Livingston County, MI Psychotherapists

Dianne Arman, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Brighton
Business Phone: 810-229-9679
Email:  arman58@netzero.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Casework, Wayne State University, 1977

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801011239, State of Michigan, 1979- Present

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4101005523, State of Michigan, 1989- Present

Certified Addictions Counselor-II, State of Michigan, 1988- Present

Certified Sex Therapist- AASECT, 1980- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Marriage Counseling- 21 yrs. exp.

Individual Adults with Depression & Anxiety- 25 yrs. exp.

Adult & Adolescent Women Sexual Abuse- 25 yrs. exp.

Mid-Life Growth & Change- 11 yrs. exp.
Imago Relationship Therapy-25 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: CIGNA, EARN, Horizon, Medicare, HBH.  $150/1.5 hour IMAGO session; $90.00/50 minute regular session.

Olga C. Bachmann-Thompson, Ph.D.
Private Practice - Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 810-623-0510
Email: arunalight@wowway.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1981

M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1977
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1977- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy - 30 yrs. exp.

PTSD, Depression & Anxiety Disorders- 30 yrs. exp.

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy; School Issues- 30 yr. exp.

Job & Home Losses; Life Changes- 5 yrs. exp.

Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 30 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Magellan

Mary Clauser, Ph.D.
Advanced Counseling- Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 810-220-2787 ext. 1264
Email: clauscasmar@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Theo-Centric Psychology, Lasalle University, 2000
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1985

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801035485, State of Michigan, 1987- Present

Certified Addictions Counselor, State of Michigan, 1999 to Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners of Clinical Social Workers, 1993- Present

Member, Anxiety Disorders Association of America , 2005- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Conjoint & Family Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.

Anxiety Disorders- 20 yrs. exp.

Chemical Dependency & Nutritional Therapy - 20 yrs. exp.

Depression & Divorce- 17 yrs. exp.

Learning Disabilities (ADD/ADHD) - 17 yrs. exp.
Geratric Psychotherapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS, Blue Care Network, CIGNA, HAP, EAP, M-Care, Medicare, Value Options; sliding fee scale.

Joseph Dragun, Ph.D.
Relationship Center of Michigan - Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 810-227-6218
Email: joe@relationship-center-mi.com
Website: www.relationship-center-mi.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, The Union Institute, 1997

Psy.S., Humanistic & Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1994

Licensed Psychologist #6301009329, State of Michigan, 1997- Present
Member, American Psychological Association

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Marital & Relationship Counseling- 16 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.

Group Therapy - 16 yrs. exp.

Clinical Supervision - 5 yr. exp.

Anger Management- 11 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, CIGNA, Cofinity, Managed Care Network, PHVC, Tricare, UBH.

Mary Hayek, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 810-231-8093
Email: mhayek21@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Educational Psychology, University of Hawaii, 1976

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801061651, State of Michigan, 1990- Present

Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Grief Recovery Institute, Sherman Oak CA, 2002- Present
Certified Trauma/Loss Specialist, TLC Institute, Grosse Point MI, 2007- Present
Certified Parent Educator, Love & Logic Institute, 1998- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Grief Recovery (all ages) - 5 yrs. exp.

Trauma/Loss- 2 yrs. exp.

Parent Education - 10 yrs. exp.

School Underachievement - 10 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale.

Jeri Lea Kroll, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 810-623-5737
Email: jerileakroll@hotmail.com
Website: www.jerileakroll.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice/Children & Youth, University of Michigan, 1995

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801069033, State of Michigan, 1995- Present

Post-Graduate Certificate, Working with At-Risk Infants, Toddlers & Their Families, University of Michigan, 1999
Distinguished Endorsement Member, Infant Mental Health Mentor (IMH-E, IV), 2003- Present
Certified Educator of Infant Massage, Infant Massage USA, 2003- Present
Member, Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
Member, Great Start Livingston

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child Psychotherapy - 10 yrs. exp.

Parent-Infant & Early Childhood Psychotherapy - 10 yrs. exp.

Parent Guidance - 15 yrs. exp.

Attachment & Relationship-Based Therapy - 10 yrs. exp.

Trauma & Loss - 10 yrs. exp.

Reflective Supervision & Consultation - 5 yrs. exp.

Consultation to Child Care - 5 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale

Charlene C. Kushler, Ph.D.
Private Practice - Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 810-229-8074

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1991

M.A., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1985

M.S.W., Social Work, Michigan State University, 1979
Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Michigan
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Michigan Psychological Association
Member, National Association of Social Workers

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Psychological Testing - 25+ yrs. exp.

Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 25+ yrs. exp.

Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 25+ yr. exp.

Relationship Issues- 25+ yrs. exp.

Family Therapy- 25+ yrs. exp.

Carrie L. Johnston, M.A.
Relationship Center of Michigan - Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 810-227-6218
Email: relationshipcenter@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.relationship-center-mi.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Marriage & Family Therapy, Wayne State University
Limited License Psychologist #6301013284, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy- 2 yrs. exp.
Family Psychotherapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS Traditional, BC/BS PPO; fee- $50 per session with sliding fee scale.

Terri L. MacKenzie, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 517-304-6606
Email: terrimackcsw@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Michigan, 1999

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 2000- Present

Certified Hypnotherapist (C.Ht.), Infinity Institute, Royal Oak, MI, 1994
Member, National Association for Social Workers
Member, Michigan Infant Mental Health Association

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Sexual Abuse - 10 yrs. exp.

Foster Care- 10 yrs. exp.

Attachment Disorder - 10 yrs. exp.

Adoption Issues - 10 yrs. exp.

Step Family Issues - 10 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale.

Jennifer B. Mainka, M.S.
Relationship Center of Michigan - Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 810-227-6218
Email: jen@relationship-center-mi.com
Website: www.relationship-center-mi.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 2005
Limited License Psychologist #6301013056, State of Michigan, 2007- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2003- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Anxiety Disorders - 3 yrs. exp.
PTSD/Trauma- 3 yrs. exp.
Depression- 3 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Couples Therapy- 2 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS Traditional & PPO, Cofinity, Magellan Behavioral Health; fee- $70 per session with sliding fee scale.

Jeremy D. Novak, Ph.D.
Private Practice, Brighton, MI
Business Phones: Brighton- 810-225-1670
Website: www.metropsychonline.com
Email: jeremynovak@metropsychonline.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University, 2002
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University, 1999
Limited License Psychologist #6301012112, State of Michigan, 1999-2005
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1997- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1997- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 5 yrs. exp.
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 5 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 5 yrs. exp.
Psychological Testing & Evaluation- 5 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: AETNA, BC/BS Traditional, Cofinity, Magellan Behavioral Health, State of Michigan, Preferred Choices, Wellness EAP; sliding fee scale.

Sallie Parker, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor & Brighton, MI
Business Phone: 734-662-2828
Email: sallie.kay.parker@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1987

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1988- Present

Certified School Social Worker, State of Michigan, 1999- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1990- Present

Member, Anxiety Disorders Association of America , 2005- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 18 yrs. exp.

Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 18 yrs. exp.

Anxiety Disorders, Phobias, OCD - 18 yrs. exp.

Depression- 18 yrs. exp.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - 18 yrs. exp.

Cognitive Behavioral & Solution Focused Approaches- 18 yrs. exp.

Eating Disorders, Weight Management, Post Bariatric Surgery Adjustment - 18 yrs. exp.

Self Esteem- 18 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Private pay; sliding fee scale available to low income clients. Prepayment discounts available.

The full descriptions for the abbreviated academic degrees & licenses given above are as follows:

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