Merry Battles Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Let's Connect (269) 355-6035
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel irritated or angry for no apparent reason? Are you a married or single mother that can't seem to get it right when it comes to raising happy and well adjusted kids? Do you resort to unhealthy coping behaviors in times of high stress? It's time to get those feelings, unhealthy choices, and all the negative energy turned around. I can help.
With a focus on anger management, depression anxiety, childhood trauma and substance abuse, I am committed to helping my clients navigate through their challenges and find a path towards healing and growth. I believe that everyone has the capacity to change and therapy can provide the necessary tools to lead a wonderful and fulfilling life.
Call my office today, I will offer you a warm. empathetic and nonjudgmental environment. I will strive to create a collaborative and trusting relationship through active listening, validation and guidance. I will help you gain insight and develop effective coping strategies.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Merry Battles Counseling now - (269) 355-6035
Let's Connect (269) 355-6035
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- ASR Health Benefits
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Headway
- Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of Michigan
- Health Plan of Michigan
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medicare
- Meridian
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Michigan Education Special Services Association
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Priority Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Email us or call with questions - (269) 355-6035
Merry Battles Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801086676 Merry S Battles
- In Practice for 22 Years
- Certificate from Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Profess C-01359 / 2008
- Attended Western Michigan University, Graduated 2002
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Merry S Battles
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Depression
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Discrimination and Racial Trauma
- Drug Abuse
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Client Centered
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Gestalt
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Time Limited
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (269) 355-6035
Merry Battles Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC