Ciara VanderPloeg

Psychologist, M.A., LLP

Accepting clients Last Updated 10 days ago

Hello! I’m so excited to get to know you and am proud of you for seeking out care. As an experienced Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP), I understand the therapy process and can’t wait to walk through this alongside you. I believe the role of a therapist is that of a partner and advocate, to help you achieve your goals, health, gratitude, and joy.

I have a huge passion for working with adolescents and young adults, and have experience navigating my clients through life transitions, developing healthy behaviors and relationships, and gaining confidence in themselves. I am highly experienced working with trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergency, and family issues.

I graduated with my Masters degree in psychology from Western Michigan University and have been working as a clinical psychologist for seven years. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), positive psychology, and mindfulness. I also have experience working in bariatric care and enjoy guiding my clients through developing healthy routines.

I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to get to know you!

Specialties

Anxiety Body Image College adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Gender Identity Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Parenting Perfectionism Personality Disorders Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Ciara VanderPloeg is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cofinity

Rates

First session	$180
Ongoing sessions	$150

Locations

4341 South Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

(269) 389-0392

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Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Body positivity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive EMDR Emotion-focused therapy Humanistic Meditation Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Positive Psychology Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused Yoga

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

First-Gen LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid Veganism

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

Years in Practice: 6
License(s): MI-6361007708

More About Me

Languages Spoken: English
Race(s): White
Gender(s): Woman

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