Miranda Byl, LLMSW
- Grandville,
(616) 222-0631 ext 716
Miranda’s belief that children deeply desire for an environment that incorporates freedom, safety, unconditional acceptance, and play is at the core of her therapeutic approach. She specializes in utilizing Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) in her work with young clients ages 10 and younger. Miranda earned her Master’s in Social Work degree from The University of Michigan, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hope College.
Through previous roles working with young children, Miranda has witnessed the profound impact of early intervention. Many children struggle with self expression or regulating their emotions, with anxiety or self esteem issues, grief or difficulty with transitions, or behavioral challenges in school or at home. Miranda strives to provide a safe, natural, and welcoming environment for children to come and make sense of life’s various challenges in the most appropriate way- through play. Play is how children express their feelings and struggles, and model what is happening in their world. Play therapy is best, most universally suited therapy for children.
CCPT is an evidence-based and developmentally appropriate approach for working with young children. It provides the tools and safe space for children to work through their experiences and struggles with the facilitation and support of a therapist. During sessions, your child will process, practice, question, and solve. Miranda will assist you in supporting your child and will work alongside them as they learn more about themselves and develop and grow skills that will show up in all settings and environments. Play therapy brings transformative, lasting change from the inside out.
Miranda knows that trust is at the heart of good therapy and takes time to build real, caring connections with every child and family she works with. Her sessions are filled with warmth, laughter, and genuine joy– a space where children feel seen, can be themselves, and discover new ways to thrive. Miranda wants therapy to be something kids enjoy, not something they have to do. When children walk into the therapy room, it feels safe, welcoming, and like a place they truly want to be.
