Oakland County, Michigan Psychotherapists, A-C

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Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D.
Kenneth M. Adams & Associates, P.C.- Royal Oak
Business Phone: 248-398-0740
Website: www.sexualhealth-addiction.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Educational & Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University, 1987
M.A., School & Community Psychology, Wayne State University, 1981
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Meadows Institute, 2001- Present
Level I & II Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 27 yrs. exp.
Sexual Addiction/Compulsion- 27 yrs. exp.
Trauma Issues- 27 yrs. exp.
Group Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.
Men's Issues- 27 yrs. exp.

Salma Ajo, Ph.D.
Action Net Psychological Services, P.C.- Farmington Hills
Business Phone: 248-884-2187
Email: salma.ajo@gmail.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology & Education, Union Institute, 1999
Psy.S., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Psychology, 1997
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Psychology, 1995
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Problem Gambling Counselor, National & Michigan certification, 1998- Present
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, National Board for Certified Counselors, 1998- Present
Level II Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute, 1999- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adults & Adolescents: Individual, Family Group Couples)- 14 yrs. exp.
Addiction/Co-Addiction & Recovery Coaching- 14 yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency, Co-Dependency, Gambling, Shop Lifting- 14 yrs. exp.
Psychological Assessment/Evaluations- 14 yrs. exp.
Relationship Enhancements (Adults, Adolescents, Couples, Families)- 15 yrs. exp.
Fee Information:  Private pay; sliding scale fee.

Gretchen Mosher Anderson, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Birmingham
Business Phone: 248-644-8610
Email: daisymum1@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Wayne State University, 1987

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801057804, State of Michigan, 1987- Present

Registered Nurse, State of Michigan, 1980- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1991- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Emotionally Focused Marital Therapy - 2 yrs. exp.

Relationship Issues- 20 yrs. exp.

Infertility & Pregnancy Loss- 10 yrs. exp..
Bereavement/Grief - 20 yrs. exp.
Parenting the New Family- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Some MESSA plans.

Joanne Aronoff, M.A.
Private Practice- Birmingham
Business Phone: 248-647-0222

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., General, Oakland University, 1981
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1991
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Assessments and Psychotherapy- 8 yrs. exp.
Individual & Group Psychotherapy- 8 yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 9 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Therapy- 9 yrs. exp.
Relationship Therapy- 9 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues, Growth & Change- 9 yrs. exp.
Custody Evaluations- 9 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Most insurances accepted.

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Laura J. Aula, L.M.S.W.
Balanced Path Counseling- Milford, MI
Business Phone: 313-682-6175

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1992
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family Therapy
Adolescence Work with Substance Abuse and Self Esteem Issues
Marital Therapy
Women’s Issues
Seniors
Insurance Information: Medicare & PPOM

David H. Averbach, M.D.
Private Practice- Novi
Business Phone: 248-349-2000
Email: Behaviorassessment@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, 1995
Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Licensed Physician #4301075437, State of Michigan
Member, American Academy of Adolescent & Child Psychiatrists
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Diagnosis & Treatment of Child & Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Disorder - 12 yrs. exp.
Diagnosis & Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder - 12 yrs. exp.
Psychopharmacology/Medication Management- 12 yrs. exp.
School Evaluations- 12 yrs. exp.
Diagnosis & Treatment of Medically Complicated Cases- 12 yrs. exp.

Isabelle J. Beaulieu, Ph.D.
Center for Neuropsychology & Learning - Farmington Hills
Center Website: www.CNandL.com
Business Phone: 248-644-9466
Email: ibeaulieu@cnandl.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Montreal, 2000

M.S., Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Montreal, 1999

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology, 2001- Present
Member, Autism Foundation of Michigan, 2005
Member, International Neuropsychology Society, 2003- Present
Member, American Psychological Association- 2005
Member, Michigan Psychological Association- 2005

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

NeuropsychologicalPsychological Testing- 10 yrs. exp.

Autistic Spectrum Disorders - 10 yrs. exp.

Learning Disabilities/ADHD - 10 yrs. exp.
Developmental Delays - 10 yrs. exp.
Mood & Anxiety Disorders - 10 yrs. exp.

