Washtenaw County, Michigan Psychotherapists, Q-Z

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Melissa K. Richter, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-761-1033
Email:  melissarich@earthlink.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., History of Art, University of Michigan, 1995
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice/Mental Health, University of Michigan, 2001
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801078396, State of Michigan, 2002- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers, 2002- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Adolescent & Young Adult Assessment & Therapy - 7 yrs. exp.

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Assessments - 7 yrs. exp.

Depression & Anxiety Issues - 7 yrs. exp.

Chemical Dependency Treatment - 7 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Private pay only; sliding fee scale.

Richard L. Rickman, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-222-8285
Email: DrRickman@DrRickman.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of South Florida
Licensed Psychologist #6301010615, State of Michigan, 1998- Present
Licensed Psychologist, State of California, 1995- 1998
Member, American Psychological Association, 1987- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 2005- Present
Member, American Psychology-Law Society, 2002- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 12 yrs. exp.

Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Adolescents & Parents Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Forensic Evaluations/Adult & Juvenile Offenders- 4 yrs. exp.
Anger Management- 15 yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 4 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Most insurances accepted; sliding fee scale.

Mark W. Root, M.D.
Private Practice & Ann Arbor Consultation Service- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-996-0161

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., University of Michigan, 1972

Psychiatric Residency, Ypsilanti State Hospital, 1976
Licensed Physician #4301032186, State of Michigan, 1973- Present

Psychoanalyst, Detroit Psychoanalytic Institute & Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 1986-

Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1980- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

General Psychiatry (Outpatient Only)- 31 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy (Adult & Adolescent)- 31 yrs. exp.

Psychopharmacology Evaluation & Management- 31 yrs. exp.

Psychoanalysis- 21 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield (some policies); private pay preferred with sliding scale arrangements.

Katherine L. Rosenblum, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-846-8025

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical & Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan, 2000
Licensed Psychologist #6301009810, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Limited Licensed Psychologist,  #6301009810, State of Michigan, 2000-2005
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Society for Research in Child Development
Board Member, Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child Assessment & Psychotherapy (Infancy, Preschool & Middle Childhood)- 13 yrs. exp.
Adoption & Foster Care - 13 yrs. exp.
Postpartum Depression/Anxiety & Supporting the Transition to Parenthood- 13 yrs. exp.
Parent Support & Guidance, Play Therapy, Family Therapy- 13 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 13 yrs. exp.

Anita Rubin-Meiller, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-332-0669
Email:  anita1018@sbcglobal.net 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Gerontology/Casework, Boston University, 1978
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801046564, State of Michigan, 1986- Present

Certified Addictions Counselor-1, State of Michigan, 1996- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Client-Centered Psychotherapy - 30 yrs. exp.

Chemical Dependency/Co-Dependency/Family Dysfunction- 25 yrs. exp.

Aging & Life Transitions- 30 yrs. exp.

Trauma & Trauma Related Disorders- 11 yrs. exp.

Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 2 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Medicare; sliding fee scale

Michael Rudy, M.S.W.
Wolakota Advisers- Ypsilanti, MI
Business Phone: 734-480-2611
Email: wolakota@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, University of Iowa, 1971
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801004144, State of Michigan, 1974- Present
Certified Financial Planner, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, 1987- Present
Enrolled Agent, Internal Revenue Service, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 36 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Financial Dysfunctions- 20+ yrs. exp.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 20+ yrs. exp.
Large Group Cognitive Growth Seminars- 17 yrs. exp.

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1975
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801010932, State of Michigan, 1976- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1977- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners of Clinical Social Workers, 1988- Present
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers, 1987- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy-33 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 29 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, CIGNA, Cofinity, Medicare, MESSA, PPOM, UM Premier Care, United Behavioral Health.

Barbara Boyk Rust, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-994-5032
Email: barbara.boykrust@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1994

M.A., Clinical Psychology, University, 1979

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1999- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

General Adult Psychotherapy - 20+ yrs. exp.

Anxeity Disorders- 20+ yrs. exp.

Depression- 20+ yrs. exp.

