About Jeanette
A compassionate therapist dedicated to helping you heal from trauma and reclaim your life.
Jeanette Kievit, LMSW-C
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
I believe that every person has the capacity to heal. Sometimes we just need the right support and the right tools to get there. That's what drew me to EMDR therapy — and it's why I pursued certification through EMDRIA, the gold standard in EMDR training.
I founded Thrive Trauma Therapy because I wanted to create a space where people feel truly safe — safe enough to face the difficult things, safe enough to feel their feelings, and safe enough to grow. My office in Plainwell, MI is designed to be a calm, welcoming sanctuary away from the noise of everyday life.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma — whether from a single event like an accident or assault, or from complex, ongoing experiences like childhood abuse or neglect. I also work with anxiety, depression, grief, and the many ways trauma shows up in our relationships and daily functioning.
Training & Credentials
EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
Certified by the EMDR International Association — the highest level of EMDR competency. Requires extensive post-training supervised consultation and demonstrated clinical mastery.
Licensed Master Social Worker — Clinical
LMSW-C licensure through the State of Michigan, with clinical specialization in trauma-informed care. Upholds the highest ethical standards of the social work profession.
10+ Years Experience
Over a decade of clinical experience working with individuals affected by trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief. Each client's journey has deepened my understanding of healing.
Why Choose an EMDRIA-Certified Therapist?
Many therapists complete basic EMDR training and begin offering it as a service. While basic training provides a foundation, EMDRIA certification represents a significantly higher level of competence. Here's the difference:
Basic EMDR Training
- ✓ Completed foundational coursework
- ✓ Supervised practice sessions
- ✓ Can offer EMDR as a service
EMDRIA Certified ★
- ✓ All basic training requirements
- ✓ 20+ additional consultation hours
- ✓ 50+ additional clinical sessions
- ✓ Demonstrated clinical mastery
- ✓ Ongoing continuing education
- ✓ Highest professional standard
When you work with an EMDRIA Certified Therapist, you know you're getting someone who has made EMDR their area of deepest expertise — not just an add-on service.
Verify My Credentials on EMDRIA.org →My Approach to Therapy
🌱 Safety First
Before any deep work begins, we establish a foundation of safety. I never push faster than you're ready to go. Your nervous system sets the pace, not a calendar.
🤝 Collaborative Partnership
You are the expert on your own experience. I bring clinical knowledge and EMDR expertise; you bring the courage to do the work. Together, we create a plan that fits your life.
🧠 Evidence-Based Methods
I use therapies that have been rigorously researched and proven effective. EMDR is my primary modality, complemented by CBT, somatic awareness, and mindfulness techniques as needed.
💛 Whole-Person Care
Trauma affects every part of your life — your body, your relationships, your sense of self. My approach honors the whole person, not just the diagnosis.