Professional Therapists in Portage & Kalamazoo Set Apart Counseling
Comprehensive Mental Health Therapy Services in Portage & Kalamazoo, Michigan
Set Apart Counseling provides comprehensive mental health therapy services in Portage and Kalamazoo, Michigan, with experienced licensed therapists specializing in anxiety treatment, depression counseling, trauma therapy, and addiction recovery. Our professional therapy practice offers both in-person sessions at our Portage location and secure virtual therapy throughout Michigan, ensuring accessible mental health care that fits your schedule and needs.
Our diverse team of licensed mental health professionals includes specialists in teen therapy, couples counseling, eating disorder treatment, autism spectrum therapy, and postpartum support. Whether you're seeking individual therapy for anxiety and depression, family counseling for relationship challenges, or specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD, our evidence-based therapeutic approaches deliver measurable results through personalized care plans.
At Set Apart Counseling, we accept most major insurance plans and provide flexible therapy options including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care. Serving clients ages 5 and up throughout Portage, Kalamazoo, and virtually across Michigan, we're committed to making quality mental health therapy accessible, affordable, and effective for individuals, teens, adults, couples, and families ready to experience positive change.
Our Comprehensive Therapy Services & Mental Health Specialties
Set Apart Counseling offers evidence-based therapy services addressing a wide spectrum of mental health needs in Portage and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our licensed therapists provide specialized treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, trauma recovery, addiction counseling, and eating disorder support through personalized therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Our mental health professionals excel in teen therapy and adolescent counseling, helping young people navigate developmental challenges, academic stress, and emotional difficulties. We also provide comprehensive adult therapy services including couples counseling, relationship therapy, grief counseling, and life transition support. Our trauma-informed therapists utilize advanced techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered therapy approaches.
Specialized services include autism spectrum disorder therapy, postpartum mental health support, first responder counseling, and culturally sensitive therapy with Arabic-speaking services available. Whether you're seeking individual therapy, family counseling, or specialized support for developmental disorders and intellectual disabilities, our Portage therapy practice delivers compassionate, results-driven mental health care.
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(269) 220-6174
Flexible Therapy Options - In-Person & Virtual Counseling Throughout Michigan
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Flexible Therapy Options - In-Person & Virtual Counseling Throughout Michigan *
Set Apart Counseling provides convenient therapy options designed to meet your scheduling and accessibility needs. Our primary location in Portage, Michigan serves clients throughout Kalamazoo and surrounding communities with comfortable, private therapy sessions in a welcoming environment. We understand that accessing mental health care should be convenient, which is why we offer flexible appointment scheduling for in-person therapy sessions.
Our comprehensive virtual therapy services extend quality mental health care to clients throughout Michigan, eliminating geographical barriers and transportation challenges. Through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms, our licensed therapists deliver the same professional excellence you'd receive in traditional office settings. Virtual counseling sessions are particularly beneficial for busy professionals, parents with young children, individuals with mobility concerns, or those who simply prefer the comfort and privacy of receiving therapy from home.
Whether you choose in-person therapy at our Portage location or virtual counseling sessions, you'll receive personalized treatment plans, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and ongoing support from experienced mental health professionals committed to your healing and growth.
Insurance Coverage & Accessible Mental Health Care
Set Apart Counseling accepts most major insurance plans to make quality therapy services accessible and affordable for Portage and Kalamazoo families. We work directly with your insurance provider to maximize your mental health benefits and minimize out-of-pocket expenses for therapy sessions.
Our billing specialists handle insurance verification and claims processing, allowing you to focus entirely on your therapeutic journey without administrative stress. We provide transparent pricing information and will discuss payment options during your initial consultation to ensure mental health care remains within your budget.
The Insurance Plans We Accept
Meridian, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Complete, Priority, Molina, Medicaid, Aetna, United, McLaren, Cofinity, First Health
Find a Therapist by Specialty
Alicia Kennedy, LLMSW
Child, Teens & Women’s Therapist Serving Portage & Kalamazoo
Alicia Kennedy brings over 10 years of specialized mental health experience to Set Apart Counseling, providing comprehensive therapy services for individuals ages 5 and up throughout Portage and Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a Licensed Limited Master Social Worker, she expertly addresses anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, grief, and family conflicts through evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Alicia's holistic, client-centered practice specializes in child therapy, teen counseling, women's mental health issues, and postpartum support. Her expertise extends to developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, and life transitions, making her uniquely qualified to support diverse client needs. She offers both in-person sessions at our Portage location and secure virtual therapy throughout Michigan, ensuring accessible care that fits your schedule.
With her empowering therapeutic approach, Alicia helps clients build lasting coping skills, develop emotional resilience, and reconnect with inner strength. Her specialized training in autism therapy, depression treatment, and grief counseling delivers measurable results for individuals and families seeking positive change.
