Freedom Counseling

01/20/2026

🎤Announcement!!🎤

Freedom Counseling is pleased to announce that Brandy is now offering comprehensive evaluations for adults. Brandy conducts psychological assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and more. Get to the root of your symptoms! Brandy is currently evaluating adults with Blue Cross Blue Shield.

What Brandy has to say…

“I took a few years off from offering evaluations and realized how much I missed providing these services! I am back after recently completing some intensive, advanced training. My favorite part of these assessments is the follow-up session where we discuss the data and results. It is rewarding to see a person gain understanding of how their brain works and why they may feel different than other people."

Want to know more? Send an email to info@freedomcounselingkalamazoo.us or call 269-400-8257.

01/20/2026

💝 This Valentine’s Day, don’t do life alone. 💝

Broken People Online Peer Support meets Tuesday nights from 6–7:30pm EST and you’re invited.
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✨ Valentine’s Special:
Attend 3 of the next 4 Tuesday sessions (full meeting required) and your name will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Target Gift Card 🎯

📅 Tuesdays | 6–7:30pm EST
💻 Join here: https://meet.google.com/kbz-vgvj-yqz

This group is free, peer-led, and judgment-free—a space for people who feel broken, lonely, or just need to be reminded they matter.

Love looks like showing up. We’d love to see you there. 💕

01/18/2026

🎆Therapist Spotlight: Amber Larsen🎆
Amber has an incredible light and heart of gratitude that precedes her presence! She enjoys working with children and adults navigating behavioral and life's challenges. Amber is at our Mattawan location Mondays 9a-7p and Tues/Weds 2p-7p.

Please give us a call to get scheduled with Amber! Our intake coordinator, Deb, looks forward to your call @ 269-400-8257. Learn more about Amber at https://freedomcounselingkalamazoo.us/therapist/amber-larsen-llpc/

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

01/06/2026

It's for real- opening this week in Mattawan!

12/31/2025

Just started a new book. Joseph E. Reid shares his story of the ongoing challenges of living with chronic mental health difficulties. He offers suggestions for the readers on coping with their own chronic mental health experiences. Broken People; A Mental Health Peer Support Group is Joseph's page where he gives ongoing encouragement and reminders, and where members can share their own thoughts, successes, and frustrations.

Broken Like Me is available on Amazon.

12/22/2025

As if there hasn't been enough excitement this week....

But wait! There's more!

January 1st we are opening an office in Mattawan! This office will feature Amber Larsen who specializes in children through young adults and Nicole Parker who is a trauma therapy and EMDR guru.

We look forward to serving the Mattawan community for years to come and getting to know the neighbors!

12/20/2025

Guess who's back....back again! MALLORY'S BACK!!...tell a friend! Guess who's back guess who's back guess who's back guess who's back...(Na-na-na, na, na, na, na, na, na) (Na-na-na, na, na, na, na)

We are so excited to announce the return of Mallory Bitzer, LMSW, CAADC. Mallory is returning from maternity leave and her Monday's are already booked. She will be available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9a-5p after the New Year!

Mallory works with individuals late teens and beyond. She has extensive experience working with individuals navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, stage-of-life challenges, school/college life, and trauma. Mallory is compassionate, witty, and brings her light to therapy.

Call 269-400-8257 to book an appointment! Learn more at www.freedomcounselingkalamazoo.us

12/19/2025

Introducing our intern for 2026 - please join us in welcoming Dharmesh Patel!

➡️Dharmesh is an intern from Cornerstone University studying to become both a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist.

➡️Dharmesh is available to provide counseling *free* of charge and will see individuals across the lifespan, couples, and families from all demographic and socioeconomic experiences.

➡️He brings vast background of life experience to his internship including police work and military service, bilingualism, and large-scale business management.

☎️Call 269-400-8257 to make an appointment! Dharmesh will be in the office Mondays from 9:30am-1:30pm and available virtually for appointments at other times.

12/17/2025

Blue got his 2nd chance to make a first impression at the office today. Much less barky and much more lovey!

12/04/2025

We are shouting from the roof tops cheers of celebration. Julia Erity passed her licensing exam today leading her to become fully licensed very soon.

What does this mean and why are we so happy for Julia?
When one graduates from graduate school they apply for a limited license (LLMSW in Julia's case). Over a period of usually two to three years they work toward accruing a specific number of hours of experience and participate in supervision to prepare for full licensure. Julia has completed the required work hours and supervision, and now the final step of passing the license exam. She will apply for full licensure and soon drop the extra "L" from her license. This is a significant step in a social worker's career, and we could not be happier and more proud of Julia and her commitment to her craft and clients!

10/02/2025

Biggest shoutout IN THE WORLD to Virginia Fives, LMSW. Virginia recently passed her licensing test to become fully, independently licensed!!!!

Becoming a therapist takes a master's degree followed by several years of supervised work and finally, a licensing test. Therapists carry an extra "L" standing for "Limited" on their title until then, and now Virginia gets to drop the L!

Congratulations, Virginia! Your people here at FC are so proud of you and happy for you. Your hard work, dedication to your clients, and commitment to the standards of your profession are only a small part of what makes you the amazing therapist that you are! To infinity and beyond!

09/22/2025

Questions about addiction or substance abuse? We have answers. Virginia Fives, LLMSW, gives you a 30 second peek into the impacts of addiction and possibilities that therapy offers!