Mid-Life Growth & Change - 20+ yrs. exp.
Supervision- 20+ yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Many insurance carriers cover my services, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Deborah L. Salzberg, Psy.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-477-9280
Email: deborahsalzberg@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University, 1984
Licensed Psychologist #6301012263, State of Michigan, 2003- Present
Licensed Psychologist, State of Colorado, 1995- Present
Licensed Psychologist, State of New Jersey, 1987- 1996
Licensed Psychologist, State of Ohio, 1985- 1989

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.

Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 23 yrs. exp.
Interactive Guided Imagery- 23 yrs. exp.
Cognitive & Behavioral Treatment of Anxiety & Depression- 23 yrs. exp.
Body-Mind Approaches- 16 yr. exp.
Insurance Information: Self pay only; sliding fee scale available.

Mark G. Sampson, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-255-8062
Email: markgsampson@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Ohio State University, 2004
Licensed Psychologist #6301012988, State of Michigan, 2006- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Questioning Issues- 6 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Couple's Therapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 6 yrs. exp.
Eating & Body Image Issues- 4 yrs. exp.

Information: Sliding fee scale.

Laura Sanders, L.M.S.W.
Creative Counseling- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-662-3509 
Email: createcoun@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1988
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801061563, State of Michigan, 1990- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1996- Present
Adjunct Faculty Member, UM School of Social Work

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy - 20 yrs. exp.

Child Sexual Abuse Treatment for Adults, Teens & Children- 20 yrs. exp.

Adoption Issues for Children & Families - 17 yrs. exp.

Gender & Sexuality Identity - 17 yrs. exp.

Transexual & Transgender Issues - 17 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Adoption Medical Subsidy- State of Michigan.

Kari J. Schmidt, M.A.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor  MI
Business Phone: 734-761-6343
Email: kjschmidt411@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Educational Psychology/Counseling, University of South Dakota, 1996
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401008157, State of Michigan, 2001- Present
Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health, South Dakota, 1999-2002
Licensed Masters Level Social Worker, State of Iowa, 1996-99
Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor, Association for Play Therapy, 1998- Present
Nationally Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child Psychotherapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Attachment Therapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Play Therapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 17 yrs. exp.
Early Childhood Evaluations/Therapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Social Skills Play Groups for Children- 12 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Clients are responsible for fees and billing to their insurance company. Insurance coverage varies depending on individual plans.

Melisa Schuster, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-302-0033
Email: melisa@gocoho.org

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1994
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801074425, State of Michigan, 1999- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 2001- Present
Certified Childbirth Educator, 1998- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor- II, State of Michigan, 1993- Present
Level II Certification, EMDR Institute, 2005- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Postpartum & Prenatal Depression/Anxiety- 9 yrs. exp.

Child Guidance & Parenting- 13 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 13 yrs. exp.
Codependency & Addictions- 16 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.
EMDR Treatment- 2 yrs. exp.

Fee Information: Self pay; will provide receipt for reimbursement. Sliding fee scale & payment plans available.

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Michigan, 1999
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801080649, State of Michigan, 2001- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 2001- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Individual & Group - 7 yrs. exp.
Borderline Personality Disorder - 7 yrs. exp.
Substance Abuse - 7 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders - 7 yrs. exp.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse & Addictions- 3 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: $75/hour; sliding fee scale.

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1982
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801061308, State of Michigan, 1984- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Psychotherapy with Adolescents-32 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 32 yrs. exp.

Judy Seldin, M.A.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-913-9734

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1995
Limited License Psychologist # 6301009730, State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Psychotherapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Depression & Anxiety- 12 yrs. exp.
Body-Mind Approaches- 12 yrs. exp.
Gay Lesbian & Gender Issues- 12 yrs. exp.
Midlife Growth & Change- 12 yrs. exp.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 12 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Reasonable rates

Rena Seltzer, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-665-4885
Email: Rena@Leaderacademic.com
Website: www.Leaderacademic.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1990
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801063820, State of Michigan, 1994- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 2000- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor-I, State of Michigan, 1997- Present

Level I & II Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute,2000- Present
Structural Family Therapy Training with Harry Aponte, ACSW, 1994-1997
Completed Mentorcoach Fundamentals of Coaching Course & Individual Coaching Master Class, 2001-2003
Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Personal & Professional Coaching- 4 yrs. exp.

