Freedom Counseling

11/03/2025

Say hello to Millie! She is a big furry friend who is so happy to see everyone who comes in at the W. Main office. Millie works alongside Amber Larsen, LLPC, and brings a special joy with her energy! 🐕❤️

10/16/2025

100% us! We show up in the midst of our own life's chaos to support you exactly where you are.

When you work with me, I will show up as a pediatric OT but also as a mom of three who is very much in the thick of it. Endless laundry, juggling work schedules with school schedules, supporting a neurodiverse child, worrying if my kids are eating enough veggies, trying my best… I will never know all the things, all the lived experiences, but what I can do is show up authentically and meet you and your child exactly where you are.

10/15/2025

On this date...just a few years ago...Deb was born!! We wish the happiest of birthdays to Deb Johnson, our intake coordinator. She is usually the first point of contact for anyone looking for counseling, and we would never be where we are today without her!

Deb is our work mom and a mom-figure to many people who call. If you guys only knew all that she handled...when clients are having a bad day or are working on developing good *respectful* communication skills, Deb takes the brunt and offers grace to all. And keeping all of us therapists wrangled in is no small undertaking! Deb does it all and we are SO grateful for her. Feel free to text her and wish her a happy birthday! 269-400-8257

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!

10/02/2025

Attention downtown clients! There are currently no parking meters at all on South Street in front of our building. That would lead one to believe you can park freely on the road.

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!

09/19/2025

Mental Health Occupational Therapy via Yoga...have you heard of it? Lilly is a licensed occupational therapist who uses body awareness and movement to reduce mental health symptoms. One of the most amazing ways she is able to share her craft is by leading students within Kalamazoo Public Schools in small groups from elementary to the alternative high school. She teaches them to the point that they are able to lead each other! Learn more about Lilly's work by clicking on this video.

09/18/2025

We are excited to announce the addition of Amber Larsen, LLPC, to Freedom Counseling. Amber specializes in working with children through late teens and is taking new clients! Find out more 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.

09/17/2025

So....what is a therapeutic relationship? Let Julia explain.

09/10/2025

I will call him my mini-me. 🐕

Hans met Chewy for the first time today. Chewy wants to be like Hans when he grows up. Hans and Jax have been very welcoming to the newest member of their pack!

09/09/2025

We can EMDR that.

09/05/2025

Sharing a community resource 💔