Jeffrey J LaPonsie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
614 Romence Rd, Suite 245, Portage, MI 49024
Let's Connect (269) 626-2516
Do you have a behaviorally challenging child whose struggling to follow directions. I help children with behavior problems, unresolved trauma and attachment/relationship problems. I help adopted and foster children connect and form meaningful relationships with caregivers. I use a variety of methods to help children and their family, predominantly though I use play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (trauma-focused when needed).
Parents have an amazing ability to be healers in their children's lives. I also work with parents both one-on-one and live coaching sessions in parent-child interaction therapy, an evidenced based treatment for children two to seven years old. I help parents and children to improve their relationships / attachment with one another.
I specialize in helping defiant/aggressive children, anxiety and trauma. I work with children who have been or are being adopted, or who live with another caregiver through a guardianship. I work with children as young as two using play therapy and PCIT. I'm also nationally certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Jeffrey J LaPonsie now - (269) 626-2516
Let's Connect (269) 626-2516
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Auto Insurance
- Blue Care Network
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- McLaren
- Optum
- Priority Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Jeffrey J LaPonsie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (269) 626-2516
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801095368 Jeffrey J LaPonsie
- In Practice for 12 years
- Certificate from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2017
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jeffrey J LaPonsie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email me or call with questions - (269) 626-2516
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting
- Adoption
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attachment
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Grief
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- School Issues
- Sexual Abuse
Jeffrey J LaPonsie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email me or call with questions - (269) 626-2516
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Play Therapy
- Theraplay (Level 1 Training)
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma Focused Cogntive Behavior Therapy
Jeffrey J LaPonsie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email me or call with questions - (269) 626-2516
Location
Primary Location
Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling, PLLC
614 Romence Rd
Suite 245
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 626-2516Email me
Additional Location
4341 South Westnedge Avenue
Ste 1203
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 626-2516Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Jeffrey J LaPonsie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (269) 626-2516