Blue Care Network Therapists in Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI
Lydia Cm Boonzaayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
3 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Life is often really tough. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to share their story, their struggles, their victories and their goals so they can feel less alone and also have a therapeutic partner to sort through what they'd like to understand better about themselves in order to take new steps towards wellness and growth. Being understood by a compassionate person is strengthening, and so is having a therapeutic partner to help you think about what you're thinking about and what you'd rather be focusing on.
Life is often really tough. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to share their story, their struggles, their victories and their goals so they can feel less alone and also have a therapeutic partner to sort through what they'd like to understand better about themselves in order to take new steps towards wellness and growth. Being understood by a compassionate person is strengthening, and so is having a therapeutic partner to help you think about what you're thinking about and what you'd rather be focusing on.
Andy Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
7 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
I am passionate about working with individuals/couples in relationships and personal growth. Many of my clients are adults facing challenges in romantic or family relationships. This includes conflict, sexual issues/addiction or infidelity. I also specialize in working with adults on issues such as: identifying life purpose, career choices, stress/burnout, loneliness, depression and anxiety. The goal for all my clients is to find freedom, peace, balance and connection. By the time we've completed therapy, clients often tell me that they have found a deeper understanding of themselves and peace in their relationships.
I am passionate about working with individuals/couples in relationships and personal growth. Many of my clients are adults facing challenges in romantic or family relationships. This includes conflict, sexual issues/addiction or infidelity. I also specialize in working with adults on issues such as: identifying life purpose, career choices, stress/burnout, loneliness, depression and anxiety. The goal for all my clients is to find freedom, peace, balance and connection. By the time we've completed therapy, clients often tell me that they have found a deeper understanding of themselves and peace in their relationships.
Jake Chabot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Hello! I want to thank you for taking a step towards finding a therapist that is right for you. It is my belief that everyone can benefit from exploring ways to address, refine, and improve their mental health. In the same way that a physical ailment might stop you from doing something you love, challenges to your mental health can do the same. I have a passion for walking alongside individuals & couples seeking explorative life change, whether it is addressing an old concern, exploring current issues, or simply setting yourself up for success moving forward. It is my goal to empower clients in seeking healing and resilience.
Hello! I want to thank you for taking a step towards finding a therapist that is right for you. It is my belief that everyone can benefit from exploring ways to address, refine, and improve their mental health. In the same way that a physical ailment might stop you from doing something you love, challenges to your mental health can do the same. I have a passion for walking alongside individuals & couples seeking explorative life change, whether it is addressing an old concern, exploring current issues, or simply setting yourself up for success moving forward. It is my goal to empower clients in seeking healing and resilience.
Kristin N Sausser
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW-C
1 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
This world is hard and we all need someone to come alongside of them to be their cheerleader. I have experienced first hand how trauma has impacted the life of families and individuals and do not want you to walk this path alone. Together we can collaborate to ensure that you are living a life of joy and freedom. I have lots of experience working with those in the child welfare system, whether it is children, biological parents, foster parents, adoptive parents or child welfare workers and I want to see you successful in all that you do.
This world is hard and we all need someone to come alongside of them to be their cheerleader. I have experienced first hand how trauma has impacted the life of families and individuals and do not want you to walk this path alone. Together we can collaborate to ensure that you are living a life of joy and freedom. I have lots of experience working with those in the child welfare system, whether it is children, biological parents, foster parents, adoptive parents or child welfare workers and I want to see you successful in all that you do.
Ann Phillips Browning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Life is a roller coaster that can be very stressful. These last few years have been challenging. Life is hard! I have been there myself! I am here to help. What can you do when you feel tired and overwhelmed? I learned how to manage anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sexual abuse, trauma, and grief. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside others who are looking to deal with similar issues. I work with females ages 12-100. I use various models like CBT, DBT, solution-focused and trauma-informed therapy. I also love to incorporate humor and laughter into our time together. Let's talk and see if I can help.
Life is a roller coaster that can be very stressful. These last few years have been challenging. Life is hard! I have been there myself! I am here to help. What can you do when you feel tired and overwhelmed? I learned how to manage anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sexual abuse, trauma, and grief. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside others who are looking to deal with similar issues. I work with females ages 12-100. I use various models like CBT, DBT, solution-focused and trauma-informed therapy. I also love to incorporate humor and laughter into our time together. Let's talk and see if I can help.
