Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI
I am so glad you are here. I’d like to applaud you for taking some of the first steps to conquering the challenges that life can throw our way. Life has its ups and downs, and I am honored to be here with you while you navigate through it.
I am so glad you are here. I’d like to applaud you for taking some of the first steps to conquering the challenges that life can throw our way. Life has its ups and downs, and I am honored to be here with you while you navigate through it.
Kalamazoo Neurofeedback and Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
My goal is to help clients achieve improved functioning as quickly as possible. I believe the most powerful transformation comes from a combination of techniques to understand and reset non-adaptive patterns, including neurofeedback, other forms of biofeedback, such as heart rate variability, emotional freedom technique (EFT), and a personality assessment I use called the Enneagram, combined with behaviorally-based counseling, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The combination of these techniques provide the foundation for holistically examining issues that stand in the way of a fuller life.
My goal is to help clients achieve improved functioning as quickly as possible. I believe the most powerful transformation comes from a combination of techniques to understand and reset non-adaptive patterns, including neurofeedback, other forms of biofeedback, such as heart rate variability, emotional freedom technique (EFT), and a personality assessment I use called the Enneagram, combined with behaviorally-based counseling, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The combination of these techniques provide the foundation for holistically examining issues that stand in the way of a fuller life.
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, 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, 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.
If you’re reading this, you might be worried about your child’s anxiety, stress, or big emotions. Or maybe you’re a young adult trying to find your footing during a challenging stage of life. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults, helping them navigate challenges with confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.
If you’re reading this, you might be worried about your child’s anxiety, stress, or big emotions. Or maybe you’re a young adult trying to find your footing during a challenging stage of life. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults, helping them navigate challenges with confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Kalamazoo understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Kalamazoo understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life! While you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties, there's nothing wrong with seeking extra support when you need it. I provide long lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, redirect damaging patterns and overcome whatever challenges you may face! I can also help you attain a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values. Develop skills for improving your relationships. Cope with stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional pressures. Most importantly improve your self-esteem and boost your self confidence!
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life! While you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties, there's nothing wrong with seeking extra support when you need it. I provide long lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, redirect damaging patterns and overcome whatever challenges you may face! I can also help you attain a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values. Develop skills for improving your relationships. Cope with stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional pressures. Most importantly improve your self-esteem and boost your self confidence!
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.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically..
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically..
I enjoy working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities. In addition to working with individuals, I also work with couples and families. Therapy allows me to assist people in finding their inner strength, passion, and peace. My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship-related issues, family stressors, and general communication difficulties.
I enjoy working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities. In addition to working with individuals, I also work with couples and families. Therapy allows me to assist people in finding their inner strength, passion, and peace. My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship-related issues, family stressors, and general communication difficulties.
Helping others on their journey motivates me and gives me a sense of purpose. I have experience assisting individuals and families in processing traumatic events, reducing negative effects, managing overwhelming stress, and building resilience.
Helping others on their journey motivates me and gives me a sense of purpose. I have experience assisting individuals and families in processing traumatic events, reducing negative effects, managing overwhelming stress, and building resilience.
Bethany L Vinatieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CDP, NPT-C
12 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Life is full of uncertainty, change, joy and tragedy. I feel uniquely privileged to bear witness to people's stories. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is creating a safe, compassionate space for people to explore, process and heal. I have special experiences and interests in working with adults with chronic medical illness, caregiver stress, grief, anxiety & depression. I am also a registered telehealth provider in the state of Florida and a member of the Functional Neurological Disorder Society and National Association of Social Workers.
Life is full of uncertainty, change, joy and tragedy. I feel uniquely privileged to bear witness to people's stories. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is creating a safe, compassionate space for people to explore, process and heal. I have special experiences and interests in working with adults with chronic medical illness, caregiver stress, grief, anxiety & depression. I am also a registered telehealth provider in the state of Florida and a member of the Functional Neurological Disorder Society and National Association of Social Workers.
I believe in the importance of understanding how our past experiences impact our present functioning to better care for our future selves. This process requires a whole person approach to counseling and in my practice, you will find that to address mental health symptoms and concerns, I also will address your physical, emotional, spiritual and social health. We were designed as unique, intricate people and I hope you’ll find it healing to give space to process through all parts of yourself. You will see my personality in our time together (warm, welcoming, direct) and I hope to see yours, too! Together, we can determine your goals.
I believe in the importance of understanding how our past experiences impact our present functioning to better care for our future selves. This process requires a whole person approach to counseling and in my practice, you will find that to address mental health symptoms and concerns, I also will address your physical, emotional, spiritual and social health. We were designed as unique, intricate people and I hope you’ll find it healing to give space to process through all parts of yourself. You will see my personality in our time together (warm, welcoming, direct) and I hope to see yours, too! Together, we can determine your goals.
