BARRY J. BRIGHAM, MA, LLP, LPC
It is my belief that people need truth to be emotionally and spiritually healthy. The Bible is the primary source of truth and directs the counseling services that I provide. My hope is that the loving compassion of Christ is evident in my counsel, whether I am visiting with a troubled married couple or an 8 year-old child who has been the victim of abuse. The identified desire of the client is the target of the counseling sessions and my goal to help each individual, couple or family experience freedom.
Specialities
ADHD, Attachment Issues, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Issues (lying, stealing, etc.), Children of Divorce, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Depression, Family/Step-Family Issues, Marriage Counseling, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Sexual Addiction, Spiritual Issues, Subtance Abuse.
Background
Over 20 years of clinical experience
Former instructor at Spring Arbor University & Western Michigan University
Former Administrator of Counseling services at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
Experience at working with school systems and court systems on children's issues
Frequent speaker on a variety of childhood, parenting, relationship, and biblically-related topics
Former facilitator of 12-step recovery groups
Education
MA - Counseling Psychology - Western Michigan University
BA - Psychology - Grace College and Theological Seminary
BA - Biblical Studies - Grace College and Theological Seminary
Professional Affiliations
Member of American Association of Christian Counselors
Member of International Association of Play Therapy
Member of Michigan Association of Play Therapy
Other Interests
Being with wife & children
Director of Counseling at Gracespring Bible Church
Travel
Reading the Bible, C.S. Lewis, Brennan Manning and Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Sports
Co-owner of a horse & alpaca farm