Brittani Decess, MA, LPC
Member of the LGBTQIA+ community
she/her/hers
Health for Life Counseling
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.
Areas of care
Anxiety and DepressionCouples and RelationshipsEMDR TherapyGender and SexualityNeurodivergent Care NeedsPsychotherapy and GeneralTrauma and PTSD
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
LGBTQ+ 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