Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Kalamazoo, Michigan MI
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Highly Sensitive Person
The Mental Wellness Collective
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, PhD, LICSW
We support individuals who feel deeply and are easily overwhelmed by their environment. Therapy focuses on managing emotional intensity, setting boundaries, and creating balance without losing sensitivity.
9 Years Experience
Online in Kalamazoo, MI Michigan (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
You notice everything. The way someone’s tone doesn’t match their words. The shift in a room when tension walks in. The beauty in small, fleeting things most people rush past. You feel deeply, love fiercely, and carry more than anyone realizes—because from the outside, you probably seem composed, capable, even unshakeable.
But inside? It’s a different story. Loud noises feel like an ambush. Crowded schedules leave you overstimulated and drained. Criticism—especially from yourself—lingers far longer than you’d like. Maybe you’ve spent years wondering why things seem to hit you harder, why you can’t just “let it go,” or why rest never feels like enough.
Dr. Jenny Shields sees you. She understands what it’s like to live in a world that’s too fast, too harsh, too loud—and to feel like you’re too much for it. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and compassion-based work, she helps sensitive souls turn down the inner noise, set boundaries that protect their peace, and reclaim their sensitivity as the strength it truly is. You don’t need to toughen up. You need space to be exactly who you are—and to learn how to thrive because of your sensitivity, not in spite of it.
12 Years Experience
Online in Kalamazoo, MI Michigan
Highly Sensitive Person
Sarah Rollins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
Being a highly sensitive person means you may deeply process emotions, environments, and relationships in ways others do not always understand. While sensitivity can be a strength, it can also lead to overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, or difficulty feeling emotionally safe. Therapy can help you better understand your nervous system, honor your needs, and develop tools for navigating the world without constantly feeling overstimulated.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kalamazoo, MI Michigan
Highly Sensitive Person
Thavone Huinil-Phommavongsa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, CAADC, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Hypnotherapist
Highly sensitive people often experience the world with depth, intuition, and emotional awareness, yet this sensitivity can also lead to overwhelm, anxiety, or feeling misunderstood. I work with highly sensitive individuals to help them understand their nervous system, honor their sensitivity as a strength, and develop tools for emotional regulation and healthy boundaries. Using a relational, culturally responsive approach, I support clients in creating greater balance, self-trust, and resilience while staying deeply connected to themselves and others.
23 Years Experience
Online in Kalamazoo, MI Michigan
Highly Sensitive Person
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people who feel and notice a lot. You might be deeply affected by others’ moods, small changes in tone, or the energy of a room. Loud noises, bright lights, busy schedules, or conflict may feel more overwhelming to you than to those around you. Many highly sensitive people grow up feeling “too much” or “too sensitive.”
As adults, this can look like needing more time to recover from social interactions or workdays; feeling easily overstimulated, wired, or shut down; taking on others’ feelings and struggling to find your own center; and being very conscientious, but also prone to burnout or self‑criticism.
Highly sensitive children and teens are often described as intense, dramatic, shy, or “overreactive.” They may have big feelings, strong empathy, vivid inner worlds, or a very thoughtful, observant way of moving through life. In environments that do not understand them, they can become anxious, withdrawn, perfectionistic, or reactive.
In our work together, we explore how your sensitivity shows up in your nervous system, relationships, and daily life. We look at what overwhelms you and what nourishes you so that sensitivity can become less of a constant struggle and more of a source of information, depth, and connection. When I work with children and teens, I also support parents in understanding their child’s sensitivity and responding in ways that feel more workable for everyone. Working with highly sensitive people is central to my practice, and I understand how much strength it takes to move through the world this way.
26 Years Experience
Online in Kalamazoo, MI Michigan
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Kalamazoo, Michigan average 18 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (53%), and Somatic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 47% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Men |
| 25% | Jewish |