Shai has experience working with adults and adolescents. His approach to therapy is client-centered, empowering individuals to make healthy choices and to take responsibility for their actions. Shai has experience working with individuals who have mood and anxiety disorders, difficult to treat personality disorder and adjustment difficulties due to physical health problems.

Education:
Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Clinical Psychology form Western Michigan University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the State of Michigan
Professional Organizations:
American Psychological Association
Special Interests:
Health Psychology
Outside Work Interests:
Enjoys reading, running and spending time with family and friends.

Greg has experience using cognitive behavioral treatment methods and enjoys working with adolescents and adults. He has experience helping people with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, as well as substance use and co-occurring issues.

Education:
Master’s Degree from Michigan State University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (C.A.D.C.)
Professional Organizations:
Member of the N.A.S.W.
Special Interests:
Mood and Substance Use disorders
Outside Work Interests:
Married with one child and one step child; Enjoys model and figurine painting as well as table top gaming and video gaming.

Tricia has experience with using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and enjoys working with youth and young adults. Tricia works with individuals struggling with anxiety & depression, trauma, and substance abuse disorders.

Education:
Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug counselor (CAADC)
Special Interests:
Anxiety & depression, teen issues, trauma informed care.
Outside Work Interests:
Tricia loves reading, spending time with her family, being outside, and crafting.

Gloria has worked in Child Welfare and financial assistance to families receiving state-approved programs in 5 counties for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. She initially began her career in Tuscola County. Gloria also served administrative roles as supervisor, program manager, and acting county director.

Gloria worked as a Middle School Counselor at Marlette Middle School and in Lapeer at Zemmer Middle School and Rolland Warner Middle School.

Gloria taught the Love and Logic Parenting Programs for more than 25 years. She also continues to teach courses to early childhood providers and educational staff -from bus drivers, teachers, classroom aides, and administrators. Gloria teaches about brain development, trauma, resiliency, strengthening families, and Polyvagal Theory (Autonomic Nervous System). Gloria recently completed an 11-month cohort from Butler University on Applied Educational Neuroscience.

Education:
Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University, Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from Michigan State University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Special Interests:
Parent- child relationships- assisting adults understanding child development. Interested in assisting children understand their brain- body connections and how it impacts the relational, social, emotional and physiological well-being.

Outside Work Interests:
Travel, family, learning

Amy has experience working with individuals of all backgrounds mainly dealing with depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. She especially enjoys working with teens and adults while working through what comes in life. She mainly uses cognitive-behavioral strategies, but recognizes that doesn’t work for every individual.

Education:
MA Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Counseling from Capella University
Bachelors of Arts in Music from Oakland University
Certificates/Licenses:
Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) 
Special Interests:
Anxiety, Depression, and Adjustment issues
Outside Work Interests:
Enjoys all sorts of crafts and spending time with family and friends.

Sarah is currently finishing her Bachelor in Psychology and moving into a Master of Social Work program this summer. Sarah primarily works with adults struggling with issues in Substance Use Disorder. Sarah employs a holistic approach to SUD Treatment and is passionate about helping individuals create a better life for themselves.

Education:
BA of Arts Psychology, CADC, CPRC

Certificates/Licenses:
CADC (Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor)

Special Interests:
Substance Use Disorder

Outside Work Interests:

Holistic health and wellness, Mindfulness, Family time

Maggie has been a Physician Assistant since 1999. She received her bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College and attended PA school at Central Michigan University. Maggie has a diverse background including work in neurology, gastroenterology, and family practice. In college she competed on the Kenyon swim team. She is happily married to Brian Ross, who works in education, and has two teenage sons and a rescue dog named Eva. She and her husband spend their spare time watching their sons participate in athletics and remain active in their church family.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College

PA school at Central Michigan University

Certificates/Licenses:

Physician’s Assistant (PA)

Zakeya has experience using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapy to treat various mood, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. She has experience working with different cultures and LGBTQ+ as well as the intersecting conflicts that may arise.

Education:

Certificates/Licenses:

Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW)

Certified Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor- Development Plan (CAADC-DP)

Special Interests:

Providing safe support groups for people of color, becoming EMDR certified.

Outside Work Interests:

Playing the saxophone, baking, watching horror movies and anime.