Lansing, Michigan Psychotherapists

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Merilee Dodson, M.A.
Affordable Counseling Services - Holt/South Lansing
Business Phone: 517-819-4542
Email: merilee@affordablecounselingservices.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Spring Arbor University, 2006
Limited License Professional Counselor #6401010175, State of Michigan, 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Online Counseling- 2 yrs. exp.
Parent & Family Counseling- 2 yrs. exp.
Individual Therapy- 2 yr. exp.
Play Therapy- 2 yr. exp.
Mental Health Consulting- 1 yr. exp.
Fee Information: $30.00 per session

Rhonda M. Earley, M.A.
Private Practice - Okemos
Business Phone: 517-381-1770
Email: earefive@arq.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Central Michigan University, 1994
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401005869, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Certificate, Fundamentals of Substance Abuse, 1999
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 13 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 13 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders- 13 yr. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 10 yr. exp.
Substance Abuse Disorders- 13 yr. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Chickering, Magellan (BC/BS State of Michigan), McLaren Medicaid, PHP, PPOM, United Behavioral Health, Value Options;  Sliding fee scale.

Angela E. Grace, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Okemos
Business Phone: 517-349-1490
Email: agrace7.lmsw@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Welfare, State University of New York at Albany, 1999
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801079720, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1998- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Depression- 7 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency Treatment- 7 yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 7 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement- 7 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Magellan, McLaren Health Advantage & Medicaid, Medicare, PHP & PHP Medicaid.

David A. Harley, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Lansing
Business Phone: 517-321-6858
Email:  harley@msu.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1990
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1969
Licensed Psychologist #6301003131, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
EMDR Level II EMDR Association, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 35 yrs. exp.
Bariatric Surgery Assessments- 4 yrs. exp.
Chronic Illness/Pain- 10 yrs. exp.
PTSD/Trauma- 8 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 20+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, GM Careline, Magellan, Physicians Health Plan, United Behavioral Health, Value Options

Cynthia A. Hockett, Ph.D.
Private Practice- East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-351-8899

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1987
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1989
Licensed Psychologist #6301006955, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1989- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 2004- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council- 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Mood & Anxiety Disorders- 20 yrs. exp.
Life Transitions- 20 yrs. exp.
Gay & Lesbian Issues- 20 yrs. exp.
Spiritual & Existential Issues- 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross PPO/Community Blue; most other insurances; for managed care plans, reimbursement will be at the level of non-participating provider.

Larisa K. Hutchins, Psy.D.
Private Practice- Okemos
Business Phone: 517-347-3688
Email: lhutch2583@esagelink.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology- Child/Adolescent, Central Michigan University, 1999
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1992
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2002- Present
Member, Greater Lansing Women's Psychotherapy Association, 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescents including Infants & Preschoolers - 14 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders- 14 yrs. exp.
Abuse & Neglect (Sexual/Physical/Emotional)- 14 yrs. exp.
PTSD/Trauma- 14 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, McLaren (including Medicaid), Medicare, MESSA, Physicians Health Plan (including Medicaid), PPOM.

Peter H. Lauber, Ph.D.
Private Practice - East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-575-0771
Email:  rtc_pete@hotmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Sociology, Wayne State University, 1975
M.S.W., Casework, Wayne State University, 1968
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801000973, State of Michigan, 1974-  Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4101000342, State of Michigan, 1974-  Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1970- Present
Diplomate, American Board of Examiners for Clinical Social Work
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy (Children, Adolescents, Adults)- 38 yrs. exp.
Marital & Family Therapy- 35 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, Magellan, PHP, Value Options.

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Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, Psy.D.
Private Practice- East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-333-0332
Email:  lepisto@msu.edu 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1994
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1979
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1997- Present
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1979-97
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, 1999- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 1993- Present
Certification, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 2000- Present

Member, Association for Child Psychoanalysis, 2002- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis- 22/7 yrs. exp.
Child Psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis- 22/7 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis- 22/7 yrs. exp.
Infant-Parent Psychotherapy/Treatment- 11 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Most Insurances accepted; two low-fee slots available.

Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Lansing
Business Phone: 517-332-7105
Email: JillMesser@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.JillMesser.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, Michigan State University, 1978
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801004394, State of Michigan, 1975- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1980- Present
Intensive Individual Therapy Certificate, Smith College, 1987
Collaborative Divorce Coach, 1994- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy(Adult, Child & Adolescent)- 28 yrs. exp.
Depression, Anxiety & Mood Disorders- 28 yrs. exp.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement- 28 yrs. exp.
Family Counseling- 28 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues- 28 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS- State of Michigan, McLaren Health Advantage, MESSA (Super Q, Choices, TriMed, Choices II & POS Blue Choice), Tricare, United Behavioral Health/Physicians Health Plan & Value Options: $130 initial assessment, $90 per session; Sliding fee scale.

