Whitehall, MI Local Support & Community Resources

Dr. Belinda Atchison is a warm and engaging Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD, bringing over 27 years of experience to her practice. She passionately supports individuals across all ages, from teens to elders, in navigating their struggles and enhancing their well-being through compassionate, culturally sensitive therapy. Recognizing the profound impact of stress and trauma, Dr. Atchison integrates various modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR to craft personalized strategies for healing. Her unique approach weaves together health, spirituality, and energy medicine, ensuring vibrant, effective change for her clients. Additionally, she provides clinical supervision for aspiring Licensed Professional Counselors at the beginning of their careers, contributing to the future of compassionate care in the counseling field.

James Kolbe is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with over 20 years of experience working with families, adolescents, and children. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Limited Licensed Psychologist, he brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to his practice. Driven by a profound commitment to his clients, James believes that while no one wishes to experience emotional pain or struggle with anxiety and depression, hope, peace, and understanding are within reach. He understands that life dilemmas can arise from grief, tragedy, or unforeseen circumstances, but he assures his clients that success in overcoming these challenges is possible. Each session is personalized to meet the unique needs of clients, whether they are seeking help for family conflict, anxiety, or depression. With an integrative approach that incorporates Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Christian Counseling, James strives to create a comfortable and supportive environment where clients can focus on their growth. His passion for counseling extends beyond being a profession; it is a calling. Together with his clients, James works to develop meaningful goals and identify the tools necessary to achieve personal fulfillment.

Melissa Lisa Lynn Sias is a Masters Level Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with over two decades of experience in the field, having begun her journey in 1997. She specializes in working with both children as young as two and adults up to the age of 65, providing compassionate support for individuals facing challenges such as depression, suicidality, anxiety, grief, trauma, family conflict, and anger control issues. Melissa is committed to discovering each person's unique strengths and utilizing them to foster effective coping skills. With a decade of training focused on parents and children aged 0-5, she has dedicated much of her career to a Community Mental Health agency, where she has successfully guided children and families through a wide array of issues, helping them to cultivate hope, resilience, and a more optimistic perspective on life. In her private practice, she adopts an integrative approach, collaborating closely with primary care physicians and alternative specialists such as acupuncturists and yoga instructors to promote holistic well-being. Her background in Infant Mental Health enables Melissa to support parents of young children in forming strong bonds and navigating the complexities of trauma and loss.