Caro Specialty Clinic

467 North State St
Caro, MI 48723
989-672-2016

Meet our Caro Specialty Clinic Staff

Select a specialist to learn more

Kim Kern LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS-M

Kim is our Site Supervisor and has extensive experience treating a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues including mood disorders, co-dependency and co-occurring disorders. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies with an emphasis on wellness and lifestyle balancing. She enjoys working with people of all ages to identify and resolve barriers in their life and develop the skills necessary to meet their full potential.

Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Michigan
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Professional Organizations:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Special Interests:
Mood Disorders, Addictions, Lifestyle Balancing, Co-dependency
Outside Work Interests:
Married with 2 daughters
Enjoys spending time with her family, watching and playing softball, volleyball and other outdoor activities

Cathy Belich LMSW, CAADC

Cathy has experience working with men and women of different ages. She has experience with mental health and substance abuse disorders as well as co-occurring disorders in both the individual and group setting.

Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Special Interests:
Bipolar Disorder & Co-occurring Disorder
Outside Work Interests:
Enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family

Madeline Dooley DP-C

Madeline has experience working with people who have substance abuse disorders and criminal backgrounds. She has experience working with men and women, as well as adolescents.

Education:
Bachelors Degree in Women’s Studies: Gender and Health from the University of Michigan
Certificates/Licenses:
Development Plan for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (DP-C) and Development Plan for Certified Prevention Specialist (DP-P)
Special Interests:
Addiction, Recovery, and Criminal Backgrounds
Outside Interests:
Madeline enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her husky. She likes watching Michigan football, playing softball, and being outside.

Michelle Schmitzer MA, LPC

Michelle has experience working with people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence, particularly women. She also has experience working with people who have co-occurring disorders and criminal backgrounds. Michelle is an empowerment perspective counselor who is very interested in assisting people experience healthy relationships and achieve emotional self sufficiency.

Education:
Master Degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Professional Organizations:
National Association of Professional Women
Special Interests:
Domestic Violence, Trauma Recovery, Addiction Recovery, Women’s Services
Outside Interests:
Married. Enjoys reading, watching movies and fishing.

Ruth Kilburn-Doxey MA, LPC

Ruth enjoys working with all ages. She has experience working with survivors of trauma as well as domestic and sexual violence. Ruth also has experience working with a wide array of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety and relationship/family issues.

Education:
Master Degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Special Interests:
Trauma Recovery, Sexual Abuse Recovery, Domestic Violence
Outside Interests:
Married with two children
Enjoys reading, playing the piano and spending time with friends and family.

Sarah Krell DP-C

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Sarah has experience working with adults who have substance use disorders and legal involvement.

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Substance Use Treatment from Central Michigan University

In progress- Master of Science, Clinical Psychology From Capella University

Certificates/Licenses:

Development Plan for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (DP-C)

Professional Organizations:

Special Interests:

Sarah has experience working with adults who have substance use disorders and legal involvement.

Outside Work Interests:

Spending time with family, music, and watching crime documentaries

Call our Caro Office to schedule an appointment: 989-672-2016