Deja Thompson, M.A. Counseling Intern*

About Deja

Deja, is currently a Master’s level intern and a part of the IHC team. Deja is from Chicago, IL and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with her B.A In Psychology and minor in Health Communications. Deja has volunteered and been a part of many mental health and wellness groups from her community all the way to the Grand Rapids campus.

Deja desires to provide a safe and confidential environment for clients to unwind and be themselves, so they can discover their own path to healing and change. Her experience throughout the community and mental health helps her focus on creating and inspiring others to achieve a healthier mindset and achieve goals.

Contact Deja: 616-773-2908 ext 148

EMAIL: deja.thompson@ihcwestmichigan.com

*Supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor

Education

• B.A. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Davenport University (Current-Expected Spring

  2027)

Treatment Interests

• Individual Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescence, Young adults, Adults, & Couples

• Anger Management

• Anxiety

• Attachment Issues

• Depression

• Emerging Adulthood

• Grief and Loss

• Partner Abuse

• PTSD / Trauma

• Stress Management

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Trauma-Focused Treatment

Memberships

• American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA),

• National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)