The 2022-2024 Community Health Needs Assessment found mental health to be a top priority in our community, and Corewell Health is on a journey to make our community a place where optimal health is achievable for everyone.   

Individuals, couples and families who are seeking ways to overcome anxiety, depression, eating disorders, domestic violence, anger problems, parenting stressors, sexual trauma, life crisis, grief and other challenges, are encouraged to meet with a mental health therapist.

To schedule an appointment, please call 269.408.2258.

Meet our mental health therapist

Alicia Craig-Davis, MSW, LLMSW

“Navigating life can be lonely, tiring, confusing and overwhelming. The good news is you don’t have to deal with this world by yourself. From my life experiences, I know decisions and circumstances can place us in unexpected spots, and having someone to talk to can be a lifeline to a better tomorrow. Your experiences are unique, which means YOU are the expert in your life. 

With respect to my client’s preferences, I help them focus on ideas they have already tried along the way and use existing supports to help explore the barriers holding them back from a better quality of life. At Corewell Health Center for Wellness, we offer individual, couples, child, adult, senior and family mental health services for individuals ages 10 years and older. If you are ready, let’s begin this journey together.”

Seeking additional resources? 

Mental wellness workshops

Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan offers a range of mental wellness workshops from an introduction to trauma to mental health first aid for youth and adults. Individual therapy is not the right fit for every person and situation. We encourage you to click the link below to explore our in-person and virtual workshops. These classes do not replace individual therapy. However, they are an educational tool for our communities to learn about mental wellness, trauma and resilience, and what these concepts mean. They also provide resources and skills you can immediately implement in your everyday life for improved mental wellness.

 

Pop into resilience through digital art 

To help address the need for mental support in the community, Corewell Health developed the “Pop-Up Art & Wellness Center: Pop into Resilience” project in collaboration with community partner Krasl Art Center. The goal of the project was to provide youth in Berrien County an educational, skill-building and participatory experience using the arts to convey Community Resiliency Model® (CRM) based knowledge and skills. The activities and art are also intended to help youth learn how to heal from their experiences. Over three years, the collaboration ignited a traveling art exhibit and six permanent art installations at local sites.

 

Healthy coping skills 

There are several ways to cope. We all use methods that suit our needs and personalities because an activity that may cause stress to one might help the other cope. Practicing a variety of coping skills may help in your journey of healing and make those challenging days or times slightly easier. 
 

Social coping skills 

• Talk to someone you trust.
• Spend time with the people you enjoy being with. 
• Go for a drive or a walk with a trusted friend or family member. 
• Create boundaries around how you will spend your time and energy.
• Ask a trusted friend or family member to check in with you more often, particularly during times of higher stress. 
• Spend time building relationships with other people who have common interests.

Physical coping skills 

• Get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. 
• Eat as healthy as you can, including lots of whole, unprocessed foods.
• Engage in physical exercise (examples include walking, running, yoga, going to the gym, or search online for exercise videos of your liking). 
• Practice deep and slow breathing exercises. 

Spiritual coping skills 

• Spend time reflecting on your day, week or life, keeping an eye open for the things you are grateful for.
• Practice religious rituals or routines that have meaning to you. 
• Spend time in mindfulness meditation. 
• Contribute to causes that are bigger than you through volunteering or helping family, friends and neighbors. 
• Think about what is most important to you and find a way to connect with that. 

Coping skills that help reframe 

• Make a list of things you feel gratitude for. 
• Keep an inspirational quote in your line of sight. 
• Write your list of strengths and keep it in your view. 
• Write in a journal. 
• Listen to uplifting music. 
• Download the iChill app to learn a set of wellness skills, also known as CRM.