working with clients.
Youth Treatment Specialist
Wedgwood Christian Services
GRAND RAPIDS
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Established positive relationships with teens and adolescent residents by providing support, guidance, and encouragement.
- Monitored behavioral progress and documented daily observations for treatment evaluations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care strategies and interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Huntington University
Huntington, IN08-2023
Master of Science - Recreation: Sports Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2019
Skills
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
- Solution-Focused
- Person-Centered
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Michigan, License No: 6401225885
- Certified Supervisor through Advanced Counselor Training, LLC, July 2026
Specialties and Expertise
- Adolescents and teens (11-19 years old)
- Young adults (20-35 years old)
- Couples
- Anxiety/depression
- Addictions
- Life transitions
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem
- Spirituality
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
The Third Chair
09.2023 - Current
Counseling Intern
The Third Chair
04.2022 - 08.2023
Youth Treatment Specialist
Wedgwood Christian Services
10.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Huntington University
Master of Science - Recreation: Sports Management
Western Michigan University