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Jennifer Austin
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv
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Jennifer Austin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
4415 Duke Street - Suite 1W, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 241-4245
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I work with high school students through older adults who are struggling with, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism or serious mental illnesses. I enjoy walking with those facing major life transitions such as graduating from college or entering retirement. There are so many difficult thoughts and emotions that come with these times in our lives, and I am here to help sort things out and help you feel positive about the choices you decide to make. I identify as a liberal, open and affirming Christian, and in addition to my MSW, I hold an MDiv which equips me to incorporate spirituality into treatment if a client requests this.
What are your goals? How will you know you achieved them? My approach blends empathy, humor, and directness to create a path for healing. My main approaches are ACT and DBT. I also use IFS and Brainspotting to help clients work through trauma. You can expect to learn a new skill each session and will be offered a way to work on that skill between sessions.
I work hard to make my therapy space feel laid back and give you the sense that you can just be yourself. In some ways, I’ll let you take the lead on how fast you want to dive into the issues that brought you to therapy. You might want a couple sessions to build trust with me and that is totally okay. Or you may just jump right in and that's cool too.
Call or Jennifer Austin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (269) 241-4245

My Practice at a Glance

Lesa Brenner Therapy

4415 Duke Street - Suite 1W

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

 (269) 241-4245
Available in-person
I have immediate availability for morning and daytime sessions.
I specialize in Mood Disorders, Stress, and Life Transitions
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals, couples and families
Let's Connect (269) 241-4245

My Practice at a Glance

Lesa Brenner Therapy

4415 Duke Street - Suite 1W

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

 (269) 241-4245
Available in-person
I have immediate availability for morning and daytime sessions.
I specialize in Mood Disorders, Stress, and Life Transitions
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem | Elevance
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cofinity | First Health
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Michigan Education Special Services Association
  • MultiPlan
  • Priority Health
  • Out of Network
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Clients are responsible for knowing their own mental health insurance benefits and must pay the copay/deductible at the time of service.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv
"
Clients are responsible for knowing their own mental health insurance benefits and must pay the copay/deductible at the time of service.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801095097
  • In Practice for 10 Years
  • Membership with ACSW
  • Degree/Diploma from Western Theological Seminary Master of Divinity / 2012
  • Attended Western Michigan University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2012
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Mood Disorders
  • Stress
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Parenting children with special needs
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Supervision for limited license social workers
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
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You can expect a lot of humor, a lot of hands on learning, and typically there will be the opportunity to do work outside of session to enhance what you are learning during session. I use ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) when working with most clients. The two primary approaches I use with trauma are IFS (internal family systems) and Brainspotting.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv
"
You can expect a lot of humor, a lot of hands on learning, and typically there will be the opportunity to do work outside of session to enhance what you are learning during session. I use ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) when working with most clients. The two primary approaches I use with trauma are IFS (internal family systems) and Brainspotting.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Body Positivity , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Body Positivity , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Brainspotting
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
"
I offer in-person therapy only. I only offer virtual visits in case of illness or if your insurance only covers virtual therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv
"
I offer in-person therapy only. I only offer virtual visits in case of illness or if your insurance only covers virtual therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv

Location

Primary Location

Lesa Brenner Therapy

4415 Duke Street - Suite 1W

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

 (269) 241-4245

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I have immediate availability for morning and daytime sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv
"
I have immediate availability for morning and daytime sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (269) 241-4245
Jennifer Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MDiv
Last Modified: 22 Sep 2023