Therapists in Kalamazoo County, MI
I am a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional who is trained in EMDR Therapy. EMDR is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing used for Trauma to include PTSD and ASD. My focus is on Veterans, First Responders, and those struggling with the effects of a traumatic incident in their life. I lean on Psychoeducation therapy to teach those struggling with trauma what could happen to one's mental, emotional, and spiritual stability which could hinder our recovery. For many First Responders and Veterans, we have fought or are fighting monsters daily, but run from the ghosts that were created by engaging with those monsters.
I am a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional who is trained in EMDR Therapy. EMDR is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing used for Trauma to include PTSD and ASD. My focus is on Veterans, First Responders, and those struggling with the effects of a traumatic incident in their life. I lean on Psychoeducation therapy to teach those struggling with trauma what could happen to one's mental, emotional, and spiritual stability which could hinder our recovery. For many First Responders and Veterans, we have fought or are fighting monsters daily, but run from the ghosts that were created by engaging with those monsters.
Being alone in our minds can be an uncomfortable and even frightening place. On top of this, life can be messy, painful, and far from perfect. In my practice, I honor the difficulties you’ve faced and the strength it takes to confront them. I am here to help you navigate these challenges with compassion, understanding, and a no-nonsense approach. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, while also holding you accountable. If I think you are on the wrong track, I will tell you - you deserve the truth. And you will also know that I see you, I hear you, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
Being alone in our minds can be an uncomfortable and even frightening place. On top of this, life can be messy, painful, and far from perfect. In my practice, I honor the difficulties you’ve faced and the strength it takes to confront them. I am here to help you navigate these challenges with compassion, understanding, and a no-nonsense approach. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, while also holding you accountable. If I think you are on the wrong track, I will tell you - you deserve the truth. And you will also know that I see you, I hear you, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
Are you and your partner stuck in painful emotional cycles that leave you both feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed or alone? For example, do you or your partner feel defensive when one of you voices your concerns? Does it feel like your partner doesn't care about your feelings, needs or longings? Is it difficult to work together toward common goals or do you fight over the smallest of details? Even in the most loving relationships, these negative cycles can show up when partners have different ways of responding to emotional stressors within the relationship or from external sources such as jobs, family, illness or friends.
Are you and your partner stuck in painful emotional cycles that leave you both feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed or alone? For example, do you or your partner feel defensive when one of you voices your concerns? Does it feel like your partner doesn't care about your feelings, needs or longings? Is it difficult to work together toward common goals or do you fight over the smallest of details? Even in the most loving relationships, these negative cycles can show up when partners have different ways of responding to emotional stressors within the relationship or from external sources such as jobs, family, illness or friends.
New Horizon Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
Are you or your child struggling with long-lasting periods of sadness; are you/they becoming more isolated, or having thoughts of self-harm? Do you find yourself or your child worrying excessively? Maybe you're just finding it difficult to connect with your child or partner? Are you looking to find relief from day-to-day stressors, increase healthy communication skills, find more effective ways to receive compliance from your child?
Are you or your child struggling with long-lasting periods of sadness; are you/they becoming more isolated, or having thoughts of self-harm? Do you find yourself or your child worrying excessively? Maybe you're just finding it difficult to connect with your child or partner? Are you looking to find relief from day-to-day stressors, increase healthy communication skills, find more effective ways to receive compliance from your child?
I work with children (2-7), teens, young adults, and families to address challenges like anxiety, depression, academic stress, social struggles, and family dynamics. In a safe space, we focus on building resilience, developing coping skills, and improving self-esteem. I also collaborate with families to enhance communication, foster positive relationships, and create a nurturing environment. Together, we work on managing emotions, building trust, and achieving goals, empowering individuals and families to thrive and reach their potential.
I work with children (2-7), teens, young adults, and families to address challenges like anxiety, depression, academic stress, social struggles, and family dynamics. In a safe space, we focus on building resilience, developing coping skills, and improving self-esteem. I also collaborate with families to enhance communication, foster positive relationships, and create a nurturing environment. Together, we work on managing emotions, building trust, and achieving goals, empowering individuals and families to thrive and reach their potential.
Kristen Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, ADS, EMDR T, CFNC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richland, MI 49083
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client faces anxiety, PTSD, trauma, eating disorders, relationship struggles, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, life transitions, co-dependency, and self-sabotage concerns. They seek stability, calmness, independence, and control over their lives. This client wants a no-BS approach that’s refreshing and clear. With my interactive style, they’re engaged in active, two-way conversations that cut through vague advice and focus on tangible change. Ready to confront their challenges, they value practical, realistic strategies, aiming to feel grounded, resilient, and empowered in their daily lives.
My ideal client faces anxiety, PTSD, trauma, eating disorders, relationship struggles, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, life transitions, co-dependency, and self-sabotage concerns. They seek stability, calmness, independence, and control over their lives. This client wants a no-BS approach that’s refreshing and clear. With my interactive style, they’re engaged in active, two-way conversations that cut through vague advice and focus on tangible change. Ready to confront their challenges, they value practical, realistic strategies, aiming to feel grounded, resilient, and empowered in their daily lives.
For 20 years, I have been helping clients build upon strengths and face challenges to achieve their goals of therapy. As a licensed professional counselor I utilize the evidence based therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavior Therapy as a basis for reducing suffering and achieving specific goals. Mindfulness and other coping techniques are incorporated to help address emotional suffering and to help tolerate environmental stressors to create a more balanced, tolerable life.
For 20 years, I have been helping clients build upon strengths and face challenges to achieve their goals of therapy. As a licensed professional counselor I utilize the evidence based therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavior Therapy as a basis for reducing suffering and achieving specific goals. Mindfulness and other coping techniques are incorporated to help address emotional suffering and to help tolerate environmental stressors to create a more balanced, tolerable life.
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.
My compassion for all beings began long ago and has been the cornerstone of my personal and professional life. It is the compelling reason I practice counseling. I am profoundly aware of the vast amounts of suffering we all experience throughout our lives. Experiencing and releasing this pain is the goal. I believe in the emergence of self knowledge, positive energy and right action as fear and resistance are diminished. I prefer not to label conditions and symptoms ,but strive to fully understand and appreciate the individual sitting before me.
My compassion for all beings began long ago and has been the cornerstone of my personal and professional life. It is the compelling reason I practice counseling. I am profoundly aware of the vast amounts of suffering we all experience throughout our lives. Experiencing and releasing this pain is the goal. I believe in the emergence of self knowledge, positive energy and right action as fear and resistance are diminished. I prefer not to label conditions and symptoms ,but strive to fully understand and appreciate the individual sitting before me.
Paul Hoskins Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LLP, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Paul Hoskins is marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping clients in marriage counseling, premarital counseling, couples counseling and individual therapy. See www.paulhoskinscounselingllc.com to learn more about the transformative and evidence based approaches like Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy that Paul uses in his practice.
Paul Hoskins is marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping clients in marriage counseling, premarital counseling, couples counseling and individual therapy. See www.paulhoskinscounselingllc.com to learn more about the transformative and evidence based approaches like Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy that Paul uses in his practice.
Hello and thanks for visiting my page! It can be hard to ask for help so I'm glad that you're here. Life is unpredictable and can be filled with hardship. It can lead to depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed. It's normal to need more support during difficult times. It can be even more helpful talking with a professional who is there to help you live the life you want. I use compassion to create a safe and welcoming environment. I feel it's an honor to work with each of my clients. I currently provide therapy via secure telehealth platform in the evenings so you can have therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home.
Hello and thanks for visiting my page! It can be hard to ask for help so I'm glad that you're here. Life is unpredictable and can be filled with hardship. It can lead to depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed. It's normal to need more support during difficult times. It can be even more helpful talking with a professional who is there to help you live the life you want. I use compassion to create a safe and welcoming environment. I feel it's an honor to work with each of my clients. I currently provide therapy via secure telehealth platform in the evenings so you can have therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home.
Meet Our Therapists
We all have a story, our life’s journey to the present moment; a set of experiences that has contributed to our brain’s development and the way we interact with the world. Sometimes the path we are on becomes dark and we could use a guide to point us towards the light. Around 90% of the United States population has endured at least one traumatic event in their life, trauma drastically affects the body and needs to be appropriately processed. I provide quality, compassionate, and confidential care to every individual by using a collaborative approach that supports them in navigating the many challenges we may face in our lifetime.
We all have a story, our life’s journey to the present moment; a set of experiences that has contributed to our brain’s development and the way we interact with the world. Sometimes the path we are on becomes dark and we could use a guide to point us towards the light. Around 90% of the United States population has endured at least one traumatic event in their life, trauma drastically affects the body and needs to be appropriately processed. I provide quality, compassionate, and confidential care to every individual by using a collaborative approach that supports them in navigating the many challenges we may face in our lifetime.
My professional interests lie in working with individuals with mood or personality disorders, justice involved or court ordered, or those finding themselves needing help navigating their current mental health or substance use issues. A specific population I also focus on are those beginning the process or have had bariatric surgery. As a gastric sleeve patient myself in 2015, I recognized the need for more professional mental health support throughout, and years beyond, the bariatric surgery process. I strive to assist my clients in cultivating a healthy relationship with food to create a framework for lasting changes.
My professional interests lie in working with individuals with mood or personality disorders, justice involved or court ordered, or those finding themselves needing help navigating their current mental health or substance use issues. A specific population I also focus on are those beginning the process or have had bariatric surgery. As a gastric sleeve patient myself in 2015, I recognized the need for more professional mental health support throughout, and years beyond, the bariatric surgery process. I strive to assist my clients in cultivating a healthy relationship with food to create a framework for lasting changes.
Colleen Cachero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
I approach each session with a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and listening ear. I offer support to help you examine your life to identify current struggles and areas of potential growth. Together we will focus on your personal development, while also introducing techniques that will improve your relationships with yourself and others. I feel it is important to meet people where they are at but still encourage goal setting. While working with you, I look at how past experiences, including trauma, affect your current functioning.
