Kalamazoo, Michigan Therapists

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My approach to therapy is person-centered, in which I offer clients deep empathic listening, nonjudgmental acceptance, and therapeutic genuineness. My goal as a therapist is to create a comfortable, collaborative relationship with my clients, and...
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My approach to therapy is to help you increase your overall functionality by providing a supportive, safe and confidential environment to discuss feelings and issues, to deal with what we find, and move toward something better for you. Having many...
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Commerce Township, Michigan

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Liz is passionate about helping people with a variety of issues including: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, mental illness, and self-esteem. She uses a wide range of treatment methods...
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Are you feeling anxious, stressed, and/or worried about your relationships with others? Have you experienced a life transition that is difficult? Are you wanting to gain emotional insight and healing to feel a greater sense of strength, courage and...
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My career as a therapist began in the early 1970's as I spent four summers as a wilderness counselor for teens in Vermont, as I worked on my BA in Psychology. It continued as I worked with troubled adolescents in institutional settings, including...
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It is a privilege to hear a person’s life story and help them heal, grow, and navigate through challenges. I often utilize the relationship between mind and body to aid in becoming the healthiest version of oneself, mentally, emotionally, and...
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Although we have little control over the hand that life deals us, I believe in the hope that it is never too late to heal, to learn new and more effective behaviors…to create the life that you have always dreamed of living. What does it take to...
Alesha Cousar
LMHC, MA
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Hazel Park, Michigan

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I am excited that you have decided to begin your Self Care Journey and/or work towards Strengthening your Relationships. Today is the perfect day to take control of your life. It is a great time to heal old wounds of Hurt, Guilt, and Disappointment....
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Life can drag you out to sea, tumble you under the waves and leave you struggling for air. It might feel like all of your efforts barely keep your head above the water. Others are catching waves and having fun and yet there you are feeling beat up...
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Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of stress, anxiety or depression? Are overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and behaviors interfering with your daily functioning or relationships? Perhaps you were diagnosed with a serious disease/illness,...
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Facing challenges in life can be difficult; it can put us in an undesirable position of not knowing what to do or how to face it. I would like to help you during these moments to explore your feelings, look at your options, and support the choices...
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I am a strengths-based therapist who works collaboratively with children and their families to recognize their strengths and build upon them. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for every individual who is on their therapeutic journey. I have...
DeWanda Gichemi
LMSW, MSW
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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With an expression of empathy and compassion, I believe that “a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Helping individuals to lovingly heal in order to improve the quality of their lives is my humble contribution to the world. To promote...
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Clinton Township, Michigan

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I am here to serve and guide you in your journey. The key to overcoming grief, betrayal, lack of trust, life stressors, depletion, isolation, overbearing thoughts and apathy is having a person in your corner that can truly empathize and support you....
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I Am a fifty,-six-year-old married woman. I have been in school therapy for 20 years and private practice for almost 5 years. I do a lot of work with kids ages 7 to 25. I also work with adults. I do a lot of work with learning how to manage and...
Tim Cefai
Ph.D.
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I utilize an eclectic treatment approach that is supportive and goal-directed. I have been a practicing clinical psychologist for the past 25 years, working in the areas of psychotherapy, assessment, rehabilitation, and crisis counseling. I...
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Lisa is a graduate of Oakland University with a Master's degree in Counseling. Lisa dedicated several years counseling "at-risk" teens as a school counselor. Her compassion, talent, and effectiveness led to a role in providing professional support...
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East Lansing, Michigan

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“A therapist is someone who joins you in your deepest darkness with a flashlight to help you find your way out.” My approach to therapy is relationship focused, as I believe our work is only possible through a strong, therapeutic foundation. I...
Hillary Nusbaum
LCSW, LMSW
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Bloomfield Township, Michigan

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I have been doing private practice for almost 10 years. Specifically, I serve children, ages 5-18, who suffer from adverse childhood experiences (trauma), anxiety, emotional disturbance, and stress management. I also work with children and adults in...
Robin McCoy
MS, TLLP
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, Michigan

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I bring a person centered approach while providing a safe non-judgmental space for helping my clients to develop the tools and skills that will allow them to embrace their individuality as well as work towards realizing their full potential. My...
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Taking the first step to start therapy can be scary, yet with the support of a safe and nurturing environment, taking that first step can be empowering. Whether you have been thinking about starting therapy for years or recently decided to take the...
Samantha Piro
MA, LLPC, RYT200
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As a small child I believed myself to be “too sensitive” or “too emotional”. Everything and anything could easily upset me, whether it was from listening to music, hearing people argue, or being playfully teased. I began to adapt the belief...
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Hi! My name is Jessica Van Cleave, I am a nationally board certified counselor and I am really glad you found me! The most important factor for success in counseling is the relationship. I believe this comes from trust and authenticity. So I must...

