Rebecca Layton

My clients describe me as:

Authentic and open. My role is a support person/member of your hype team who is not afraid of humor, education or sitting with those larger feelings.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a mix of Mindfulness, Trauma Informed, Feminist and CBT with a heavy emphasis on Strengths Based Therapy. I’m LGBT Allied, body positivity focused and emphasize empowerment of the individual.

Together, we will:

Exploring new paths can be intimidating & exciting. I hope to provide my clients with a place where it is safe to be both vulnerable & brave as you work towards healing & strengthening while moving towards your own goals, knowledge & understanding.

I specialize in working with people who:

My focus is on working with women, non-binary and LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those in the helping professions and educational fields. I also work with couples looking to improve communication and balance in their relationship.

I became a therapist because:

I believe that therapy can uncover who you were meant to be and I want to help others to find themselves.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I am based out of Kalamazoo but also work via telehealth across the MI. This can be helpful for those in smaller communities or college students.

More about me and my practice:

After 17 years teaching, my goal is to work with individuals and couples in a meaningful way where each voice can be heard and each experience can be valued. Currently I’m working to finalize paperwork with various insurance companies.