Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Your Path to Mental Wellness StARts with Becoming Balanced,LLC!
We are dedicated to fostering wellness & harmony in individuals, couples, & communities.
About Becoming Balanced
Our Mission
Becoming Balanced is dedicated to fostering well-being, equity, and resilience. Our mission is to provide personalized and inclusive mental health and conflict resolution services. Through a holistic approach, we empower individuals and organizations to navigate challenges, fostering a balanced and thriving community. Our commitment to cultural competency, advocacy, and collaboration sets the foundation for positive transformations, bridging gaps and building connections. Join us on the journey to well-being and balanced living.
Our Approach
At Becoming Balanced, we take a comprehensive approach to wellness that considers all aspects of your life, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and more. We work with you to develop a personalized plan that fits your unique needs and lifestyle. We strive to bridge the gap between where clients are and where they want to be, using advocacy and equality as pillars of our balanced approach to mental health and wellness.
Lead Therapist/Mediator
Meet Shacara Burrel, MSW, JD
Founder & Visionary of Becoming Balanced, LLC
Shacara Burrel is the founder of Becoming Balanced, LLC, a wellness-centered practice dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities restore peace and healing. With a dual Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University and Cooley Law School, Shacara blends the worlds of law and social work in a way that is both compassionate and transformative.
Her professional journey reflects her deep commitment to advocacy and holistic well-being. Shacara has served as a Domestic Violence Staff Attorney with VOCA/CVLAP, walking alongside survivors as they navigated the legal system. She has supported families as a Parent Educator and Liaison with Kalamazoo RESA, uplifted voices as a Family Interviewer with the Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), and worked with youth in alternative schools and within the justice system. Each role strengthened her belief in the power of resilience and the importance of culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
As a Certified Civil Mediator, Shacara also brings a unique ability to bridge conflict with empathy and legal insight. Whether in mediation, therapy, or community advocacy, her approach is rooted in creating accessible, empowering spaces where people can find balance.
Beyond her professional work, Shacara is a proud mother of two whose personal experiences as a woman of color and single parent shape the heart of Becoming Balanced,LLC. Her story is one of perseverance, faith, and vision — a reminder that healing is possible and balance is attainable.
At Becoming Balanced, LLC, Shacara’s mission is clear: to redefine well-being by combining advocacy, therapy, and holistic support, ensuring every person has the tools to heal, grow, and thrive.
Financial Ease, Your Way!
At Becoming Balanced, we prioritize your convenience & well-being. Managing payments is as seamless as your journey toward balance. We offer flexible payment options, including:
Pay by ACH Bank Transfer:
Credit Cards American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Traditional Methods: Cash & Check
Digital Wallets: Venmo, Cash App & Zelle
Community Partnerships:
Enhancing our reach, we've teamed up with
Rootead through the Black & Brown Therapy Collective (BBTC)
Bronson (Helpnet) Employee Assistance Program.
Insurance:
We're committed to making mental health accessible. Becoming Balanced proudly accepts various insurance plans, including but not limited to:
Aetna
ASR Health Benefits
BlueCross and BlueShield|Blue Care Network
McLaren
Medicaid
Meridian
Molina Healthcare
Optum
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH|UMR
VA Community Plan
*Inquire about other plans*
Experience financial flexibility & comprehensive care at Becoming Balanced. Your journey is our priority.
Online Payments & Giving
Exciting news! You can now make payments and contribute to our mission online. Whether it's a session payment or a heartfelt donation, every contribution matters. Thank you for being an essential part of the Becoming Balanced community.