Tamera Lagalo- CEO & Founder of MHVA, The Support Group & Spring Forest Counseling & Wellness

A MICHIGAN NATIVE, I LIVE IN EAST LANSING WITH MY HUSBAND ANTHONY, DAUGHTER GRACIE AND OUR FUR KIDS. I spent over 16 YEARS IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, Emergency Medicine, Restaurant ownership & office management. i am honored to work beside and amazing team of supporters in the support group.

A passion driven focus allowed me to take all of my learned knowledge of billing, credentialing, customer service & the mental health crisis our society is facing & I MESHED THEM WITH MY DEEPEST DESIRE TO SUPPORT MY COMMUNITY. A LITTLE SPLASH OF CREATIVITY & a lot of support later THE SUPPORT GROUP LLC was born. I am honored to commit myself to not only my clients, but to the clients of my clients. A partnership is created with the clinicians we serve, and we share the common goal ~ closing the gap in mental health access & supporting the client.

Providing a positive impact on the clinicians professional life is key, but enabling the clinician to partake in positive self care & to enjoy their personal life is a sweet reward! 

Kiley Shilling- Chief Consultant & Billing Specialist 

Currently, I live in Lansing, MI with my husband, identical twin boys and our Bernedoodle named Bernice (aka Bernie). The boys are active in sports & school, and I supply tamera with all her amazing lip PRODUCTS (shameless lipsense plug).

After being in the medical field now for 10 years, I passed on pa school, {I'm quite the introvert} so I am content helping others from the administrative side! 

I thank my lucky stars that my path crossed with Tamera's. She is an amazing amazing co-worker, mentor and friend. When I'm not working or mom-ing, I'm likely running {boss lady edit- running is stupid}.

I'd love to do a half marathon in the near future {and the support group will support her- by sitting at the finish line with coffee}. 

Bernice Snuggle-puffins Shilling- Director of Energy & Affection 

I'm the newest member of the support group family, joining in january of 2017. You can call me the assistant to the Chief, or bernie {which ever is easiest for you}. I am a bernedoodle which means my mom is a poodle and my dad is BERNESE mountain dog. 

You will find me at chief lady's feet at all times, ready for business. my favorite activity is sleeping when i am not stealing socks and shoes, with the high hopes it will lead to you chasing me. chief lady doesn't think its so helpful, i mean who else is helping her train for this half marathon, we all know it isn't the boss lady up at the top of the page. 

i am pretty fond of that boss lady, when i hear her voice my tail wags, and i think yours will too!