Therapists in Kalamazoo County, MI
I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania under the supervision of Aaron Beck, M.D. in 1983 and am certified at an advanced level by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) and am an international trainer and supervisor of Schema Therapy. My primary interest and expertise is in helping people identify and break free from the negative life patterns that underlie long-standing depression, anxiety, and painful relationships. I see my first task as creating a safe and stable foundation from which clients can begin to meet their core emotional needs and grow.
I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania under the supervision of Aaron Beck, M.D. in 1983 and am certified at an advanced level by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) and am an international trainer and supervisor of Schema Therapy. My primary interest and expertise is in helping people identify and break free from the negative life patterns that underlie long-standing depression, anxiety, and painful relationships. I see my first task as creating a safe and stable foundation from which clients can begin to meet their core emotional needs and grow.
Our world is a busy and complicated place full of impersonal demands and unrealistic expectations. We need the opportunity to pause and take a look at what we truly want for ourselves and whether our energy and gifts are being used in pursuit of our purpose and passions. Counseling offers an opportunity for self-examination, along with the chance to expand coping skills, develop personal strengths, and solidify and repair relationships.
Our world is a busy and complicated place full of impersonal demands and unrealistic expectations. We need the opportunity to pause and take a look at what we truly want for ourselves and whether our energy and gifts are being used in pursuit of our purpose and passions. Counseling offers an opportunity for self-examination, along with the chance to expand coping skills, develop personal strengths, and solidify and repair relationships.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step but it’s also a powerful one. My goal is to make that step feel as comfortable as possible by creating a warm, welcoming space where you can be your authentic self (messy, uncertain, and all). I’m passionate about helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges, whether that’s managing stress, anxiety, or depression, untangling relationship struggles, or figuring out who you are and where you want to go next. As a mom and recovering people pleaser, I understand how hard it can be to balance caring for others while caring for yourself.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step but it’s also a powerful one. My goal is to make that step feel as comfortable as possible by creating a warm, welcoming space where you can be your authentic self (messy, uncertain, and all). I’m passionate about helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges, whether that’s managing stress, anxiety, or depression, untangling relationship struggles, or figuring out who you are and where you want to go next. As a mom and recovering people pleaser, I understand how hard it can be to balance caring for others while caring for yourself.
If you've been searching for a therapist to provide honest, empathetic support you are in the right place. I believe in making the experience of therapy fit the needs of each person I work with because therapy isn't a "one size fits all" experience. I strive to provide a relaxed atmosphere because I know that the therapeutic relationship you have with me is important for you to succeed in our work together. This process isn't always easy but it can be incredibly rewarding too. If you think I may be a good fit but still have questions, please feel free to reach out for a free consultation.
If you've been searching for a therapist to provide honest, empathetic support you are in the right place. I believe in making the experience of therapy fit the needs of each person I work with because therapy isn't a "one size fits all" experience. I strive to provide a relaxed atmosphere because I know that the therapeutic relationship you have with me is important for you to succeed in our work together. This process isn't always easy but it can be incredibly rewarding too. If you think I may be a good fit but still have questions, please feel free to reach out for a free consultation.
Are you navigating a life transition—like preparing for marriage or parenthood, adjusting to early parenting, experiencing infertility, exploring identity, repairing after infidelity, or healing after a difficult or traumatic experience? Do want to feel supported, seen, validated, and empowered? Perhaps you feel stuck or overwhelmed, but you're ready for growth, connection, and meaningful change. If so, I would love to meet you where you are in your journey, and support you as you transition to this next chapter in your life.
Are you navigating a life transition—like preparing for marriage or parenthood, adjusting to early parenting, experiencing infertility, exploring identity, repairing after infidelity, or healing after a difficult or traumatic experience? Do want to feel supported, seen, validated, and empowered? Perhaps you feel stuck or overwhelmed, but you're ready for growth, connection, and meaningful change. If so, I would love to meet you where you are in your journey, and support you as you transition to this next chapter in your life.
You might be navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or racial and identity-based stress. Maybe you're a young person feeling misunderstood, an educator facing burnout, an athlete facing performance anxiety, or someone seeking purpose and balance in a world that doesn’t always affirm who you are. You want space to be seen, to process what’s heavy, and to move toward healing. You’re looking for support that connects your personal experiences with the larger systems around you—and you want strategies that feel relevant, empowering, and grounded in your strengths.
You might be navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or racial and identity-based stress. Maybe you're a young person feeling misunderstood, an educator facing burnout, an athlete facing performance anxiety, or someone seeking purpose and balance in a world that doesn’t always affirm who you are. You want space to be seen, to process what’s heavy, and to move toward healing. You’re looking for support that connects your personal experiences with the larger systems around you—and you want strategies that feel relevant, empowering, and grounded in your strengths.
