Therapists in Allegan County, MI
Colby L Laperriere
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC, ADS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainwell, MI 49080
Life is hard at times and going alone makes it harder. Having someone who will listen to you that you can trust and feel safe with can mean the world. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to help clients work through past and current issues by forming a relationship built on genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. My passion to create a safe atmosphere allows clients to feel heard and focus on their goals. Practicing through an eclectic lens of counseling approaches, I try to provide the tools and guidance for clients to work through a wide range of areas in their life.
Life is hard at times and going alone makes it harder. Having someone who will listen to you that you can trust and feel safe with can mean the world. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to help clients work through past and current issues by forming a relationship built on genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. My passion to create a safe atmosphere allows clients to feel heard and focus on their goals. Practicing through an eclectic lens of counseling approaches, I try to provide the tools and guidance for clients to work through a wide range of areas in their life.
Melissa Bronkema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayland, MI 49348
Do you want to find true happiness and have healthy relationships? I can help you get there. I work with individuals and couples who are having difficulty maneuvering through life changes to help them achieve the life they envision. Together, we work on issues surrounding anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and outside pressures from society, family, culture, media and more. Therapy is a powerful tool that has the potential to change your life in profound and lasting ways. If you don't like the road you're walking, let's pave a new one together!
Do you want to find true happiness and have healthy relationships? I can help you get there. I work with individuals and couples who are having difficulty maneuvering through life changes to help them achieve the life they envision. Together, we work on issues surrounding anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and outside pressures from society, family, culture, media and more. Therapy is a powerful tool that has the potential to change your life in profound and lasting ways. If you don't like the road you're walking, let's pave a new one together!
We all have strengths and gifts we have yet to discover. Often, it takes challenging times in our life for us to find these hidden aspects of ourselves. Such challenges include (but are not limited to) feelings of deep sadness, anxiety, anger, frustration, exhaustion, unexpected loss, a sense of being stuck in life, or dissatisfaction with the quality of our relationships.
We all have strengths and gifts we have yet to discover. Often, it takes challenging times in our life for us to find these hidden aspects of ourselves. Such challenges include (but are not limited to) feelings of deep sadness, anxiety, anger, frustration, exhaustion, unexpected loss, a sense of being stuck in life, or dissatisfaction with the quality of our relationships.
Kristen Aukeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Otsego, MI 49078 (Online Only)
Hey there, I'm really glad you're here. Let me tell you a bit about why therapy is so meaningful to me. I began my own journey into therapy when I was younger, facing similar struggles to what you might be experiencing now. It wasn't easy, but therapy became my anchor during those tough times. It showed me that even in the midst of darkness, there's hope and room for joy. Now, I'm here to offer you that same support and guidance. If you're ready to take that step, I'm here to walk alongside you, helping you find the tools you need to feel better.
Hey there, I'm really glad you're here. Let me tell you a bit about why therapy is so meaningful to me. I began my own journey into therapy when I was younger, facing similar struggles to what you might be experiencing now. It wasn't easy, but therapy became my anchor during those tough times. It showed me that even in the midst of darkness, there's hope and room for joy. Now, I'm here to offer you that same support and guidance. If you're ready to take that step, I'm here to walk alongside you, helping you find the tools you need to feel better.
It is a humbling experience to work with individuals during times of difficulty. The emotions and behaviors of someone who is suffering can be intense. I know that many people, during times of crisis, just want the pain to end and have the problem resolved. Therapy can assist in that process. I believe God has called on me to help others face their suffering and I feel honored when people invite me to help them make changes in their lives. By integrating therapeutic expertise with God's direction, guidance and love, great change and healing is possible.
It is a humbling experience to work with individuals during times of difficulty. The emotions and behaviors of someone who is suffering can be intense. I know that many people, during times of crisis, just want the pain to end and have the problem resolved. Therapy can assist in that process. I believe God has called on me to help others face their suffering and I feel honored when people invite me to help them make changes in their lives. By integrating therapeutic expertise with God's direction, guidance and love, great change and healing is possible.
Many women and moms go through times in her life when she may asks herself, "Is this my life?" Where the many hats she wears seem to overwhelm her true, beautiful essence. Can you relate? To having a sense that life is taking you for a ride instead of you being the driver! When past dreams and ideals seem far away or nonexistent.
Many women and moms go through times in her life when she may asks herself, "Is this my life?" Where the many hats she wears seem to overwhelm her true, beautiful essence. Can you relate? To having a sense that life is taking you for a ride instead of you being the driver! When past dreams and ideals seem far away or nonexistent.
