Our Mission
To provide exceptional care and to empower students towards lifelong health and wellness.

Our Vision
To be a trusted partner in every student’s journey toward lifelong health by providing compassionate, respectful, and innovative care that supports the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

Our Commitment
We are dedicated to integrated, compassionate care that values your physical and mental health equally while helping you build habits of wellness and resilience.

Counseling Center Staff

We are excited to welcome several new members to our team this Fall:

• “Stef” Susanne Stefanski, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working for Kalamazoo College, offering individual and group counseling services. Stef holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and a B.S. in Psychology and Sociology. Stef’s approach to counseling is person-centered and strength based. She has worked as a counselor at several universities, integrated behavioral health clinics, and agencies serving trauma survivors. As Clinical Supervisor, Stef provides oversight for integrated behavioral health services and oversees S.P.E.A.K. Stef has specialized training in the areas of trauma and PTSD, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, CBT, Art Therapy strategies, Integrated Behavioral Health, Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games, Motivational Interviewing, DBT skills, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, and Animal Assisted Interventions. Her clinical interests include PTSD and trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ services, relationship and family concerns, and adjustment issues.
• Matthew Gamble, LLPC is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor serving as a therapist at Kalamazoo College. Matthew received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. “I am dedicated to helping students navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. My counseling approach draws from multiple forms including person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and strength-based methods so that I can meet students where they are and walk alongside them on their journey towards growth and healing.  
  I believe each student’s story is unique, and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where students feel heard, valued, and empowered. My goal is to provide encouragement, practical tools, and tailored support to help students thrive both personally and academically.”
• Kayleigh McCraner joins us as an AmeriCorps Behavioral Health Advocate. With extensive experience in mental health and crisis intervention, she is dedicated to helping students access local resources and mental health education.
• Jerrimi Anderson also joins as an AmeriCorps Behavioral Health Advocate. With a strong background in crisis intervention and support, Jerrimi will be partnering with Kayleigh at educational events across campus.

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Medical Staff

Healthcare is provided by physician assistants and registered nurses whose practice is supervised by a physician (medical director). The medical director is off site, continuously available for consultation, and provides medical care for students referred by the physician assistants. In addition to supervision, the medical director reviews records and the practice of the physician assistants.

Physician Assistants (PA) are health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. PAs are qualified to evaluate, diagnose and provide medical care for a wide variety of medical problems. Physician Assistants are licensed to perform diagnostic procedures, minor surgeries, and to prescribe medications and treatments.