I approach each session with a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and listening ear. I offer support to help you examine your life to identify current struggles and areas of potential growth. Together we will focus on your personal development, while also introducing techniques that will improve your relationships with yourself and others. I feel it is important to meet people where they are at but still encourage goal setting. While working with you, I look at how past experiences, including trauma, affect your current functioning.
Kate Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, L1 IFS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
You are safe to be yourself here. I am a compassionate therapist committed to empowering individuals on their journey toward wellness and self-discovery. I believe in the inherent resiliency of the human spirit and am dedicated to helping you tap into your innate strengths and resources utilizing an IFS parts-work approach. I am passionate about helping individuals acknowledge the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves, and creating a foundation for overall well-being, growth, and healing.
You are safe to be yourself here. I am a compassionate therapist committed to empowering individuals on their journey toward wellness and self-discovery. I believe in the inherent resiliency of the human spirit and am dedicated to helping you tap into your innate strengths and resources utilizing an IFS parts-work approach. I am passionate about helping individuals acknowledge the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves, and creating a foundation for overall well-being, growth, and healing.
Are you feeling stuck, and unsure how to move forward? Its hard figuring out where to start, whether it be one big event or many smaller things piling up over time. Everyone could use some extra support at times, and it takes a lot of courage to talk about the struggles in your life. My specialty is creating a supportive environment to process troubling areas and provide opportunities to improve desired skills and achieve your goals. I provide counseling for adults to improve functioning and self-satisfaction. Counseling is a collaborative process, and I look forward to working alongside you to achieve your goals!
Are you feeling stuck, and unsure how to move forward? Its hard figuring out where to start, whether it be one big event or many smaller things piling up over time. Everyone could use some extra support at times, and it takes a lot of courage to talk about the struggles in your life. My specialty is creating a supportive environment to process troubling areas and provide opportunities to improve desired skills and achieve your goals. I provide counseling for adults to improve functioning and self-satisfaction. Counseling is a collaborative process, and I look forward to working alongside you to achieve your goals!
Jessica Griffioen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
You deserve better. It’s as simple as that. Yet believing it is one thing and achieving it is another. Life’s uncertainties keep coming and your responsibilities are still calling. It feels like you are being pulled and all directions to keep your family and house afloat. You may be trying to hold everything and everyone together, yet it all keeps falling apart. Just when it feels like everything is going well, you start to worry about when the other shoe will drop. Do these thoughts resonate? Possibly life is going okay for you, yet your child can’t cope with all of life’s changes.
You deserve better. It’s as simple as that. Yet believing it is one thing and achieving it is another. Life’s uncertainties keep coming and your responsibilities are still calling. It feels like you are being pulled and all directions to keep your family and house afloat. You may be trying to hold everything and everyone together, yet it all keeps falling apart. Just when it feels like everything is going well, you start to worry about when the other shoe will drop. Do these thoughts resonate? Possibly life is going okay for you, yet your child can’t cope with all of life’s changes.
I am passionate about working with clients that are interested in creating positive changes in their lives. Internal motivation, I believe, plays a huge part in gaining control over yourself and the environment around you. People can do astounding things if they only believe in themselves and that can start with someone else believing in them first.
I am passionate about working with clients that are interested in creating positive changes in their lives. Internal motivation, I believe, plays a huge part in gaining control over yourself and the environment around you. People can do astounding things if they only believe in themselves and that can start with someone else believing in them first.
Ricci Oppenlander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling lost, alone, overwhelmed or confused about how to find a direction or fulfillment in your life? Do you feel as if things are not working out for you in life the way they "should"? Reaching out to find a therapist that best connects with you and your needs is a really good start to finding that direction and purpose :) I appreciate how difficult this process can be and am here to help support your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, licensed to practice in MI, IL, CO and AZ. I focus on helping people understand and manage struggles with anxiety, depression and grief/loss.
Are you feeling lost, alone, overwhelmed or confused about how to find a direction or fulfillment in your life? Do you feel as if things are not working out for you in life the way they "should"? Reaching out to find a therapist that best connects with you and your needs is a really good start to finding that direction and purpose :) I appreciate how difficult this process can be and am here to help support your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, licensed to practice in MI, IL, CO and AZ. I focus on helping people understand and manage struggles with anxiety, depression and grief/loss.
I’m a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Certified in trauma and trained in EMDR and the Gottman Method, I use an evidence-based approach integrating CBT, DBT, and mindfulness tailored to each client’s needs. My goal is to create a compassionate space for healing, empowering clients to build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, and foster meaningful connections on their path to growth and well-being.
I’m a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Certified in trauma and trained in EMDR and the Gottman Method, I use an evidence-based approach integrating CBT, DBT, and mindfulness tailored to each client’s needs. My goal is to create a compassionate space for healing, empowering clients to build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, and foster meaningful connections on their path to growth and well-being.
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Number of Therapists in Kalamazoo County, MI
700+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Kalamazoo County, MI who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Coping Skills |
| 71% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 72% | Priority Health |
| 66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Kalamazoo County, MI see their clients
| 76% | In Person and Online | |
| 24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |