Mid-Michigan Psychotherapists

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Matthew S. Biafora, Ph.D.
Genesys-Hillside Center for Behavioral Services- Grand Blanc, MI
Business Phone: 810-424-2400
Email: mattsam.com@hotmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detorit Mercy, 1988
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan
Member, Michigan Association of Professional Psychologists
Member, American Psychological Association
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child /Adolescent/Adult/Family Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Psychological Evaluation & Testing- 20 yrs. exp.
Mental Health Court Evaluations- 10 yrs. exp.
Psychiatric Consultation- 10 yrs. exp.
Brief Neuropsychiatric Evaluations & Assessments- 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cofinity, Health Plus, Tricare Federal

Steven Brooks, M.S.
Oakland Psychological Clinic- Flint, MI
Business Phone: 810-732-0560
Email: SBROO585@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 1989
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor, State of Michigan, 1997- Present
Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor, State of Michigan
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 24 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Therapy- 24 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy- 24 yrs. exp.
Gambling Addiction- 24 yrs. exp.
Christian/Spiritual Counseling- 24 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Most major insurances accepted.

Yvonne Makidon, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Grand Blanc, MI
Business Phone: 810-659-7242
Email:  grandblanctherapy@gmail.com
Website: www.grandblanctherapy.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W.,  Social Work, Michigan State University, 2005
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 2011- Present
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 2007- Present
Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, Self Leadership Organization
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 2005- Present
Member, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, 2007-Present
Member, American Association of Sex Educators & Therapists
Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Family & Couples Therapy- 5 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Trauma Focused Therapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Internal Family Systems- 3 yrs. exp.

Addiction- 6 yrs. exp.
Sex Therapy- 1 yr. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: $110 per 50 minute session; some insurances

 

Christine A. Nace, M.Ed.
Private Practice- Mt. Pleasant, MI
Business Phone: 989-775-6209
Email: christine.nace@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.Ed., George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, 2000
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401011966, State of Michigan
Member, Michigan & American Counseling Associations
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, International Association of Collaborative Professionals
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child/Adolescent/Adults (Individuals, Couples, Families) - 11 yrs. exp.
Sexual Abuse/PTSD- 11 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders- 11 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy- 11 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 11 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Cofinity, Magellan, McLaren (pending), United Health Care, Value Options; sliding fee scale

Joseph M. Rainey, L.M.S.W.
J. Rainey & Associates- Frankenmuth, MI
Business Phone: 989-598-4167
Email:  jrainey382@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W.,  Clinical/Administrative, University of Michigan, 1976
M.A., Clinical/Developmental Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1980
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1977- Present
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, ABECSW, 1988- Present
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers, 1987- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor, State of Michigan, 1990- Present
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, National Association of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, 2000- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 28 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 28 yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency Treatment & Evaluations- 28 yrs. exp.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 28 yrs. exp.

Geriatric Psychotherapy- 28 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield- GM, Cigna, CNR, Health Plus, Medicare, Managed Health Network, Reach EAP, Value Options

 

Susan M. Wedda, L.M.S.W.
Auburn Counseling Associates- Flint, MI
Business Phone: 810-744-3300
Email: swedda@auburncounseling.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1969
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801000641 , State of Michigan, 1974-  Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4101005151, State of Michigan, 1978- Present
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, ABECSW, 1988-Present
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers, 1987-Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Psychotherapy- 40+ yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 25+ yrs. exp.
Chronic, Acute & Terminal Illness- 25+ yrs. exp
Grief & Bereavement- 25+ yrs. exp.
Older Adult Issues- 25+ yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, Healthplus, Medicare, MHN, Tricare, others; fee arrangements

Wilhemenia West, M.A.
Veteran Center Saginaw Psychological Services- Saginaw, MI
Business Phone: 989-274-8800

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Spring Arbor University, 2005
Limited License Professional Counselor #6401010280, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor, State of Michigan, 2009- Present
Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, MCBAP, 2009- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Group Psychotherapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement- 8 yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency Treatment- 3 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 8 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Medicaid; sliding fee scale

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

You may contact the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services at 517-373-3740 or bhphelp@michigan.gov to verify the license of a specific mental health professional or for information about the requirements for specific licenses. If you know the permanent license I.D. of the professional, you may confirm their current licensing status at www7.dleg.state.mi.us/free/