Therapist

Curtis believes that a counselor’s role is to assist clients through times of need in his or her life. He is passionate especially about helping veterans and troubled teens, as he can relate to having a difficult teen years himself. Curtis co-leads a PTSD Group and an Anger Management Group.

Curtis is a Portage, Michigan native who served in the Armed Forces for 6 years after graduating high school.While in the service, he was trained as a pharmacy technician and has since worked in retail pharmacy for over 20 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Conerstone University. He graduated from Liberty University with his Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is married to another Portage native, Jennifer, and they are busy raising three young boys in Portage, living next door to his mother-in-law! On a daily basis, he loves watching his sons explore the world around them and see the silly and wonderful things they do. Curtis is passionate about cars and enjoys working on his collection when time allows. Other favorite pastimes would be snowboarding, cross country skiing, kayaking, mountain biking and road biking (before the boys came along). Through marriage, Curtis has become a University of Michigan fan. Go Blue!

Therapist

Britany has been providing counseling services since 2018 to all ages, with a primary focus on adolescents and young adults. Britany is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained, and can provide this type of therapy for trauma-related concerns, among other challenges, when appropriate. At the heart of effective counseling is a connection between the counselor and client, and Britany’s goal is to help you feel validated, empowered, and comfortable sharing your story in a safe and affirming space during your healing journey. Some of her areas of focus include: LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, grief, self-esteem, conflict resolution, and life transitions. Additionally, Britany has direct experience working within school and hospitalization settings, and can assist you in navigating these systems.

Britany is from North Carolina, and relocated to Kalamazoo, MI in 2015, where she lives with her dog, Charlie, and her cat, Sullivan. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Britany enjoys spending time in nature, playing tennis, creating art and music, attending concerts and festivals, volunteering, and advocacy.

Therapist

Therapist

Carolyn is an experienced and dedicated clinician. She enjoys serving clients as a guild on their path toward building a life worth living. Carolyn specializes in the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy model and is certified by the Linehan Board to provide this treatment. Carolyn is providing a group for adults to learn the coping skills to build the bridges and pathways to overcome barriers to having the life worth living that clients see for themselves in a supportive and validating processing space. The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) treatment is an evidenced based practice for many diagnosis and behaviors including borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, self- harming behavior, and suicidal thoughts and behavior. Carolyn graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and psychology from Western Michigan University and then with a master’s degree in social work also from Western Michigan University.

Carolyn currently lives in the county with her husband of 25 years and enjoys the peace and quiet of country life. Carolyn enjoys kayaking, reading, playing role playing tabletop games, traveling, and finding new experiences. She has one daughter whom she learned much of her compassion and patience from and is pleased that they have survived the teen years and are still close as a family.

Therapist

Amanda received her Masters of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University in 2016. Amanda’s passion is helping individuals of all ages, and families in individual or group settings. From time to time, everyone experiences challenges and her aim is provide the support and evidence-based strategies to help with life’s difficulties. Amanda believes to make a change, we must first examine past relationships, experiences, and environments that have had an impact on our lives. The best experience Amanda can have as a therapist is helping individuals reach their ultimate goals and improve their quality of life. By connecting our past with who we are in the present, we can start the process of change.

Amanda is married to her wonderful husband Dan and has two step-children. Amanda loves dogs and has her hands full with four Pitbull’s, Frankie, Coco, Harley and Storm. Amanda enjoys spending time with family and friends, and traveling, especially to her favorite place, New York City.  Amanda loves fall bonfires and her favorite holiday is Halloween.

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Deidre is passionate about educating and advocating for persons with disabilities and empowering those who are coping with grief and loss. She uses person-centered techniques for treatment, being mindful of the individuals unique life experiences. Deidre will help you discover new ways to cope with mental health disorders, depression, anxiety, relationships, grief or loss, substance abuse and more. Together, she will help assist you through your incredible journey to find peace of mind in the midst of chaos.

Deidre is a Master’s level psychologist. She is a published children’s author with a Bachelor’s degree in General University Studies focusing in Science, Sociology and English Minoring in philosophy. Some of Deidre’s hobbies include writing poetry, singing and doing various arts and crafts projects.