Forward Therapy and Consulting

11/02/2026

Therapy doesn't have to look one particular way. It should work for you.

Meet Jason Greve, MA, LPC!

With more than two decades of experience across healthcare and counseling settings, Jason brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to working with clients.

He has experience supporting older adults and enjoys working with adults on the autism spectrum. As an LGBTQIA+ ally, Jason is committed to creating a space where people feel heard, understood, and accepted.

His approach combines person-centered counseling with evidence-based strategies, always with an emphasis on the individual sitting across from him.

And sometimes, the right setting makes all the difference. Jason primarily works from our Midland office and can also offer home- or community-based sessions when appropriate.

✨ Jason has some availability throughout the Monday–Friday workweek.

If you're looking for a therapist who values your perspective and works collaboratively with you, Jason may be a good fit.

Explore our team at www.forwardmidland.com and reach out to schedule a 15 minute free consultation with Jason, or a full session by phone 989-423-0592 or at [email protected]

11/02/2026

Loving someone and having a healthy relationship aren't always the same thing.

You can care deeply about someone and still struggle with communication, boundaries, trust, or how you handle disagreements.

Healthy relationships aren't about never having problems. They're about how you treat each other when problems show up.

Can you disagree without feeling afraid? Can you express your needs? Can you be yourself without constantly worrying about the other person's reaction?

Those questions matter.

🎙️ Megan Welke and Nicholas McKenzie get into healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics in Episode 3 of Between Sessions.

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtube.com/-forwardglbr?si=TtzoFPR7J8fs77eU

https://open.spotify.com/show/7L84vVb2on734CjAMb8XUl?si=LB3LjMHLShqPhHIYpB82xQ

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-sessions/id6828662965

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What's one thing you think is essential to a healthy relationship?

11/01/2026

No matter what your family make-up is, where you live or what your dinners are like right now, you can be a part of The Family Dinner Project. The only thing you need to do is share a meal with the people closest to you. Choose from the many free resources designed to help you improve your family dinners and meet your mealtime goals.

https://thefamilydinnerproject.org

The Family Dinner Project is a nonprofit program dedicated to helping families through food, fun and conversation about things that matter.

11/01/2026

❤️ When does a relationship problem become something more?

Every relationship has disagreements. People get frustrated, communication gets messy, and sometimes we hurt the people we care about.

But there's a difference between a relationship that's going through a rough patch and one where power and control are becoming part of the pattern.

In Episode 3 of Between Sessions, Megan Welke, LMSW-M, LMSW-C, sits down with Nicholas McKenzie, LPC, to talk about healthy relationships, unhealthy relationship patterns, and how to recognize the difference.

We're getting into the questions that matter:
💬 What does a healthy relationship actually look like?
🚩 When do unhealthy patterns become red flags?
⚖️ What's the difference between conflict and control?
❤️‍🩹 How do we recognize patterns that might be affecting our relationships?

Because it's not about expecting relationships to be perfect. It's about understanding what makes them healthy, what makes them harmful, and what we can do about it.

🎧 Episode 3 of Between Sessions is here!

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
https://youtu.be/PwA_4ZT1Iq4

https://open.spotify.com/show/7L84vVb2on734CjAMb8XUl?si=LB3LjMHLShqPhHIYpB82xQ

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-sessions/id6828662965

👇 What's one thing you think every healthy relationship needs?

10/31/2026

Saturday Book Recommendation | Vibe by Adam Grant

What if building stronger connections with other people isn’t about having the perfect personality, finding people exactly like us, or waiting for that instant click?

In Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World, Adam Grant explores how we build meaningful relationships, strengthen our connections, and find a greater sense of belonging in a world where loneliness can be all too common.

It’s about understanding what brings people together, how we create genuine connection, and why strong relationships don’t always happen the way we expect them to.

Megan recently finished the audiobook version, and she cannot recommend it enough! 🎧 It’s an engaging, thought-provoking listen with ideas that stick with you long after you finish.

Whether you’re interested in relationships, personal growth, or simply understanding people a little better, this one is worth adding to your list.

