Kalamazoo, MI Local Support & Community Resources

Esther Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC) specializing in helping adults navigate the complexities of grief, anxiety, and relationship issues. As the founder of Thriving Mariposa Online Counseling, she understands the feeling of being stuck in one's situation and the struggle of prioritizing others' needs above one's own. Many individuals question their self-worth, feel unable to make decisions, and experience life changes that leave them feeling broken and unsure of how to move forward. Esther provides a compassionate and supportive environment where individuals can find relief from burnout and learn to trust themselves again. With trusted expertise in relationship dynamics, she is dedicated to facilitating positive change within her clients, enhancing their most important relationships and connections. Esther offers a range of therapeutic modalities including trauma-focused therapy, family systems, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and motivational interviewing. She's committed to helping individuals reconnect with their meaning and purpose, ultimately fostering a deeper sense of connection and fulfillment. Seeking guidance is just one step away with Esther's professional individual therapy services designed for those ready to invest in themselves and their future.

Jennifer Jackson, a dedicated counselor and LLMFT, LLPC, MA, understands that life can be challenging and that crises often arise unexpectedly. She believes that her clients are the experts on their own lives and works collaboratively with them to help achieve the balance they seek. Whether working with individuals, couples, families, or frontline workers, Jennifer's approach is inclusive and compassionate. Her areas of practice include marriage and family therapy, trauma, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Committed to involving her clients in their goal-setting and treatment processes, she utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Brainspotting (Phases 1, 2, and 3) and Gottman Couples Therapy (Phases 1 and 2). Jennifer knows that many carry the heavy burdens of trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Her goal is to help each client get to the root of their discomfort and develop strategies to prevent these issues from adversely affecting their family and overall quality of life.

Linda Herrin, a Licensed Professional Counselor with multiple credentials including MA, LPC, ITCA, PLLC, and CCTP, believes that individuals are not broken but deeply hurt. She understands that many find themselves trapped in unhelpful patterns due to a nervous system overwhelmed by anger, fear, and despair. Through her compassionate and creative therapeutic approach, Linda aids clients in unraveling these self-protective strategies that may no longer serve them, guiding them towards a life true to themselves. Her work emphasizes self-awareness, peaceful acceptance, and intentional action. As a certified trauma professional and art therapist, she integrates a variety of modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma-Focused techniques, and Compassion-Focused approaches into her sessions. Linda enjoys collaborating with diverse individuals, including those from the LGBTQ community, seniors, artists, and individuals navigating life changes such as divorce or grief. Her practice focuses on providing holistic care that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit, treating each client as a unique human with a complex history, real needs, and desired goals. In her comfortable home office, Linda fosters a relaxed environment conducive to healing. Her passion for your well-being drives her therapeutic work, and she is ready to embark on this journey together.