Designing Speak;Easy: The Story Behind the Space
A behind-the-scenes conversation with designer Peter Jacob on how Speak;Easy was created. From color choices to room flow, this space was intentionally designed to help you feel grounded, safe, and at ease the moment you walk in. Hear how thoughtful design supports emotional comfort and the therapy experience.
For Clients: A New Kind of Therapy Experience
Therapy that feels like coming home: We intentionally design every detail — the furniture, lighting, color palette, textures — to create emotional safety and ease. Because your mental health deserves more than sterile walls.
Compassionate, skilled clinicians: Our team practices a variety of evidence‑based modalities (CBT, EMDR, trauma‑informed care, substance use, mindfulness, etc.) and meets you where you are.
Flexible access & care options: We offer both in‑person and telehealth sessions.
We accept most insurance plans, Medicaid, and offer sliding scale options for self‑pay clients.Common issues we address: Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance use, relationship stress, life transitions, burnout, identity exploration, and more.
Getting started is simple
1. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation
2. We’ll match you with a compatible therapist
3. Attend your first session and set goals together
4. Continue at your own pace, with consistency and support
For Therapists & Clinicians: Join Our Collective
Be part of a values-driven practice: At Speak;Easy, you won’t just have a seat in a therapy office — you’ll shape our culture, space, and community. We believe in intentional design, shared values, collaboration, and supporting one another.
Clinical autonomy + collaborative framework: You’ll have autonomy in your practice while benefiting from administrative support, referrals, marketing, and a community of peers.
A distinctive setting & brand: Work in a purposefully designed environment that models the same standards of connection, safety, and creativity we bring to clients.
Opportunities for growth & specialization: We support continued learning. Our clinicians hold certifications in EMDR, CAADC (substance use), mindfulness practices, and more.
About Speak;Easy
Located in Pines Office Park, Grand Rapids, Speak;Easy is more than a therapy center — it’s a design-forward, relational space where story, healing, and belonging come first.
We believe mental health care is a human right, and we strive to make therapy accessible, dignified, and welcoming to all who seek it.