Coaching Professors to Accelerate Their Rate of Writing & Publishing- 4 yrs. exp

Coaching Physicians- 4 yrs. exp.
Coaching Directors & Managers- 4 yr. exp.
Professional Speaker- 10 yr. exp.

Karen E. Semenuk, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-480-7630

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice/Mental Health, University of Michigan, 1983
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801017787, State of Michigan, 1984- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1986- Present
Bioenergetic Analysis Trainee, Michigan Society for Bioenergetic Analysis, 2005- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual & Conjoint Psychotherapy - 25 yrs. exp.

Body/Mind/Spirit Approaches- 8 yrs. exp.

Lesbian, Gay, Gender Issues - 20+ yrs. exp.

Bioenergetic Analysis - 4 yrs. exp.

Dream Work - 2 yrs. exp.

Matruka Sherman, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor
Business Phone: 734-213-7475
Email: matrkasher@aol.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1996
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801071119, State of Michigan, 1998- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1998- Present
Level II Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute,1998- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy  12 yrs. exp.

Spiritual Identity: Crisis or Focus- 33 yrs. exp.

Women's Issues- 12 yrs. exp.

EMDR/PTSD/Trauma- 12 yrs. exp.
Body/Mind Approaches- 12 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Blue Care Network, BC/BS, Value Options.

Ann Shields, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-622-0661
Email: shieldsa@umich.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester, 1996

Fellowship- Child Assessment & Psychotherapy, Brown University, 1996-98
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1999- Present
Adjunct Faculty- Clinical & Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan, 1999- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1999- Present
Member, RESOLVE
Member, Collaborative Law Institute of Michigan
Member, Association for Conflict Resolution
Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

 

Individual Psychotherapy- 18 yrs. exp.

Conjoint Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.
Relationship Issues- 18 yrs. exp.
Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, Transition to Parenthood- 11 yrs. exp.
Depression- 18 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: BC/BS PPO, Medicare

Kendra K. Shih, M.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-926-0103
Email: kshih@kendrashih.com  

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Medicine, Northwestern University, 2001

Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
Adjunct Clinical Faculty, University of Michigan, 2006- Present
Board Certified, General Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2007

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.

Older Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.

Anxiety Disorders- 6 yrs. exp.

Eating Disorders- 6 yrs. exp.
Depression & Other Mood Disorders- 6 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Third party payments not accepted, but documentation provided.

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1994
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801067519, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1997- Present
Certified Couples Therapist, Association for Imago Relationship Therapy
Certified Divorce Mediator, Mediation Training & Consultation Institute, 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy-14 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 14 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues- 14 yrs. exp.
Midlife Growth & Change- 14 yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 14 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale

Michael Singer, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-995-3654

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1974

Graduate, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 1996
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1977- Present
Certified in Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychoanalysis, American Psychoanalytic Association, 2001- Present
Certified Sex Therapist, American Association of Sex Educatiors, Counselors and Therapists, 2001- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 35 yrs. exp.

Marital & Sexual Dysfunction Therapy- 35 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy- 35 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalysis- 17 yrs. exp.
Psychotherapy Supervision- 18 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Most insurance.

Maria L. Slowiaczek, Ph.D.
U of M Psychological Clinic & Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-995-9799
Email: mls@umich.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Massachusetts, 1981

Post Doctoral Respecialization in Clinical Psych., New York Univ., 1993

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1997- Present

Licensed Psychologist, State of New York, 1994-97

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.

Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.

Couples Therapy- 15 yrs. exp.

Survivors of Childhood Abuse- 16 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield- PPO.

Johanna E. Soet, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-646-0885
Email: soet.johanna@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Georgia State University, 2003

M.A., Health Education, Teachers College Columbia University, 1994
Licensed Psychologist #6301012437, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Motivational Interviewer Trainer, 2000- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

 

Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families - 6 yrs. exp.

Eating Disorders - 6 yrs. exp.
Depression- 12 yrs. exp.
Chronic Illness/Reproductive Issues- 16 yrs. exp.
PTSD/Trauma/Assault/Intimate Partner Violence- 20 yrs. exp.

Fee Information: Sliding scale fee.