Brian Perry, MA, MEd, LLC - Virtual Therapist
Online Therapy for Teens, Adults & Couples Throughout Michigan
Brian Perry specializes in virtual counseling for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. With 16 years of teaching experience and specialized training in teen therapy, Brian connects authentically with adolescents while providing effective mental health support for adults and couples. As a certified firefighter, he offers unique expertise in first responder mental health services.
Brian provides convenient online therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches including CBT and person-centered therapy. His virtual counseling services eliminate travel barriers while delivering compassionate, goal-focused treatment for clients across Michigan dealing with stress, emotional challenges, and relationship difficulties.
Brian specializes in teen counseling and adolescent mental health, depression treatment and anxiety therapy, couples counseling and relationship support, and first responder mental health services. His virtual therapy sessions are available statewide, making quality mental health care accessible to Michigan residents regardless of location.
Cayla Bacon, MS Student, CSTS
Eating Disorder Virtual Recovery Coach Michigan
Cayla Bacon specializes as a virtual eating disorder recovery coach serving clients throughout Michigan with compassionate, evidence-based support for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder recovery. Working alongside certified therapists and clinical treatment teams, Cayla provides complementary recovery coaching that enhances ongoing therapy rather than replacing professional clinical care. As a Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS) and Master's Student, she combines professional training with personal recovery experience to guide clients through DBT skills coaching and narrative therapy approaches. Her virtual eating disorder coaching Michigan services focus on building inner peace, emotional stability, and sustainable recovery through shame-informed treatment methods. Cayla's unique blend of clinical expertise and lived experience creates a safe space where clients can heal their relationship with food, body image, and self-worth from anywhere in Michigan.
Haylea Simmons, MSW, LLMSW
Teen, Young Adult & Trauma Therapy Specialist Serving Port Huron, Michigan
Haylea Simmons brings compassionate expertise to mental health counseling in Port Huron and throughout Michigan. Specializing in teen therapy, young adult counseling, and trauma recovery, she creates a safe space where clients can process life's challenges and experience meaningful growth.
Her specialized approach combines evidence-based techniques including CBT and DBT with a holistic perspective that treats the whole person. Whether you're a teen struggling with anxiety, a young adult navigating life transitions, or an adult seeking trauma recovery support, Haylea provides both in-person counseling in Port Huron and virtual therapy services across Michigan.
Haylea's areas of expertise include teen and adolescent mental health counseling, anxiety and depression treatment, trauma-informed therapy approaches, young adult life transition support, and stress management with coping strategies.
James Black, MA, LLPC
Mental Health Therapist Virtual and In-person throughout Kalamazoo and Portage
James Black brings compassionate, integrative therapy to clients in Portage and Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a licensed professional counselor with a theology background, he specializes in addiction recovery, depression treatment, anxiety counseling, relationship therapy, and PTSD support. James offers both virtual counseling sessions and in-person therapy, utilizing evidence-based approaches including CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. For clients seeking spiritual guidance, he provides Christian counseling with biblical perspective integration. James creates a safe, supportive environment where personal growth and healing can flourish through customized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Leanna R. Prevo LPC, CAADC
Anxiety, Depression & Addiction Virtual Therapist Serving Michigan
Leanna R. Prevo brings 14 years of specialized experience in virtual mental health therapy to clients throughout Michigan. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, she delivers expert online therapy for anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, and life transitions through secure telehealth platforms.
Michigan residents benefit from Leanna's evidence-based approach to virtual therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and specialized substance abuse treatment. Her compassionate online counseling creates a judgment-free environment where clients feel genuinely understood and supported. Whether you're managing stress, navigating grief, facing career transitions, or seeking addiction recovery support, Leanna's virtual therapy sessions provide flexible, accessible mental health care from the comfort of your home.
Clients throughout Michigan - from Detroit and Grand Rapids to smaller communities like Portage and Kalamazoo - consistently report meaningful progress through her personalized virtual therapy approach. Leanna's secure online sessions eliminate travel barriers while delivering the same professional quality as traditional in-person therapy.
Souzan Vanlerberg, MS, LLPC - Virtual Therapist & Counselor
Student, Disability, & Adoption Therapy Online Throughout Michigan
Souzan brings over 10 years of experience providing virtual therapy and online counseling to clients across Michigan. As a trauma-focused CBT specialist, she expertly guides individuals through healing from trauma while offering comprehensive support for student counseling, disability counseling, and adoption counseling. Her holistic counseling approach addresses the whole person, making her particularly effective for clients navigating life transition counseling and major life changes.
What sets Souzan apart is her ability to provide culturally sensitive counseling as an Arabic speaking therapist, offering therapy in both English and Arabic to better serve Michigan's diverse communities. Through secure virtual sessions, she eliminates geographical barriers while maintaining the same quality of care you'd receive in traditional office settings.
Whether you're processing trauma, managing student life challenges, navigating adoption, or working through significant life transitions, Souzan provides a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can flourish from anywhere in Michigan.