Blue Care Network Therapists in Downtown, Kalamazoo, MI
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.
Hi, my name is Katie, and this may feel like the millionth profile that you’ve read while trying to find a therapist- it can be incredibly overwhelming. Congrats on getting to this point!
Let’s be honest, life can be a LOT, and having a trusted therapist by your side who first and foremost is thinking about you and your safety and well -being is an invaluable asset. Life is often so heavy, please know you don’t have to carry that weight alone. YOU matter.
With honesty, authenticity, and a compassionate, and non judgemental approach, I will meet you where you are, and we will figure out a path forward together from there.
Hi, my name is Katie, and this may feel like the millionth profile that you’ve read while trying to find a therapist- it can be incredibly overwhelming. Congrats on getting to this point!
Let’s be honest, life can be a LOT, and having a trusted therapist by your side who first and foremost is thinking about you and your safety and well -being is an invaluable asset. Life is often so heavy, please know you don’t have to carry that weight alone. YOU matter.
With honesty, authenticity, and a compassionate, and non judgemental approach, I will meet you where you are, and we will figure out a path forward together from there.
Everyone deserves a safe space to heal and navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about providing a warm, judgment-free space where clients feel truly heard and safe to explore their story as we work together toward their personalized goals.
Everyone deserves a safe space to heal and navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about providing a warm, judgment-free space where clients feel truly heard and safe to explore their story as we work together toward their personalized goals.
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.
If you are like most people who come to therapy, you've probably felt like you've been running in circles for a long time. Dealing with the same feelings, thoughts, memories, and worries over and over again. In the meantime, you've noticed your life passing you by. What if you could start your life TODAY? What if you don't have to wait? Healing comes from the Latin word for 'wholeness.' To heal is to become whole again. We believe within the pain of suffering can lay our greatest strengths. And there is no part of you that deserves to be cast aside. We don't focus on changing who you are, but on creating the life that you want.
If you are like most people who come to therapy, you've probably felt like you've been running in circles for a long time. Dealing with the same feelings, thoughts, memories, and worries over and over again. In the meantime, you've noticed your life passing you by. What if you could start your life TODAY? What if you don't have to wait? Healing comes from the Latin word for 'wholeness.' To heal is to become whole again. We believe within the pain of suffering can lay our greatest strengths. And there is no part of you that deserves to be cast aside. We don't focus on changing who you are, but on creating the life that you want.
I am a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience. I have an undertanding of psychological disorders and the impact they can have on the individual's, families and communities. My unique perspective comes from experiences on a personal level with addiction and recovery. Drawing from evidenced based therapeutic approaches, I tailor my interventions to suit the individual needs of my clients.
I am a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience. I have an undertanding of psychological disorders and the impact they can have on the individual's, families and communities. My unique perspective comes from experiences on a personal level with addiction and recovery. Drawing from evidenced based therapeutic approaches, I tailor my interventions to suit the individual needs of my clients.
For some of us the world is a more difficult place that it is for others. It is not our fault and there is nothing wrong with us. For some of us the world is not safe, the people in our world have made it unsafe, and we have fought by ourselves for ourselves. It is not our fault, and we should be proud that we are still here, that we still love ourselves enough to fight, and to ask for help. If this describes you - I am here to help. I will believe in you, challenge you, speak truth to you, teach you skills and techniques, and help you help yourself. Together, we can discover how to make your world what you want it to be.
For some of us the world is a more difficult place that it is for others. It is not our fault and there is nothing wrong with us. For some of us the world is not safe, the people in our world have made it unsafe, and we have fought by ourselves for ourselves. It is not our fault, and we should be proud that we are still here, that we still love ourselves enough to fight, and to ask for help. If this describes you - I am here to help. I will believe in you, challenge you, speak truth to you, teach you skills and techniques, and help you help yourself. Together, we can discover how to make your world what you want it to be.
I'm currently accepting a very limited number of clients, depending on my availability. Please email me with an inquiry, or text me on my cell, 314-378-1249, and I will get back to you. I'm a general practice psychotherapist with over 35 years' experience. I work best with the older 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.
