Nature-inspired wellbeing.

For you and those who depend on you.

Our counseling services take place within a unique 6-acre wellbeing campus where you'll find large, quiet counseling rooms in a historic home nestled amidst private woods, meadows and walking trails. Additional offices next door include other therapy rooms and our 1000 sq ft child and art therpay studio space.

Call 616-499-4711 or email us at: care@amplife.us. Please feel free to reach out at any time and we'll help you get the support you're looking for. Got a question for one of our therapists? Click the FREE CONSULT button below and we'll helo you get schedles for a free 15 minute consultation with one of our therapists.

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History and Mission

Founded in 2012 by Lyle and Susan Labardee, Amplified Life Counseling & Coaching gets its name from the "Amplified" translation of the Bible. Amplified Life's Care Team and thirteen counselors and coaches apply best practices in clinical counseling and coaching to reduce suffering and enhance wellbeing for people of all walks of faith and life. 

Amplified Life's 6-acre, nature-preserve-like, "wellbeing campus" is located just a few minutes south of the U of M Health village at Byron Center Ave and M-6.


Our Care Team

Amy Kallman

Office Manager | Care Team Leader

Amy brings years of experience serving as a clinical practice administrator. She oversees Amplified LIfe's administration and Care Team services, and she ensures all clients receive prompt, personal and efficient service.

Jocelyn Smilde

Practice Biller | Care Team

Jocelyn provides Care Team support services, manages billing services, submits claims, verifies deductibles and co-pays, and coordinates reimbursement with insurance companies.

Our Practice Support Staff

Sabeen Polavin, LMSW

Clinical Director

Sabreen provides clinical oversight for all therapists and ensures consistent application of best practices, coordination of care as needed betwen therapists serving members of same family, and support for high-acuity services.

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Caitlin Trezise, LMSW

Community Liaison

Caitlin provides outreach and support to school counselors, business leaders, primary care professionals, church leaders, health professionals and others in our community in need of counseling care for those they serve.

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Sarah Sheppard, BA

Marketing Director

Sarah brings 20 years of experience in graphic design, marketing communications, social media management, and photography. She excels at bringing other creatives together and coordinating efforts.

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Our Practice Owners

Lyle Labarde, MS, LPC

Co-Owner & Licensed Therapist

Lyle brings 25+ years of experience developing and delivering innovative behavioral health resources and solutions to EAPs, employers and organizations throughout the US.

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Susan Labardee Wellbeing Coach

Co-Owner & Wellbeing Coach

Susan brings 25+ years of experience including organizational leadership, direct services and operations support to nationwide behavioral health and wellness services.

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Wellbeing Campus

Our 6-acre, two office, wellbeing campus is located just a few minutes south of the U of M Health Village at M6 and Byron Center Ave.

Historic Counseling Center

7791 Byron Center Ave SW Byron Center, MI 49315 | 616-499-4711

South Counseling Center

2465 Byron Station Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 | 616-499-4711

Hear what Amplified Life clients are saying:

  • It's a great place to begin a new path.

    30 year old male

  • With the help of Amplified Life, our son not only finished the school year successfully, but he was also well ahead of his peers in the areas he was dropping behind on earlier in the year.

    34 year old female

  • My counselor helped me better understand myself...now I'm ready to take what I've learned and start licving a more peaceful and enjoyable life.

    58 year old male

  • The calming grounds and home-like atmosphere puts you at ease as soon as you pull into the driveway. Learning mindfulness from my counselor has changed my life.

    32 year old female

  • The name, Amplified Life says it all!

    62 year old female

  • Very warm and accepting, makes opening up come easy anda feel comfortable. It really helped us truly understand each otheras well as ourselves.

    29 year old female

Here are some of the insurance plans we work with:

Ready for next steps?

Call our Care Team at 616-499-4711 or send an email to care@amplife.us. Our team will do their best to connect with you right away.

Or, just click the FREE CONSULT button below to discuss your concerns directly with one of our therapists.

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