It is important to me that I offer a safe, respectful and confidential environment for clients as they process challenges in their lives. I believe that every individual has the ability to recognize their internal self-worth, which external factors often impede. I believe in focusing on the person as a whole, with attention to the emotional, physical, and spiritual components of wellness. I have a great deal of respect for my clients, and I recognize the strength it takes to address concerns and seek assistance. It is my goal to offer encouragement and support as clients work towards making positive changes to their lives.
It is important to me that I offer a safe, respectful and confidential environment for clients as they process challenges in their lives. I believe that every individual has the ability to recognize their internal self-worth, which external factors often impede. I believe in focusing on the person as a whole, with attention to the emotional, physical, and spiritual components of wellness. I have a great deal of respect for my clients, and I recognize the strength it takes to address concerns and seek assistance. It is my goal to offer encouragement and support as clients work towards making positive changes to their lives.
We all go through various challenges in life, and some may be easier to navigate alone than others. Just like going to a doctor to maintain your physical health, meeting with a counselor can be a vital part of maintaining your mental health. Therapy can provide you with the tools necessary for working through challenges in your life. As well as improving your overall wellness, counseling can also help you with developing a better understanding of yourself. Throughout the counseling process, you can develop skills for improving your relationships, coping with life stressors, and emotional pressures.
We all go through various challenges in life, and some may be easier to navigate alone than others. Just like going to a doctor to maintain your physical health, meeting with a counselor can be a vital part of maintaining your mental health. Therapy can provide you with the tools necessary for working through challenges in your life. As well as improving your overall wellness, counseling can also help you with developing a better understanding of yourself. Throughout the counseling process, you can develop skills for improving your relationships, coping with life stressors, and emotional pressures.
Makenzie White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to the therapy community, I’m so glad you’re here. In this safe and supportive space, we'll work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, and goals. I believe in a person centered approach where you are the expert. I’m here to assist you in navigating life's challenges, fostering growth, building skill, and achieving lasting well-being. Your journey towards healing and self-discovery begins here.
Welcome to the therapy community, I’m so glad you’re here. In this safe and supportive space, we'll work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, and goals. I believe in a person centered approach where you are the expert. I’m here to assist you in navigating life's challenges, fostering growth, building skill, and achieving lasting well-being. Your journey towards healing and self-discovery begins here.
Taking the step to start therapy can feel intimidating-especially when vulnerability and stigma make it hard to reach out. I want you to know that you're not alone, and that seeking help is a powerful act of courage and self-respect.
My goal is to create a warm, judgment-free space where you can explore, heal, and grow at your own pace.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, including individuals from BIPOC communities, who are navigating challenges related to self-esteem, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, anger management, and life transitions-especially the complex journey into young adulthood.
Taking the step to start therapy can feel intimidating-especially when vulnerability and stigma make it hard to reach out. I want you to know that you're not alone, and that seeking help is a powerful act of courage and self-respect.
My goal is to create a warm, judgment-free space where you can explore, heal, and grow at your own pace.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, including individuals from BIPOC communities, who are navigating challenges related to self-esteem, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, anger management, and life transitions-especially the complex journey into young adulthood.
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.
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.
Counseling is a collaboration, and I enjoy working with my clients to help them identify their goals and make positive changes. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a framework to assist in increasing psychological flexibility, making it easier to roll with life's punches. I am experienced in working with substance abuse and other addictions, anxiety, depression, and the various co-occurring disorders that come with those challenges. By incorporating other therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Behavior therapy, I make sure the counseling interventions will fit each client.
Counseling is a collaboration, and I enjoy working with my clients to help them identify their goals and make positive changes. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a framework to assist in increasing psychological flexibility, making it easier to roll with life's punches. I am experienced in working with substance abuse and other addictions, anxiety, depression, and the various co-occurring disorders that come with those challenges. By incorporating other therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Behavior therapy, I make sure the counseling interventions will fit each client.
I have experience working with children and adults with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, ADHD, child welfare issues, and suicidal ideation. I have specialty training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the practice and use of mindfulness strategies. I have seen and experienced the process of trauma recovery and can understand the various levels trauma can impact people's lives. Nurturing a healthy thought-life is a helpful tool towards building resilience and strength in trauma and various other mental health needs.
I have experience working with children and adults with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, ADHD, child welfare issues, and suicidal ideation. I have specialty training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the practice and use of mindfulness strategies. I have seen and experienced the process of trauma recovery and can understand the various levels trauma can impact people's lives. Nurturing a healthy thought-life is a helpful tool towards building resilience and strength in trauma and various other mental health needs.
"I've often seen life as a big 'school room' in which the lessons can be fascinating, fun, sometimes frustrating, often difficult, and even traumatic. I feel privileged to have served a wide range of individuals and couples, gay, straight, young or old, as they have pursued their journeys toward health, recovery, balance and personal growth. I offer support and reflection, skill building and guidance as people confront and resolve their issues, doing so with as much love, compassion and humor as possible.