An Overview of Mental Health in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Equidistant from the major cities of Detroit and Chicago, Kalamazoo is located in the southwest region of Michigan. It shares its name with the county of which it is the seat of government. The relatively young median resident age of 26.4, compared to 39.7 years for Michigan as a whole, may be due to the presence of higher education institutions in the city: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo College, and Western Michigan University. The Kalamazoo Mall, first built in 1959, is another notable feature.

The demographic makeup of Kalamazoo is predominantly white at 63.7 percent, followed by residents who identify as black at 21.1 percent. The next most populous group to consist of a single ethnicity is those who identify as Hispanic at 7 percent.

The estimated median household income for Kalamazoo in 2016 was lower than the statewide median of Michigan at $40,441 and $52,492, respectively.

According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, between 2012 and 2014 the percentage of adults reporting 14 or more days out of 30 of poor mental health, including emotional problems, stress, or depression, was 12 percent in Kalamazoo. This represented a 2 percent increase from 10 percent between 2011 and 2013. These numbers were similar in proportion to those reported by adults in Kalamazoo County, southwest Michigan, Michigan statewide, and the United States.

Factors Affecting Mental Health in Kalamazoo

As the opioid crisis continues to loom large across the country, substance abuse is one of the primary mental health concerns in Kalamazoo. Apart from substance abuse, several populations within the community of Kalamazoo have been identified as particularly vulnerable to mental health issues: youths, low-income individuals, and the black community.

Substance Abuse: Accidental drug-related overdoses killed more people in Kalamazoo County than motor vehicle accidents in 2016. Despite an overall reduction in opioid prescriptions written in Kalamazoo County of 23 percent between 2010 and 2015, the average of opioids prescribed is still higher than the national average. Accidental drug-related deaths, many involving opioids, have increased in Kalamazoo County from 2015 to 2017.

Youth: Most of the statistics available regarding mental health in Kalamazoo involve adults only, but this gives only a partial picture of the overall state. According to a local advocacy group, about 5,000 youths in Kalamazoo County have serious emotional disorders.

Race: In 2004 and 2005, Kalamazoo County conducted a Behavioral Risk Factor Survey. The telephone survey originally came from the Centers for Disease Control and asked respondents to rate their health, both physical and mental. The rationale behind the survey is that there is a high correlation between actual health status and self-reported health status.

The county broke down the data by demographics, including race and income, and found that 19.6 percent of black respondents reported 14+ days of poor mental health during the preceding month, compared with 10.1 percent of white respondents. When considering both mental and physical health, 23.9 percent of black respondents reported that poor health limited their activities, approximately twice the number of white respondents who reported activity limitation at 11.9 percent. Overall, while only 13.6 percent of white respondents rated their general health (physical and mental) as fair to poor, 18.1 percent of black respondents did so.

Low Income: The same study indicated that poor general health also correlated with low income, and the less money respondents made per year, the more likely they were to report poor mental health. Approximately one quarter (25.1 percent) of respondents making less than $20,000 per year reported 14+ days of poor mental health in the preceding month, while 14.3 percent of those making $20,000 to $34,999 per year reported the same. These percentages were significantly higher than the percentages for those making $35,000 a year or more.

Mental Health Resources in Kalamazoo

There is good news for those in Kalamazoo living with mental illness. In September 2018, the county received a 16 million dollar grant for the expansion of mental health services. The award will be divided evenly among four mental health facilities in Kalamazoo County:

  • Easterseals (Auburn Hills)
  • Health West (Muskegon Community Mental Health Authority)
  • Kalamazoo County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  • West Michigan Community Mental Health Authority