Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI
Alison Parsons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel like you don't fit in or that you are living as a fraud? Are you vacillating between burying your head in the sand and obsessing about what's going on around you? Are you impatient with family and co-workers? Do you struggle with worry or have difficulty focusing? Using a cutting edge understanding of the Mind, I will help you uncover your resilience to address these issues. I work with adults and older adolescents.
Do you feel like you don't fit in or that you are living as a fraud? Are you vacillating between burying your head in the sand and obsessing about what's going on around you? Are you impatient with family and co-workers? Do you struggle with worry or have difficulty focusing? Using a cutting edge understanding of the Mind, I will help you uncover your resilience to address these issues. I work with adults and older adolescents.
Amber Burnett
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, BCBA
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Amber Burnett, but most clients call me Dr. B. I am a licensed psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. With 20 years of experience working with children and families, I specialize in diagnosing autism in both children and adults.
Hi there! My name is Amber Burnett, but most clients call me Dr. B. I am a licensed psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. With 20 years of experience working with children and families, I specialize in diagnosing autism in both children and adults.
Kristina Raleigh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Has your adolescent been experiencing overwhelming sadness? Does your teen feel worried a lot? Are these worries negatively impacting your child's relationships and academic performance? Have recent or ongoing stressors decreased your child's ability to cope with or adjust to change? You want hope and healing for your child so they can feel normal again. You want your teen to find relief from the constant worrying. You want your child to be successful at adapting to change. You have found the place your child needs to be to improve their life.
Has your adolescent been experiencing overwhelming sadness? Does your teen feel worried a lot? Are these worries negatively impacting your child's relationships and academic performance? Have recent or ongoing stressors decreased your child's ability to cope with or adjust to change? You want hope and healing for your child so they can feel normal again. You want your teen to find relief from the constant worrying. You want your child to be successful at adapting to change. You have found the place your child needs to be to improve their life.
Robert Parsons
Counselor, M A, LLPC, CRC, CVRT
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
The path to a quality world can be intimidating for people. I understand how it can feel like it is one that you are on alone. My work with diverse groups: adolescents, people that identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, and people with disabilities (PWDs) informs me of some of these challenges. My experience supporting clients in their path to wellness through anxiety, depression, trauma, disability acceptance, adoption/reunification, incarceration, personality disorders and relationship/intimacy challenges makes me confident in the progress we can achieve in counseling together.
The path to a quality world can be intimidating for people. I understand how it can feel like it is one that you are on alone. My work with diverse groups: adolescents, people that identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, and people with disabilities (PWDs) informs me of some of these challenges. My experience supporting clients in their path to wellness through anxiety, depression, trauma, disability acceptance, adoption/reunification, incarceration, personality disorders and relationship/intimacy challenges makes me confident in the progress we can achieve in counseling together.
Leatrice R. Brooks
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Our lives do not always go the way we planned. We all experience challenges and struggles and find ourselves searching for relief. I view therapy as a time to heal, grow, change, discover, and build. I have worked with clients to address such concerns as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, parenting, work and career concerns, life transitions, stress and coping, and grief and loss to name a few.
Our lives do not always go the way we planned. We all experience challenges and struggles and find ourselves searching for relief. I view therapy as a time to heal, grow, change, discover, and build. I have worked with clients to address such concerns as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, parenting, work and career concerns, life transitions, stress and coping, and grief and loss to name a few.
Brandon Michael McKinney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (Online Only)
I believe that although many clients have similarities, each client is different and deserves individualized intervention strategies. I can assist each client in developing their specific box of tools to address their personal issues and to meet their counseling goals. I believe that the best view of therapy is a holistic view. A hammer is an effective tool until a wrench is needed. A toolbox with many diverse tools has the best chance at repairing a multitude of concerns. I will offer evidenced based strategies as well as experimental strategies that are tied to Art & Science.
I believe that although many clients have similarities, each client is different and deserves individualized intervention strategies. I can assist each client in developing their specific box of tools to address their personal issues and to meet their counseling goals. I believe that the best view of therapy is a holistic view. A hammer is an effective tool until a wrench is needed. A toolbox with many diverse tools has the best chance at repairing a multitude of concerns. I will offer evidenced based strategies as well as experimental strategies that are tied to Art & Science.
Maureen Cafarelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (Online Only)
Everyone goes through challenging situations in their life. I am here to help you find the healthiest way to navigate difficult situations, achieve personal goals and work toward getting you where you want to be in a mindful and meaningful way. I use evidenced based therapies to provide effective treatments for a variety of issues and situations. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals going through some tough life changes! I look forward to helping you navigate some of these life changes!
