Therapists in 49007
One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious - C.G. Jung
We are spiritual beings having a material experience. And, life here on Earth can be really, really difficult. In this day and age, it is even more difficult due to the isolation our society seems to perpetuate through false constructs. My hope is to offer you a deeply-grounded, authentic connection so that I may be a compassionate support to your healing as you change and grow into your True You.
One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious - C.G. Jung
We are spiritual beings having a material experience. And, life here on Earth can be really, really difficult. In this day and age, it is even more difficult due to the isolation our society seems to perpetuate through false constructs. My hope is to offer you a deeply-grounded, authentic connection so that I may be a compassionate support to your healing as you change and grow into your True You.
Beginning the process of change can be an intimidating and often stressful endeavor. My goal is to provide an encouraging and warm environment that promotes change and insight. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. From an integrated therapeutic approach that caters to a client’s specific needs, I help my clients to not only focus on reducing symptoms and identifying problematic thinking, but to also explore and heal the underlying issues, emotions, and origins of their presenting concerns. I truly believe in the therapeutic process and it’s ability to facilitate sustainable change.
Beginning the process of change can be an intimidating and often stressful endeavor. My goal is to provide an encouraging and warm environment that promotes change and insight. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. From an integrated therapeutic approach that caters to a client’s specific needs, I help my clients to not only focus on reducing symptoms and identifying problematic thinking, but to also explore and heal the underlying issues, emotions, and origins of their presenting concerns. I truly believe in the therapeutic process and it’s ability to facilitate sustainable change.
My main areas of practice include: alcohol and drug addiction, relational conflict, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma and PTSD. I work with a client centered, interpersonal approach to confidentially support and respond to the individual uniqueness of each client. I focus on creating open and direct dialogue using an element of humor to create relational safety.The level of ongoing anxiety and stress accompanying addiction as well as from everyday life tends to be relentless, overwhelming and at times, traumatizing. My goal is to assist clients in building insight and personalized skills to reduce distress and experience meaningful, corrective, emotional experiences.
My main areas of practice include: alcohol and drug addiction, relational conflict, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma and PTSD. I work with a client centered, interpersonal approach to confidentially support and respond to the individual uniqueness of each client. I focus on creating open and direct dialogue using an element of humor to create relational safety.The level of ongoing anxiety and stress accompanying addiction as well as from everyday life tends to be relentless, overwhelming and at times, traumatizing. My goal is to assist clients in building insight and personalized skills to reduce distress and experience meaningful, corrective, emotional experiences.
Hi, my name is Katie, and this may feel like the millionth profile that you’ve read while trying to find a therapist- it can be incredibly overwhelming. Congrats on getting to this point!
Let’s be honest, life can be a LOT, and having a trusted therapist by your side who first and foremost is thinking about you and your safety and well -being is an invaluable asset. Life is often so heavy, please know you don’t have to carry that weight alone. YOU matter.
With honesty, authenticity, and a compassionate and non judgemental approach, I will meet you where you are, and we will figure out a path forward together from there.
Hi, my name is Katie, and this may feel like the millionth profile that you’ve read while trying to find a therapist- it can be incredibly overwhelming. Congrats on getting to this point!
Let’s be honest, life can be a LOT, and having a trusted therapist by your side who first and foremost is thinking about you and your safety and well -being is an invaluable asset. Life is often so heavy, please know you don’t have to carry that weight alone. YOU matter.
With honesty, authenticity, and a compassionate and non judgemental approach, I will meet you where you are, and we will figure out a path forward together from there.
Someone who is curious to understand themselves more and feels a desire to create change that helps them grow or evolve. Maybe you have noticed yourself having a strong reaction to a particular conversation topic or find yourself wondering why you care about what other people think of you even in the shortest interactions. Together, we can learn why those reactions are happening, where they come from, and how we can change. I love helping people understand their world better and to find answers to questions that have sitting in their minds. Getting help is an important step in making change and I am here to help facilitate that!
Someone who is curious to understand themselves more and feels a desire to create change that helps them grow or evolve. Maybe you have noticed yourself having a strong reaction to a particular conversation topic or find yourself wondering why you care about what other people think of you even in the shortest interactions. Together, we can learn why those reactions are happening, where they come from, and how we can change. I love helping people understand their world better and to find answers to questions that have sitting in their minds. Getting help is an important step in making change and I am here to help facilitate that!
I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life's complexities with warmth and understanding.
I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life's complexities with warmth and understanding.