I have been in practice in Kalamazoo for over 15 years. I am certified in Trauma Informed Assessment and Intervention, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, play therapy, and have expertise in several parenting approaches. In addition to clinical practice, I am a school social worker, and proud father of 8 children. I use a person-centered approach, allowing clients to set their goals, providing a safe space and supportive environment to move them in the direction of their goals.
I have been in practice in Kalamazoo for over 15 years. I am certified in Trauma Informed Assessment and Intervention, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, play therapy, and have expertise in several parenting approaches. In addition to clinical practice, I am a school social worker, and proud father of 8 children. I use a person-centered approach, allowing clients to set their goals, providing a safe space and supportive environment to move them in the direction of their goals.
Sometimes life challenges us with difficult circumstances and painful emotions. At these times we may not be able to see our way out with any clarity. A compassionate guide can be helpful. I have a deep respect for one's capacity to heal and I invite the integration of mind, body, spirit and emotions into this process. I explore with you the themes in your life that create blocks to feeling centered and fulfilled. While it is important to hear what you are saying, it is also important to hear what you are not saying, providing a deeper kind of listening.
Sometimes life challenges us with difficult circumstances and painful emotions. At these times we may not be able to see our way out with any clarity. A compassionate guide can be helpful. I have a deep respect for one's capacity to heal and I invite the integration of mind, body, spirit and emotions into this process. I explore with you the themes in your life that create blocks to feeling centered and fulfilled. While it is important to hear what you are saying, it is also important to hear what you are not saying, providing a deeper kind of listening.
When people have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, chronic stress, addiction or disconnection from others they may develop unhealthy patterns of responding. We can transform many of these patterns through increasing our own awareness. We all carry the answers to our own healing within us. I seek to make working with me accessible and welcoming to all. You are invited to come as you are. I'm here for you when you are feeling stuck, limited by stigma or shame, caught in past hurts, fearful, isolated, or in need of getting back to feeling like you.
When people have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, chronic stress, addiction or disconnection from others they may develop unhealthy patterns of responding. We can transform many of these patterns through increasing our own awareness. We all carry the answers to our own healing within us. I seek to make working with me accessible and welcoming to all. You are invited to come as you are. I'm here for you when you are feeling stuck, limited by stigma or shame, caught in past hurts, fearful, isolated, or in need of getting back to feeling like you.
I am experienced in and enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I believe no one should have to walk alone through the challenges and difficulties of life. I consider it a privilege to provide support and encouragement to others while helping them to find the hope and healing God offers through His love and grace. I stress the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the means in which to help others gain personal growth and strength in order to live the life God has called them to live. I have been married 33 years and have four adult children.
I am experienced in and enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I believe no one should have to walk alone through the challenges and difficulties of life. I consider it a privilege to provide support and encouragement to others while helping them to find the hope and healing God offers through His love and grace. I stress the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the means in which to help others gain personal growth and strength in order to live the life God has called them to live. I have been married 33 years and have four adult children.
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.
Life can be hard, it can be even harder when we are stuck to reacting to our own pain with judgmental thoughts , unhelpful behaviors and end up caught in a place we do not want to be.
As a counselor I have had the honor of working with great individuals who have experinced depression, anxiety , trauma and substance use struggles . Helping individuals help themselves work through pain and be able to discover, and more deeply connect to what is important to them is truly meaningful for me.
Life can be hard, it can be even harder when we are stuck to reacting to our own pain with judgmental thoughts , unhelpful behaviors and end up caught in a place we do not want to be.
As a counselor I have had the honor of working with great individuals who have experinced depression, anxiety , trauma and substance use struggles . Helping individuals help themselves work through pain and be able to discover, and more deeply connect to what is important to them is truly meaningful for me.
David T Thomas
Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Not accepting new clients
Not Accepting New Clients.
A trusting and confidential relationship are foundational for therapy, gaining tools for healthy sustainable emotional regulation and increasing motivation for growth. My style of counseling is centered in being, becoming, belonging while creating safe space for discovering healthy thoughts and behaviors. My mission is to regenerate the self-healing power that you have through the partnership we develop. Black men increasingly have become aware of the benefits of therapy and seek spaces designed with us and our families in mind. This is an experience that as a Black Therapist I hope to bring as well.
Not Accepting New Clients.
A trusting and confidential relationship are foundational for therapy, gaining tools for healthy sustainable emotional regulation and increasing motivation for growth. My style of counseling is centered in being, becoming, belonging while creating safe space for discovering healthy thoughts and behaviors. My mission is to regenerate the self-healing power that you have through the partnership we develop. Black men increasingly have become aware of the benefits of therapy and seek spaces designed with us and our families in mind. This is an experience that as a Black Therapist I hope to bring as well.