Everyone goes through challenging situations in their life. I am here to help you find the healthiest way to navigate difficult situations, achieve personal goals and work toward getting you where you want to be in a mindful and meaningful way. I use evidenced based therapies to provide effective treatments for a variety of issues and situations. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals going through some tough life changes! I look forward to helping you navigate some of these life changes!
Esther Garcia Thriving Mariposa Online Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in your current situation? Are you Always putting others’ needs before your own and wish someone would step up to help you? Do you find yourself questioning if you’re good enough? Have you gotten the message that you are unable to make your own decisions, or that you can't trust yourself? Have you experienced an unexpected life change but somehow feel broken and unsure/unable/unwilling to move forward? Do you find yourself feeling burnt out and at the same time feeling like you are constantly having to prove yourself? If this is you trust me, You're NOT Alone and there is help to get you feeling like you again!
Are you feeling stuck in your current situation? Are you Always putting others’ needs before your own and wish someone would step up to help you? Do you find yourself questioning if you’re good enough? Have you gotten the message that you are unable to make your own decisions, or that you can't trust yourself? Have you experienced an unexpected life change but somehow feel broken and unsure/unable/unwilling to move forward? Do you find yourself feeling burnt out and at the same time feeling like you are constantly having to prove yourself? If this is you trust me, You're NOT Alone and there is help to get you feeling like you again!
Betsy Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, JD, LMSW-, Clinica, CAADC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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.
Cecily L Colby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Life is not always easy, and everyone has struggles. Seeking help is a courageous first step. My goal for working with my clients is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and relaxed environment. I consider all aspects of a person, such as background, race/ethnicity, culture, sexual and gender identity. My approach is holistic and is tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients. My goal is to work together with my clients to help them learn and practice positive coping skills and create the life they desire. I have experience working with children, teenagers, as well as adults.
Life is not always easy, and everyone has struggles. Seeking help is a courageous first step. My goal for working with my clients is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and relaxed environment. I consider all aspects of a person, such as background, race/ethnicity, culture, sexual and gender identity. My approach is holistic and is tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients. My goal is to work together with my clients to help them learn and practice positive coping skills and create the life they desire. I have experience working with children, teenagers, as well as adults.
Barbara W Gustin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Not accepting new clients
My compassion for all beings began long ago and has been the cornerstone of my personal and professional life. It is the compelling reason I practice counseling. I am profoundly aware of the vast amounts of suffering we all experience throughout our lives. Experiencing and releasing this pain is the goal. I believe in the emergence of self knowledge, positive energy and right action as fear and resistance are diminished. I prefer not to label conditions and symptoms ,but strive to fully understand and appreciate the individual sitting before me.
My compassion for all beings began long ago and has been the cornerstone of my personal and professional life. It is the compelling reason I practice counseling. I am profoundly aware of the vast amounts of suffering we all experience throughout our lives. Experiencing and releasing this pain is the goal. I believe in the emergence of self knowledge, positive energy and right action as fear and resistance are diminished. I prefer not to label conditions and symptoms ,but strive to fully understand and appreciate the individual sitting before me.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, DMFT, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
I believe that counseling helps you to discover who you are and who you want to become. As a counselor, I will assist you, your family and your children explore life challenges. I will help you find which self-care techniques work best for you as an individual. Together we will discover your success and how to find the comfortable path for you to get there. I have worked with individuals and families in various settings for over ten years, using various treatment models promoting individual strengths. I have worked with children, adolescents, and families in different stages of life.
I believe that counseling helps you to discover who you are and who you want to become. As a counselor, I will assist you, your family and your children explore life challenges. I will help you find which self-care techniques work best for you as an individual. Together we will discover your success and how to find the comfortable path for you to get there. I have worked with individuals and families in various settings for over ten years, using various treatment models promoting individual strengths. I have worked with children, adolescents, and families in different stages of life.
Jacob Crowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Opening up to another person can be tough and making the steps to start therapy can be difficult. Make the first step easier and schedule a free phone or in person fifteen-minute consultation.We all experience pain, and this can lead to suffering. We experience suffering when we react to pain, get stuck in unhelpful behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, and end up caught in a place we do not want to be. As a counselor I have had the honor of working with great individuals helping them help themselves work through pain and be able to discover and more deeply connect to what is important to them; living a life more fully.
Opening up to another person can be tough and making the steps to start therapy can be difficult. Make the first step easier and schedule a free phone or in person fifteen-minute consultation.We all experience pain, and this can lead to suffering. We experience suffering when we react to pain, get stuck in unhelpful behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, and end up caught in a place we do not want to be. As a counselor I have had the honor of working with great individuals helping them help themselves work through pain and be able to discover and more deeply connect to what is important to them; living a life more fully.
Carrie Dall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
It is safe to say, life doesn’t always go according to plan. And at times seeking help and support is the most courageous step you can take. YOU are the narrator of your story, and it is my hope to guide you to be the best possible version of yourself. Over the past 11 years I have worked with clients dealing with chronic illness, situational stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem & depression through an eclectic approach using CBT, motivational interviewing and EMDR.
It is safe to say, life doesn’t always go according to plan. And at times seeking help and support is the most courageous step you can take. YOU are the narrator of your story, and it is my hope to guide you to be the best possible version of yourself. Over the past 11 years I have worked with clients dealing with chronic illness, situational stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem & depression through an eclectic approach using CBT, motivational interviewing and EMDR.
Brian Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C, CAADC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Not accepting new clients
Many people who are exploring counseling for the first time are understandably uncomfortable with the idea of opening up about their life to a stranger. In my view, the key to establishing a helpful therapeutic relationship begins with building trust with my clients through a “team-work” approach to therapy. Additionally, my engaging and light-hearted personality helps my clients feel more comfortable processing difficult matters. Therapy then starts to feel much less awkward and more like having “real-talk” with someone you know.
Many people who are exploring counseling for the first time are understandably uncomfortable with the idea of opening up about their life to a stranger. In my view, the key to establishing a helpful therapeutic relationship begins with building trust with my clients through a “team-work” approach to therapy. Additionally, my engaging and light-hearted personality helps my clients feel more comfortable processing difficult matters. Therapy then starts to feel much less awkward and more like having “real-talk” with someone you know.
Nicole (Wells) Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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, adults, and couples. My training and work experience include individuals with histories of complex trauma, 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, adults, and couples. My training and work experience include individuals with histories of complex trauma, personality disorders, trauma affiliated with a religion, addiction(s), grief, sexual health, and medical trauma.
Lisa C Block
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Life is hard and at times it can feel overwhelming and difficult to find answers. Therapy should be a non-judgmental space to explore challenges and possibilities and also to work on healing hurts, setting goals, and moving from a place of merely surviving to a place of independently thriving.
Life is hard and at times it can feel overwhelming and difficult to find answers. Therapy should be a non-judgmental space to explore challenges and possibilities and also to work on healing hurts, setting goals, and moving from a place of merely surviving to a place of independently thriving.
Kristen (Kris) Badra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LLP, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is a journey that is often filled with self-discovery, new awareness, and difficult choices. Telling your story can bring relief and a new way of looking at the world, and more importantly, a new way of looking at your life. Looking at where you might want to go in your life, or how you want to have better control over your emotions, behaviors, and thoughts are the challenges I’ll help you discover and manage. I have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field for 30 years and bring a variety of therapy techniques, expertise, and life experience to my work with clients.
Counseling is a journey that is often filled with self-discovery, new awareness, and difficult choices. Telling your story can bring relief and a new way of looking at the world, and more importantly, a new way of looking at your life. Looking at where you might want to go in your life, or how you want to have better control over your emotions, behaviors, and thoughts are the challenges I’ll help you discover and manage. I have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field for 30 years and bring a variety of therapy techniques, expertise, and life experience to my work with clients.
Bobbie Jo Heiser-Abel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
It's easy to get swept away by the daily struggle and getting back on track can be difficult. Something doesn’t feel right. Maybe you feel like you’re going through the motions or maybe you feel more on edge lately. You could have had these feelings for ages or for days. Even simply thinking about change can feel overwhelming. You want to feel better, but you don’t know where or how to start. You need help, and I’m here to help you.
It's easy to get swept away by the daily struggle and getting back on track can be difficult. Something doesn’t feel right. Maybe you feel like you’re going through the motions or maybe you feel more on edge lately. You could have had these feelings for ages or for days. Even simply thinking about change can feel overwhelming. You want to feel better, but you don’t know where or how to start. You need help, and I’m here to help you.
Becki Beronja
Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Life is hard. Sometimes it is even more than we can manage on our own. I believe it is an honor to hear your story and hold space for you while you work through these hard times. It is my job to listen and support you while we work together to find your strengths and improve your quality of life. I work with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADD, Autism, mid-life transitions, mood disorders, and more. I work often with LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent clients.
Life is hard. Sometimes it is even more than we can manage on our own. I believe it is an honor to hear your story and hold space for you while you work through these hard times. It is my job to listen and support you while we work together to find your strengths and improve your quality of life. I work with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADD, Autism, mid-life transitions, mood disorders, and more. I work often with LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent clients.
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Number of Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI
500+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI who prioritize treating:
96% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
75% | Stress |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
96% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
67% | Blue Care Network |
66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI see their clients
77% | In Person and Online | |
23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Kalamazoo?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.