Anne Solomon, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice - Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-663-4705 
Email: mhsolomon@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Social Work, University Witwatesrand, South Africa, 1977
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801013961, State of Michigan, 1978- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1989- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 30 yrs. exp.

Psychotherapy with Couples - 30 yrs. exp.

Parent Counseling - 30 yrs. exp.

Transitions in Life or Life Cycle- 30 yrs. exp.

Grief & Bereavement- 30 yrs. exp.

Multi-Cultural Issues - 30 yrs. exp.

Tamar Springer, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-213-2504
Email: tamarspringer@sbcglobal.net  

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1989

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1994

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1996- Present

Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1994- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Psychotherapy- 19 yrs. exp.

Anxiety Disorders- 19 yrs. exp.

Relationships Issues- 19 yrs. exp.

Depression- 19 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Aetna, Anthem Alliance, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Cofinity, First Health, PPOM, Tricare, UM Premier Care, Value Options.

Michelle Stern-Samberg, Ph.D.
Center for Neuropsychology & Learning - Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-994-9466
Email: mstern-samberg@cnlandl.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Learning & Attention Challenges, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006
Licensed Psychologist #6301013501, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
Post Doctoral Fellowship, UM Center for the Child & Family

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 5 yrs. exp.

Family Therapy & Parent Guidance- 5 yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities, Attentional Difficulties & Their Social-Emotional Impact- 6 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 5 yrs. exp.
Peer Relationships- 5 yrs. exp..

Insurance: All major medical insurances will reimburse for services.

Judy Stone, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-994-5549
Email: judy@nutritionmagician.net 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Groupwork, University of Michigan, 1982
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1984- Present

Certified Bioenergetic Therapist, International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis, 1986- Present

Certificate in Comprehensive Nutrition, American Academy of Nutrition, 2000- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Psychological Nutrition- 6 yrs. exp.

Jonathan A. Sugar, M.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-741-0040
Email: jasugarmd@gmail.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
MHSA, Health Systems Planning & Administration, University of Michigan, 1978
M.D., Medicine, University of Michigan, 1984
Residencies in General, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 1985-89

Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 1984- Present
Board Certified- Adult Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1990- Present

Board Certified- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1992- Present

Graduate Certification- Adult Psychoanalysis, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 2002

Graduate Certification- Child & Adolescent Psychoanalysis, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 2002

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalysis: Adult, Adolescent & Child- 13 yrs. exp.

Psychosomatics- 20+ yrs. exp.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Adult, Adolescent & Child- 23 yrs. exp.

Eating Disorders: Male & Female, Child Adolescent & Adult- 23 yrs. exp.

Supervison/Consultation (Adult/Child/Adolescent Psychotherapy)- 13 yrs. exp.

Patricia P. Sullivan, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-769-8000
Email: PatriciaPSullivan@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1986

Graduate Certificate, Social Work in the Workplace, U of M, 1986

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4101005476, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801035911, State of Michigan, 1988- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1988- Present

Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers, 1994- Present

Member, American Marriage & Family Therapy Association, 1992- Present

Member, Michigan Marriage & Family Therapy Association, 1992- Present
Certificate in Social Work in Industry, University of Michigan, 1985
Commissioned Spiritual Director, Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Direction Program, 2001- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual, Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 22 yrs. exp.

Mood Disorders- 22 yrs. exp.

Substance Abuse, Co-Dependency & Addictions- 22 yrs. exp.

Dysfunctional Couples & Families - 22 yrs. exp.

Spiritual Direction - 6 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS, CIGNA, Magellan, MESSA, State of Michigan, Value Options

Jon C. Swanson, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor
Business Phone: 734-741-1273
Email: jcs1943@att.net 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan
Ph.D.., Social Anthropology, Wayne State University, 1978
M.A., Social Anthropology, University of Iowa, 1970
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801063545, State of Michigan
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4101996182, State of Michigan

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers
Certification in Clinical Hypnosis- American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Psychotherapy

Hypnotic Interventions

Pain Management

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ADHD

Fee Information: Cash only; sliding fee scale.

Sarah Talpaz, M.A.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 832-723-3174
Email: stalpaz2@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Psychology, Houston Baptist University, 1996
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401010623, State of Michigan, 2007- Present
Licensed Professional Counselor #17823, State of Texas, 2003- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual, Family & Group Therapy- 8 yrs. exp.
Grief Counseling- 7 yrs. exp.
Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders- 5 yrs. exp.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - 5 yrs. exp.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - 3 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Aetna, United Behavioral Health, Value Options; sliding scale fee.

Barbara Tapley-Land, M.A.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-216-1603
Email: barbaratapley@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1991

B.S.N. Psychiatric Nursing, University of Michigan, 1984
Limited License Psychologist #6301008579, State of Michigan, 1991- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Body Oriented Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 15 yrs. exp.
Stress, Anxiety-Related Medical Problems- 15 yrs. exp.

Traumatic Injury- 6 yrs. exp.

Post Partum Depression- 15 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 15 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Private pay & insurances authorizing payment to M.A., L.L.P. supervised by Ph.D. psychologist.  Sliding scale fee available.

Ellen Barahal Taylor, Ph.D.
Ann Arbor Center for the Family- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-995-5181
Email: ebtaylor@umich.edu 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ed.S., School Psychology, University of Michigan, 1984

Ph.D., Education & Psychology, University of Michigan, 1984

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1988- Present

Member, American Psychological Association, 1980- Present

Member, American Orthopsychiatric Association, 1980- Present

Member, Academy of Family Mediators, 1997- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.

Family & Conjoint Therapy- 27 yrs. exp.

Early Childhood Assessments & Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.

Divorce Mediation- 7 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: BC/BS, CIGNA, Merit Behavioral Care, MESSA, Value Options and most 3rd party payments.

Paul D. Thielking, M.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-904-4518
Email: paul_thielking@hotmail.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Medicine, University of Utah, 2003

Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 2003- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

General Psychotherapy- 3 yrs. exp.

Anxiety Disorders - 3 yrs. exp.

Body-Mind Approaches- 3 yrs. exp.

Psychopharmacology- 3 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS; Private pay- sliding scale.

Mary Tomac, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Chelsea, MI
Business: 734-475-3426
Email: metcowgrl@msn.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1990
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801046899, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor- 1, State of Michigan, 1997- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1994- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Grief & Loss- 15 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 15 yrs. exp.
Trauma Recovery- 10 yrs. exp.
EMDR- 4 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS, Ceredian, ComPsych, Horizon, Magellan, Managed Health Network, Medicare, United Healthcare, U.S. Behavioral Health, Value Options; sliding fee scale.

Elizabeth A. Toplyn, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ypsilanti, MI
Business Phone: 734-904-5707

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, New School for Social Research, NYNY, 1997

Licensed Psychologist #6301013204, State of Michigan, 2006- Present

Licensed Psychologist # 013485, State of New York, 1997-2006

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child Therapy- 10 yrs. exp.

Adolescent Psychotherapy - 10 yrs. exp.

Adult Psychotherapy- 10 yrs. exp.

Adoption & Foter Care Issues - 10 yrs. exp.

Anxiety & Depression- 10 yrs. exp.

Fee Information: Sliding fee scale.

Kathleen M. Tuta, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-662-8665 
Email: ktuta@umich.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1980

Licensed Psychologist #6301005774, State of Michigan, 1983- Present

Member, American Psychological Association, 1982- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1989- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.

Early Childhood Assessments & Therapy- 27 yrs. exp.

Child Management & Parenting- 27 yrs. exp. 

Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Traditional & PPO, Medicare & MESSA.

Gail van Langen, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-622-9885
Email: gailvanlangen@ameritech.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 1997

M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 1995

M.S., Nursing, Pace University, 1985

M.A., Theology, State University of New York, 1977

Licensed Psychologist #6301009826, State of Michigan, 1999- Present

Member, American Psychological Association, 1990- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1990- Present

Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 2000- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Psychotherapy- 18 yrs. exp.

Multicultural & Interracial Issues- 18 yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 18 yrs. exp.

Intimacy & Relationship Issues - 18 yrs. exp.

Spirituality & Religious Concerns- 29 yrs. exp.

Survivors of Emotional, Physical & Sexual Abuse- 18 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Traditional & PPO), Blue Preferred, Community Blue, Medicare, MESSA.

