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Dr. Cheruba Dhanaraj

(she/hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Priority Health

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, and Relationship Issues

Great to meet you!

With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high-performing professionals through relational crises, anxiety, and stress. My approach combines deep psychological insight with strategic business acumen, allowing me to provide impactful counseling that drives meaningful transformations.

I hold an MBA in Human Resources Management and a PhD in counseling. I am also a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Michigan. I specialize in helping individuals navigate ADHD, anxiety, stress, burnout, major transitions, and interpersonal challenges while enhancing their resilience, clarity, and leadership effectiveness.

A bit about my approach to therapy

You’re the one people rely on—driven, capable, always holding it together. But inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and like you’re barely managing. You may have experienced childhood trauma or emotional neglect that left you feeling unseen or unworthy, and now you carry that weight into your adult relationships and work. You might even wonder if ADHD plays a role in the way your mind races or how hard it is to slow down.

You’ve accomplished a lot, but at what cost? Exhaustion, self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear that if you stop performing, everything will fall apart. If this sounds familiar, I see you. You deserve a space where you don’t have to perform—where you can begin to untangle the old patterns, heal the past, and rediscover who you are beyond the pressure.

Together, we’ll work on understanding your story, calming your nervous system, and building new ways of thinking, relating, and being. Therapy doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re ready to feel whole.

What you can expect from our first session

I establish a secure and supportive environment where the client is respected, valued, and understood. I empower clients to achieve their goals and enhance their mental well-being.


Cheruba's style is

Warm
Direct
Empowering

Insurance carriers Cheruba accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Priority Health

More about Cheruba

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Western Michigan University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Michigan)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Asian
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, and Urdu
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, and Strength-Based

Location

2280 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009