Set Apart Counseling

Honest conversations and gentle reminders from Set Apart Counseling — a professional therapy practice in Kalamazoo & Portage, Michigan.

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National Eating Disorder Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but the realities of eating disorders don’t end with February.

Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening mental health conditions affecting 30 million Americans and many struggles remain unseen in everyday life.

If food, control, body image, or perfectionism are taking up more space than you want them to, support is available.

Set Apart Counseling offers eating disorder therapy in Portage, MI and virtual therapy throughout Michigan.

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Recovery isn’t a checklist. It’s messy, nonlinear, and deeply personal.

This blog explores what early eating disorder recovery actually feels like the loss of control, the silence of external validation, and the courage it takes to keep going anyway.

If you are looking for raw, open, and non-clinical jargin this is the post for you.

https://www.setapartcounseling.com/blog/eating-disorder-recovery-reflection

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The Weight EMS Professionals Carry — Set Apart Counseling

A grounded look at the mental health realities of EMS work and why support doesn’t have to mean weakness.

EMS work leaves marks most people never see. The calls blend together, but the weight doesn’t disappear.

This piece explores the mental health realities EMS professionals carry and why support doesn’t have to mean weakness.

We’re also thankful for partners like Sanford Behavioral Health and their J.O.H.N. residential program in Grand Rapids, created specifically for veterans and first responders who may need more intensive, trauma-informed care. https://sanfordbehavioralhealth.com/location/j-o-h-n-just-one-hero-needed/

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As the week starts again, it’s easy to slip back into autopilot. Before that happens... what do you wish you had more time for?

You don’t have to answer here. Just notice what comes up.

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Some care is quiet. Sunlight through the trees. Moving your body. Going to bed at the same time.

Those things matter. And so does knowing when you don’t have to carry everything alone.

Support is allowed.

Schedule your therapy session today. Licensed therapists in Portage & Kalamazoo, MI. In-person & virtual counseling. Most insurance accepted

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The space between Christmas and New Year’s can feel tender, quiet, or unresolved.

If you’re looking for a simple, last-minute activity to help reflect and reset, we’re sharing a creative reflection exercise designed to be done with materials you probably already have on hand.

No rush. No pressure. Just space to pause before the year turns.

Download here: Healing Through The Holidays Activity

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Sometimes the hardest part of therapy is finding someone who feels safe and steady. That’s what many teens, young adults, and adults appreciate about Faith Bartnik, LLMSW.

She offers virtual therapy across Michigan and in-person counseling in Portage, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship struggles.

Faith welcomes clients from all walks of life. If someone desires it, she can bring a Christian-based perspective into the conversation — but it’s always optional, never assumed.

If you're looking for a therapist who takes time to understand your story and helps you build confidence in the middle of life’s challenges, you can learn more about Faith here: https://www.setapartcounseling.com/team/faith-bartnik

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Thanksgiving gives us a moment to slow down and notice the small mercies that carry us through the year. Wishing you a gentle, grace-filled holiday from our team at Set Apart Counseling in Portage.

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Healthy minds = strong men. A lot of guys carry more than they ever say out loud. Working on your mindset doesn’t make you fragile — it makes you sharper, calmer, and harder to knock off balance.

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How Men in Portage & Kalamazoo Redefine Strength | Christian Counseling for Men — Set Apart Counseling

Looking for faith-based counseling for men in Portage or Kalamazoo? Discover how Christian and faith-informed therapy helps men strengthen e

Strong. Silent. Stoic. For too long, that’s been the definition of “manhood.”

But in Portage and Kalamazoo, men are discovering that real strength is grounded in discipline, faith, and emotional growth—not isolation.

Faith-informed counseling is helping men reconnect with their values while learning emotional self-control and balance.

Read the full piece on how faith and vulnerability can coexist—and why that’s redefining what it means to be strong.

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Being grounded doesn’t mean being numb. Being open doesn’t mean being weak. True strength is balance.

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Sometimes life gets heavy — not in a dramatic way, but in that quiet “something’s off” kind of way. If you’ve been wondering whether it might be time to talk to someone, you’re not alone.

Our latest blog dives into how to recognize when therapy can help and what actually happens during your first session. Whether you’re in Kalamazoo, Portage, or anywhere in Michigan, taking that first step could be the beginning of something really good.

When to Start Therapy & What to Expect | Therapists in Kalamazoo & Portage MI — Set Apart Counseling

Not sure if it’s time to start therapy? Learn the key signs that professional counseling could help, what to expect at your first session, a