Lawrence Beer, Ed.D.

Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Professional Counselor

“Psychological counseling provides individuals an opportunity to focus upon aspects of their lives where they feel ‘stuck’ or dissatisfied and to find ways to improve the quality of their lives. My goal is to help my clients open themselves up to the possibilities that exist for them and to find the courage within themselves to pursue what they want and need.”

Special Interests

Adolescents, anxiety/panic/phobias, depression, marriage/relationship counseling, men’s issues

Experience

• In private practice counseling for 20 years
• Director of Child & Family Psychological Services since 1989
• Adjunct Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University, since 1987
• Former weekly talk show host on mental health issues on WKZO Radio in Kalamazoo since 1996

Education

• Ed.D., Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1986
• M.A., Counseling, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.
• B.S., Psychology, University of Toledo

Professional Affiliations

• American Psychological Association (Past President of Division 51)
• Michigan Psychological Association
• American Red Cross Disaster Relief

Insurances Accepted

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice, Healthscope, IBA, PPOM, Magellan, Preferred Partners, Beech Street, MESSA, Aetna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, Tricare, Medicare, Value Options
Other insurance plans may be accepted; please inquire.