LGBTQ+ Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI

I specialize in LGBTQ + care and am passionate about the queer community having a safe- non judgmental place to find providers that can assist with various needs no matter if they are questioning, transitioning, or just would like to talk to someone who is going to provide them quality care for their own day to day issues in a safe space. I also specialize in working with teens 13 and up dealing with coming of age issues and mood and emotional regulation.

We all face problems in living. If you find yourself in a difficult situation that you could be handling better, I'm here to help you process your concerns and ways of addressing them. My goal is to help you manage your problems more effectively or even transcend them by eliciting new possibilities. I can also be helpful when it's not a question of what's going wrong but of what could be better. Most of us use only a portion of our potential and can live much more creatively. If you're feeling like you're just not as effective as you'd like to be, I can help you take advantage of missed opportunities and unused potential.

On our journey through life we sometimes face challenges that lead us to seek out additional support. Life is messy and we are here to help you be intentional with your approach to treatment and pull on your strengths to get through the challenges you are facing. Together with our therapists here at Intentional Journey Counseling we will work with you to discover your strengths and build skills to help you on your journey through healing.

We will all go through times in our lives where we may need some extra support. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a relaxed, safe, non-judgmental and caring environment, where we can work together to achieve your goals. I believe that everyone has their own set of strengths, and we will use a variety of creative interventions which will allow you to feel empowered and take control over your path to success. Together, we can find practical and realistic solutions to address your identified areas of need. I offer individual and family therapy to children and adults in a LGBTQ + open and affirming practice.

You have the power and ability to live in a world that compliments your needs while creating space for you to grow. Counseling is a tool that supports you in your journey in creating this world for yourself. This journey should be as drawn out or as brief as you determine . Different people have different challenges, so whether it is anxiety, trauma, or substance use issues; there is a path to creating your quality world. I offer an integrative approach to counseling that supports you as you determine how you would like this world to look, feel and function.

Sam Darrow (they/them/theirs) is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) who has earned certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors. They received their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. They provide counseling to individuals ages 14 and older, couples, and groups.

I want to start off by saying that I am proud of you for taking the first step in healing! Making the choice to seek out therapy can be a tough one, choosing your therapist shouldn’t be. My goal as your therapist is to create a comfortable and safe environment (however that may look for you) to process, heal and grow. It is important to me that your therapy space is inclusive, trauma informed and person centered. As a result, I am flexible with where we meet. Do you feel most comfortable in person or over the computer? Do you feel safe at your favorite coffee/tea shop or on a walk? You get to decide! This is your therapy after all!

I am passionate about empowering and supporting individuals and couples as they grow and change. I recognize my clients as experts on their own lives, and assist them as they learn to identify and leverage their strengths to move toward a healthier place. I have experience assisting with: anxiety, depression, issues that arise throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period, infertility & loss, parenting challenges, relationship conflict, navigating life changes, grief, attachment, non-binary, and transgender individuals. I have completed training in treating perinatal mood & anxiety disorders from Postpartum Support International.

Therapy is hard, but it doesn't have to be terrible. My job is to make you feel confident with your decision to reach out for help while guiding you through your own personal growth and healing. Healing from trauma will be the hardest and most worthwhile decision of your life, and you do not have to go through it alone. I offer individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults in a LGBTQ + open and affirming practice. Please reach out if you would like to connect about the therapy process.

I strive to help those experiencing life's transitions, whether they be changes in career, relationships, personal identity, family, and/or other turning points. People encounter challenges and changes that can be disruptive and challenging. I also work with the very perceptive and their particular challenges. Additionally, my background connects me with medical/care-givers. Through understanding, and the integration of various approaches, primarily relational psychoanalytic, together we can navigate forward through those challenges. I serve a variety of clientele of various cultural, ethnic, gender, and other identities.

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.