Hi I am Gaby, a licensed clinical professional counselor, I earned my master’s degree in Community Counseling at Loyola University Chicago. I realized I wanted to become a therapist during a serendipitous summer camp experience—40 feet in the air on the high ropes course, I learned that I loved helping people process challenging experiences in creative ways. I have been doing individual therapy with teens and adults of all ages since 2020. Previously, I worked as a clinical consultant, clinical director, and clinical supervisor in specialized mental health rehabilitation settings.
Hi I am Gaby, a licensed clinical professional counselor, I earned my master’s degree in Community Counseling at Loyola University Chicago. I realized I wanted to become a therapist during a serendipitous summer camp experience—40 feet in the air on the high ropes course, I learned that I loved helping people process challenging experiences in creative ways. I have been doing individual therapy with teens and adults of all ages since 2020. Previously, I worked as a clinical consultant, clinical director, and clinical supervisor in specialized mental health rehabilitation settings.
Let’s face it, when life gets tough, it can be helpful to know you have someone to walk alongside you in your journey; to have a place where you can feel heard, valued, and supported. A place where you can express your honest feelings and develop strategies to improve your overall well being. To know that you are not alone. Whether you are looking for counseling for yourself, or your child, I am confident you will find our time together as an invaluable experience, where you have a deep-felt sense of support and understanding, where you feel confident in your ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Let’s face it, when life gets tough, it can be helpful to know you have someone to walk alongside you in your journey; to have a place where you can feel heard, valued, and supported. A place where you can express your honest feelings and develop strategies to improve your overall well being. To know that you are not alone. Whether you are looking for counseling for yourself, or your child, I am confident you will find our time together as an invaluable experience, where you have a deep-felt sense of support and understanding, where you feel confident in your ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Life is full of ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Sometimes, it can be helpful to have someone in your corner who can assist you in processing all of life's changes. Whether what you are experiencing is the loss of a loved one, stress from a job or school, relationship issues, or something else causing you to feel overwhelmed, I am here to walk alongside you.
Life is full of ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Sometimes, it can be helpful to have someone in your corner who can assist you in processing all of life's changes. Whether what you are experiencing is the loss of a loved one, stress from a job or school, relationship issues, or something else causing you to feel overwhelmed, I am here to walk alongside you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) with over six years of experience working with Michigan residents to improve their mental health and reach their personal goals. I am enthusiastic about assisting couples improve their relationship satisfaction, as well as working with individuals to enhance the quality of their lives. My focus in relationship-therapies relies on methods from Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapies (EFT). I have experience in working with individuals struggling with substance use concerns, trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual identity concerns, grief, management of ADHD symptoms, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) with over six years of experience working with Michigan residents to improve their mental health and reach their personal goals. I am enthusiastic about assisting couples improve their relationship satisfaction, as well as working with individuals to enhance the quality of their lives. My focus in relationship-therapies relies on methods from Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapies (EFT). I have experience in working with individuals struggling with substance use concerns, trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual identity concerns, grief, management of ADHD symptoms, and life transitions.
Christina Schug
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayland, MI 49348
My goal is to create space for you to experience the freedom that comes with the challenging work of growth and healing. Whether you are a new mother in need of a place to sit with a cup of coffee and feel supported through postpartum adjustment; a parent who longs to help their child cope with trauma, or if you are ready to heal from trauma of your own, my door is open. It is my sincere honor to come alongside you as you take this courageous step toward tangible and positive life change.
My goal is to create space for you to experience the freedom that comes with the challenging work of growth and healing. Whether you are a new mother in need of a place to sit with a cup of coffee and feel supported through postpartum adjustment; a parent who longs to help their child cope with trauma, or if you are ready to heal from trauma of your own, my door is open. It is my sincere honor to come alongside you as you take this courageous step toward tangible and positive life change.
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Regardless of the size and scope of life's challenges, I believe that counseling can help restore clarity, direction, and energy. I see my job to act as your compass, and help guide you through these times. Our counseling relationship will not only help identify your strengths and resources, but also help you to learn additional ways of thinking, behaving, and relating. I am committed to helping you explore your unique potentials, goals, and work toward positive changes and meaningful solutions. I take seriously my responsibility-and the incredible opportunity-to help you navigate these challenges and achieve personal growth.
Regardless of the size and scope of life's challenges, I believe that counseling can help restore clarity, direction, and energy. I see my job to act as your compass, and help guide you through these times. Our counseling relationship will not only help identify your strengths and resources, but also help you to learn additional ways of thinking, behaving, and relating. I am committed to helping you explore your unique potentials, goals, and work toward positive changes and meaningful solutions. I take seriously my responsibility-and the incredible opportunity-to help you navigate these challenges and achieve personal growth.
I am deeply passionate about the value of helping and uplifting those around me, recognizing that we are called to help bear one another's burden. Life can be overwhelming, and I understand that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable step.
I am deeply passionate about the value of helping and uplifting those around me, recognizing that we are called to help bear one another's burden. Life can be overwhelming, and I understand that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable step.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, maladaptive behaviors, or if life feels heavy, I want to be in your corner! I hope to empower you and provide you with resources to reach your goals. This is your journey, I want to walk alongside you; your success is my success.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, maladaptive behaviors, or if life feels heavy, I want to be in your corner! I hope to empower you and provide you with resources to reach your goals. This is your journey, I want to walk alongside you; your success is my success.
Curtis J Birky PhD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glenn, MI 49416
When things are especially stressful or overwhelming therapy can be a good resource. I am trained to assist as you make significant decisions or figure out how to proceed. Typically I help people with relationship or family matters, depression and anxiety, loss of a loved one, unexpected circumstances, and matters of personal growth or change.
When things are especially stressful or overwhelming therapy can be a good resource. I am trained to assist as you make significant decisions or figure out how to proceed. Typically I help people with relationship or family matters, depression and anxiety, loss of a loved one, unexpected circumstances, and matters of personal growth or change.
I am a firm believer that we are not meant to do life alone. It is my hope that I can be one of the people in your life who can offer you the support you need to succeed. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, grieving the loss of a life or a relationship, dealing with family conflict, or navigating one of the many other life challenges we face as humans - my door is open to you.
I am a firm believer that we are not meant to do life alone. It is my hope that I can be one of the people in your life who can offer you the support you need to succeed. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, grieving the loss of a life or a relationship, dealing with family conflict, or navigating one of the many other life challenges we face as humans - my door is open to you.
Partners in Change Psychological & Comm Svcs PLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Wayland, MI 49348
Partners in Change provides services in individual, couples, family, and group therapies to all ages. This team of therapists provide state-of-the-art treatment for a variety of concerns including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, anger management issues, substance abuse, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, pain management, as well as marital and familial difficulties. Psychological assessments and psychiatric care for a variety of purposes are also available.
Partners in Change provides services in individual, couples, family, and group therapies to all ages. This team of therapists provide state-of-the-art treatment for a variety of concerns including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, anger management issues, substance abuse, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, pain management, as well as marital and familial difficulties. Psychological assessments and psychiatric care for a variety of purposes are also available.
At 2 Birds Counseling Services we provide counseling and holistic services for adults who are struggling with a variety of life events that include sexual, physical, emotional and cultural trauma, grief, chronic pain & disease, depression, and anxiety. Our clients also come to see us due to difficult life transitions that they need support working through.
At 2 Birds Counseling Services we provide counseling and holistic services for adults who are struggling with a variety of life events that include sexual, physical, emotional and cultural trauma, grief, chronic pain & disease, depression, and anxiety. Our clients also come to see us due to difficult life transitions that they need support working through.
Often times in life we face challenges that lead us to seek out additional support. It takes courage to reach out for help. I am here to guide you through these challenges using a nonjudgmental strength based approach. Together we will work to identify strategies that may assist with increasing your self awareness and overall wellness.
Often times in life we face challenges that lead us to seek out additional support. It takes courage to reach out for help. I am here to guide you through these challenges using a nonjudgmental strength based approach. Together we will work to identify strategies that may assist with increasing your self awareness and overall wellness.
As a psychoanalyst with 40+ years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, parents, and couples, individuals often to come see me when they have reached the limit of how families, parents, friends, teachers, and colleagues can help. People with whom I have worked have taught me how being understood and responded to regarding interpersonal concerns, conflicts, and crises, can help them move forward in their lives. Just as with chronic physical pain, no one deserves to live with chronic emotional pain. Therapy, as I practice it, is based upon a collaborative effort to alleviate such pain and move forward.
As a psychoanalyst with 40+ years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, parents, and couples, individuals often to come see me when they have reached the limit of how families, parents, friends, teachers, and colleagues can help. People with whom I have worked have taught me how being understood and responded to regarding interpersonal concerns, conflicts, and crises, can help them move forward in their lives. Just as with chronic physical pain, no one deserves to live with chronic emotional pain. Therapy, as I practice it, is based upon a collaborative effort to alleviate such pain and move forward.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Allegan County, MI
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Allegan County, MI who prioritize treating:
89% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Coping Skills |
74% | Self Esteem |
68% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
96% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
71% | Priority Health |
62% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Allegan County, MI see their clients
86% | In Person and Online | |
14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
21% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Allegan County?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.