Trauma is defined differently by everyone and NO ONE understands what you are going through like you do. As a therapist trained in EMDR I can use my knowledge to help you process life experiences and provide realistic tools to manage reactions caused by trauma. I have previous work experience in healthcare and I enjoy working with teenagers and adults. My training and work experience include individuals with histories of complex trauma, first responders, personality disorders, trauma affiliated with a religion, addiction(s), grief, sexual health, and medical trauma.
Trauma is defined differently by everyone and NO ONE understands what you are going through like you do. As a therapist trained in EMDR I can use my knowledge to help you process life experiences and provide realistic tools to manage reactions caused by trauma. I have previous work experience in healthcare and I enjoy working with teenagers and adults. My training and work experience include individuals with histories of complex trauma, first responders, personality disorders, trauma affiliated with a religion, addiction(s), grief, sexual health, and medical trauma.
To put it simply, life can be hard. You deserve a safe place and a trusting therapist to navigate it with. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and understand the importance of meeting them where they’re at while creating a therapeutic alliance. I have experience working with a variety of issues that impact youth including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, family changes, loss, and more. I am a certified Special Education School Social Worker with extensive knowledge in in this area and the ability to support and advocate for your child in the school setting.
To put it simply, life can be hard. You deserve a safe place and a trusting therapist to navigate it with. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and understand the importance of meeting them where they’re at while creating a therapeutic alliance. I have experience working with a variety of issues that impact youth including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, family changes, loss, and more. I am a certified Special Education School Social Worker with extensive knowledge in in this area and the ability to support and advocate for your child in the school setting.
Many people come to therapy carrying the quiet work of managing how much of themselves they show to the world – learning when it feels safer to be visible, and when it feels necessary to hide. Living this way can be exhausting, especially when it’s shaped by identity, relationships, and past experiences. As a queer person and a licensed clinical social worker, my perspective is shaped by my own lived experience as well as from a commitment to creating a space where people feel safe and celebrated to show up as they are, without fear or judgment.
Many people come to therapy carrying the quiet work of managing how much of themselves they show to the world – learning when it feels safer to be visible, and when it feels necessary to hide. Living this way can be exhausting, especially when it’s shaped by identity, relationships, and past experiences. As a queer person and a licensed clinical social worker, my perspective is shaped by my own lived experience as well as from a commitment to creating a space where people feel safe and celebrated to show up as they are, without fear or judgment.
My name is Jeanne Klusman and I'm passionate about guiding adults, children, and teens on their unique paths to positive change. I believe that within each of us is the potential to cultivate greater happiness, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. A few of the areas I can help you with are anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, family conflict, and personal growth and development.
My name is Jeanne Klusman and I'm passionate about guiding adults, children, and teens on their unique paths to positive change. I believe that within each of us is the potential to cultivate greater happiness, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. A few of the areas I can help you with are anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, family conflict, and personal growth and development.
Do you find yourself feeling irritated or angry without a clear reason? Are you a married or single mother struggling to raise happy, well-adjusted children? Do you sometimes turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms during stressful times? If so, it’s time to address those feelings and make positive changes.
Do you find yourself feeling irritated or angry without a clear reason? Are you a married or single mother struggling to raise happy, well-adjusted children? Do you sometimes turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms during stressful times? If so, it’s time to address those feelings and make positive changes.
For some of us the world is a more difficult place that it is for others. It is not our fault and there is nothing wrong with us. For some of us the world is not safe, the people in our world have made it unsafe, and we have fought by ourselves for ourselves. It is not our fault, and we should be proud that we are still here, that we still love ourselves enough to fight, and to ask for help. If this describes you - I am here to help. I will believe in you, challenge you, speak truth to you, teach you skills and techniques, and help you help yourself. Together, we can discover how to make your world what you want it to be.
For some of us the world is a more difficult place that it is for others. It is not our fault and there is nothing wrong with us. For some of us the world is not safe, the people in our world have made it unsafe, and we have fought by ourselves for ourselves. It is not our fault, and we should be proud that we are still here, that we still love ourselves enough to fight, and to ask for help. If this describes you - I am here to help. I will believe in you, challenge you, speak truth to you, teach you skills and techniques, and help you help yourself. Together, we can discover how to make your world what you want it to be.
I am thrilled to work with any individual, facing any general or specific concern, who is eager to explore, understand, and reshape their internal and external lives. My experience so far has been mostly with children, young men, traditional and atypical families, those with developmental disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. I have helped clients address a variety of ailments, both the clear-cut clinical diagnoses as well as more esoteric existential woes.