Samantha Sanders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Life changes—and so do relationships.
What sustains a lasting connection isn’t perfection, but the choice to keep showing up for one another every day. When that intention fades, even subtly, the foundation of a relationship can begin to shift.
As a therapist, I stay engaged in continuing education to expand my knowledge and perspective. But I only claim expertise in areas where I have lived experience. I believe that matters. You don’t have to share someone’s story to have empathy—but having been there myself allows me to offer a deeper level of support and understanding.
Every family is blended in its own way.
Life changes—and so do relationships.
What sustains a lasting connection isn’t perfection, but the choice to keep showing up for one another every day. When that intention fades, even subtly, the foundation of a relationship can begin to shift.
As a therapist, I stay engaged in continuing education to expand my knowledge and perspective. But I only claim expertise in areas where I have lived experience. I believe that matters. You don’t have to share someone’s story to have empathy—but having been there myself allows me to offer a deeper level of support and understanding.
Every family is blended in its own way.
Online Therapists
I work with children, teens, young adults, and families to address challenges like anxiety, depression, academic stress, social struggles, behavioral concerns 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 to manage emotions, build trust, and achieve goals, empowering individuals and families to reach their potential.
I work with children, teens, young adults, and families to address challenges like anxiety, depression, academic stress, social struggles, behavioral concerns 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 to manage emotions, build trust, and achieve goals, empowering individuals and families to reach their potential.
Life is a journey with peaks and valleys. Sometimes the terrain is way to flat and we stagnate. I am here to help you through it no matter where you are in your journey and to help you 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. I have direct approach and won't just sit and nod at you. You deserve to feel better in your life.
Life is a journey with peaks and valleys. Sometimes the terrain is way to flat and we stagnate. I am here to help you through it no matter where you are in your journey and to help you 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. I have direct approach and won't just sit and nod at you. You deserve to feel better in your life.
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.
My ideal client feels weighed down by depression, anxiety, trauma, or stress from school, family, or relationships. They’ve been holding it together for others while quietly feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure of themselves. They need coping skills but truly crave relief, clarity, and balance. Their goals? Emotions that feel manageable, relationships that feel safe and supportive, and a life aligned with their values—because they desire peace, confidence, and to feel like themselves again, living authentically, with purpose, and free from the constant weight of overwhelm, ready to embrace healing, growth and lasting change.
My ideal client feels weighed down by depression, anxiety, trauma, or stress from school, family, or relationships. They’ve been holding it together for others while quietly feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure of themselves. They need coping skills but truly crave relief, clarity, and balance. Their goals? Emotions that feel manageable, relationships that feel safe and supportive, and a life aligned with their values—because they desire peace, confidence, and to feel like themselves again, living authentically, with purpose, and free from the constant weight of overwhelm, ready to embrace healing, growth and lasting change.
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.
You’re high-functioning, "fine," and doing all the things—so why does it feel like you’re one minor inconvenience away from a total meltdown? Maybe you’ve spent so much time being who everyone else needs you to be that you’ve forgotten who you actually are.
I specialize in working with women who are ready to stop "managing" their anxiety and start addressing the root of it. Often, that root is a lost sense of self. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or realizing you’ve built a life that doesn’t actually fit you, I provide a space to figure out who you are when you aren’t performing for an audience.
You’re high-functioning, "fine," and doing all the things—so why does it feel like you’re one minor inconvenience away from a total meltdown? Maybe you’ve spent so much time being who everyone else needs you to be that you’ve forgotten who you actually are.
I specialize in working with women who are ready to stop "managing" their anxiety and start addressing the root of it. Often, that root is a lost sense of self. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or realizing you’ve built a life that doesn’t actually fit you, I provide a space to figure out who you are when you aren’t performing for an audience.
Valarie Cunningham/Synergy Health Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I help clients get to the root of their issues through the evidenced base and life approaches, be it life changes, midlife crises, or just need to get back on track. This is all done through a person-centered approach where we focus on the needs and desires of the client. Goals are attainable in any case, I only ask for honesty reflection of self.
I help clients get to the root of their issues through the evidenced base and life approaches, be it life changes, midlife crises, or just need to get back on track. This is all done through a person-centered approach where we focus on the needs and desires of the client. Goals are attainable in any case, I only ask for honesty reflection of self.