Dorit A. Ben-Ami, M.D.
Private Practice- West Bloomfield
Business Phone: 248-855-5541
Email: benamiclinic@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, 1991
Adult Psychiatric Residency, Hebrew University, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, Israel, 1997
Adult Psychiatric Residency, University of Michigan, 2006
Licensed Physician #4301080508, State of Michigan, 2004- Present
Member, American Psychiatric Association
Member, American Medical Association
Member, Michigan State Medical Society
Attending Psychiatrist, William Beaumont Hospital- 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Bipolar Spectrum Disorders & Depression- 15 yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency, Addictions & Dual Diagnosis- 6 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic & Borderline Personality Disorders- 15 yrs. exp.
Women's Life Cycle, Hormonal, Post-partum & Menopausal Disorders- 15 yrs. exp.
Chronic Medical Illness & Fibromyalgia- 15 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, Beaumont Employee Health, Bluecare Network, Cigna, Medicare, PPOM, United Psysicians.

Randy Bizer, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Northville
Business Phone: (248) 895-8888
Email: randybizermsw@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1979
Licensed Master of Social Work (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1990- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1990- Present

Certification, EMDR Institute of America, 1999- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Anxiety- 15 yrs. exp.

Panic- 15 yrs. exp.

Depression- 15 yrs. exp.
Trauma- 15 yrs. exp.

Child to Adult Psychotherapy - 15 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information:  Aetna, Ceridian EAP, Empire BCBS, HBH EAP International, Lifeworks EAP, Magellan, PPOM, Team EAP. Fee- $125 per session; sliding fee scale.

Ellen F. Blau, Psy.D.
Counseling Associates - Farmington Hills
Business Phone: 248-877-7373
Email: blauellen@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan School of Professional Psychology
Limited License Psychologist #6301013638, State of Michigan, 2007- Present
Member, Michigan Pain Society
Certification, Stens Biofeedback Program
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1999- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1999- Present
Member, American Headache Society
Member, Internationsl Headache Society
Member, Midwest Pain Society
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Headache Management- 20 yrs. exp.
Pain Management- 8 yrs. exp.
Stress Management- 20 yrs. exp.
Biofeedback- 15 yrs. exp.
Mind-Body Approaches- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Clinic accepts most insurances.

Sally Bloch, Ph.D.
Kaufman Children's Center- West Bloomfield
Business Phone: 248-343-3318
Email: drbloch@mac.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Windsor, 1989
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Windsor, 1984
Licensed Psychologist #6301006311, State of Michigan, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Psychoeducational Assessment- 26 yrs. exp.
Autism/Asperger Syndrome- 23 yrs. exp.
Childhood Anxiety Disorder- 21 yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities- 23 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Traditional & PPOM.

Stacey L. Block, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Bingham Farms
Business Phone: 248-259-1407
Website: www.staceyblocktherapy.com
Email: sajblock@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Loyola University - Chicago, 1996

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801071306, State of Michigan, 1998- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1994- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1998- Present
Member, Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental & Learning Disorders, 2006- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Family Assessments & Psychotherapy - 12 yrs. exp.

Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy - 16 yrs. exp.

Women's Issues - 12 yrs. exp..
Parenting Special Needs Children- 7 yrs. exp.
Life Coaching & Empowerment- 16 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CorpHealth (Humana), PPOM, United Health Care; sliding fee scale.

Shirley Brogan, M.A.
Oakland Family Services- Walled Lake
Business Phone: 248-624-3813 x211
Email: sablpc@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Behavioral Health Counseling, Oakland University, 1990
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401001512, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Couples Counseling- 18 yrs. exp.
Family Recovery from Addiction/Substance Abuse Disorders - 18 yrs. exp.
Grief & Loss, Bereavement- 18 yrs. exp.
Life Transtions- 18 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, Magellan

Barbara Bryan, M.A.
Primal Integration Center of MI- Farmington Hills
Business Phone: 248-478-5559
Email: babryan@twmi.rr.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Psychology, The Fielding Institute, 1980
Licensed Master of Social Work (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801085805, State of Michigan, 1975- Present
Limited License Psychologist #6301005395, State of Michigan, 1980- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Regression & Feeling Release- 34 yrs. exp.
Depression- 34 yrs. exp.
Physical & Sexual Abuse- 34 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 34 yrs. exp.

Claudenia Buford, L.M.S.W.
Buford Counseling Associates- Southfield
Business Phone: 248-355-1452
Website: bufordcounselingassociates.com
Email: Tiarradaydream@hotmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work Practice, University of Michigan, 1994
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Chemical Dependency & Gambling- 10 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 10 yrs. exp.
Employee Assistance Program- 10 yrs. exp.
Child/Teen Behavioral Problems- 10 yrs. exp.
Stress Management Training- 5 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Ceridian, Care Choices, Cigna, Great Lakes, Medicare, Molina, Tricare; Afordable private pay, stress management training- $150.

