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About

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Life Steps Catholic Christian Counseling

Mission

At Life Steps Counseling we empower individuals to achieve emotional well-being and personal growth through compassionate and professional counseling services. We are committed to providing a safe environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change. Our goal is to foster resilience and promote mental health awareness in our local community.

Our Therapists

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Josie DeJong, MA, LPC, SCL

Owner, Therapist,
and Clinical Supervisor

Life Steps Counseling was started in 2011. Josie was a full time school counselor from 2006-2022. During that time she provided services through the State of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services. She also worked with a community mental health agency and brought Functional Family Therapy to Berrien County. She has worked with other local counseling offices and provides therapy via Employee Assistance Programs both virtually and in person. Realizing the importance of spiritual development as a key component in happiness, the business transformed to incorporate Catholic-informed practices in 2024. Your therapist will not force values on you, and will also not endorse actions contrary to Catholic beliefs.  

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Donny Wallenfang, PhD

Clinical Intern Therapist

Donny is currently a student in the MS in Clinical Psychology program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. He previously earned his Master of Theological Studies degree from Saint Norbert College in 2006 and his PhD in systematic theology from Loyola University Chicago in 2011. He brings a special expertise to Catholic-based mental health care as a Catholic seminary professor and former church youth and young adult minister.

 

Donny will begin seeing clients in person and via telehealth in May of 2026, working under the supervision of Josie DeJong.

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Therapy Covered By Insurance

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  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief

  • Life Transitions

  • ADHD

  • Neurodivergency

  • Family Relationships

  • Communication

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Self-Pay Services

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  •  College & Career Planning

  •  Scholarship Resources 

  •  Spiritual Development

  •  Life Coaching

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All services are available in person or via telehealth. We use HIPPA compliant Google Meet for telehealth sessions. You will need to download the app or use the add-on for Microsoft Teams to participate. 

Insurance Accepted

Life Steps Counseling accepts a variety of insurance plans to ensure accessibility to mental health services. Please contact us for information on coverage details and insurance providers accepted.

Michigan​

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Cigna

  • Oscar

  • Oxford Priority Health

  • United

Vermont​

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Carelon

  • Behavioral Health

  • Cigna

  • Oscar

  • Oxford Priority Health

  • Point 32 Health Care

  • United

Self-Pay​

  • Contact for Current Rates

  • Major Credit Cards Accepted

  • Cash

  • Paypal

Counseling Southwest Michigan
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