I'm currently accepting a very limited number of clients, depending on my availability. Please email me with an inquiry, or text me on my cell, 314-378-1249, and I will get back to you. I'm a general practice psychotherapist with over 35 years' experience. I work best with the older 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.
Abigail Burdgick-Masztak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, PSSWC
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Growing up can be challenging, but I believe every child has unique strengths that can help them navigate life’s ups and downs. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and over six years of experience working with students in the school and athletic environment. I have knowledge of working with a variety of difficulties that the youth may face. Including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, and athletics.
Growing up can be challenging, but I believe every child has unique strengths that can help them navigate life’s ups and downs. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and over six years of experience working with students in the school and athletic environment. I have knowledge of working with a variety of difficulties that the youth may face. Including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, and athletics.
To put it simply, life can be hard. You deserve a safe place and a trusting therapist to navigate it with. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and understand the importance of meeting them where they’re at while creating a therapeutic alliance. I have experience working with a variety of issues that impact youth including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, family changes, loss, and more. I am a certified Special Education School Social Worker with extensive knowledge in in this area and the ability to support and advocate for your child in the school setting.
To put it simply, life can be hard. You deserve a safe place and a trusting therapist to navigate it with. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and understand the importance of meeting them where they’re at while creating a therapeutic alliance. I have experience working with a variety of issues that impact youth including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, family changes, loss, and more. I am a certified Special Education School Social Worker with extensive knowledge in in this area and the ability to support and advocate for your child in the school setting.
Life can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support is a courageous step toward growth. I work with teens and young adults facing challenges such as anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, and identity exploration. Many of my clients feel stuck or disconnected, unsure how to move forward. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to overcome obstacles. Together, we’ll tap into your inner strengths and develop practical tools for lasting change. I believe therapy should be a place where you can be your true self and feel genuinely supported.
Life can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support is a courageous step toward growth. I work with teens and young adults facing challenges such as anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, and identity exploration. Many of my clients feel stuck or disconnected, unsure how to move forward. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to overcome obstacles. Together, we’ll tap into your inner strengths and develop practical tools for lasting change. I believe therapy should be a place where you can be your true self and feel genuinely supported.
The journey of life is never a linear process, there are ups, down, and unexpected curves along the way and every journey is unique. I believe that every person is the expert on their life and in control of the path they take. This journey can be both rewarding and scary, but you do not have to do it alone. I believe that therapy just like the journey of life should be unique to each person. As a therapist I believe that the client should be in the driver seat, and I am there to help support and guide you along the way.
The journey of life is never a linear process, there are ups, down, and unexpected curves along the way and every journey is unique. I believe that every person is the expert on their life and in control of the path they take. This journey can be both rewarding and scary, but you do not have to do it alone. I believe that therapy just like the journey of life should be unique to each person. As a therapist I believe that the client should be in the driver seat, and I am there to help support and guide you along the way.
Life experiences can impact us in surprising, often difficult and traumatic ways, leaving us feeling out of touch with ourselves and those around us. With over twenty (20) years of experience working alongside individuals and families in a variety of clinical settings, my clinical approach begins with meeting you where you are at, without judgement or preconceived notions. Listening to better understand your story while also creating space for self-reflection and commitment. I share the sentiment of a traveling journalist, who once said, "life begins where our comfort zone ends".
Life experiences can impact us in surprising, often difficult and traumatic ways, leaving us feeling out of touch with ourselves and those around us. With over twenty (20) years of experience working alongside individuals and families in a variety of clinical settings, my clinical approach begins with meeting you where you are at, without judgement or preconceived notions. Listening to better understand your story while also creating space for self-reflection and commitment. I share the sentiment of a traveling journalist, who once said, "life begins where our comfort zone ends".
Whether you're coming into counseling to gain some fresh perspective, or you're looking to work through specific issues, we'll work together to create a clear path forward. As we identify the root causes of your concerns, we’ll adapt techniques based on your needs, so you'll be able to shift and embrace new ways of behaving and responding to the people and situations in your life.
Whether you're coming into counseling to gain some fresh perspective, or you're looking to work through specific issues, we'll work together to create a clear path forward. As we identify the root causes of your concerns, we’ll adapt techniques based on your needs, so you'll be able to shift and embrace new ways of behaving and responding to the people and situations in your life.
