Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Portage, MI

"Who you are is beautifully and uniquely crafted by your experiences in life and I am here to help you discover ways to improve your quality of life and relationships."

Brandi Belcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults and couples navigate struggles within their daily lives/relationships in order to face unique challenges with strength, resiliency, and purpose. Brandi specializes in depression, anxiety, coping skills, family conflict, life transitions, mental stress, relationships, self-esteem, stress, substance use, women's issues, parenting, and pregnancy/postpartum-related concerns. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Western Michigan University.

Brandi’s knowledge of resources in the mental health community and her experience working with a wide variety of populations help her support and serve clients. She utilizes an integrative treatment approach that utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the Gottman method, motivation interviewing, person-centered planning, and solution-focused therapy.

In life, we are faced with challenges beyond our control that shape our outlook on life as well as our experience in it. Brandi can help you navigate that journey to discover ways to build resiliency, cope, and thrive. If you are ready to discover the best version of yourself, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a counselor, I realize that people enter counseling with a myriad of troubles. I rely on multiple resources to assist my clients in unearthing their best selves."

Stephanie “Stevie” James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and she is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Stevie has treated patients from 7 to 60 plus years of age in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, addiction, anxiety, behavioral issues, career counseling, codependency, depression, infertility, marriage, mutism and panic disorders, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, relationship issues, OCD, PTSD, and trauma. Stevie received her Master of Arts in School Counseling from Eastern Michigan University and her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.

Stevie has been a reading and writing tutor, and she believes that her happiness lies in helping others reach their full potential. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, Gestalt therapy, holistic therapy, Imago therapy, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

Stevie believes that most people have the answer to their problems within themselves. She will work with you to discover and reframe negative narratives, to produce positive wellness-centered conclusions.

Cassie Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Michigan. She has a passion for helping teens, adults, and seniors to navigate the complications that arise from depression, grief, parenting, self-esteem difficulties, and life transitional issues.

Cassie received her Master's degree in Counselor Education from Western Michigan University. As a mental health professional, Cassie knows that assisting others with their mental health concerns and conditions requires a collaborative, personalized approach. That's why she's an exceptional choice for individuals who are looking to transition from one stage of life to another.

With Cassie's assistance, you can create an individualized treatment plan that addresses your concerns and helps you grow as an individual. Start moving forward—book a session with Cassie today.

"My aim is to offer you a therapeutic alliance through which you can heal from past wounds and embrace imperfections so that you may cultivate and enrich the best aspects of you."

Jamie Campeau is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She enjoys working with all ages, ethnicities, and orientations. She has years of experience with stress management, trauma, grief and loss, postpartum depression, infertility challenges, anxiety, and depression.

Jamie graduated from Michigan State University with a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, EMDR, and DBT skills.

Jamie is confident that she can support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

"I am here to provide mental health therapy to everyone that wants it."

Gabriel Kangas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in mental health. He specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, children, and adolescents. He knows that every client is different—that's why his responses and approaches to therapy are diverse.

Gabe completed his Master's degree at Central Michigan University, and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT). His personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach and Gabe believes it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive.

We all go through different circumstances in life. Gabe is confident that he would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that would allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with him today.

"As an identified woman of color, I understand that there are many challenges that people face. I will utilize any resources necessary to improve the mental health and quality of my clients' lives."

Tiffany Malory is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 3 years of experience in mental health. Tiffany is passionate about assisting adults and adolescents with their unique challenges. Tiffany specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, cultural issues, behavioral concerns, PTSD, and women's issues. Tiffany earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. As a woman of color, Tiffany has experience overcoming racial and societal stressors. This, along with her experience treating severe mental illness, comorbid concerns, and socioeconomic barriers, enables her to provide the support her clients seek.

Tiffany works with you to teach you necessary skills utilizing a person-centered approach. Tiffany utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral informed skills, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed therapy, and person-centered therapy. She believes it’s important for people to feel empowered and find the answers within.

We all go through struggles and challenges in life. Tiffany is confident that, if you are ready to put in the work, the two of you can work through the layers of your unique concerns and challenges together.

"As a Christian and Naturopath, I understand the need to approach therapy from a holistic and faith-based perspective."

Charisse M. Staine, MA, M.Ed, is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional specializing in depression, anxiety, stress, self-care, and life transitions for clients. With over 30 years of Christian counseling, and 5 years of professional counseling, she has counseled hundreds of multicultural teens, young adults, seniors, couples, and families.

While each client’s situation is unique, Charisse primarily draws from CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and SFBT (solution-focused brief therapy) to support client mental health and well-being. Her integrative approach looks at the whole person and comes from a strengths-based perspective, believing that clients have the capacity to grow and develop into healthy individuals if provided with the right skills and ability to set reachable goals. Therefore, Charisse often incorporates psychoeducation and periodic homework assignments to help you progress.