Therapists in Downtown, Kalamazoo, MI

It is my personal and professional belief that everyone is capable of discovering their most authentic and successful self, but may occasionally need assistance in their journey to personal enrichment. I have been lucky enough to find those people in my own life, and I consider it an honor to serve that purpose for my clients in a warm, welcoming, yet professional fashion. I respect the individual needs of varying cultural backgrounds, and enjoy finding common ground with varying clientele.

You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I understand and have experienced the emotional challenges life has to offer. In working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals. Ultimately, therapy can lead you to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and most importantly, a more fulfilling life. Evenings and Weekends work great!

No one understands what you are going through like you do. In therapy, I believe it is important for a person to tell their own story, and the therapist's job to use their knowledge to empower individuals by identifying strengths in a person's environment. With previous work experience in healthcare, I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and adults with histories of complex trauma, addictions, grief, sexual health, and complex medical histories.

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 find ways to navigate these challenges. My hope is to help empower you to create lasting, meaningful change in your life.

**Accepting New Client's** Are you struggling with a loss of interest in normal activities or with a feeling of hopelessness, do you feel consumed with grief, struggle meeting goals, maybe you find it difficult to communicate effectively with family, coworkers, or friends. Life has many transitions and you may need help coping with them (new or loss of a job, college, empty nest, etc). I offer you a safe nonjudgmental space to assist you with finding solutions to your concerns. I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor & Limited Licenced Marriage & Family Therapist & I can't wait to help you through your therapeutic journey.

Thank you for visiting! Seeking the help that you need can be hard so give yourself a “pat on the back” for taking the first step. As a behavioral health provider I am happy to partner with you to achieve your goals. I view each individual 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!

"One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious" - C.G. Jung Over the past eight years while in private practice, I have been privileged to work with individuals and families with a vast array of concerns and suffering.

Currently accepting new clients; Immediate openings, and flexible hours, including evenings. It can be difficult to find the right therapist for your child. That is why I implement compassion, creativity, humor, and research-based psychotherapy to meet a client’s specific needs. While I have experience counseling people of all ages, and readily accept clients at any life stage, my passion lies within helping children, adolescents, and young adults. Additionally, I also offer evaluations, assessments, and testing, including IQ, personality, and behavioral analysis, such as ADHD screening.

If you have experienced trauma or events that have been very disruptive to your life EMDR therapy can bring you significant relief. If you feel hopeless that life can get better, or find yourself sabotaging your own successes, EMDR therapy is a great approach. I specialize in working with first responders and Veterans, and I help people with sexual and substance addictions as well. As an adoptive parent in the trenches, I am an expert in parenting issues related to fostering and adoption. I am here to help if you are considering making a change or need support trying to figure out what needs to change.

We go to doctors for check-ups, but we sometimes leave our mental health for last on our list:) I believe therapy should be fun and enlightening, highlighting what strengths you already possess to help you with life's barriers. Combined with my education, humor and understanding of human behavior, your goals can be met in a brief, solution-focused amount of time.

***Accepting new clients*** Our mission is to provide a safe space for individuals, families, and groups to explore and resolve life issues. We offer an array of services to meet the needs of diverse populations. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger, strained relationships at home or in the workplace, or other life issues, don't hesitate to call us. We can help you!

Do you feel overwhelmed? Are relationships a struggle? It's not hopeless! I can help you find ways to make changes for the better. Together we can partner to build your self image, and make better choices, and calm your anxiety. The goal is to help you understand how to make your journey through life easier. You can direct your life and get where you want to go.

My ideal client is one that is struggling but wants to improve. Neurodevelopmental disorders are my JAM! ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders is where I direct much of my clinical experience. It's important to me that my clients (and their parents/families/teachers) understand the uniqueness of their disorder and how to turn a perceived deficit into a SUPERPOWER. All children are wonderful gifts, and I love helping children discover and embrace their best selves. A diagnosis does not define you, your child, or your family.

My main areas of practice include: alcohol and drug addiction, relational conflict, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma and PTSD. I work with a client centered, interpersonal approach to confidentially support and respond to the individual uniqueness of each client. I focus on creating open and direct dialogue using an element of humor to create relational safety.The level of ongoing anxiety and stress accompanying addiction as well as from everyday life tends to be relentless, overwhelming and at times, traumatizing. My goal is to assist clients in building insight and personalized skills to reduce distress and experience meaningful, corrective, emotional experiences.

I approach counseling as a partnership. I will work alongside you, help you sort through difficulties, and move forward. Together we can unravel issues preventing you from optimizing your full potential. I strive to understand each unique perspective and encourage action toward goals.

Beginning the process of change can be an intimidating and often stressful endeavor. My goal is to provide an encouraging and warm environment that promotes change and insight. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. From an integrated therapeutic approach that caters to a client’s specific needs, I help my clients to not only focus on reducing symptoms and identifying problematic thinking, but to also explore and heal the underlying issues, emotions, and origins of their presenting concerns. I truly believe in the therapeutic process and it’s ability to facilitate sustainable change.

What situation qualifies for counseling? My answer to that is being human. Many believe that counseling is only necessary for major life events. The truth is you do not have to be on the high end of the stress spectrum to seek professional support. Life can be hard. Counseling provides a supportive and nonjudgmental space to process all circumstances. My goal is to equip you with the confidence and skills you need to help you restore balance in your life.

I'm a general practice psychotherapist with over 30 years' experience. I work best with the adolescent-to-adult range. I work with a broad variety of issues, including anxiety, depression and panic attacks; couples and relationship issues; substance abuse and eating disorders; trauma and abuse; sexuality and gender issues; and questions of identity and personal development.

Schedule online through our website and be seen in twenty four hours notice. Yes, really. Hours 10am-8pm Monday-Saturday. Therapy is my passion, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate care with the highest level of expertise at a rate that the average person can afford. I have been an EMDR therapist since 2011 trained at the EMDR Institute. I am approved for full membership by the EMDR International Association (#63547386). My clinical training was conducted by some of the most preeminent members of the field, including Dr. Judith Beck at the Beck Institute in CBT and Drs. William Miller and Stephen Rollnick.

Everyone goes through challenging situations in their life. I am here to help you find the healthiest way to navigate difficult situations, achieve personal goals and work toward getting you where you want to be in a mindful and meaningful way. I use evidenced based therapies to provide effective treatments for a variety of issues and situations.