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
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Enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family

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)

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)

Developmental Plan- Certified Clinical Supervisor (DP-CCS)
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.

Jay Parker, LLMSW – Substance Abuse Therapist. Jay has experience using mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, and manualized twelve step facilitation therapy to treat substance abuse and other co-occurring disorders.

Education:
Master’s Degree in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University                                                                                      Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University
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Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW)
Special Interests:
Substance abuse and trauma
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Danielle Smith has experience in working with adults who struggle with anxiety and depression, and individuals who belong to the LGBTQ+ Community.

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Completing LLPC in March of 2024.

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Anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

Outside Interests:

Reading, playing piano, and spending time with her cats.

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)

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)

Developmental Plan- Certified Clinical Supervisor (DP-CCS)

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.

Danielle has been in recovery for over half a decade. As a recovery coach, she uses her voice to share life experience of addiction and recovery, to help others find sobriety. Dannielle’s goal is to spread hope that recovery is possible with hard work and determination.

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Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)

Professional Organizations:

Substance Use Disorder

Special Interests:

Domestic Violence, Trauma Recovery, Addiction Recovery, Women’s Services

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Married with 5 children. Enjoys gardening, thrifting, and camping with her family.

Shana is a compassionate mental health professional known for her honest, down-to-earth approach. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Saginaw Valley State University, where she completed the Advanced Standing Program, and is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW). She is also credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – Development Plan (CADC-DP).

Shana provides therapy to both adolescents and adults, as well as couples, using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and trauma-informed care. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, childhood and adult trauma, OCD, eating disorders, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Shana works from a strengths-based and person-centered perspective, meeting clients where they are and helping them build insight, emotional resilience, and healthier coping strategies. Her goal is to support clients in creating lasting, meaningful change in a way that feels real and sustainable.

Education:

• Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing Program – Saginaw Valley State University
• Bachelor of Social Work – Saginaw Valley State University

Credentials & Certifications:

• LLMSW – Limited Licensed Master Social Worker
• CADC-DP – Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Development Plan

Special Interests:

• Substance Use & Recovery
• Trauma & PTSD
• Adolescent Mental Health
• Couples Counseling
• Grief and Loss

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