Meet Arlene!

Meet Arlene Giacona, LMSW – Experienced, Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist Serving Mattawan and the Greater Kalamazoo Area

Hello! I’m Arlene Giacona, LMSW, a licensed mental health therapist with more than 25 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive, and neurodiversity-affirming environment where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to grow.

My therapeutic style is engaging, interactive, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I incorporate evidence-based approaches including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), expressive arts therapy, and creative therapeutic interventions to help clients build skills, process emotions, and achieve meaningful change.

As a therapist, I believe healing happens best when clients feel comfortable being themselves. I strive to meet each person exactly where they are in their journey, honoring their pace and goals while providing compassionate guidance and support. My practice is committed to fostering a neuro-affirming, LGBTQIA+-affirming, and inclusive space where individuals can explore challenges, develop strengths, and build confidence.

Whether you’re seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, life transitions, or personal growth, I am dedicated to helping you and your family thrive. Proudly serving clients in Mattawan, MI 

Just a short distance from Kalamazoo, Portage and surrounding Southwest Michigan communities.