Growing up can be challenging, but I believe every child has unique strengths that can help them navigate life’s ups and downs. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and over five years of experience working with students in the school and athletic environment. I have knowledge of working with a variety of difficulties that the youth may face. Including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, and athletics.
Growing up can be challenging, but I believe every child has unique strengths that can help them navigate life’s ups and downs. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and over five years of experience working with students in the school and athletic environment. I have knowledge of working with a variety of difficulties that the youth may face. Including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, and athletics.
“You cannot heal what you refuse to confront.” Is this a phrase that resonates with you? If so, then you are in the right place. Sometimes in life we get to a point where we realize that we are not living our truest life or our most actualized self. This can be anything from dealing with our daily turmoil and tribulations to confronting deep insecurities, distressing anxiety and depression, or past trauma. One of the key steps to overcoming these concerns is to turn inward and examine the self. In our counseling relationship, I promise to provide you with my most authentic self so that you can discover yours.
“You cannot heal what you refuse to confront.” Is this a phrase that resonates with you? If so, then you are in the right place. Sometimes in life we get to a point where we realize that we are not living our truest life or our most actualized self. This can be anything from dealing with our daily turmoil and tribulations to confronting deep insecurities, distressing anxiety and depression, or past trauma. One of the key steps to overcoming these concerns is to turn inward and examine the self. In our counseling relationship, I promise to provide you with my most authentic self so that you can discover yours.
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel. My greatest passion is bringing healing to those who have been through these traumatic and stressful experiences. I see the client as the true “expert” in their own life and I see myself as a guide and mentor along the way.
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel. My greatest passion is bringing healing to those who have been through these traumatic and stressful experiences. I see the client as the true “expert” in their own life and I see myself as a guide and mentor along the way.
I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience. My role is not to tell you how to lead your life, but to listen and understand changes you want for yourself. Most of us have a difficult time being observers of our own thoughts and emotions, and my goal is to guide you. We do have good evidence that people begin to feel better when they feel heard. Together, we will create a collaborative, you-centered therapeutic relationship that supports the development of your personal insights with practical coping skills that help you live more fully in ways that are important to you.
I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience. My role is not to tell you how to lead your life, but to listen and understand changes you want for yourself. Most of us have a difficult time being observers of our own thoughts and emotions, and my goal is to guide you. We do have good evidence that people begin to feel better when they feel heard. Together, we will create a collaborative, you-centered therapeutic relationship that supports the development of your personal insights with practical coping skills that help you live more fully in ways that are important to you.
Currently accepting new clients! We all heal in different ways, and I value the importance of meeting each client where they are at in their healing journey, remaining patient each step of the way. I am dedicated to cultivating a safe space for all of my clients, working collaboratively with each individual as they work towards their goals, while ensuring a consistent, non-judgmental environment is maintained.
Currently accepting new clients! We all heal in different ways, and I value the importance of meeting each client where they are at in their healing journey, remaining patient each step of the way. I am dedicated to cultivating a safe space for all of my clients, working collaboratively with each individual as they work towards their goals, while ensuring a consistent, non-judgmental environment is maintained.
I believe Irvin Yalom said it best when he said we need to form a unique therapy for every person. We are all unique, our relationships and experiences are unique, and in therapy we need to find your own path forward in life. We can find that as a conversation between two experts, you being the expert in your own life, and me being an expert in this field. Together, we can work to help you find what you are looking for in therapy. Whether it is a skill and action motivated plan, or a space to emotionally process things regularly, or anything in between.
I believe Irvin Yalom said it best when he said we need to form a unique therapy for every person. We are all unique, our relationships and experiences are unique, and in therapy we need to find your own path forward in life. We can find that as a conversation between two experts, you being the expert in your own life, and me being an expert in this field. Together, we can work to help you find what you are looking for in therapy. Whether it is a skill and action motivated plan, or a space to emotionally process things regularly, or anything in between.
One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious - C.G. Jung
We are spiritual beings having a material experience. And, life here on Earth can be really, really difficult. In this day and age, it is even more difficult due to the isolation our society seems to perpetuate through false constructs. My hope is to offer you a deeply-grounded, authentic connection so that I may be a compassionate support to your healing as you change and grow into your True You.
One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious - C.G. Jung
We are spiritual beings having a material experience. And, life here on Earth can be really, really difficult. In this day and age, it is even more difficult due to the isolation our society seems to perpetuate through false constructs. My hope is to offer you a deeply-grounded, authentic connection so that I may be a compassionate support to your healing as you change and grow into your True You.
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Number of Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI
700+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 73% | Aetna |
| 73% | Priority Health |
How Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |