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Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
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Gilbert R Paivarinta

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
4029 West Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Let's Connect (269) 371-5690
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Hi there! Are you interested in learning how to effectively live your life the way you want to live it? You likely already have some of these skills. I can help you to identify these skills and maximize their benefits while offering you the individualized support you need at being successful in living how you want to live.  Managing stress, anxiety, depression and many other challenges that life can throw at you is my specialty. Learning to understand the ineffective processes of your negative patterns and reactions will offer you a new perspective.
My specialties were established by working the front lines of social work since 2003 as a case manager for people with severe mental illness and as a therapist working to help our Nations Veterans manage war time experiences.
I will offer you real life experiences combined with a solid education that utilizes many different and up to date evidenced based interventions. Together, we will from a collaborative to find the solutions that you are looking for.
Call or Gilbert R Paivarinta now for a free 15 minute consultation - (269) 371-5690

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Freedom Counseling LLC

4029 West Main Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49006

(269) 371-5690
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (269) 371-5690
Photo of Gilbert R Paivarinta, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Freedom Counseling LLC

4029 West Main Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49006

(269) 371-5690
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • McLaren
  • Optum
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (269) 371-5690
Photo of Gilbert R Paivarinta, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (269) 371-5690
Photo of Gilbert R Paivarinta, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801097961 Gilbert R Paivarinta
  • In Practice for 20 Years
  • Degree/Diploma from Western Michigan University Bachelors Degree in Sociology / 1998
  • Attended Western Michigan University , Master's of Social Work, Graduated 2015
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I am also board certified in Michigan as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 371-5690
Photo of Gilbert R Paivarinta, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
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I am also board certified in Michigan as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 371-5690
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Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Bisexual
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? or (269) 371-5690
Photo of Gilbert R Paivarinta, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (269) 371-5690
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Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC

3 Endorsements

Liz Cary
Liz Cary
MACAADCCCS
i am so excited to have Gilbert on the Freedom Counseling team. His diverse live experiences equip him to help people from so many walks of life. He has a good sense of humor, is very relatable, and ready to be a fearless supporter of yours.
Jennifer Austin
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSWACSWCFSWMDiv
Gilbert is a rock solid therapist who operates in a down to earth way. He's not going to bat an eye at anything you tell him. He's the kind of therapist clients can really be themselves around.
Bill Fitzgerald
Bill Fitzgerald
PsychologistPhDLP
Gilbert is a passionate, knowledgable therapist who has a wealth of information and compassion to assist you in making progress toward you goals.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (269) 371-5690
Photo of Gilbert R Paivarinta, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (269) 371-5690
Photo of Gilbert R Paivarinta, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC

Location

Primary Location

Freedom Counseling LLC

4029 West Main Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49006

(269) 371-5690
Call for a free consultation now - (269) 371-5690
Photo of Gilbert R Paivarinta, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Call for a free consultation now - (269) 371-5690
Photo of Gilbert R Paivarinta, LMSW, CAADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Gilbert R Paivarinta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC