Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI
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.
My main areas of practice include: alcohol and drug addiction, relational conflict, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma and PTSD. I work with a client centered, interpersonal approach to confidentially support and respond to the individual uniqueness of each client. I focus on creating open and direct dialogue using an element of humor to create relational safety.The level of ongoing anxiety and stress accompanying addiction as well as from everyday life tends to be relentless, overwhelming and at times, traumatizing. My goal is to assist clients in building insight and personalized skills to reduce distress and experience meaningful, corrective, emotional experiences.
My main areas of practice include: alcohol and drug addiction, relational conflict, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma and PTSD. I work with a client centered, interpersonal approach to confidentially support and respond to the individual uniqueness of each client. I focus on creating open and direct dialogue using an element of humor to create relational safety.The level of ongoing anxiety and stress accompanying addiction as well as from everyday life tends to be relentless, overwhelming and at times, traumatizing. My goal is to assist clients in building insight and personalized skills to reduce distress and experience meaningful, corrective, emotional experiences.
Most people don't understand the power, magnitude or complexity of ADHD; but if mastered it brings out talents you can neither teach nor buy. ADHD is widely misunderstood as a lack of focus or attention. ADHD is more accurately an issue of regulation which includes emotions, impulsivity, money, attention, sensory sensitivity etc. I work with clients on managing the symptoms of ADHD, the shame, guilt, anxiety and depression that stem from having ADHD in our society. Let's work together to create an environment that suits your brain. I'm passionate about helping you understand your brain.
Most people don't understand the power, magnitude or complexity of ADHD; but if mastered it brings out talents you can neither teach nor buy. ADHD is widely misunderstood as a lack of focus or attention. ADHD is more accurately an issue of regulation which includes emotions, impulsivity, money, attention, sensory sensitivity etc. I work with clients on managing the symptoms of ADHD, the shame, guilt, anxiety and depression that stem from having ADHD in our society. Let's work together to create an environment that suits your brain. I'm passionate about helping you understand your brain.
We all go through various challenges in life and some may be easier to navigate alone than others. Therapy provides a judgement free space to open up about your struggles and find solutions that work for you. Through counseling you can improve your overall wellness and develop a better understanding of yourself. You do not have to be alone in what you are going through. I am here to listen and help!
We all go through various challenges in life and some may be easier to navigate alone than others. Therapy provides a judgement free space to open up about your struggles and find solutions that work for you. Through counseling you can improve your overall wellness and develop a better understanding of yourself. You do not have to be alone in what you are going through. I am here to listen and help!
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
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Growing up can be challenging, but I believe every child and teenager has unique strengths that can help them navigate life’s ups and downs. I am passionate about working with children of all ages and bring over six years of experience supporting students in both school and athletic settings.
I also enjoy working with young adults as they navigate life transitions, relationships, education, college athletics, career goals, and everything in between. My goal is to provide a welcoming space where clients feel heard and empowered to recognize their strengths and navigate life’s obstacles.
Growing up can be challenging, but I believe every child and teenager has unique strengths that can help them navigate life’s ups and downs. I am passionate about working with children of all ages and bring over six years of experience supporting students in both school and athletic settings.
I also enjoy working with young adults as they navigate life transitions, relationships, education, college athletics, career goals, and everything in between. My goal is to provide a welcoming space where clients feel heard and empowered to recognize their strengths and navigate life’s obstacles.
The hardest step in change is asking someone for help. Therapy is a collaborative, coaching, and self-building journey where we work together to accomplish your desired goals. I enjoy working with men and women on depression, grief and loss, anxiety, men's issues, self-esteem, relationship challenges, obesity and weight loss, chronic pain, and long-term disabilities such as visual impairment.
The hardest step in change is asking someone for help. Therapy is a collaborative, coaching, and self-building journey where we work together to accomplish your desired goals. I enjoy working with men and women on depression, grief and loss, anxiety, men's issues, self-esteem, relationship challenges, obesity and weight loss, chronic pain, and long-term disabilities such as visual impairment.
Life can be challenging and many individuals face struggles at various points. The initial step toward healing and personal growth is often the most difficult. I feel privileged to support my clients on this journey. I embrace differences of all kinds in my practice and strive to foster an environment where we can work together to set goals, develop resilience, and uncover strengths that define who you are.
Life can be challenging and many individuals face struggles at various points. The initial step toward healing and personal growth is often the most difficult. I feel privileged to support my clients on this journey. I embrace differences of all kinds in my practice and strive to foster an environment where we can work together to set goals, develop resilience, and uncover strengths that define who you are.
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.
Melinda Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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In our highly pressured and complicated lives, so many of us experience work issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and/or the stress of daily life. It can feel so exhausting and frustrating. You may even feel stuck but know that you deserve more. Through the therapeutic process, we will work together to prioritize your goals so that we knock down the barriers and challenges that you may be facing and restore joy and peace in your life.
In our highly pressured and complicated lives, so many of us experience work issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and/or the stress of daily life. It can feel so exhausting and frustrating. You may even feel stuck but know that you deserve more. Through the therapeutic process, we will work together to prioritize your goals so that we knock down the barriers and challenges that you may be facing and restore joy and peace in your life.
Are you or your child struggling with long-lasting periods of sadness; are you/they becoming more isolated, or having thoughts of self-harm? Do you find yourself or your child worrying excessively? Have you or your child lost someone you love? Or is an event from the past making it challenging to live the life you want to today? Maybe you're finding it difficult to connect with friends and family or are experiencing a life transition? Are you looking to find relief from day-to-day stressors, increase healthy communication skills, or learn new coping skills?
