Brandon Hassevoort, LLMSW

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Brandon Hassevoort, LLMSW is a licensed therapist with over seven years of experience in the education field, including five years as a school social worker. He has a strong background in supporting teens and young adults, helping them navigate both academic and personal challenges.

He works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and boundary concerns, while also helping clients strengthen executive functioning skills and build a resilient, growth-focused mindset. His approach is collaborative and supportive, creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Personal Perspective
I am passionate about working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and committed to guiding clients through life’s obstacles with empathy, practical strategies, and encouragement.

Education

• Master of Education, Educational Leadership
  Grand Valley State University — Allendale, MI
  Projected May 2025 – Present
  
  

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
  Grand Valley State University — Allendale, MI
  August 2019 – April 2021
  
  

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  Grand Valley State University — Allendale, MI
  August 2017 – April 2019
  

  • President, BSW Student Organization
    

  • Social Media Chair, BSW Student Organization

Professional Licensure & Certification

• State of Michigan: Limited License Social Worker
  
  

• CPR Certified
  

• QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Certified

Professional Experience

• Amplified Life Counseling and Coaching — Private Practice Clinician, Byron Center, MI; August 2025 – Present
  
  

• Grand Valley State University — Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work Program, Grand Rapids, MI; August 2025 – Present
  
  

• Hopkins Public Schools — Secondary School Social Worker, Hopkins, MI
  August 2023 – Present
  

• Manage a caseload of 30–35 students with IEP services.
  

• Support middle and high school students’ mental health and positive outcomes.
  

• Serve as co-facilitator for the District Implementation Team and District Alignment Team.
  

• Sparta Area Public Schools — High School Social Worker, Sparta, MI
  August 2022 – August 2023
  

• Managed a caseload of 32–36 students with IEP services.
  

• Served as co-lead of the PBIS building committee.
  

• Sparta Area Public Schools — Community School Coordinator, Sparta High School, Sparta, MI
  August 2021 – August 2022
  

• Coordinated resources for students and families including school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, housing, and transportation needs.
  

• Built strong partnerships with parents, families, and the community.
  

• Co-facilitated a high school anxiety group (8–12 students per session) using the Trails to Wellness curriculum.
  

• Assisted school social workers with research on Migrant Farmer Students and their educational experiences.
  

• Developed and supported a high school mentor program serving up to 12 students.

Personal Interests

• Sports

• Reading

• History

• Spending time with my family and friends. 

• Going on walks with my wife, our son, and two dogs. 

• Podcasting (listening and creating) 

• Traveling
  
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