Mary A. Burgess-Smith, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Birmingham
Business Phone: 248-203-9266
Email: bimarysmith@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology, Union Institute, 1993
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1993- Present
Continuing Teaching License (Regular & Special Education), State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.
General Adult Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement- 16 yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities- 16 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee schedule available.

Christine C. Cantrell, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Royal Oak
Business Phone: 248-591-2888
Website: www.christinecantrell.com
Email:  info@christinecantrell.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology, The Union Institute, 1997
M. Div., Divinity, Yale Divinity School, 1984
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 2003- Present
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1997- 2003
EMDR, Level I, EMDR Institute, 1998
Thought Field Therapy, Levels I & II, Roger Callahan, 1998
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Depression- 17 yrs. exp.
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues- 14 yrs. exp.
Energy Psychology & EMDR- 9 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Panic- 17 yrs. exp.
Grief & Loss- 17 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Liberty Mutual, PPOM.

Leela Cherian, Ph.D.
Blue Water Counseling- Rochester Hills
Business Phone: 248-650-6130
Email: lcherian@bluewaterclinic.com  

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Limited License Psychologist #6301012974, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 2005- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2006- Present
Member, Association of Childhood Education International, 1999- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Childhood Disorders- 13+ yrs. exp.
Early Childhood Assessment& Therapy- 7+ yrs. exp.
Depression & Other Mood Disorders- 5+ yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 5+ yrs. exp.
Multicultural Issues- 13+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Care Choices, HAP, MESSA Choices, PPOM, Value Options

Jon B. Clark, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Rochester
Business Phone: 248-650-8990

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, The Union Institute, 1987
Psy.S., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1982
M.A., Clinical Psychology, The Merrill-Palmer Institute, 1980
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1997- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1997- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.
Conjoint Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.
Men's Issues- 27 yrs. exp.
Sexual Addiction- 13 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS, CIGNA Managed Health Network, Medicare, MESSA, PPOM, UBH, United Healthcare, Value Options.

Karen A. Cole, L.M.S.W.
Hope Center for Creative Solutions, LLC - Farmington Hills
Business Phone: 313-613-2033

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Wayne State University, 1997

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801077402, State of Michigan, 1999- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1997- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy - 10 yrs. exp.

Group Psychotherapy - 7 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy - 10 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 10 yrs. exp.
Bereavement/Grief- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Applications still pending for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, ComPsych, Magellan & Medicare; Sliding fee scale.

Michael Colman, M.D.
Private Practice- Bloomfield & Southfield
Business Phone: 248-644-0208
Email:  mcolman@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Medicine, University of Michigan, 1967
Board Certification in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1979- Present
Residency, Adult & Child Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 1972
Graduate, Adult, Adolescent & Child Psychoanalysis, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 1984
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult, Child & Adolescent Evaluation & Treatment- 36 yrs. exp.
Adoption Problems & Underachievement- 36 yrs. exp.
Supervision of Adult, Adolescent & Child Psychotherapy - 36 yrs. exp.
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Feelings, Loss & Grief- 36 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalysis & Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 36 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield (Traditional, Federal Employee, Preferred, State of MI), Beechstreet, Blue Care Network, CAPP Care, Cigna, First Health, Magellan, Medicare, Mental Health Network, PPOM & Tricare

Robert Cornette, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Southfield
Business Phone: 248-569-5268
Email: dr.robertcornette@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1976
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Florida, 1965
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1976- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor, State of Michigan, 1980- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Forensic Evalustions- 37 yrs. exp.
Expert Testimony- 30 yrs. exp.
Treatment of Mood Disorders- 37 yrs. exp.
Counseling for Gay Issues- 28 yrs. exp.
Counseling for Substance Abuse- 37 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Community Blue, HAP PPO, Magellan, Medicare, United Health Care.

Gloria E. Cruice, Ph.D.
Private Practice - Rochester Hills
Business Phone: 248-651-1840
Email: gecruice@qcinet.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 1995
M.A., Marriage Counseling, University of Detroit, 1978
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1997- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1986- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Older Adult Psychotherapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalysis from the Perspective of Multi-Verse-ity- 29 yrs. exp.
Couples Counseling & Marital Therapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Adults, Adolescents & Family Psychotherapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Aging Parent Issues- 8 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Flexible fee arrangements available, based on mutual agreement.

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

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