Are you or your child struggling with long-lasting periods of sadness; are you/they becoming more isolated, or having thoughts of self-harm? Do you find yourself or your child worrying excessively? Have you or your child lost someone you love? Or is an event from the past making it challenging to live the life you want to today? Maybe you're finding it difficult to connect with friends and family or are experiencing a life transition? Are you looking to find relief from day-to-day stressors, increase healthy communication skills, or learn new coping skills?
It's okay. Sometimes, a good cry is just what you need to release all the hurt you have built up inside! People come to counseling because they want something to be different in their lives. They may want to change their personal or family situation, solve a particular problem, or simply bring a healthier balance to their lives. The counseling process can be fun and exciting. It can also, at times, be very challenging, difficult, and even painful. However, the goal will always be to bring about some positive change and meaningful outcomes!
It's okay. Sometimes, a good cry is just what you need to release all the hurt you have built up inside! People come to counseling because they want something to be different in their lives. They may want to change their personal or family situation, solve a particular problem, or simply bring a healthier balance to their lives. The counseling process can be fun and exciting. It can also, at times, be very challenging, difficult, and even painful. However, the goal will always be to bring about some positive change and meaningful outcomes!
Imagine waking up every morning, your mind clouded with a heavy fog of doubt, sadness, and fear. The weight of the world feels like an anchor, making every step forward seem impossible. For many people, this is an all-too-familiar struggle. But you're not alone in this journey. I'm here to extend a compassionate hand to help you find your way out of the darkness. You are the expert of your own experiences and have the tools to work through the issues life throws at you. I believe that healing begins with understanding.
Imagine waking up every morning, your mind clouded with a heavy fog of doubt, sadness, and fear. The weight of the world feels like an anchor, making every step forward seem impossible. For many people, this is an all-too-familiar struggle. But you're not alone in this journey. I'm here to extend a compassionate hand to help you find your way out of the darkness. You are the expert of your own experiences and have the tools to work through the issues life throws at you. I believe that healing begins with understanding.
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.
Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re already feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. My goal is to make that first step feel a little less heavy by offering a space that is warm, supportive, and collaborative.
I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship stress, and questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ concerns. I also work with couples who are feeling disconnected or stuck in cycles of conflict, miscommunication, or emotional distance to help them reconnect and regain emotional safety and trust.
Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re already feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. My goal is to make that first step feel a little less heavy by offering a space that is warm, supportive, and collaborative.
I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship stress, and questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ concerns. I also work with couples who are feeling disconnected or stuck in cycles of conflict, miscommunication, or emotional distance to help them reconnect and regain emotional safety and trust.
My goal in working with clients is to provide support, compassion, and accountability as well as to offer resources and tools to empower individuals, increase their confidence, and further begin to identify and make progress in achieving their goals. I believe that treatment should not be conducted as a one size fits all approach; instead I desire to work in collaboration with clients to identify and progress in achievement of client specific goals through therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence based treatment and therapeutic modalities.
My goal in working with clients is to provide support, compassion, and accountability as well as to offer resources and tools to empower individuals, increase their confidence, and further begin to identify and make progress in achieving their goals. I believe that treatment should not be conducted as a one size fits all approach; instead I desire to work in collaboration with clients to identify and progress in achievement of client specific goals through therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence based treatment and therapeutic modalities.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years and I have worked in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health, employee assistance, and now private practice. What I love most about what I do is learning and understanding my clients' individual histories and current life situations. Therapy is not a "one size fits all" treatment plan, everyone's story is unique and their story has to be heard. My clients and I work as a team to figure out what the goals of therapy are and to try to reach those goals as best as we can. My job is to guide, not lead, a client on their journey.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years and I have worked in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health, employee assistance, and now private practice. What I love most about what I do is learning and understanding my clients' individual histories and current life situations. Therapy is not a "one size fits all" treatment plan, everyone's story is unique and their story has to be heard. My clients and I work as a team to figure out what the goals of therapy are and to try to reach those goals as best as we can. My job is to guide, not lead, a client on their journey.
I believe that each of us was created beautifully and meant to live with joy, but that throughout the course of life, we experience brokenness, pain, loss, regret, and different forms of trauma. Therapy is a process by which we examine how we hurt and explore how to heal.
I believe that each of us was created beautifully and meant to live with joy, but that throughout the course of life, we experience brokenness, pain, loss, regret, and different forms of trauma. Therapy is a process by which we examine how we hurt and explore how to heal.
Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Michigan and can see clients in most states virtually via PSYPACT (APIT-22359). . I genuinely enjoy connecting with my clients and am so glad you’ve taken the time to visit my profile. In my practice we work hard, sometimes cry hard, but usually laugh harder. If you’re struggling with symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, or depression, especially if they’re connected to trauma, I’d be honored to support you.
Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Michigan and can see clients in most states virtually via PSYPACT (APIT-22359). . I genuinely enjoy connecting with my clients and am so glad you’ve taken the time to visit my profile. In my practice we work hard, sometimes cry hard, but usually laugh harder. If you’re struggling with symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, or depression, especially if they’re connected to trauma, I’d be honored to support you.
Living with the weight of chronic illness, caregiver burnout, anxiety or depression can feel isolating and exhausting. As a therapist, I believe in the importance of identifying and utilizing each individual’s unique strengths. My approach is collaborative, practical and is meant to give you the tools to manage stress, navigate your emotions and create a sense of stability and hope.
Living with the weight of chronic illness, caregiver burnout, anxiety or depression can feel isolating and exhausting. As a therapist, I believe in the importance of identifying and utilizing each individual’s unique strengths. My approach is collaborative, practical and is meant to give you the tools to manage stress, navigate your emotions and create a sense of stability and hope.
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Number of Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI
700+
Average cost per session
$167
Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 76% | Priority Health |
| 73% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |