Rise Counseling Group & Holistic Wellness Center

A whole-person approach to healing, wellness and personal development

rise

Offering therapy, counseling services in portage, kalamazoo and surrounding areas

“There is the mud, and there is the lotus that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus.”

– Thich Nhat Hanh

our services

Individual, couples or family counseling

Individual, couples & family therapy

Meet with a licensed therapist in the office or virtually. Learn more

Sound therapy and sound immersion in kalamazoo or portage

Sound Therapy & Sound Immersion

Schedule an individual sound therapy session or attend a group. Learn more

Groups, Classes & News

Check the website to view upcoming events. See current offerings

Client Portal

Current clients can view upcoming appointments, complete paperwork and pay their bill in the Client Portal

about us

Elisabeth Bock, LMSW

Co-Founder and Therapist

Elisabeth (she/her) strives to create a safe space that fosters curiosity, growth, acceptance, healing, and purpose for both client and wellness professionals. She is particularly interested in the areas of trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, life transitions, relationships and women’s issues. Elisabeth utilizes a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. She works primarily with individuals 18+ and offers both in-person and telehealth sessions.

Elisabeth accepts commercial insurance. Call or email to confirm that we participate with your plan.

Rates: $120-$190

Sonya Parry, LMSW

Therapist

Sonya describes herself as a strengths-based, person-centered and solution focused therapist. In her trauma informed practice, she utilizes evidenced-based interventions including, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Sonya specializes in Grief and Loss and helping women and mothers develop tools to confidently and successfully navigate life’s obstacles and enjoy being fully present in their lives and with their families. Sonya works with individuals 18+ and offers telehealth sessions.

Sonya accepts private pay, HSA, and out-of-network insurance (Call or email to learn more about using your out-of-network insurance benefits).

Rate: $145/Sliding Scale $90-$145

Lydia Stetson, MA, LLP

Therapist

Lydia (she/her) is interested in LGBTQ+ experiences, feminism, and navigating the world with neurodivergence. Lydia’s approach to therapy is meeting each person where they are, holding space for emotions and other experiences, and opening dialogue about health and wellness. In her free time, Lydia enjoys spending time at home and relaxing by reading or watching folklore and learning from the dark sides of history. Lydia works with older children, adolescents, and adults and offers both in-person and telehealth sessions. 

Lydia accepts commercial insurance. Call or email to confirm that we participate with your plan.

Rates: $120-$190

Sarah Takacs, LMSW

Therapist

Sarah is a licensed social worker who has a passion for helping those who have experienced trauma, as well as aiding those experiencing anxiety and depression. Sarah is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Brainspotting, and loves to incorporate play, mindfulness, and coping skills into her sessions. Sarah also uses many Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approaches to aid clients in emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Sarah’s experience is working with kids, teens, and adults. She offers both in-person and telehealth sessions.

Sarah accepts commercial insurance. Call or email to confirm that we participate with your plan.

Rates: $120-$190

Deanna Bush, MM, MT-BC,

Music/Sound Therapist

Deanna is a board certified music therapist with 23 years of clinical experience, trained sound therapist, Reiki practitioner, and certified meditation teacher. In her practice, she incorporates various techniques of music and sound therapy, meditation, and Reiki Energy Healing that are tailored to each individual or group. Deanna offers private individual sessions, groups/workshops, and private, small group and special event sound immersions.

Read a personal statement from Deanna and learn more about her services below.

Rate for Individual Sound Therapy Sessions: $75

Melissa Stout, RYT-200

Yoga Instructor

Melissa has been teaching yoga for the past 10 years and is currently working on a Masters Degree in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine.  She will be an Ayurvedic Practitioner in a year!  Melissa is passionate about the mind, body, and spirit connection we find when we integrate healing movement through yoga postures, and then incorporate herbal medicine to balance the body’s physiology.  She loves offering yoga workshops that interweave both of these healing modalities and is currently offering them monthly at Rise.

See Melissa’s upcoming workshops and classes below.

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what to expect when you see a therapist at rise

Humans are wired for connection and we honor the importance of strong client/therapist relationships built on mutual respect, trust, empathy and authenticity. We commit ourselves to maintaining a culture of acceptance, competence, and non-judgement.

therapy is individual

Therapy is a collaborative process. Our licensed contract therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based, interventions including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Emotional Freedom Technique and mindfulness and will work with you to determine the approach that best fits your individual needs and goals. Learn More

We accept the following insurance plans: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Behavioral Health, Optum Behavioral Health Services, All Savers Alternate Funding, Beacon Health Options, Total Healthcare, Oxford and UMR. Therapists can accept payment for services by cash, check, credit, and debit.

How is sound related to health and wellbeing?