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically.
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically.
We live in a world that is changing every day, often creating stress, anxiety, and grief. Sometimes, we feel stuck in routines or patterns that are no longer serving us, but struggle to make a change. My role is to walk alongside to provide support, honesty, and perspective. I encourage my clients to pursue their authentic selves while working to debunk societal norms. Many of us have trauma stored in our bodies, unaware that we're holding onto past relationships and feelings of failure and inadequacies. I support utilizing other body-based modalities in addition to talk therapy to connect and heal physical/emotional pain.
We live in a world that is changing every day, often creating stress, anxiety, and grief. Sometimes, we feel stuck in routines or patterns that are no longer serving us, but struggle to make a change. My role is to walk alongside to provide support, honesty, and perspective. I encourage my clients to pursue their authentic selves while working to debunk societal norms. Many of us have trauma stored in our bodies, unaware that we're holding onto past relationships and feelings of failure and inadequacies. I support utilizing other body-based modalities in addition to talk therapy to connect and heal physical/emotional pain.
Do you struggle with conflict in your relationship, unresolved trauma, or a sense of disconnection that affects your daily life and emotional wellbeing? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated trying to navigate endless arguments, isolation, or unprocessed pain? Do you hope for deeper connections or to feel more grounded in yourself? Now more than ever, couples and individuals feel uncertain about how to heal and reconnect. You don’t have to face these challenges alone—together, we can work toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Do you struggle with conflict in your relationship, unresolved trauma, or a sense of disconnection that affects your daily life and emotional wellbeing? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated trying to navigate endless arguments, isolation, or unprocessed pain? Do you hope for deeper connections or to feel more grounded in yourself? Now more than ever, couples and individuals feel uncertain about how to heal and reconnect. You don’t have to face these challenges alone—together, we can work toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Many people come to therapy carrying the quiet work of managing how much of themselves they show to the world – learning when it feels safer to be visible, and when it feels necessary to hide. Living this way can be exhausting, especially when it’s shaped by identity, relationships, and past experiences. As a queer person and a licensed clinical social worker, my perspective is shaped by my own lived experience as well as from a commitment to creating a space where people feel safe and celebrated to show up as they are, without fear or judgment.
Many people come to therapy carrying the quiet work of managing how much of themselves they show to the world – learning when it feels safer to be visible, and when it feels necessary to hide. Living this way can be exhausting, especially when it’s shaped by identity, relationships, and past experiences. As a queer person and a licensed clinical social worker, my perspective is shaped by my own lived experience as well as from a commitment to creating a space where people feel safe and celebrated to show up as they are, without fear or judgment.
Are you the one holding everything together—at work, at home, in relationships—yet feeling overwhelmed or anxious inside? Many of my clients are high-achieving women and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. I offer a warm, judgment-free space grounded in EMDR and evidence-based care. Together, we’ll process what feels heavy, build practical coping tools, and help you feel more balanced, confident, and like yourself again.
Are you the one holding everything together—at work, at home, in relationships—yet feeling overwhelmed or anxious inside? Many of my clients are high-achieving women and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. I offer a warm, judgment-free space grounded in EMDR and evidence-based care. Together, we’ll process what feels heavy, build practical coping tools, and help you feel more balanced, confident, and like yourself again.
Trauma is defined differently by everyone and NO ONE understands what you are going through like you do. As a therapist trained in EMDR I can use my knowledge to help you process life experiences and provide realistic tools to manage reactions caused by trauma. I have previous work experience in healthcare and I enjoy working with teenagers and adults. My training and work experience include individuals with histories of complex trauma, first responders, personality disorders, trauma affiliated with a religion, addiction(s), grief, sexual health, and medical trauma.
Trauma is defined differently by everyone and NO ONE understands what you are going through like you do. As a therapist trained in EMDR I can use my knowledge to help you process life experiences and provide realistic tools to manage reactions caused by trauma. I have previous work experience in healthcare and I enjoy working with teenagers and adults. My training and work experience include individuals with histories of complex trauma, first responders, personality disorders, trauma affiliated with a religion, addiction(s), grief, sexual health, and medical trauma.