About Us
About Stratus Psychological Services
Stratus Psychological Services was opened in 2023 by Dr. Jessi Manning. She enjoys working with teenagers and adults aged 16+ with a wide range of concerns, although she has two particular areas of passion. First, she enjoys working with people with possible or confirmed neurodiversity, including intellectual disabilities, autism, and ADD/ADHD. She has extensive experience with conducting guardianship evaluations and testifying in guardianship hearings, including testifying about 10-20 times per year. Second, she likes working with students planning for college, college and graduate students of all ages, and adults hoping or planning to return to college. She has experience helping students obtain academic accommodations at the high school and college levels, workplace accommodations, and accommodations on high stakes exams. She is also experienced in completing DBQs and writing nexus letters for Veterans seeking disability.
Dr. Manning takes a collaborative approach to evaluations, working with clients to understand their strengths and concerns. This usually involves interviews with the client, formal testing measures, and questionnaires. With a client’s permission, other important people in their lives (like parents and significant others) are often involved, with interviews and/or questionnaires. It is also helpful to include information like report cards or other academic records, prior testing reports, records from mental or medical health providers, etc. Dr. Manning is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana, and many services can be provided by telehealth. If you’d like to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation with Dr. Manning to discuss this process further, please click here.
Dr. Manning strives to practice cultural humility in her personal and private life. Her goal is for Stratus to be a safe and supportive environment for everyone, including the queer community, neurodivergent folx, and the BIPOC community. She strives to honor the identities and self-determination of each of her clients, including through anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks.
Jessi Manning, PhD (she/her) developed a passion for testing during her doctoral training. She honed her skills during her internship at the University of Akron and while working for Purdue University Counseling and Psychological Services for five years. She moved to Grand Rapids in 2016 and worked for a large group practice until launching Stratus Psychological Services in 2023. For more information about her her background, please visit her LinkedIn page. She loves helping people better understand themselves, in order to more effectively steer their lives in directions that they find meaningful and satisfying for themselves. Outside of work, Dr. Manning is a volunteer court appointed special advocate (CASA), including being matched with two young sisters. She loves traveling and listening to audiobooks and podcasts. She enjoys going to antique stores and estate sales, refurbishing furniture, and cooking and baking.
Delaney Drumm
Assistant
Delaney Drumm, BA (she/her) was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Ferris State University, where she majored in General Psychology and minored in Sociology. She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Grand Valley State University, with plans to graduate in May 2027. Delaney is passionate about mental health, psychology, health and wellness, exercise, fitness, and personal growth. Outside of work and school, Delaney enjoys staying active, hiking, painting, reading, thrifting, and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys trying new things and learning new skills, often picking up a new hobby simply for the experience and challenge of it. She values health, personal growth, and maintaining a balance between her professional goals and the activities that bring her joy.