Cam Vozar, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-747-9073
Email: cam.vozar@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Group Work, University of Michigan, 1975
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801011181, State of Michigan, 1976- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Level II Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute, 1993- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Marital & Family Therapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Trauma/PTSD/EMDR- 29 yrs. exp.
Depression & Mood Disorder- 29 yrs. exp.
Men's Issues- 29 yrs. exp
Insurance Information: Aetna, APS, Blue Care Network, CIGNA,Magellan, Preferred Choices, United Behavioral Health, U.S. Behavioral Health, Value Options.

Rachel M. Webster, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-255-3842

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1996
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) # 6801072304, State of Michigan, 1998- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers

Certified Addictions Counselor-1, State of Michigan

Level I & II Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute, 2002- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Adolescent Psychotherapy
Substance Abuse/Early Recovery
Depression & Anxiety

Brian J. Whelan, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-717-6097
Email: brianjwhelan@usabp.org

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1998
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) # 6801085244, State of Michigan, 2000- Present
Clinical Member, United States Association of Body Psychotherapy

Member, National Association of Social Workers

Certified Member, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, The Foundation for Human Enrichment
Areas of Practice/Specialty:

PTSD- 9 yrs. exp.
Body/Mind Therapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Somatic Psychotherapy- 5 yrs. exp.
Chronic Illness- 4 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 9 yrs. exp.

David Whitesman, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-332-9026

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1989
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1991- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Adults, Couples, Individuals, Families- 9 yrs. exp.

Children & Groups- 9 yrs. exp.

Gay & Lesbian Clients- 6 yrs. exp.

Assessments & Psychotherapy- 9 yrs. exp.

Fee Information: Sliding fee scale.

Diane Lauhoff Wieland, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-677-0038

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Casework, Wayne State University, 1978
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801014894, State of Michigan, 1981- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1981- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

General Adult Individual & Couples Therapy- 27 yrs. exp.

Comfortable & Holistic Approach for Resolving Issues of Stress, Depression, Self Esteem & Life Change- 27 yrs. exp.

Women's Issues- 27 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Magellan, Value Options, client reimbursement by several insurances.

James Wilton, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business: 734-663-5021
Email: jvwilton@ameritech.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Casework, University of Michigan, 1967
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801000310, State of Michigan
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4101000310, State of Michigan
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Psychotherapy
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues
Men's Issues
Grief & Bereavement
Supervision

Lisa C. Wolf, M.A.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-930-0864
Email: asilflow@earthlink.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1990

Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1990- Present

Member, Michigan Association of Professional Psychologists, 1990- Present

Member, American Psychological Association, 1989- Present

Member, North American Association of Masters in Psychology, 1998- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Group Psychotherapy- 18 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy- 18 yrs. exp.

Trauma & Recovery - 26 yrs. exp.

Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy- 9 yrs. exp.

Pathwork Helper

Insurance Information: Accepts any insurances that will reimburse LLPs.

Valerie Wood, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-332-9196
Email: valeriewood@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1995
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801069078, State of Michigan

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 2000- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Couples Therapy - 5 yrs. exp.
Infertility & Pregnancy Loss- 8 yrs. exp.

Post Partum Mood Disorders- 8 yrs. exp.

Depression & Anxiety - 13 yrs. exp.
Sexual Health & Functioning- 5 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, Laborers Metro Detroit Health Care Fund, MESSA, private pay, sliding fee scale; Insurance may reimburse client for services.

Karen Zokas, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ypsilanti, MI
Business Phone: 734-748-0950
Email: kzokas@umich.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Special Education, Oakland University, 1978
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice/Mental Health, University of Michigan, 2002
Limited Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Michigan, 2003- 2007
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801086356 (Clinical), State of Michigan, 2007- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers, 2002- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Parenting & Child Management - 25 yrs. exp.

PTSD (Children, Adolescents, Adults - 6 yrs. exp.

Body/Mind Approaches - 6 yrs. exp.

Attachment Issues (Children, Adolescents, Families) - 6 yrs. exp.

ADD/ADHD - 25 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Sliding fee scale; services reimbursable by various insurances.

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 517-373-1820 or bhservinfo@cis.state.mi.us 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 www.cis.state.mi.us/free/