I am thrilled to work with any individual, facing any general or specific concern, who is eager to explore, understand, and reshape their internal and external lives. My experience so far has been mostly with children, young men, traditional and atypical families, those with developmental disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. I have helped clients address a variety of ailments, both the clear-cut clinical diagnoses as well as more esoteric existential woes.
I have experience working with children and adults with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, ADHD, child welfare issues, and suicidal ideation. I have specialty training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the practice and use of mindfulness strategies. I have seen and experienced the process of trauma recovery and can understand the various levels trauma can impact people's lives. Nurturing a healthy thought-life is a helpful tool towards building resilience and strength in trauma and various other mental health needs.
I have experience working with children and adults with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, ADHD, child welfare issues, and suicidal ideation. I have specialty training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the practice and use of mindfulness strategies. I have seen and experienced the process of trauma recovery and can understand the various levels trauma can impact people's lives. Nurturing a healthy thought-life is a helpful tool towards building resilience and strength in trauma and various other mental health needs.
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically.
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically.
In our highly pressured and complicated lives, so many of us experience work issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and/or the stress of daily life. It can feel so exhausting and frustrating. You may even feel stuck but know that you deserve more. Through the therapeutic process, we will work together to prioritize your goals so that we knock down the barriers and challenges that you may be facing and restore joy and peace in your life.
In our highly pressured and complicated lives, so many of us experience work issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and/or the stress of daily life. It can feel so exhausting and frustrating. You may even feel stuck but know that you deserve more. Through the therapeutic process, we will work together to prioritize your goals so that we knock down the barriers and challenges that you may be facing and restore joy and peace in your life.
I'm currently accepting a very limited number of clients, depending on my availability. Please email me with an inquiry and I will get back to you. I'm a general practice psychotherapist with over 30 years' experience. I work best with the older adolescent-to-adult range. I work with a broad variety of issues, including anxiety, depression and panic attacks; couples and relationship issues; substance abuse and eating disorders; trauma and abuse; sexuality and gender issues; and questions of identity and personal development.
I'm currently accepting a very limited number of clients, depending on my availability. Please email me with an inquiry and I will get back to you. I'm a general practice psychotherapist with over 30 years' experience. I work best with the older adolescent-to-adult range. I work with a broad variety of issues, including anxiety, depression and panic attacks; couples and relationship issues; substance abuse and eating disorders; trauma and abuse; sexuality and gender issues; and questions of identity and personal development.
Valarie Cunningham/Synergy Health Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I help clients get to the root of their issues through the evidenced base and life approaches, be it life changes, midlife crises, or just need to get back on track. This is all done through a person-centered approach where we focus on the needs and desires of the client. Goals are attainable in any case, I only ask for honesty reflection of self.
I help clients get to the root of their issues through the evidenced base and life approaches, be it life changes, midlife crises, or just need to get back on track. This is all done through a person-centered approach where we focus on the needs and desires of the client. Goals are attainable in any case, I only ask for honesty reflection of self.
Whether you're coming into counseling to gain some fresh perspective, or you're looking to work through specific issues, we'll work together to create a clear path forward. As we identify the root causes of your concerns, we’ll adapt techniques based on your needs, so you'll be able to shift and embrace new ways of behaving and responding to the people and situations in your life.
Whether you're coming into counseling to gain some fresh perspective, or you're looking to work through specific issues, we'll work together to create a clear path forward. As we identify the root causes of your concerns, we’ll adapt techniques based on your needs, so you'll be able to shift and embrace new ways of behaving and responding to the people and situations in your life.
Are you the one holding everything together—at work, at home, in relationships—yet feeling overwhelmed or anxious inside? Many of my clients are high-achieving women and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. I offer a warm, judgment-free space grounded in EMDR and evidence-based care. Together, we’ll process what feels heavy, build practical coping tools, and help you feel more balanced, confident, and like yourself again.
Are you the one holding everything together—at work, at home, in relationships—yet feeling overwhelmed or anxious inside? Many of my clients are high-achieving women and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. I offer a warm, judgment-free space grounded in EMDR and evidence-based care. Together, we’ll process what feels heavy, build practical coping tools, and help you feel more balanced, confident, and like yourself again.
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Number of Therapists in 49007
90+
Average cost per session
$165
Therapists in 49007 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 79% | Depression |
| 74% | Stress |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 60% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 75% | Aetna |
| 75% | Priority Health |
How Therapists in 49007 see their clients
| 73% | In Person and Online | |
| 27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |