Meaningful Connections Counseling

Meaningful Connections Counseling Strengthening and supporting couples, individuals, and families.

We invite you to explore change in an environment that is confidential, welcoming, and free from judgment. We focus on a collaborative therapy approach to efficiently work through life's stressors and relationship difficulties with compassion and support. Our dynamic clinicians will assist you in finding solutions in the following areas:
*Couples Therapy
*Relationship/Communication Skill Building
*Family Therapy
*Children and Adolescents
*Infertility
*Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment
*AcuDetox
*Driver's License Restoration
*Trauma and PTSD
*Sexual Abuse and Assault
*Anxiety
*Depression
*Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
*Sexuality and Sexual Health
*Parenting Support
*Grief/Loss
*Life Transitions and Change Acceptance
*ADHD
*Autism Spectrum Disorder

🐶🐱🐷🐴🦋🐍🐟🐆🦬🐩🕊️🦦🐛🐯🦊 Give your furry friends some extra love (and treats!) today, because it's International Animal Rights D...
12/10/2025

🐶🐱🐷🐴🦋🐍🐟🐆🦬🐩🕊️🦦🐛🐯🦊 Give your furry friends some extra love (and treats!) today, because it's International Animal Rights Day! Acknowledged in tandem with International Human Rights Day, this day is meant to remind us that all creatures, great and small, are deserving of respect and freedom from suffering.

If you have the capacity, reach out to your local animal shelter to see what needs they have during the holiday season! Meaningful Connections Counseling is located next to the SPCA of Southwest Michigan. Check them out after your next appointment!

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🫶🌍 All persons are worthy of dignity and respect. 📣🥰December 10th commemorates the day in 1948 when the UN General Assem...
12/10/2025

🫶🌍 All persons are worthy of dignity and respect. 📣🥰
December 10th commemorates the day in 1948 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Equality, Freedom, and Justice For All is at the root of this declaration.

Look into local incentives and organizations that support this declaration, and be sure to extend some extra kindness to those around you today. 🤝🌏
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🎉 It's Fri-yay, everyone! This week, meet Morgyn at MCC! Read Morgyn's bio below to learn more about her!⬇“You cannot he...
12/05/2025

🎉 It's Fri-yay, everyone! This week, meet Morgyn at MCC!
Read Morgyn's bio below to learn more about her!⬇

“You cannot heal what you refuse to confront.” Is this a phrase that resonates with you? If so, then you are in the right place. Sometimes in life we get to a point where we realize that we are not living our truest life or our most actualized self. This can be anything from dealing with our daily turmoil and tribulations to confronting deep insecurities, distressing anxiety and depression, or past trauma. One of the key steps to overcoming these concerns is to turn inward and examine the self. Counseling is a process where you can do this in a safe, consistent, and helpful relationship. In our counseling relationship, I promise to provide you with my most authentic self so that you can discover yours.

My name is Morgyn Poehlman and I am one of the newest members of Meaningful Connections Counseling PLC. I have a Masters in Counseling Education with a focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling which I received in the summer of 2020. I am licensed professional counselor with the state of Michigan. I have had various trainings in areas including but not limited to: trauma, su***de, domestic violence, LGBTQ issues, and human trafficking. While I do not have any current specialties, I do enjoy working with individuals (adults) through concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ matters. My goal is to work with you by providing a safe space to deconstruct while also challenging you to grow and develop an authentic sense of self.

The most important part of my counseling style is to understand that our relationship is free from judgment. I am not here to judge you; I am here to help you. The best way that I know how to do that is to love and respect you as the perfectly imperfect human being that you—and we all—are. I am willing to put in the work if you are, too. I cannot give you the answers and I cannot tell you what to do, but what I can do is support you and travel this part of the journey with you while you find your resolutions. If this sounds like the right fit, I welcome you to contact me. I look forward to spending time getting to know you in your sincerest form.

Visit our website at www.meaningfulconnectionscounseling.com to book a session with one of our experienced clinicians!
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🌎Today is the UN-declared International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Whether you have a visible or invisible disabi...
12/03/2025

🌎Today is the UN-declared International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Whether you have a visible or invisible disability, your health and mental health matter, and you deserve to be heard, seen, and believed.
According to the UN, 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. People with significant disabilities are more likely to experience health inequities due to stigma, discrimination, poverty, exclusion from education, and barriers in the health system. For more information on the UN's Disability Inclusion Strategy, go to https://www.un.org/en/content/disabilitystrategy/
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✨It's Friday, which means that it's time for another Clinician of the Week!✨ This week, meet Laura Hinkley! Read Laura's...
11/28/2025

✨It's Friday, which means that it's time for another Clinician of the Week!✨ This week, meet Laura Hinkley! Read Laura's bio below:

I am committed to creating a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship with the individuals, couples and families I see. I believe in the power of therapy to be a catalyst for growth, to gain new perspectives for tackling challenges, and to improve dynamics between individuals and within families.

