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Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan Michele Virva, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Michele Virva, Therapist

Michele Virva, MSW, LMSW

Specializes In:

ADHD
Alcohol use
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Drug/substance use
Empty nesters
Focus, concentration & memory
Menopause & perimenopause
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
PMS & PMDD
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Shelly Virva, LCSW, is a thoughtful and caring Michigan therapist, dedicated to providing a calm and caring space for patients to feel safe and heard. She has an open, honest and genuine approach to patient care. Whether experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, substance use issues, trauma, PTSD, or life changes she is dedicated to providing a positive, healing environment. Shelly offers both individual and couples counseling, for adults 18 and up, allowing her to help as many clients as she can. Outside of her work, Shelly enjoys time with her family and the family dog. She also enjoys soccer and snowboarding, showcasing that an active lifestyle and truly enjoying one’s hobbies can help maintain a healthy balance in life, something she strives to encourage in her clients.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol use
  • Attention & focus
  • Drug/substance use
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Premarital counseling
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Social injustice
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Attachment issues
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Empty nesters
  • Parenthood
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Emotional abuse
  • Panic attacks
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Western Michigan University

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Michele Virva. You can also call 616-726-1318 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Michele Virva

Shelly is amazing. She has a very grounded approach and is very calming. Shelly brings an energy that feels safe. I look forward to all future work together.
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Nathaniel K.

Nathaniel K.

Jun 06, 2026
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Michelle Virva is wonderful.
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Irith H.

Irith H.

May 02, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Marlo S.

Marlo S.

Nov 14, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Dan L.

Sep 25, 2025
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May 30, 2025
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