Mariah Root, Psychotherapy and Counseling

"I’ve known Mariah personally and professionally for many years. She is a empathetic and intuitive therapist who is also able to be direct and to the point in a non-judgmental way. She is culturally sensitive and a true ally to many marginalized groups. I highly recommend her."

"Both personally and professionally, Mariah is a deeply compassionate person. Her interpersonal style is direct, kind, and thoughtful and she possesses a keen ability to sit with others in their most vulnerable moments. She is a gifted clinician while also being completely relatable and "human" in her approach."

"I have known Mariah for years professionally in Chicago and Grand Rapids. She has an extraordinary ability to connect with people, empathize, and to encourage and enable positive change in their lives. Mariah is truly a therapist who makes a difference in the lives of people who are lucky enough to work with her. I cannot recommend her services enough!"

"Mariah is an extremely thoughtful and compassionate therapist. As a former colleague, Mariah is hard-working, astute and collaborative. Mariah cares deeply about the well-being of her patients. I would highly recommend Mariah to anyone. She offers empathy and gentle guidance and perspective to anyone in need of support during a hard time."

"Mariah is one of the most empathetic and thoughtful people I’ve ever met. It can be so hard to open up to people, but she’s incredibly easy to talk to and the conversation flows effortlessly. She has a way of helping me see situations so much clearer, and the puzzle pieces quickly start fitting together once we’ve talked. She’s full of knowledge and understanding, and my life is better having met her. I’m forever grateful for her and her assistance in guiding me through such a difficult period in my life."