As a marriage and family therapist, I have training in family systems theory which guides my work will all clients. I use a strengths-based therapeutic approach and consider myself a partner in your quest for a less stressful, more fulfilling life. I am certified in cognitive behavioral therapy which integrates well with all interventions.

I have a great deal of experience working with those who are part of a school system (teachers, support staff, etc), and thoroughly enjoy working with this population.

​Specialty Areas Include:
Individual, Couple and Family Counseling, Grief, Women's Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Issues, Adoption, Relationships and Communication issues, and issues specific to Teachers and their families.
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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the team at Meaningful Connections Counseling! 🍗During this time, we know that there can be a ...
11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the team at Meaningful Connections Counseling! 🍗

During this time, we know that there can be a mixture of emotions during this week. The holidays can bring up family stress, food-related anxiety and stress, political disagreements, grief, and difficult memories. Here are some tips for making it through the holidays:
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✨It's time for another clinician of the week!✨Today, we are introducing Leah Condit! Read Leah's bio below👇:​Do you have...
11/21/2025

✨It's time for another clinician of the week!✨
Today, we are introducing Leah Condit! Read Leah's bio below👇:

​Do you have, or suspect you have, ADHD? Has social media, yes TikTok/instagram, lead you to suspect you may have ADHD but don't know where to start? I'm passionate about helping you understand ADHD, how it affects YOU, and what you can do with it. ADHD is widely misunderstood as a lack of focus or attention. ADHD is more accurately an issue of regulation which includes emotions, impulsivity, money, attention, sensory sensitivity, etc. I work with clients on managing their symptoms, and also the anxiety and depression that stem from ADHD.

I graduated from Western Michigan University with a masters in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. I am EMDR trained and practicing. I am also a Gottman Level 1 trained clinician. I have done extensive trainings and research into ADHD. My goal is to create a non-judgemental space where collectively we can reach your individualized treatment goals.

No one is born knowing how to deal with emotions or regulate themselves, we learn this over time by others showing us how. I enjoy getting creative in helping you understand your life better in order to feel better. If you want to work with a therapist that also has ADHD, swears a little bit, and uses humor in session, then we may be a good fit.

If you are interested in learning more about Leah, go to https://www.meaningfulconnectionscounseling.com/leah-condit.html for more information.
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🌥️ Also known as the "Winter Blues," Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) impacts an estimated 20-40% of Michiganders (Mich...
11/19/2025

🌥️ Also known as the "Winter Blues," Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) impacts an estimated 20-40% of Michiganders (Michigan State University, 2023). So what exactly is it, and how can we cope with it? ❄️
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11/17/2025

✨️What you can expect to see around the office at MCC, in addition to our wonderful clinicians and staff! 🌿Do you think we have enough fidget toys? 👀
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🏳️‍⚧️ November 13th-19th is Transgender Awareness Week, which is a time of advocacy, action, and celebration leading up ...
11/14/2025

🏳️‍⚧️ November 13th-19th is Transgender Awareness Week, which is a time of advocacy, action, and celebration leading up to Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20th. Please read through our posts for more information on how you can support your trans and nonbinary friends and neighbors! 🏳️‍⚧️
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💃🏻 It's Friday, which means we are going to start highlighting clinicians of the week at MCC! This week, meet Megan Hild...
11/14/2025

💃🏻 It's Friday, which means we are going to start highlighting clinicians of the week at MCC! This week, meet Megan Hildebrandt!👇

Here is Megan's Bio:
The early years of a person’s life can provide the structure and foundation that shapes how they view the world around them, and how they view themselves. Giving someone the opportunity and tools to identify, process and embrace their thoughts and feelings can make all the difference in supporting someone in becoming who they will be. My name is Megan and I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling Education, specializing in marriage, couple and family therapy from Western Michigan University. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults and families!

I specialize in helping children to learn how to embrace and cope with their strong emotions, behavioral struggles, and life changes using play therapy techniques and a strengths-based approach. From a parental perspective it can be difficult to know where to start in helping provide your child with these skills. Through parental coaching, I help provide parents with the tools and support to better help them provide structure, support and guidance to use these skills alongside their kiddos. I also enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with navigating various struggles of life and mental health issues.

By offering a safe and encouraging space my goal is to help my clients practice self-reflection and acquire the skillset they need to reach their goals while finding their way through the hardships they may be facing. I look forward to working with you!

If you would like to learn more about Megan or book with her, please go to https://www.meaningfulconnectionscounseling.com/megan-hildebrandt.html
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🌍 Happy World Kindness Day from the team at Meaningful Connections Counseling! 🌏____________________________________ ...
11/13/2025

🌍 Happy World Kindness Day from the team at Meaningful Connections Counseling! 🌏
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6963 W Kl Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI
49009

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12694599790

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We invite you to explore change in an environment that is

**confidential, welcoming, and free from judgment**

We focus on a collaborative therapy approach to efficiently work through life's stressors and relationship difficulties with compassion and support. Our dynamic clinicians will assist you in finding solutions in the following areas:

*Couples Therapy