I am now taking new clients Mattawan, Michigan serving surrounding areas: Kalamazoo, Portage, Paw Paw, Texas Township, Schoolcraft, Lawton, Lawrence, Ostemo, Vicksburg, +more. Offering services in the areas of post-traumatic stress, cPTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger. Certified EMDR Therapist. Request an appointment @ http://1identity.care or call 269-808-1628. Telehealth services also available—licensed in 3 states—MI, IN & IL.

Finding the right person to talk to and connect with can be stressful, but it should be easy. My goal is to help you reach your goals in a comfortable, warm, and supportive environment; free from judgment and personal agendas. It's important for us to have a collaborative relationship where you feel free to share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions and make the changes that will improve your life. I am passionate about what I do, and look forward to helping you to free yourself from personal conflicts and issues that are weighing you down.

Sometimes life gets complicated, making it hard to move forward. As a clinical psychologist, I am uniquely qualified to offer support and respectful care in a comfortable, safe environment. I treat a variety of mental health issues. Perhaps I can help you. This is YOUR time to unpack some of the baggage that is burdening you, and to develop the tools that give YOU the ability to move ahead intentionally. Life is a journey. It is my privilege to join you along the way, helping you find the path to a better quality of life.

I specialize in relationships, with problems including trust issues, communication problems, infidelity, or other problems that occur within a relationship. I also specialize in anxiety and depression related to trauma. I graduated from Arizona State with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2009 and am also trained in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I work with couples, families, children, adolescents, elderly and individuals with diverse backgrounds. I believe therapy is a collective and transforming process in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Hello, I am so glad you are here. I am a licensed therapist who works with individuals and couples. In addition, I am a certified EMDR therapist and a Relationship Coach. I work with clients that are experiencing anxiety, depression, spiritual deconstruction, life transitions, new parents, postpartum, career dilemmas, grief, and PTSD. I enjoy working with couples to deepen healthy communication patterns and increase their understanding of themselves, as well as their partner. My therapeutic approach starts with creating a safe and comfortable place for you to process your story to create healthy change in your life.

I am a Solution Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, which concentrates on problem solving rather than the situation itself. I create an environment that fosters the feeling that you have an advocate who helps you navigate through situations, which may be difficult. I love being a therapist and that comes through by demonstrating a genuine concern with the issues you bring forth. I am committed to engaging in meaningful dialogue with you in order to recognize and help foster an understanding of your struggles, needs, and personal goals. I will also strive to enable you to find strategies to cope with and resolve any issues.

Are you struggling with situations and relationships that cause distress, pain, anxiety, sadness and loneliness? I can guide you in analyzing your problems in the context of your relationships, families, support systems, work or school environments and other cultural factors. I assist people in improving their lives in areas of intimacy, relationships, health, career or vocation, and self-worth. Identifying and modulating emotions and self-talk can be very therapeutic and decrease stress and worry.

Is your child, you, or your family feeling overwhelmed? As a licensed clinical therapist with Kalamazoo Child and Family counseling, I guide children and their families in addressing behavioral issues by using a variety of treatment approaches that include; psycho-education, parenting skills, relaxation, affect modulation and regulation, and cognitive coping. Utilizing trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, relaxation, Theraplay principles, and EMDR, children and families gain an understanding of the root cause of behavioral issues, develop healthy coping techniques, & strengthen the parent/child relationship.

I believe counseling can bring you a greater understanding and acceptance of yourself. Counseling provides you with an opportunity for self-growth and development. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment in which you can explore the issues that are holding you back from being your best self. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families, dealing with a wide range of issues such as, anger management, self-esteem issues, relational problems, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

There are many reasons why people seek counseling. Sometimes it's to deal with long-standing issues with anxiety or depression; other times it is in response to unexpected changes in life such as a divorce, a death or work transition. Therapy provides insight & new perspectives into life's challenges, helps you to create solutions & confidence to make changes. I create a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment for you to explore your choices & emotions, to give you the opportunity to gain insight, self-confidence & new coping skills to navigate life's obstacles more effectively.

"I consider my client's symptoms as their strengths, the way they have learned to survive." - Bessel Van Der Kolk- M.D. The client's that I have come in contact with are truly amazing. The sad part is, my clients typically blame themselves for the tragedy, dysfunction, symptoms, etc. in their lives, instead of seeing how strong they are! Life can be painful and often we get through life scarred. I am here to sit through this difficult time with you; to help you heal & find solutions to live the life that you deserve to live!

I strive to help people achieve their goals, whatever they might be. I provide a caring, comfortable, and safe environment where we can work together. I want people to be able to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas and work diligently to create the setting that supports that. I hope to provide people with the resources and information necessary for them to make changes and improve their life. I am very passionate about my work and look forward to the opportunity of helping people with their struggles and difficulties. My ultimate goal is to help people lead healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives.

I have more than eighteen (18) years of experience, working with children and adolescents struggling in school. I have helped numerous children and adolescents who suffer from severe behavior issues. My passion is helping a child learn the skills that they need to communicate and get along more effectively with others. I believe with the right tools any child can be more successful in school and their community. I enjoy helping children learn to better control their emotions and improve relationships within their families.

All of us will have times in our lives when we meet challenges that are difficult to deal with alone. During these times, therapists can provide the support and guidance that we need to identify our strengths and resources and learn new ways to deal with our problems.

Finding someone to trust and confide in with life's demands can be challenging. To put yourself out there and say, "Here are my problems," can be intimidating and scary. It is my hope to create an environment where you will feel safe, free from judgement, and better prepared to explore and improve your life. My goal is to help you on your journey to self discovery, growth and happiness. You are your greatest teacher and together my hope is for us to achieve your greatest potential. I am open to working with clients of all ages, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations.

Life's challenges can become overwhelming and we can feel anxious, hopeless, depressed, and simply stuck.

West Michigan Counseling & Psychological Services strives to help others achieve their greatest potential through personal growth and development. A focus on positive growth in personal relationships is preferred while working toward mutually agreed upon goals.

Taking the first step towards therapy is often the most difficult. I strive to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere in which to build a caring and collaborative therapeutic relationship where the client and the therapist work as a team. In working with my clients, I practice a strength-based approach where helping my clients with wellness, self-growth, and exploration is vital and foremost. I am particularly interested in trying to help clients feel more like the authors of their own lives, so that they can achieve what they hope for in all areas of their life.