Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI
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.
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.
Life can change in a flash. Transitions are not always expected. Job loss, chronic illness, death of a loved one, a pandemic - not to mention those we do plan, such as moving, empty nest, retirement, and others. We often try to avoid transitions because change can be hard. Even a positive change can cause feelings of loss, anxiety, overwhelmed and often leads to anxiety or depression. Those suffering from emotional instability, trauma & loss, or other life stressors causing mental health disturbance, acquiring new skills through tools and meeting goals, will allow for greater self-understanding, offering an enhanced quality of life.
Life can change in a flash. Transitions are not always expected. Job loss, chronic illness, death of a loved one, a pandemic - not to mention those we do plan, such as moving, empty nest, retirement, and others. We often try to avoid transitions because change can be hard. Even a positive change can cause feelings of loss, anxiety, overwhelmed and often leads to anxiety or depression. Those suffering from emotional instability, trauma & loss, or other life stressors causing mental health disturbance, acquiring new skills through tools and meeting goals, will allow for greater self-understanding, offering an enhanced quality of life.
Shannon Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Waitlist for new clients
Do you ever wish life could be different but don't know how to make make changes? Do you wish you could have someone to confide to that isn't part of your daily life and maybe someone who will give you wisdom and help shed light on patterns of thinking that might not be helpful to you? Do you long for space to share your inner thoughts and feelings without judgement? Over the years, I have worked with a variety of individuals ages 4-50 something who long for these exact things!
Do you ever wish life could be different but don't know how to make make changes? Do you wish you could have someone to confide to that isn't part of your daily life and maybe someone who will give you wisdom and help shed light on patterns of thinking that might not be helpful to you? Do you long for space to share your inner thoughts and feelings without judgement? Over the years, I have worked with a variety of individuals ages 4-50 something who long for these exact things!
My goal is for you to see the restoration of hope. It is my firm belief that your answers and truths are all within you. It is my desire to make sure that you discover those answers with clarity. Unleashing you potential is vital. Helping to open-up avenues of self-discovery and giving you resources to face life challenges is key. I would want to make sure that you navigate your challenges with a keen sense of focus and determination. Providing you with a sense of safety in getting you there without shame or guilt can be accomplished.
My goal is for you to see the restoration of hope. It is my firm belief that your answers and truths are all within you. It is my desire to make sure that you discover those answers with clarity. Unleashing you potential is vital. Helping to open-up avenues of self-discovery and giving you resources to face life challenges is key. I would want to make sure that you navigate your challenges with a keen sense of focus and determination. Providing you with a sense of safety in getting you there without shame or guilt can be accomplished.
Colleen Cachero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
I approach each session with a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and listening ear. Meeting you where you are at, I will 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. When working with clients, I look at how past experiences, including trauma, affect their current experiences. I provide in-person and telehealth services to meet client needs.
I approach each session with a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and listening ear. Meeting you where you are at, I will 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. When working with clients, I look at how past experiences, including trauma, affect their current experiences. I provide in-person and telehealth services to meet client needs.
I believe healing and growth are possible no matter how painful things are today. I admire the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out and engage in therapy. It would be an honor to work alongside you toward the goals you have envisioned for yourself. Taking an honest look at the pain in our lives is not easy, but I believe that the process is worth it. I am rooting for you to find freedom and wholeness in your life.
I believe healing and growth are possible no matter how painful things are today. I admire the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out and engage in therapy. It would be an honor to work alongside you toward the goals you have envisioned for yourself. Taking an honest look at the pain in our lives is not easy, but I believe that the process is worth it. I am rooting for you to find freedom and wholeness in your life.
Whether you are experiencing mental health issues, challenges that are overwhelming, or just need someone to talk with, I am here to support and be a person standing next to you through whatever challenges you may face by providing a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. Experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflict, family conflict, addiction, trauma, and mental health disorders can be hard to handle on your own. I am here to assist in creating a better understanding of yourself and accomplish the goals you want within your life and treatment.
Whether you are experiencing mental health issues, challenges that are overwhelming, or just need someone to talk with, I am here to support and be a person standing next to you through whatever challenges you may face by providing a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. Experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflict, family conflict, addiction, trauma, and mental health disorders can be hard to handle on your own. I am here to assist in creating a better understanding of yourself and accomplish the goals you want within your life and treatment.
Rhonda Overberger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
I practice evidence-based treatment rooted in science. My goals are to help clients alter negative repetitive patterns, defuse from overwhelming destructive behaviors, and create movement toward what is really important in their lives. I use acceptance and mindfulness skills, combined with behavior-change strategies, to help clients increase psychological flexibility. I believe that psychological suffering is caused by avoiding emotions and life experiences, which results in psychological rigidity, and greater suffering.
