Jean Poppe, MA, LPC, NBCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor

Populations

Adults, women, men, adolescents, children (5-12), preschool children (over the age of 3), families, gays/lesbians.

Specialty Areas

Individual therapy, group therapy, play therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DNMS (Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy).

Divorce recovery and life transition issues, parenting, step-family concerns, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, compulsive behaviors, trauma, physical/emotional/sexual abuse recovery, and personal growth.

Education

• M.A., Counseling Education and Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1998
• B.A., Western Michigan University (Behavioral Psychology), 1995. Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

Background/Experience

In professional practice since 1998.

Professional Interests/Specialties

I codirect the “Coping with Divorce” seminar, a speaker series and support group for persons who are facing divorce or the loss of a significant relationship. Helping parents support their children as they go through this life transition is one of my main goals.

I also do public speaking and have presented for the Coping with Divorce group and a variety of other groups on issues related to parenting and personal growth.

Professional Affiliations/Activities

• Member, National Board of Certified Counselors
• Member, American Counseling Association
• Member, Kalamazoo Counseling Association
• Member, Kalamazoo Women’s Therapists Network

I am a contract provider with Kalamazoo County Community Mental Health, as well as the Department of Human Services.

Relevant Titles or Positions Held

• 1999-2003, Guidance Clinic Therapist, working with adults, children, and families
• 1999-2003, Guidance Clinic Therapist and Specialist, Child Sexual Abuse program
• 2000-2002, Adjunct Instructor, Western Michigan University, Sociology Dept.

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Articles by Jean Poppe, MA, LPC, NCC

• Divorce — An Opportunity for Personal Growth or a Waste of Time?

Office

605 Howard St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Phone: 269-382-3636

Office hours: by appointment

Other Sites to Visit

• Coping with Divorce in Kalamazoo
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy

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