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Trauma-Informed Therapy That Feels Like Home in Kalamazoo, MI

A Safe Place to Heal,  Grow, and Be Heard

For over 35 years, Choices for Change has been a comforting and trusted place for individuals, couples, and families in Kalamazoo to navigate life’s toughest challenges. Located in a converted Victorian house that feels more like a living room than an office, our goal is simple: make therapy feel safe, natural, and personalized—because it should be.

From fresh coffee and soft chairs to genuine conversation and heartfelt care, everything about this space was designed with your comfort in mind.

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Nationally Recognized. Locally Rooted.

Our work has not gone unnoticed. Over the decades, Choices for Change and our founder, Michelle, have been honored with awards that speak to both our clinical excellence and community impact, including:

A Few of Our Recognitions Include:

Top Ten Women to Shape the State of Michigan (2022)

Kalamazoo Women of Achievement – YWCA (2024)

Dieter Hainicke Excellence Award—Communities in Schools (2022)

Robert Granville Legend Award—Trail Blazers of Hope (2023)

State of Michigan Special Tribute – Over $1M in Donated Services (2016)

Advocacy Award—Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association (2019)

Above and Beyond Award—Michigan Coalition Against Domestic Violence (1987)

...and many more. For us, the greatest honor is seeing lives change right here in our community.

Real Support for Real-Life Struggles

We specialize in trauma-informed counseling for adults, children, teens, couples, and families facing a wide range of issues:

Areas We Commonly Help With:

Physical and Sexual Abuse Recovery

Depression, Anxiety, and Panic Disorders

Anger Management and Emotional Regulation

Family Conflict and Relationship Challenges

Court-Involved Cases, Foster Care, and Custody Support

Navigating Grief, Trauma, and Life Transitions

We offer therapy in our Kalamazoo office, at your home, or wherever you feel most comfortable. Yes—we really mean that.

Experienced Therapists With a Deep Commitment to the Community

Each of our therapists brings years of experience, hands-on training, and a direct approach to care. We offer real feedback, practical tools, and a wide variety of therapeutic techniques, including:

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Cognitive-Behavioral therapy
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Art and Music therapy
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Gestalt therapy
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Family-centered and experiential therapy
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A Note on Our Reviews and Reputation

As a practice involved in court-referred cases, protective services, and foster care, some reviews may reflect difficult decisions that didn’t align with a client’s wishes. Please know: our role is always to advocate for safety, healing, and honesty—even when it’s hard. We encourage you to read reviews with this understanding in mind.

Let’s Start the Conversation—When You’re Ready

If you’re looking for counseling in Kalamazoo that feels truly different—more human, more personal, more real—Choices for Change is here for you.

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Your path to healing starts with one step, and we’ll walk it with you.