I practice evidence-based treatment rooted in science. My goals are to help clients alter negative repetitive patterns, defuse from overwhelming destructive behaviors, and create movement toward what is really important in their lives. I use acceptance and mindfulness skills, combined with behavior-change strategies, to help clients increase psychological flexibility. I believe that psychological suffering is caused by avoiding emotions and life experiences, which results in psychological rigidity, and greater suffering.
Julie A Rittenhouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Life is complicated. Navigating its many twists and turns can be difficult. Deciding to enter therapy can be equally difficult and I respect your choice to start. I specialize in coming alongside you in a relaxed and impartial space to listen without judgement as you explore life’s challenges, changes and transitions. I promise to be calm, present, respectful and thoughtful in your most vulnerable moments as you share your life stories and deepest concerns.
Life is complicated. Navigating its many twists and turns can be difficult. Deciding to enter therapy can be equally difficult and I respect your choice to start. I specialize in coming alongside you in a relaxed and impartial space to listen without judgement as you explore life’s challenges, changes and transitions. I promise to be calm, present, respectful and thoughtful in your most vulnerable moments as you share your life stories and deepest concerns.
You are not the problem, the problem is the problem. Modern mental health has a history of stigma and pathology. I work from a post modern approach that centers resiliency and holistic care. I offer a safe place for clients to explore the dimensions of their experience, while learning skills and updated coping strategies to aid in their sense of wellness. Each session is an opportunity to reflect, connect, and express what is unresolved in their experience. Through an integrative process we will create pathways towards liberation by honoring change and learning new ways to tend to your experience.
You are not the problem, the problem is the problem. Modern mental health has a history of stigma and pathology. I work from a post modern approach that centers resiliency and holistic care. I offer a safe place for clients to explore the dimensions of their experience, while learning skills and updated coping strategies to aid in their sense of wellness. Each session is an opportunity to reflect, connect, and express what is unresolved in their experience. Through an integrative process we will create pathways towards liberation by honoring change and learning new ways to tend to your experience.
I am here to help you navigate difficult situations going on in your life. My goal is for you to feel safe and understood. I enjoy helping people from all backgrounds. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, chronic pain, adjustment, and stress management. I believe therapy should take place in a safe, supportive, empowering, and confidential environment. Clients are active in the process, exploring areas including feelings, beliefs, and behaviors while working through personal history and identifying aspects of their lives they wish to change.
I am here to help you navigate difficult situations going on in your life. My goal is for you to feel safe and understood. I enjoy helping people from all backgrounds. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, chronic pain, adjustment, and stress management. I believe therapy should take place in a safe, supportive, empowering, and confidential environment. Clients are active in the process, exploring areas including feelings, beliefs, and behaviors while working through personal history and identifying aspects of their lives they wish to change.
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Lydia Cm Boonzaayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
Starting or returning to counseling often means that you are facing a challenge that does not have a simple solution. Sharing what is on your mind may be a relief, but for many people, it is also anxiety provoking. Whether your concerns are present-focused or have roots in the past, we can create a space where you can process and grow through the obstacles you are facing. Areas in which I have special knowledge include trauma and anxiety. I currently offer talk therapy, EMDR, and EMDR intensives. During sessions, you can expect me to express empathetic understanding, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness.
Starting or returning to counseling often means that you are facing a challenge that does not have a simple solution. Sharing what is on your mind may be a relief, but for many people, it is also anxiety provoking. Whether your concerns are present-focused or have roots in the past, we can create a space where you can process and grow through the obstacles you are facing. Areas in which I have special knowledge include trauma and anxiety. I currently offer talk therapy, EMDR, and EMDR intensives. During sessions, you can expect me to express empathetic understanding, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness.
I am a clinician at the Western Michigan University Resiliency Center. I specialize in difficulties related to anxiety, depression, grief/loss, school concerns, trauma, and much more. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents who have experienced adversity, as well as supporting their caregivers. It is my goal to work with you and your child in creating achievable and important goals. My hope is that I can create a safe and welcoming space for your child to feel seen and heard. The Resiliency Center is privileged to have therapy dogs onsite.
I am a clinician at the Western Michigan University Resiliency Center. I specialize in difficulties related to anxiety, depression, grief/loss, school concerns, trauma, and much more. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents who have experienced adversity, as well as supporting their caregivers. It is my goal to work with you and your child in creating achievable and important goals. My hope is that I can create a safe and welcoming space for your child to feel seen and heard. The Resiliency Center is privileged to have therapy dogs onsite.
