Jennifer Austin, LMSW-C · LISW · LICSW · NPT-C · MDiv

Where science
meets the wholeness
of who you are.

You don't have to keep white-knuckling your way through. I work with people living with ADHD, anxiety, chronic pain, and grief — using real neuroscience, genuine warmth, and a little humor — to help you build a life that actually fits.

Accepting new clients

Jennifer Austin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist
LMSW-C · LISW · LICSW · NPT-C · MDiv

ADHD Anxiety Chronic Pain Grief Couples ACT · DBT · IFS

📍 Freedom Counseling · Kalamazoo, MI 🖥 In-person & virtual available 🕗 Early morning & weekend sessions 💳 Insurance accepted · Sliding scale 📞 (269) 415-8290

Your brain, your body, your
whole story — together.

Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by experiences that others don't always understand. You're not too much. You're not broken. Your nervous system has been doing the best it can.

"I'll never think you're being gross or weird. I'll never feel like you are being too much. I will always believe in you."

Together, we focus on understanding how your brain, body, and life experiences interact — and how small, intentional changes can lead to meaningful relief and growth. You can expect warmth, humor, hands-on learning, and a new understanding of how your mind actually works.

ACT DBT IFS Science Meaning Curiosity Purpose Soul You whole & worthy SOULFUL SCIENCE THERAPY

What we can work through together

Whether you're struggling with a racing mind or a heavy heart, there's a way forward. These are the areas I'm most passionate about.

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ADHD

Understanding how your brain is wired — not broken — and building real strategies for focus, follow-through, and self-compassion.

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Anxiety

Learning to move through anxiety instead of being ruled by it. We'll work with your nervous system, not against it.

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Chronic Pain

Pain that persists is more than physical. We'll explore the mind-body connection and build a life with more ease and agency.

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Grief & Loss

Grief doesn't follow a schedule or a checklist. I'll hold space for whatever your loss looks and feels like.

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Relationship Issues

For individuals and couples who want to communicate more clearly and feel more genuinely connected.

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Life Transitions

Career shifts, family changes, identity questions. I help people find their footing and move forward with intention.

Rooted in evidence.
Open to the whole person.

My approach blends the science of contextual behavioral psychology with playfulness, curiosity, and a focus on meaning and purpose. Therapy with me isn't a lecture — it's hands-on, often funny, always respectful of how you learn and who you are.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Internal Family Systems (IFS) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Brainspotting Narrative Therapy Strength-Based Family & Marital

Making it easy
to get started.

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Location Freedom Counseling
4029 West Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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Format In-person & virtual (telehealth) sessions available
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Scheduling Early morning appointments available.
Virtual weekend sessions frequently available.
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Fees $185 per session · Sliding scale available.
8 reduced-rate sessions for uninsured or high-deductible clients when needed.
Accepted Plans
Aetna · Anthem · ASR Health Benefits
Blue Care Network · Blue Cross · Blue Shield
BCBS · Michigan Education Special Services
Priority Health · TRICARE
UMR · UnitedHealthcare UHC/UBH
Out of Network · HSA / FSA
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Payment Methods Visa · Mastercard · Amex · Discover · Check · Cash · HSA

Take the First Step

You deserve support that actually fits.

Reaching out is the hardest part. I'll make the rest as easy as possible. Early morning and weekend slots are available.

Call (269) 415‑8290 Send a Message