Kimberley VanHaitsma, LMSW

Kimberley VanHaitsma is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who brings a practical, compassionate approach to counseling. With a decade of professional experience, she draws on a broad background that includes work in geriatric care and crisis counseling, and she has spent recent years supervising limited license social workers as they pursue full licensure.

Her crisis work has given her strong skills in safety assessment and immediate solution-focused intervention, including suicide assessment and safety planning. She is experienced in recognizing when substance use, domestic violence, or medication issues are contributing factors and responding with clear, timely assessment and appropriate next steps.

Much of her current practice focuses on helping clients set boundaries, address compassion fatigue, and build sustainable self-care routines. She frequently supports people struggling with anxiety and depression that interfere with work and relationships, and she uses a holistic perspective that considers both mental and physical well-being. She also works with individuals facing chronic illness or disability and supports their caregivers, who often experience significant strain.

Kimberley is comfortable providing support by phone, video, and text, and she draws on her crisis counseling experience to discuss difficult topics directly and compassionately. She aims to walk alongside people as they pursue greater purpose, improved well-being, and more fulfilling relationships.