Allyn Witchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Immediate evening openings for new clients. Are you looking for couples counseling, family therapy, or help for yourself to improve your relationships? Couples counseling can be a great avenue to improve and grow in a relationship; even before serious issues arise. Every family has challenges; through the therapeutic process, families can learn new techniques and skills to better support their loved ones.
Immediate evening openings for new clients. Are you looking for couples counseling, family therapy, or help for yourself to improve your relationships? Couples counseling can be a great avenue to improve and grow in a relationship; even before serious issues arise. Every family has challenges; through the therapeutic process, families can learn new techniques and skills to better support their loved ones.
Julie M. Waldron
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LLP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to Hope & Healing Therapy Services, LLC, in Kalamazoo, MI. I offer compassionate care and practical support tailored to your needs. Practicing primarily from a trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral perspective, I strive to listen, teach and guide you through evidence-based treatment that involves taking a closer look at how thoughts, emotions and behaviors work together. Together we will make a plan to help you grow and heal. Grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life changes, relationships, identity & self-esteem are the concerns most commonly addressed in my practice.
Welcome to Hope & Healing Therapy Services, LLC, in Kalamazoo, MI. I offer compassionate care and practical support tailored to your needs. Practicing primarily from a trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral perspective, I strive to listen, teach and guide you through evidence-based treatment that involves taking a closer look at how thoughts, emotions and behaviors work together. Together we will make a plan to help you grow and heal. Grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life changes, relationships, identity & self-esteem are the concerns most commonly addressed in my practice.
Together we will create a compassionate & emotionally safe space for you to explore how you became the YOU that you are today. We will discover who you want to be & how you hope to change. I will help you understand your positive, affirming, challenging & disturbing relationships & experiences. We will collaboratively decrease your emotional & physical pain. You will grow to have comfortable & healthy thoughts, feelings & behaviors. I will respectfully guide you towards being mindful with your strength, with your ability to act assertively, with skills to experience self control & contentment & to become who YOU CHOOSE to be.
Together we will create a compassionate & emotionally safe space for you to explore how you became the YOU that you are today. We will discover who you want to be & how you hope to change. I will help you understand your positive, affirming, challenging & disturbing relationships & experiences. We will collaboratively decrease your emotional & physical pain. You will grow to have comfortable & healthy thoughts, feelings & behaviors. I will respectfully guide you towards being mindful with your strength, with your ability to act assertively, with skills to experience self control & contentment & to become who YOU CHOOSE to be.
GFM The Synergy Center (GFMSC) offers outpatient counseling and therapy services to people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. We are here to serve residents in the Kalamazoo and surrounding communities. GFMSC offers confidential, professional counseling and therapy services in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. My ultimate goal is to assist individuals in obtaining a satisfying lifestyle that they desire.
GFM The Synergy Center (GFMSC) offers outpatient counseling and therapy services to people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. We are here to serve residents in the Kalamazoo and surrounding communities. GFMSC offers confidential, professional counseling and therapy services in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. My ultimate goal is to assist individuals in obtaining a satisfying lifestyle that they desire.
Teresa Visoso-Rangel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
I provide services in English and Spanish. If you are currently struggling with a circumstance in your own life that is draining your energy and ability to feel hopeful, call me. Whether you want to improve your personal life, create more trust and intimacy with your partner or improve your relationships to feel happier, I can help you. I support individuals, couples and families reconnect and heal. Some of the issues you might want to work on might be depression either related to pregnancy or to other factors, anxiety, adjustment to change, family conflict, divorce and infidelity among others.
I provide services in English and Spanish. If you are currently struggling with a circumstance in your own life that is draining your energy and ability to feel hopeful, call me. Whether you want to improve your personal life, create more trust and intimacy with your partner or improve your relationships to feel happier, I can help you. I support individuals, couples and families reconnect and heal. Some of the issues you might want to work on might be depression either related to pregnancy or to other factors, anxiety, adjustment to change, family conflict, divorce and infidelity among others.
Our lives do not always go the way we planned. We all experience challenges and struggles and find ourselves searching for relief. I view therapy as a time to heal, grow, change, discover, and build. I have worked with clients to address such concerns as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, parenting, work and career concerns, life transitions, stress and coping, and grief and loss to name a few.
Our lives do not always go the way we planned. We all experience challenges and struggles and find ourselves searching for relief. I view therapy as a time to heal, grow, change, discover, and build. I have worked with clients to address such concerns as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, parenting, work and career concerns, life transitions, stress and coping, and grief and loss to name a few.
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Number of Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI
500+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Coping Skills |
| 73% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 71% | Priority Health |
| 68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI see their clients
| 76% | In Person and Online | |
| 24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |