Counseling Team- LPC and SW

Well of GRACE Ministries is a 501( c ) 3 non-profit organization. Our funding comes entirely from

generous individuals, organizations, churches, civic groups and foundations.

Address: 5707 Red Arrow Hwy, #130 Stevensville, MI 49127

Phone: 269-428-WELL (9355) Fax: 269-281-7414

Counseling & Support Team

Leslie Kroeze, MSW is a therapist for our Club H2O program for adolescent girls. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University . Leslie has been a part of Well of GRACE from the beginning. She was part of the founding board that started the ministry in 2004. Since then, she has served in a variety of areas watching the ministry grow by leaps and bounds. Currently, she has the unique position of overseeing the operations of the ministry as president of the Board of Directors and actively working for the ministry facilitating Club H2O groups in Bridgman Public Schools and Lake Michigan Catholic. She spearheaded the start of Renewed & Restored Resale shoppe and continues to work alongside other volunteers to invest in this additional ministry. Leslie is married to Jim Kroeze and together they have four children. She volunteers as a WyldLife leader at Bridgman Middle school. Leslie also serves on the board for the Bridgman Foundation for Educational Excellence as well as being an active leader and volunteer at her home church The Chapel EFC.

Well of GRACE Ministries is a 501( c ) 3 non-profit organization. Our funding comes entirely from

generous individuals, organizations, churches, civic groups and foundations.

Address: 5707 Red Arrow Hwy, Box 130 Stevensville, MI 49127

Phone: 269-428-WELL (9355) Fax: 269-281-7414

Mary Andres, M.A., LPC has Master's Degree from Western Michigan University in Counseling-Psychology and is a licensed professional counselor. She started working for WOGM as an intern in 2007, led therapy groups for many years and was hired in 2013 as the Executive Director. She has a passion for working with teens and women to increase self-awareness, strive for personal growth, finding balance and overall well-being. Mary loves working 1:1 with clients and their families as well as providing group therapy. She is instrumental in managing the day to day operations, training/staffing, and overall organizational function of the ministry. She looks forward to cultivating new relationships within the community and is excited about how God will continue to grow this ministry and community. She is active on her church board and kids' school's excellence foundation. She is the proud wife of Joshua Andres and their family has been made complete by Quay and Zay, their two sons and their sweet little dogs, Pip and Ruby Jean.

Alexandra Talbott, MA, LLPC, "Ali" is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master's degree from Cornerstone University. Her passion for mental health began while working at a public school as a preschool teacher. She enjoys working with a variety of clients, with a particular interest in children, adolescents, college and early adulthood, with issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and eating disorders. Her approach in the mental health field centers around the individual as a whole, including emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Ali is skilled in connecting with clients with ease and leading groups with skill and finesse. Her genuine care and encouragement is special gift.

Stephanie Rutherford, LMSW-Clinical, received her Masters in Social Work from Western Michigan University. She started with Well of Grace Ministries as an intern in 2017-2018, and returned to the organization in 2021 as a fully licensed therapist. She has extensive experience working with individuals with a developmental disability as well as adolescents in a group setting. Stephanie has a passion for coming alongside individuals in transition with the intent of growing one’s understanding of themselves, identifying their strengths, and explore their potential.

Becka O’Neil, MA, LLPC received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. During her time in graduate school, she served as an intern for Well of Grace, and then joined the team after completing her studies. Becka enjoys working with girls and women of all ages, and with issues such as depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. She takes a holistic approach to counseling and believes in the importance of physical, social, environmental, and spiritual wellness when working with mental health struggles. Previously, Becka worked in refugee resettlement, with a special focus on serving Unaccompanied Refugee Minors in Southwest Michigan. She now carries her heart for serving refugees and immigrants in her role as a counselor.

Julia Jarvis, LMSW – Clinical, received her Masters in Social Work from Grand Valley State University and her Bachelors in Social Work from Hope College. She started with Well of Grace Ministries in 2022. She has experience working with individuals with a developmental disability. She has extensive experience working with teens and young adults. She has a passion for supporting family's and individuals as they work toward creating healthy boundaries, coping, and relationships.