Kirk is the founder of Therapist Centered and a licensed clinical psychologist with over 45 years of experience in individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy. He began his career at Pine Rest Mental Health Center before establishing a long-standing private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Early in his career, he recognized that traditional models of supervision often fell short in supporting therapists’ emotional resilience and long-term development. In response, he developed a more immersive, collaborative model that integrates group consultation with personal growth—a foundation that would evolve into the Therapist Centered approach.

Kirk has trained and mentored countless clinicians while co-leading consultation groups that emphasize honesty, clinical rigor, and self-awareness. He is the co-author of Opening Hearts, Opening Minds: Therapeutic Group Consultation, a foundational text that helped shape the Therapist-Centered Group Consultation model. He currently serves as adjunct faculty at the Institute for Individual and Group Psychotherapy, and he is a board member of both the Michigan Group Psychotherapy Society and IIGP. A seasoned educator and supervisor, Kirk’s work continues to shape a new generation of therapists committed to doing deep, meaningful work—starting with themselves.