Merry Battles

Therapist(she her)

20 years of experience

Virtual & in-person
Anxiety, Trauma
Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi welcome to my page my name is Merry Battles, I’m a clinical licensed social worker and certified advance alcohol and drug counselor. I have been in practice for nearly 20 years

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is client-centered. I am down to earth, warm and compassionate. Coming to therapy is a big step that should be life altering. I am here to help you live your best life.

What you can expect from me

I hope that when you leave your very first session, you feel better. I want to offer you a safe and non-judgemental environment to share and to sort things out from there we will create a treatment plan that is unique to your needs.

About me

I identify as
Black or African descent, Woman
My style is
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
20 years of experience
Training
MSW (Master of Social Work) at Western Michigan University
License type
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
Licensed in
Michigan
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Priority Health, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Trauma
More specialties
Substance use / addiction, Anger management
Therapy methods
Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
Care types
Individual therapy, Couples therapy
Ages served
Adults, Seniors
Languages
English
Location
151 South Rose Street Suite 605
Kalamazoo, MI 49007