Avalon Behavioral Health

Avalon Behavioral Health is a psychiatrist practice in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving individuals and couples seeking mental health support. The practice offers counseling services focused on trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, health psychology, and emotional wellness, with treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and family systems. Services are provided to adults and geriatric clients, with a commitment to integrating clients’ cultural, spiritual, and sexual identities into care. The practice is located at 491 E Columbia Ave in the Oakridge Office Complex, near the intersection of Columbia Avenue and M-66. It maintains a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, emphasizing listening, respect, and personalized treatment planning.

The practice’s team includes Camille A. Hood, Ph.D., who is dual licensed as a Psychologist and a Marriage and Family Therapist. She brings extensive experience in teaching, supervision, and training, and specializes in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and trauma-informed care. Her work emphasizes the individual as the expert on their own life, with therapy structured as a dynamic conversation to assess progress and adjust strategies. The practice provides intake packets for adults and minors, supports scheduling and billing Monday through Friday, and offers access to a client portal.

Located on East Columbia Avenue, the office is situated within the Oakridge Office Complex, a short distance from Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway and Main Street. The building is accessible from both the front and back sides due to its hillside construction, with the first structure entered upon arrival. Nearby landmarks include the Riverside Country Club, approximately half a mile away, and two radio towers serving Battle Creek, each about 0.6 miles from the office.

Avalon Behavioral Health is known for its dedicated, individualized care and its emphasis on psychological and emotional growth. The practice operates with a strong focus on client empowerment and evidence-based treatment, reflecting its standing as a trusted provider in the Battle Creek community. It continues to support individuals in overcoming emotional barriers and achieving lasting well-being.