Mary Nowack, Ph.D.
Private Practice- East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-332-1580
Email:  msumax@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1984
Licensed Psychologist #6301003862, State of Michigan, 1986- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 1989- Present
Member, American Psychological Association
Certification, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 2006
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders- 30 yrs. exp.
Depression- 30 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 30 yrs. exp.
Sexual Abuse Survivors - 30 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement - 30 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues - 30 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross PPO, Chickering, Magellan, MESSA, MESSA TriMed, United Behavioral Health.

Craig Oster, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Lansing
Business Phone: 517-485-6691
Email: ostercra@msu.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1996
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1992
Limited License Psychologist #6301008374, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty: .
Couples Counseling- 10 yr. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 14 yrs. exp.
Trauma, Loss & Grief- 14 yrs. exp.
Spiritual & Existential Issues- 11 yrs. exp.

Holistic (Mind-Body) Approaches - 10 yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 10 yrs. exp
Chronic Illness & Disability- 10 yr. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding scale fee ($45-$90) based on income.  

Norma J. Sell, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Williamston, MI
Business Phone: 517-490-0203
Email: nsell@cablespeed.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Michigan State University, 1981
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1987- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1985- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1985- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Depression- 25+ yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 25+ yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 25+ yrs. exp.
Special Needs Children & Adults- 25+ yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 25+ yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Magellan, McLaren, Medicare, MESSA, PHP, United Behavioral Health; sliding fee scale

Laraine Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Haslett, MI
Business Phone: 517-339-3866
Email: k.sorrell@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Michigan, 1999
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801080202, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 1997- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2000- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1999- Present
Member, American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work, 2002- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Family & Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Depression, Anxiety & Trauma- 7 yrs. exp.
Grief & Loss- 7 yrs. exp.
Stress Management- 7 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Some BC/BS & Medicare

Jason G. Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Private Practice- Lansing
Business Phone: 517-999-3935
Email: jgs@drstentoumis.com
Website: www.DrStentoumis.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University- School of Professional Psychology
M.S., Clinical/Behavioral Psychology, Eastern Michigan University
Licensed Psychologist #6301013410, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, 2008- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2001- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments (Including ADHD, Learning Disorders, Anxiety, etc.)- 12 yrs. exp.
General Adult Assessments (including ADHD, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, etc.) - 12 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 12 yrs. exp.
Child, Adolescent & Family Psychotherapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Anxeity & Mood Disorders- 12 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Traditional & PPO), Community Blue, Cofinity/PPOM, McLaren Health Plan (Medicaid) & Health Advantage, MESSA (Choices, TriMed, Choices II), TriCare.

Terri K. Stong, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Okemos
Business Phone: 517-614-1819

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, Michigan State University, 2006
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #680108807, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 2005- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy
Individual & Family Art Therapy
Individual Play Therapy
Individual Psychotherapy
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Magellan, PHP Plus & Value Options; sliding fee scale

Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-333-8753

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Michigan State University, 1985
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801057622, State of Michigan, 1987- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1987- Present
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers, 1994- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Psychotherapy- 22 yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 22 yrs. exp.
Depression- 22 yrs. exp.
Relationship Issues- 22 yrs. exp.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 22 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Magellan, Medicare, MESSA, PHP, Preferred Mental Health Management, United Beahvioral Health- PHPMM, Value Options.

Elizabeth A. Waiess, Psy.D.
Private Practice- East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-336-9930

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1997
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1983
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 2000- Present
Psychoanalyist, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 1995- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy - 23 yrs. exp.
Adult, Adolescent & Child Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
PTSD & Dissociative Disorders- 23 yrs. exp.
Adjustment Disorders (Loss, Grief, Illness, Divorce, Etc.)- 23 yrs. exp.
Learning Problems- 23 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Medicare and some BC/BS.

Peter C. Wood, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Okemos
Business Phone: 517-881-6845
Email: peter.wood@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Michigan State University, 1991
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801062793, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1990- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council. 1998- Present
Member, International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, 2006- Present
Member, National Membership Committee on Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work, 2005- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Conjoint Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Chickering, Magellan (BCBS State of Michigan), McLaren, MESSA, Mental Health Network, PHP, Tricare; Sliding fee scale.

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