Our Clinicians
Hillary Levergood, MA, LLPC, LPC
Owner & Clinician
Email Hillary
517.588.6169 Ext 2
Hillary earned a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Spring Arbor University (2020) and is licensed in the state of Michigan as a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) and the State of Illinois as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). After starting CCGL with her co-owners in 2020, her family transitioned to Illinois in 2024 and she began working at Monte Nido Chicago Day Treatment as a PHP/IOP Primary Therapist where she worked with clients who were in a higher level of care for eating disorders. Her experience working these different levels of care also provided further experience working with clients struggling with various mental illnesses including a variety of eating disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and various personality disorders. After a year away, Hillary realized that she missed the atmosphere of private practice and CCGL, so she transitioned back and is currently seeing clients through telehealth exclusively. Hillary believes the counseling process is a mutually constructive effort between both the client and the counselor. Her approach to counseling is to gain understanding of the client as a whole person. In order for change to occur, the client must feel like they have the space to be their authentic selves. She offers interventions from various schools of treatment thought, choosing interventions based on their suitability and perceived benefit to the client and his or her stated goals. In her work, Hillary is ultimately concerned about addressing the client’s feelings, thoughts, and behaviors as these will determine how far and how quickly a client will progress. She works with clients to address their presenting problem in a collaborative manner using unconditional positive regard, empathy, validation, interpersonal feedback, and skills training. Hillary believes every client wants to feel seen and heard; and is honored to get to journey alongside her clients and offer hope and healing.
Mahrley Teachworth, MA, LLPC
Owner & Clinician
Email Mahrley
517.588.6169 Ext. 3
Mahrley is a graduate of Huntington University where she received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is licensed in the State of Michigan as a Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC). Before beginning her work in therapy Mahrley previously spent five years working for a youth treatment facility for abuse/neglect teenage boys as a Residential Case Manager. Throughout that time Mahrley worked daily with youth and their trauma backgrounds. Mahrley’s Graduate Internship was at Great Lakes Christian College where she worked with young adults to help move through issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and abuse backgrounds. Mahrley is trained in many different therapeutic techniques and ultimately allows the client to guide the needs of their treatment; her favorite techniques to pull from are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Mahrley is also the Professor of Psychology/Counseling at Great Lakes Christian College. Mahrley is passionate about helping others prioritize their mental health and is very thankful to have the opportunity to work with individuals and communities to make this world a brighter place.
Kira Lang, MA, LMSW
Clinician
Kira graduated from Michigan State University with her B.A. in Family and Community Services and a Graduate Degree in Clinical Social Work. She has utilized her education, experience, and insight to provide crisis intervention and therapeutic services to youth and families in community, academic, judicial, clinical, and residential settings. Practice specialty includes treatment in the areas of trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, relationship and family distress, anxiety, reactive attachment disorder, grief and loss, and individuals with mood disorders. Kira has additional training in Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
Kira practices from a strength based and holistic perspective. She recognizes the vulnerability and courage it takes in seeking help, and provides a safe and healing environment for individuals to experience change and growth. Kira’s individualistic approach to therapy allows clients to feel empowered in their healing journey. She works collaboratively with clients to help them cultivate strong relationships, gain insight in to sense of self, and develop healthy coping strategies to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Dr. Matthew W. Allison,
PhD, LPC, LMFT, LSC, CFLE
Owner & Clinical Director
Matt has a Bachelor of Religious Education from Great Lakes Christian College, a Masters of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University, and a PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy from Amridge University. He has a Full License as a Professional Counselor (LPC) by the State of Michigan as well as a License as a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He currently also works at Grand Ledge High School as a Student Counselor.
In practice Matt utilizes Bowen Systems Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, along with various techniques related to family systems theory, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy to serve individuals, couples, and families with a full range of life issues, including martial issues, family problems, depression, and anxiety.