Individual mental health therapy
The primary focus of Forge: one-to-one therapy for adults seeking support with emotional wellbeing, life stressors, patterns that feel stuck or meaningful change.
Kalamazoo based · Serving Michigan
Care for the work ahead.
One-to-one mental health therapy is at the heart of Forge, with substance use care, clinical social work services and assessments available when needed.
Michigan-wide careBased in Kalamazoo and serving clients across the state
LMSW-C, CAADCMental health and addiction-focused clinical credentials
Individualized supportFocused on your circumstances, strengths and next steps
How Forge can help
Focused support, without the clinical distance.
Care begins with understanding what brings you in and what you want to be different. Services are grounded in clear communication, respect and practical movement forward.
Substance use disorder therapy
Individual care that meets you with honesty and without judgment, supporting recovery, harm reduction and lasting behavioral change.
Clinical social work services
Practical support that may include care coordination, resource navigation, advocacy and consultation around the systems affecting everyday life.
Mental health & substance use assessments
Structured clinical assessments for treatment planning, referrals and probation-related requirements, with clear communication and professional documentation.
About the practice
Change can be demanding. Care should still feel human.
Forge Counseling & Recovery Services, PLLC is a Kalamazoo-based behavioral health practice serving people throughout Michigan.
The practice consists of experienced clinicians who bring mental health and substance use expertise together in one focused setting. The approach is direct, collaborative and rooted in respect for the person behind the diagnosis or referral.
Clear
You should understand the process, what is being asked of you and what comes next.
Collaborative
Care works best when goals are shaped with you, not simply assigned to you.
Nonjudgmental
Honest conversations require a setting where you can speak without being reduced to a label.
Practical
Insight matters, and so do usable steps that support everyday life and longer-term change.
Michigan policy watch
Behavioral health legislation, in plain language.
Snapshot updated September 8, 2026Changes in state policy can shape how behavioral health services are licensed, delivered and accessed. Forge will highlight selected developments that matter to clients, families and providers.
In House Health Policy
Substance use service licensing
House Bill 5729 proposes changes to which substance use disorder service programs must be licensed and calls for reasonably uniform rules. The bill was introduced March 18, 2026 and referred to the House Health Policy Committee.
In House Health Policy
Crisis stabilization units
House Bill 5731 is tied to HB 5729 and would add crisis stabilization units to exemptions from the substance use disorder license requirement. It was introduced March 18, 2026 and referred to the House Health Policy Committee.
This is a dated informational snapshot, not legal advice. Bill language and status can change; use the linked Legislature pages for the official record.
Contact & scheduling
Start with a conversation.
Whether you are seeking one-to-one therapy, social work support or a clinical assessment, the first step is a brief conversation about what you need and whether Forge is the right fit.
Direct contact details are coming soon.In the meantime, use the form below to send an inquiry.