Best Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors in Kalamazoo, MI

I am a licensed counselor with 12 years of experience in mental health, specifically family issues, mood disorders, and addiction. I specialize in self-esteem and communication because I believe we all desire learning to value ourselves and connect with others. I work under the belief that the first step, as we work together, is helping you expand your awareness and discover more about yourself. The focus in sessions is generally less about one's past and more about identifying thoughts and behaviors that are negatively affecting your day to day life. My philosophy is that behavior is learned and can be unlearned and I am here to assist you in identifying meaning and purpose in your life, finding alternative choices, making a plan to act on those choices, and supporting you through practicing such. I am looking forward to meeting you!

Anxiety Depression PTSD Individual counseling Marriage counseling Discovering purpose Narcissistic relationships Grief and loss Substance Use Disorders Trauma - sexual molestation, abuse, rape Often, people desire a spiritual perspective in their journey though therapy. As a mature, seasoned Christian, I can help you experience God's wisdom, power, and love in a non-judgmental approach as you heal, grow, and master your life. If you are struggling with substance use issues, I help you navigate the situations, emotions, and relationships in your life that are complicated and impacted by substance use and help you find your best self as you progress through the stages of your recovery. Areas of counseling experience include substance use, anxiety, narcissistic relationships, family relationships, shame, low self-esteem, grief and loss, couples counseling, sexuality, trauma from childhood or adult sexual molestation, abuse, rape, effects of pornography on individuals and/or partners, PTSD, and re-entry after incarceration. I am licensed in the states of Michigan and Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have a degree in secondary education (endorsed for grades 5-12), and I am a certified substance use disorder therapist (CAADC); I am experienced with teens, adults, and seniors.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LMSW) and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC), who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults by using an integrative approach to counseling that combines cognitive- behavioral and insight-oriented methods. While there are multiple styles of counseling, my belief is that everyone has an innate capacity to grow emotionally and psychologically towards the goals of self-actualization and personal fulfillment. My specialties include but are not limited to:depression, anxiety, addictions, problem solving skills, motivational skills, cognitive therapy, loneliness, and communication skills. Congratulations for considering counseling as a positive way to grow, change and heal. It is possible for you to grow. It will take time, effort and a willing heart.I encourage you to get the support you need and deserve to create a life of greater content and joy. I look forward to working with you.