New Light Counseling

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE FOR MY CLIENTS

PERSONALIZED TO YOUR NEEDS

My goal is to meet you where you are, so let’s start there. We all face difficulties, and sometimes we need the support of a listening ear. I'm happy to offer you a safe place to find your center and learn how to grow again. Sometimes life happens, and there are incredible shifts that shake us from the vision of where we thought we were headed. I believe that recovery and mental health can be measured by our ability for meaningful relationships, our willingness to become vulnerable, and our ability to seek and find connection.

It’s a huge step to come to an awareness that you want help — someone to help guide you out of a dark place, and someone to help you navigate through the waters of life.

I am here to help you find the healthiest, most whole part of you. I believe recovery is EVERYWHERE. My primary purpose is to help you heal your whole self. Working under a philosophy based in compassion, acceptance and mindfulness, I want to partner with you to bring out your strengths and help find the joy that's waiting for you.

(Clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds as well as LGBTQ clients will find a safe environment to talk and explore.)

Specialties:
Women's Issues
Substance Use Disorders

Addiction and Mothering
Postpartum Mood Disorders

Issues:        
Addiction
Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Mental Health Disorders
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Relationship Problems
Shame
Spirituality
Suicidal Ideation
Substance Use Disorders
Stress
Traumatic Birth

Treatment Approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Coaching
Eclectic
Family/Marital
Interpersonal
Mindfulness/ Holistic Care
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused

Areas served: My office is located in Kalamazoo, MI and my counseling and therapy clients come from Kalamazoo, Portage, Plainwell, Galesburg, Augusta, Schoolcraft, Three Rivers and surrounding areas.