Have you read or listened to it? We’d love to hear wh

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/vibe-the-secrets-of-strong-connections-in-a-lonely-world_adam-grant/58293115/?resultid=c9dc6cd3-2058-4657-8b9d-fe0a622a3f7c =75225947&idiq=88336988

10/31/2026

The end of the year can be a lot.

You don't have to carry it all on your own. 🤎

Between work, family, relationships, school, and all the things that seem to pile up this time of year, it's easy to put yourself last.

Maybe you've been thinking about starting therapy. Maybe you've been meaning to get back to it. Or maybe you're doing okay on the outside but could use a space where you don't have to hold everything together.

Whatever brings you here, there's room for you at Forward.

Our team of clinicians brings different experiences, specialties, and approaches to help you find support that fits you.

You don't have to wait until things feel unmanageable to reach out. Sometimes, taking care of yourself means getting support before you hit that point.

We're here to meet you where you are. 💙

📍 Midland & Saginaw | In-person and telehealth options

Explore our team and services at www.forwardmidland.com or use the Schedule Now button on our website.

10/30/2026

We've been having conversations behind the microphones, and now it's time to bring someone else into the mix! 🎙️

Episode 3 of Between Sessions will feature our FIRST guest!

We're excited to expand the conversation and explore the ideas, experiences, and perspectives that help make our community what it is.

We're building this show to be more than a podcast you listen to and forget about. We want it to spark conversations, introduce useful ideas, and make mental health information feel relevant to everyday life.

So if you've been meaning to tune in, now's a great time to catch up on Episodes 1 and 2 before our guest joins us for Episode 3.

And if you have ideas for future guests or topics? We want to hear them!

🎧 YouTube: https://youtube.com/-forwardglbr?si=W9vj4gBkg7SjAE70

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7L84vVb2on734CjAMb8XUl?si=LB3LjMHLShqPhHIYpB82xQ

10/30/2026

You don't have to have everything figured out before you start therapy. 💙

Meet Allie Shank, LLMSW!

Life experiences can shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we navigate the world. Sometimes, understanding those experiences is an important part of figuring out where we want to go next.

Allie works with adolescents, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and other difficult life experiences.

Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. She draws from approaches including EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy to support clients in processing difficult experiences and building resilience.

Allie is also LGBTQ+ affirming and believes everyone deserves a welcoming, judgment-free space to work toward their goals.

✨ Allie has availability Monday through Friday.

You deserve support that meets you where you are, without judgment or pressure to have all the answers.

Learn more about Allie at www.forwardmidland.com and reach out if you would like to schedule a 15 minute free consult or full session with Allie. 989-423-0592 [email protected]

10/29/2026

You shouldn't need a graduate degree to understand conversations about mental health.

Our community deserves information that's useful, understandable, and connected to everyday life — whether we're talking about relationships, parenting, stress, behavior, communication, or personal growth.

That's what we're working toward with Between Sessions.

We're mental health professionals, but we're also people who live, work, raise families, and navigate life right here in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

We want to make these conversations easier to start and easier to understand.

Because information is only helpful when people can actually use it.

💬 What topics would YOU like us to discuss? Tell us in the comments!

🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/-forwardglbr?si=W9vj4gBkg7SjAE70

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7L84vVb2on734CjAMb8XUl?si=LB3LjMHLShqPhHIYpB82xQ

10/28/2026

🎙️ Andy and Megan are back for an honest, relatable conversation about mental health, everyday life, and the things we don’t always talk about out loud. We’re keeping it real, mixing in a little humor, and making space for conversations that help us better understand ourselves and each other.

Because mental health conversations don’t have to be intimidating, overly clinical, or serious all the time. Sometimes, they just need to start somewhere.

▶️ Watch the full episode and join the conversation!

👍 Like, follow, and subscribe on YouTube and Spotify so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

📺 Watch us on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/-forwardglbr?si=W9vj4gBkg7SjAE70

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7L84vVb2on734CjAMb8XUl?si=LB3LjMHLShqPhHIYpB82xQ