Freedom Counseling

04/16/2026

Andreas has a big white board in his office. He was found writing messages on it today 🖊✏️ Looks like some CBT is amiss.

04/16/2026

When you love your child deeply, you feel everything they feel.

You see the frustration… the anxiety… the moments when something just isn’t clicking—and you’d do anything to make it easier for them.

But sometimes, love alone doesn’t take away the struggle.

And that’s one of the hardest parts of parenting.

The good news? You don’t have to navigate it alone.
Children’s therapy provides a safe, supportive space where kids can build confidence, learn emotional tools, and begin to thrive in ways that feel natural to them.

It’s not about “fixing” your child—it’s about helping them grow into who they’re meant to be.

If your child is struggling, there is hope—and there is help.

Reach out today to learn more about how we can support your family. ❤️

At Freedom Counseling, we believe seeking help is strength. Our Kalamazoo therapists guide you toward growth, healing, and peace of mind.

04/15/2026

As a part of the Mattawan Business Association, we hosted the monthly coffee get together at our office today. They are such a great group of people to get to know. And we got to have a little ribbon cutting ceremony! ✂️

Thank you to Amber, Mallory, and April for being a part of the festivities sooo early in the morning!

04/11/2026

Freedom Counseling is a proud member of the Mattawan Business Association, and today's Easter egg hunt was a fun time! Who doesn't bring a Halloween bag to an egg hunt? 🐰

04/08/2026

Addiction & Mental Health...think PTSD, depression, anxiety....

They can be a dynamic duo leading to a lot of difficulties.

Virginia Fives, LMSW, can help you get it all sorted out.

"I am a substance abuse/ cooccurring mental health therapist. I enjoy working with individuals getting in touch with their core values and getting them connected with skills for emotion regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance. I also work well with individuals looking to explore their spirituality identities to counteract existential dread."

Locally in Kalamazoo or anywhere in Michigan virtually, reach out today to get the help you're looking for!

269-400-8257

Find out more at www.freedomcounselingkalamazoo.us

Freedom Counseling LLC has therapists specializing in EMDR, trauma-informed parenting, PTSD, TF-CBT, self-sabotaging behavior, and substance and s*xual addictions. We accept multiple insurances.

04/07/2026

🎤🎙 Your attention please!🎙🎤
We are excited to announce the addition of April Karakula to the FC team! April is the new voice behind the phone and is here to take your calls. Her experience with over a decade of front office work and management in corporate medical care has her exceptionally equipped to run the race with FC.

Welcome to the team, April!

04/03/2026

Today we said farewell to a legend! Deb has been the voice behind the phone for the last few years, a work mom to us, and a mom-figure to many clients along the way. Her birds have provided sweary entertainment and songs in the background!

We wish Deb the best in her retirement which will include lots of quilting and embroidery 🧵🪡.

Tomorrow we will introduce the woman stepping into Deb's shoes- we will remain in good hands as she has been trained by the best!

03/22/2026

INTRODUCING OUR S*X THERAPISTS!
Allyn Witchell, LMFT
Nicole Parker, LMSW

These two ladies recently completed a very intensive program, bringing more therapeutic resources than before!

Each was asked to share about their training and plans:
Nicole said, "It was 1 year of training. It’s important to me because I feel as a society we haven’t historically done a great job educating people about s*x. Not just s*x in the bedroom, but our body’s response to anything s*xual. Even acknowledging menopausal changes in women there is so much our body goes through that we as a culture just don’t normalize. Knowledge is power and people deserve to have the knowledge.
-I plan to use this training to help Individuals who are feeling frustrated with how their mind and/or body may or may not be responding in the bedroom. Often times people have feelings of shame or guilt around s*xual identity, s*xual preference, communication in the bedroom, and cultural and/or societal expectations that inhibit their ability to reach their own s*xual satisfaction. S*x is a part of the human experience that plays a role in how individuals experience the world. I’m excited to normalize s*x in my work and empower others in reaching their goals."

Allyn said, "90 hours of Core S*xual Health Knowledge, and 60 hours of Training as a S*x Therapist.

I am trained to work with individuals and lovers to help navigate challenges with s*xuality, identity, s*xual dysfunction, chronic illness relating to s*xuality, pregnancy, post partum, and menopause, and improve communication in those relationship to best serve all involved.

This was an incredibly important training because every person, at all ages, has a s*xuality. It is incredibly important that we welcome and encourage s*xuality into a therapeutic space to care for this part of ourselves and to move away from our societies history of shame and avoidance relating to anatomy, gender, intimacy, and connection.

I plan to use this training to better support couples and relationships experiencing s*xual dysfunction, help individuals struggling with out of control s*xual behaviors, folk exploring their own identity and breaking down shame and unsupportive beliefs about themselves. I hope to be a positive resource in our community to connect folk to our many amazing providers to support their s*xual wellness journeys."

Allyn and Nicole, thank you for your commitment to your clients, present and future. Your team is proud of you and we are grateful that you invested the time you did into further developing yourselves as clinicians.

03/19/2026

Please join us in celebrating Ashley Lewis who accomplished a professional milestone of moving from limited licensed to fully licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor! She has put in countless hours of work and supervision, passed a big test, and worked so hard to get to this point.

Sadly for us, Ashley is moving out of state in the next couple months. Ashley has made a difference for so many children at KPS and people in our community, and we are sad to see her go. BUT we celebrate the gift that she has been to FC and our community and wish her the absolute BEST in her future adventures!

03/06/2026

Way back on this day in 2020, Nicole Parker joined me as a masters-level intern. At that time, FC was just me! Nicole was the most amazing intern, but more than that, she was (and is forever) fierce, hard working, and unstoppable balanced with compassionate, kind, and a real-life healer of emotional pain.

After finishing her internship, Nicole joined me as a therapist and we became a team of two. She took a chance on me and FC. Nicole is quick to remind me of the hustle and hard work it took back in the day before we had support staff and targeted internet presence- but her work ethic and determination are like no other and Nicole is a force to be reckoned with.

Nicole became a dedicated and talented EMDR therapist, helping so many people heal from things that they thought were unrecoverable. She is almost done with training in s*x therapy, and already has her sights set on Neurofeedback.

FC would never be what it is today if Nicole hadn't taken the chance she did. Who she is as an incredible person and clinician is such a gift to all who encounter her.

Happy 6th anniversary, Nicole! My heart overflows with gratitude for you.

-Liz

03/03/2026

Our colleagues at Ripple Effects have a great opportunity for a young adult social skills development group!