Believe it or not, humans have used sound as a tool for healing for more than 40,000 years. In either a group immersion or an individual sound session, a trained therapist will use singing bowls, tuning forks, bells, and other healing instruments to create a matrix of tones and vibrations that promote deep relaxation, clearing and rejuvenation. Sound therapy may reduce physical, mental, and emotional stress resulting in an improved overall sense of wellbeing and tranquility. This reduction in stress may also promote healing and vitality and boost the immune system. Following a sound session, many people report experiencing a deep state of physical relaxation resembling that of a deep tissue massage.

Sound therapy tools

current groups, classes & announcements

YOGA FOR BREATHWORK AND RELAXATION

A Small Group Yoga Class & Make-and-Take Facilitated by Melissa Stout, RYT-200

March 22, 2024 6:00-7:30 PM

Join Melissa Stout, RYT-200 for an evening of breathwork and yoga. Specific breathing techniques decrease stress, lower blood pressure, calm the nervous system, boost immunity, improve sleep, and increase cognitive performance. Breathing deeply also improves circulation and enables the cardiovascular system to function at its highest level. We will finish the evening with make-and-take calming bath salts.

*Please bring your favorite yoga mat (we do have a few on hand to borrow) or towel and a water bottle.  

Cost: $25 per person

CIRCLES & SOUND

A Mandala Art Workshop and Sound Immersion Facilitated by Deanna Bush and Sue Teague

Saturday, March 23, 2024  1:00-3:00 PM

Please join artist/sound therapist Sue Teague and music/sound therapist Deanna Bush as they celebrate the revival of spring. Immerse yourself into this creative endeavor of Mandala Art supported by a live music and sound journey.

Sue will lead you step by step through the relaxing art experience of creating and coloring your own personal Mandala. This ancient form of meditation quiets the nervous system, invokes positive energy, and balances your body’s natural energy. Then, Deanna will offer a beautiful immersion of layering sounds, tones, and vibrations that will bring a full circle of peaceful relaxation to your life. During this sound experience you may choose to quietly continue your art, or find a comfortable space in which to rest. You do not need art experience to benefit from this workshop. All materials will be provided. 

Early Bird Registration (Ends 6pm March 10th): 45.00 per person
Registration from March 11th-March 22nd: 50.00 per person

Please contact Deanna at 269-993-3923 with any questions. 

YOGA FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

A Small, 4-Class Series for Those Without Yoga Experience Who Want to Learn the Basics in a Relaxed and Supportive Environment. Facilitated by Melissa Stout, RYT-200

Fridays, May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th 6:00-7:00 PM

Beginner yoga is a relaxing paced class that focuses on teaching the basic fundamental yoga postures as well as utilizing safe alignment.  Each pose will be thoroughly explained, and variations will be made available in most postures.  The focus of beginner yoga is building strength, becoming more comfortable with balance, and increasing flexibility. We’ll also learn a variety of breathing techniques to help soothe the central nervous system.

Cost: $60 (4 Classes Included)

Register for Yoga for Absolute Beginners

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!

March 8, 2024

#IWD2024 #InspireInclusion

MARCH IS SOCIAL WORK MONTH!

The theme of 2024 Social Work Month is Empowering Social Workers. Social workers’ vital work impacts individuals, families and communities. Social workers are advocates and seek to empower others and enhance well-being. You will find them in schools, hospitals, private and public health clinics, social service agencies, neighborhoods, local government, and veteran centers. You will find three of them here at Rise! Happy Social Work Month to our fellow social workers! Thank you for all you do. We support you!

SPECIAL EVENT SOUND IMMERSIONS BY SACRED SPACE MUSIC AND SOUND THERAPY AT RISE

Unique ways to celebrate life and the special people in it offered by Deanna Bush, MM, MT-BC.

Schedule private sound immersions for birthdays, bridal showers/parties, team building, family bonding, or friends gathering to share in relaxation and peaceful togetherness. Sacred Space Music and Sound Therapy at Rise Counseling Group & Holistic Wellness Center offers 2 packages to choose from:

Basic Package: Centering breath work, sound immersion, awakening

  • 2-5 People – $125, One Hour
  • 6-10 People – $145, One Hour

Deluxe Package: All of the basic package, plus the addition of live Native American flute music, and guided meditation

  • 2-5 People – $150, 1.5 Hours
  • 6-10 People – $180, 1.5 Hours

Individual Sound Session: $75, 60-75 Minutes

For information or to schedule, call 269-993-3923 or send an email to Deanna Bush at bushd6434@gmail.com

“When you participate in private sound immersions and individual sessions, you are investing in your overall well-being through stress reduction, relaxation, self-care, wellness, and special time dedicated just to you!

