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.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

Human beings are in a constant state of coping, healing or growth. I love having the opportunity to guide and support individuals through these various states. I am trained in trauma informed practice and enjoy working with individuals who have experienced trauma across the lifespan. I also have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, LGBTQIA +, and parenting challenges. I believe that self-awareness and mindfulness are powerful tools in helping us navigate life and I want to help you find what works for you.

Counseling is a journey that is often filled with self-discovery, new awareness, and difficult choices. Telling your story can bring relief and a new way of looking at the world, and more importantly, a new way of looking at your life. Looking at where you might want to go in your life, or how you want to have better control over your emotions, behaviors, and thoughts are the challenges I’ll help you discover and manage. I have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field for almost 30 years and bring a variety of therapy techniques, expertise, and life experience to my work with clients.

I assist individuals and families in solving problems as they work toward recovery from addiction and other mental health conditions. I can serve as a guide, resource and source of strength for those who wish to undertake this journey. For individuals, I have an extensive background in substance use and other mental disorders and can help you work through the problems associated with those disorders. For families, I can also assist in helping parents, spouses and/or children understand what is happening to their loved one and provide coping skills for the challenges presented by the problems of the mind.

I’ve worked in many capacities including corrections, child welfare, health care, and more. The complexities of substance abuse, sexual trauma, dysfunction within a family, and mental health are some of many issues that individuals I’ve worked along side have faced. Through those different journeys, I found I really enjoy helping people! Going thru some of the darkest times of your life shouldn’t be spent alone. I love providing a safe space, one without judgement or worry to others while guiding them with evidence-based practices.