Brittani Decess, MA, LPC
Member of the LGBTQIA+ community
she/her/hers
Health for Life Counseling
Areas of care: directory categories
Anxiety and DepressionCouples and RelationshipsEMDR TherapyGender and SexualityNeurodivergent Care NeedsPsychotherapy and GeneralTrauma and PTSD
Reason for joining the directory
As a therapist who has tried to find their own queer/ally therapist, it is daunting and difficult trying to comb through websites like Psychology Today or Therapy Den trying to find someone. I want to make find services more equitable and accessible. There are so few therapists that are openly out, as well as having specialties in sexuality, bdsm/kink, and non-monogamy.
Specific specialties
Anxiety and DepressionCouples and RelationshipsEMDR TherapyGender and SexualityNeurodivergent Care NeedsPsychotherapy and GeneralTrauma and PTSD
Inclusive practices
Intake and forms
have a space for pronouns and/or gender identitydo use gender-neutral language
Office environment
has formal education related to key LGBTQ+ definitionshas a visible non-discrimination policy
LGBTQIA+ training
Lived experiences; working closely with OUTfront in Kalamazoo as part of being a DV educator at YWCA Kalamazoo, various webinars and trainings of LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy.
Practice and availability
Accepting new patients- last updated Feb 26, 2025