Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI

I received Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University, with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. I work with adults and families and have experience working in a psychiatric setting alongside of medical and psychiatric doctors. I have completed evidence based training in Motivational Interviewing as well as DBT for substance abuse. You are what you think, your mind will return to you exactly what you think. What is it that you want? Substance abuse & Anger management assessments.

More than 35 years of counseling experience have taught me that within each of us is an inherent drive toward emotional health. As your therapist, I want to create a safe and caring relationship in which I serve as your companion on a journey toward self-understanding and healing at the level of heart, mind, body and spirit. I work to help people struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, grief, developmental trauma, difficult life transitions, issues of mid-life and aging, and career issues.

Life is constantly changing and challenging. At times, it can feel difficult to keep up. As a counselor, my goal is to help you identify ways you can tap into your strengths to better navigate these challenges. My hope is to help empower you to create lasting, meaningful change in your life. I have experience working in inpatient settings, in the child welfare/foster care system, as well as in substance use treatment centers. I am also certified as a supervisor for LLPC therapists in the state of Michigan

I respectfully welcome you to my practice. I have over 25 years experience in the mental health field working with trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, relationship and co-dependency challenges. I will listen without judgement and help you identify and work through the barriers that hinder clarity, direction and positive problem resolution.

Do you want a therapist that is going to just sit there and nod? Well, that's not me. I have a no non-sense and to the point approach. It's easy to get stuck. We all have times in our lives where we need that additional support. I am here to help you pull yourself out of your rut and into a life with more fulfillment and purpose. I enjoy helping people find that inspiration by incorporating a wide range of interventions based on your unique needs. I am here to inspire you as a Mental health professional by helping you rewrite your story. I am honored to walk with you in your journey as you take those next steps fully empowered.

In 2017, I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. My specialty is working with clients with substance abuse, anxiety, and depression. In the past four years, I’ve had experience working with clients with personality disorders, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and more.

Every individual deserves to be their authentic self and find happiness in their day-to-day life. Allow me to be your companion in achieving this. While I cannot promise a perfect life, I can help you find meaning, peace, boundaries, and a sense of self.

Thank you for visiting! Seeking the help that you need can be a challenge so congratulate yourself for taking the first step. As a behavioral health provider I am happy to partner with you to achieve your goals. I view each of my clients as unique, distinct and capable of greatness. I provide a holistic approach to care, addressing the relationship between the mind, body and spiritual condition. Let's work together to achieve the best you!

If you've been hoping to make a change in your life, the way you get angry, your use of alcohol or drugs, your relationships, your loneliness , it's probably time to talk with someone about making that change. I am a counselor with over 35 years experience helping people successfully deal with such problems. It is surprising how powerful we are when we accept help, understand our behaviors and learn new ways of doing things. Making the time for yourself is the first step.

I enjoy working with clients through life transitions and helping people work toward a better and more comfortable place in their lives. I work with persons of any age with depression and anxiety, addressing the causes and finding treatments options that fit for each individual. I like helping families and children work together on childhood issues such as school problems, worry and anxiety and behavioral issues that are impacting the child's functioning.

The world is a challenging place, and it is difficult to move through daily, with the many issues found in the media, with family, with friends, or with work. It can be hard to manage so many problems within life, when things get hard to handle, a great plan is to reach out for professional help. As a therapist I am focused on helping to guide you on a better path to find solutions to work through your problems and manage your life. If you are struggling from anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or trauma related issues, I can assist you with finding resolutions and getting you to a happier lifestyle.

I believe in the power of therapy to be a catalyst for growth, to gain new perspectives for tackling challenges, and to improve dynamics between individuals and within families. However, it all starts with relationship. I am committed to creating an inviting, safe space for my clients. My sixteen years as a progressive educator provide the roots of my growth-oriented approach and are the foundation on which I work to collaborate with clients when learning new skills, new perspectives or processing painful life events.

Maternal Counseling is the greatest passion in my practice. Our office works with women in all stages, with heightened focus on mom's that are struggling with postpartum depression and/or anxiety. I am a strengths based counselor who specializes in working through the transitions that life holds. I am trained in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, autism, isolation, adjustment disorders, and grief.

I am a licensed psychologist whose experience involves working with individuals and couples with a variety of concerns since 2005. My approach to counseling focuses on facilitating healing and growth by integrating the many important aspects of the whole person, including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and spiritual beliefs. I integrate techniques from cognitive-behavioral and humanistic theories of psychotherapy and work with people on optimizing their relationships.

Do you ever wish life could be different but don't know how to make make changes? Do you wish you could have someone to confide to that isn't part of your daily life and maybe someone who will give you wisdom and help shed light on patterns of thinking that might not be helpful to you? Do you long for space to share your inner thoughts and feelings without judgement? Over the years, I have worked with a variety of individuals ages 4-50 something who long for these exact things!