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

🌿 Please give a warm welcome to Christina Marie Nickels, MS, LLMFT! 🌿 Read her bio below: Hello there! I’m Christina and...
08/14/2026

🌿 Please give a warm welcome to Christina Marie Nickels, MS, LLMFT! 🌿 Read her bio below:

Hello there! I’m Christina and I would like to share just a bit about myself. I’m not sure if I chose therapy or if therapy chose me. I’ve always been that person people feel they can talk to and I’ve always felt joy in helping people no matter how big or small the task. The difference is I now have skills to not just listen but to offer something more. Besides getting my Masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy, I have over 10 years of experience working in the field of social work. I’ve worked in a juvenile detention center, the foster care system, with homeless/runaway teens, older adults with traumatic brain injuries, and children with autism.

So, if you are dealing with couples issues, struggling to parent your unruly child, going through the court system, or dealing with other life issues that are affecting your quality of life, then I am here to help.

To learn more about Christina and her specialties, please visit our website!
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🚨 New Group Alert! 🚨Are you looking for some shared community? Are you a reader? Do you crave deep conversation? Katheri...
08/11/2026

🚨 New Group Alert! 🚨
Are you looking for some shared community? Are you a reader? Do you crave deep conversation?
Katherine Marshall, MSW, LLMSW, will be facilitating this therapeutic book group starting in September! Sign up now. 📚
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🌿 Meaningful Connections Counseling is excited to announce the arrival of several new clinicians in our office! 🌿This we...
08/07/2026

🌿 Meaningful Connections Counseling is excited to announce the arrival of several new clinicians in our office! 🌿
This week, meet Katherine Marshall, MSW, LLMSW! Read her bio below for more information ⬇

No one is given a handbook for navigating life’s challenges. At times, life can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support is one of the most courageous steps a person can take. I deeply value the trust it takes to seek help, and I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you feel safe, respected, and empowered throughout the process.

As a therapist, I believe the foundation of meaningful therapy is a relationship built on trust, autonomy, collaboration, and informed consent. I approach therapy with the understanding that each individual’s experiences and needs are unique. Together, we will work to better understand your concerns, identify what has or has not been helpful for you in the past, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals and values. I will meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive for you. While I bring clinical knowledge and guidance, I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you uncover the insight, tools, and strengths that can support your healing and growth.

Read Katherine's bio on our website for more information!
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What if group therapy was a game? Registration is open for 18-25 year olds for a therapeutic D&D group starting mid-Sept...
08/05/2026

What if group therapy was a game? Registration is open for 18-25 year olds for a therapeutic D&D group starting mid-September!
For more information:
https://therapeuticdndmcc.my.canva.site/

Please consider supporting this incredible program, created by our own Michelle Rounds, via donations or sharing!
05/07/2026

Please consider supporting this incredible program, created by our own Michelle Rounds, via donations or sharing!

We are so excited to support this incredible initiative! Sign your skater up now!
05/07/2026

We are so excited to support this incredible initiative! Sign your skater up now!

🌿 To conclude our Clinician-of-the-Week series, we wanted to highlight an incredible clinician, Suzanne Meinke, MA, LPC,...
05/01/2026

🌿 To conclude our Clinician-of-the-Week series, we wanted to highlight an incredible clinician, Suzanne Meinke, MA, LPC, LMFT, NCC, ADS! She is also the owner and founder of Meaningful Connections Counseling! Read her bio below for more information: ⬇

All of us have something about our lives we would like to change. If you're not sure what needs to change, but know something does, or you know exactly what you need to change but not sure how to make it happen, you're in the right place!

I have been helping people to make healthy and positive change in their lives for 19 years, and have seen a great deal of success amongst my clientele. My primary focus is on relationships/couples therapy, infidelity, adolescents, infertility, substance abuse evaluations, and anxiety. I have completed Level 3 Gottman Couples Therapy Training, and have helped couples with a wide variety of concerns to move out of being "stuck", and learn to communicate and enjoy their relationships.

Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, and EMTs are a unique population who deserve specialized support. I have completed the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training, and am specially trained to be a support to First Responders and their families.

Infertility, and the impact it has on couples and individuals is my passion. Due to my own history of infertility, I know very well the effects this can have. Being on the other side of the infertility journey gives me a unique ability to help those who are currently struggling.

I am skilled at Substance Abuse Evaluations and coordinate well with courts and other members of the legal system.

I also have a great deal of experience providing supervision for LLPCs and LLMFTs, and offer individual and/or group supervision.
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🌿 We are shaking things up this week by highlighting one of the most important members of our team, Jackie Sutton. She i...
04/24/2026

🌿 We are shaking things up this week by highlighting one of the most important members of our team, Jackie Sutton. She is the Office Manager at Meaningful Connections Counseling and does an incredible amount of work behind the scenes to ensure that operations run smoothly and efficiently. Thank you for all that you do, Jackie!

🌍 Happy Earth Day from the team here at Meaningful Connections Counseling! 🌏Spend some time connecting with nature today...
04/22/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day from the team here at Meaningful Connections Counseling! 🌏Spend some time connecting with nature today - it's a great way to care for your brain and body! 🌳
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🌿 Happy Clinician of the Week! This week, we are pleased to introduce another member of our Educational Consultant team,...
04/17/2026

🌿 Happy Clinician of the Week! This week, we are pleased to introduce another member of our Educational Consultant team, Melissa Wierenga, MA.
Read her bio below to learn more about her:

As a Strategic Educational Consultant I support the parent and family as you navigate the school system to ensure your child receives the appropriate supports and services, and you as the parent are informed, empowered, and engaged throughout your child’s education experience. I am committed to creating a safe space where your child can explore and learn about their strengths in order to leverage them in an education setting.

I am a certified teacher with experience in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Early Literacy Instruction, Coaching, and Consulting. I have been supporting children, their families, and educators for over 15 years within the education systems in Southwest Michigan.

I am a wife and mom who enjoys family time watching movies, going on hikes, and watching my sons play golf, soccer, and basketball. I also find joy in weight lifting, writing, camping, and traveling.

Since graduating from Western Michigan University in Special Education in 2009 and again in 2015 with my Masters in Literacy Studies, it has been my mission to serve children and families to provide access to individualized learning goals and high quality intervention plans. By empowering children to be self-aware through their learning process, children become more comfortable, engaged and confident in their abilities to learn.

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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

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+12694599790

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