Hugs,

– D”

Meet Deanna: Deanna Bush MM, MT-BC, is a board certified music therapist with 23 years of clinical experience, trained sound therapist, Reiki practitioner, and certified meditation teacher.  She studied sound therapy with and is endorsed by Julie Chase of Wind Willow Sound Health and Mark Handler, Tibetan Bowl Master and Sound Healer. In her practice, Ms. Bush incorporates various techniques of music and sound therapy, meditation, and Reiki Energy Healing that are tailored to each individual or group. 

Sound Therapy for the Highly Sensitive Person

A Wind Willow Sound Health class series facilitated by Julie Chase, Owner, Wind Willow Sound Health

2024 Session Dates to Be Announced Soon! This series of five classes is geared toward highly sensitive people (18 yrs and older) who want to expand their general knowledge of sound therapy as a tool to better navigate their daily lives. 

Highly Sensitive Person, or HSP, is a term coined by psychologist Elaine Aron. According to Aron’s theory, HSPs are a subset of the population who are high in a personality trait known as sensory-processing sensitivity, or SPS. Those with high levels of SPS display increased emotional sensitivity, stronger reactivity to both external and internal stimuli—pain, hunger, light, and noise—and a complex inner life.

This in-person, 90 minute, 5-class series explores an introduction to HSP traits, covering general information about stress and the highly sensitive individual, with a focus on how sound can bring about the relaxation response either in a group, or individual setting. Class format is lecture/discussion/sound immersion. Each class builds on the previous, concluding with an extended sound immersion in Class 5.  Class dates to be announced. Check back here or on the Wind Willow Sound Health website for updates.

Tuition:  $240 for the series.  Payment is due at the first class unless prior arrangements have been made.  Scholarships may be available upon written request. 

Visit the Wind Willow Sound Health website for information and registration.

KITTEN YOGA!!!

Playful Yoga Classes/Fundraising Events Facilitated by Liz Plummer, RYT-200

Upcoming Classes: November 17, 2023 6:00-7:00 PM

Back by popular demand! We are partnering again with Animal Rescue Project to host an evening kitten yoga class and fundraising event. Liz Plummer, RYT 200 will be facilitating another playful yoga class (with a little help from our tiny, fuzzy, friends at ARP. A portion of each registration fee will go toward the care of the animals of ARP AND you might just meet your new best friend! Space is limited!

Cost: $30 per person, must be 18+

Click here to register: Kitten Yoga

ATTENTION LICENSED THERAPISTS AND WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS: WE ARE HIRING!

If you are a licensed therapist (supervision available for LLMSW’s) or wellness professional who shares our vision for a safe space where clients can engage in integrative, holistic, wellness therapies, and you would like to discuss partnering, let’s connect! See clients in our fully furnished office or virtually and/or facilitate the groups you feel passionate and excited about. Contact Elisabeth Bock, LMSW ebock4rise@gmail.com or connect through the contact button on the website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost?

The out-of-pocket cost varies by both the type of service, the duration and whether the service will be billed to insurance.

Therapy (Individual, family and couples):

Individual, family, and couples’ therapy can be billed to health insurance if we are in-network with your insurance carrier. Our therapists are in-network with a variety of insurance plans including: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Behavioral Health, Optum Behavioral Health Services, All Savers Alternate Funding, Beacon Health Options, Total Healthcare, Oxford and UMR. It is strongly advised that you contact your insurance carrier to verify services covered and determine any out-of-pocket costs, prior to your first session.

*Please note that clients are responsible to pay for non-covered services, costs applied toward deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance amounts at the time of service unless specific arrangements have been made with their therapist in advance.

Payment for service can be made by cash, check, credit or debit. Current clients can view and pay their bills on the Client Portal.

Sound Therapy & Sound Immersion

Individual sound therapy sessions are $75 per session. The first sound session will be scheduled for 90 minutes to allow additional time for assessment and consultation. Subsequent sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes. Message for information on scheduling a small group or partner session.

Groups & Classes

The cost for each group or class will be listed on the registration and on the website above. Some groups and classes may require payment upon registration while other “drop in” type groups allow you to pay at the beginning of each session you attend.

how can I schedule an appointment?

Current clients can contact their therapist directly to schedule and reschedule appointments. Some therapists may allow current clients to request appointments through the client portal. New clients can request an appointment by email or by phone 269.389.0594.

Get in touch

Please contact us to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.

If you are a therapist or wellness professional who shares our vision and would like to connect, please feel free to reach out.

Rise Counseling Group & Holistic Wellness Center

A holistic approach to counseling, personal development, and whole-person wellness

Ph: 269.389.0594 Fax: 269.459.6262

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