"I've often seen life as a big 'school room' in which the lessons can be fascinating, fun, sometimes frustrating, often difficult, and even traumatic. I feel privileged to have served a wide range of individuals and couples, gay, straight, young or old, as they have pursued their journeys toward health, recovery, balance and personal growth. I offer support and reflection, skill building and guidance as people confront and resolve their issues, doing so with as much love, compassion and humor as possible.
Melanie Lockett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, MSW, MSEd
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Waitlist for new clients
Life consists of many expected and unexpected challenges, losses, and traumas. These challenges can negatively affect us mentally, emotionally, and physically. I believe there are times in our lives when we may benefit from support and opportunities to learn and address root causes, establish healthy coping skills and future goals. I believe lifes greatest challenges are best met in a safe environment where you’re empowered to heal from the past and create the future you desire.
Life consists of many expected and unexpected challenges, losses, and traumas. These challenges can negatively affect us mentally, emotionally, and physically. I believe there are times in our lives when we may benefit from support and opportunities to learn and address root causes, establish healthy coping skills and future goals. I believe lifes greatest challenges are best met in a safe environment where you’re empowered to heal from the past and create the future you desire.
Hello. I work with late teens, young adults and adults as they meet the challenge of difficult emotions such as: sadness, anxiety, loneliness, frustration, anger, fear, disappointment, grief. Navigating what a full life has to offer can be complicated and at times surprising; relationship problems, school issues, parenting concerns, family conflict, multicultural issues can leave us feeling uncertain and alone. Life transitions can bring their own unique challenges: marriage/partnering, pregnancy, childbirth, medical and/or mental health diagnoses, divorce, blending family, death and dying each can challenge our usual coping skills.
Hello. I work with late teens, young adults and adults as they meet the challenge of difficult emotions such as: sadness, anxiety, loneliness, frustration, anger, fear, disappointment, grief. Navigating what a full life has to offer can be complicated and at times surprising; relationship problems, school issues, parenting concerns, family conflict, multicultural issues can leave us feeling uncertain and alone. Life transitions can bring their own unique challenges: marriage/partnering, pregnancy, childbirth, medical and/or mental health diagnoses, divorce, blending family, death and dying each can challenge our usual coping skills.
Allyson McClellan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
3 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Not accepting new clients
Making the choice to reach out for therapeutic support is courageous. Whether you are hoping to work through trauma, learn new coping skills, strengthen your relationships, or gain strategies for navigating life, participating in therapy is brave. You are taking the first steps to find a therapist that is a good fit for you and that is wonderful!
Making the choice to reach out for therapeutic support is courageous. Whether you are hoping to work through trauma, learn new coping skills, strengthen your relationships, or gain strategies for navigating life, participating in therapy is brave. You are taking the first steps to find a therapist that is a good fit for you and that is wonderful!
Life can be difficult, especially in preteen through young/early adult years, where you can feel in constant change. Working with someone to help guide you through rough patches and work on developing certain skills and routines can help ease those transitions.
I work to serve children and parents of children who struggle with neurodivergence to find systems and supports that help them to find more understanding and less friction in their home and community.
For adults, we work together to discover the barriers to daily disruptions, past and present, to find a better understanding of self and healthy ways to move forward
Life can be difficult, especially in preteen through young/early adult years, where you can feel in constant change. Working with someone to help guide you through rough patches and work on developing certain skills and routines can help ease those transitions.
I work to serve children and parents of children who struggle with neurodivergence to find systems and supports that help them to find more understanding and less friction in their home and community.
For adults, we work together to discover the barriers to daily disruptions, past and present, to find a better understanding of self and healthy ways to move forward
My goal is for you to see the restoration of hope. It is my firm belief that your answers and truths are all within you. It is my desire to make sure that you discover those answers with clarity. Unleashing you potential is vital. Helping to open-up avenues of self-discovery and giving you resources to face life challenges is key. I would want to make sure that you navigate your challenges with a keen sense of focus and determination. Providing you with a sense of safety in getting you there without shame or guilt can be accomplished.
My goal is for you to see the restoration of hope. It is my firm belief that your answers and truths are all within you. It is my desire to make sure that you discover those answers with clarity. Unleashing you potential is vital. Helping to open-up avenues of self-discovery and giving you resources to face life challenges is key. I would want to make sure that you navigate your challenges with a keen sense of focus and determination. Providing you with a sense of safety in getting you there without shame or guilt can be accomplished.
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Number of Therapists in Kalamazoo County, MI
800+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Kalamazoo County, MI who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 72% | Aetna |
| 72% | Priority Health |
How Therapists in Kalamazoo County, MI see their clients
| 73% | In Person and Online | |
| 27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |