Grand Rapids Psychotherapist Practice & Specialty Areas
General Practice Areas:
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- Bonni Akalis, M.A.; Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.; Bettye Jo Bell, M.A.; Linda Ringleka, M.A.
Conjoint Psychotherapy- Bonni Akalis, M.A.; Dorothy Berg, Ph.D.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- Bettye Jo Bell, M.A.; David MacRae, Ph.D.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- Kathleen Cramer, Ph.D.
General Psychotherapy- Bonni Akalis, M.A.; Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.; Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.; Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; David MacRae, Ph.D.
Group Psychotherapy- Bonni Akalis, M.A.; Kathleen Cramer, Ph.D.; Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- Lori Reineke, Ph.D.; Donna Warber, M.A.
Individual Psychotherapy- Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.; John Otterbacher, Ph.D.
Therapeutic Specialty Areas:
ADHD Evaluations & Treatment- David MacRae, Ph.D.
Anxiety & Depression- Bonni Akalis, M.A.; Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.; Dorothy Berg, Ph.D.; Kathleen Cramer, Ph.D.; Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; David MacRae, Ph.D.; Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Assessments: Bariatric/Intelectual/Psychological/Career- Dorothy Berg, Ph.D.
Body-Mind Approaches- Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Chemical Dependency Treatment- Dorothy Berg, Ph.D.; Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.
Christian Issues- David MacRae, Ph.D.
Chronic Illness- Kathleen Cramer, Ph.D.
Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy- Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Depression, Dissociation & Divorce Issues- Kathleen Cramer, Ph.D.
Eating Disorders- Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.
EMDR- Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.
Forensic Evaluations- John Otterbacher, Ph.D.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Interactive Guided Imagery- Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Life Skills Training for Borderline Personality Disorder- Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.
Mind, Body, Spirit Approaches- Sandra Alger, L.M.S.W.
Personality Disorders- Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.
Positive Psychology Coaching- Bonni Akalis, M.A.
Postpartum Depression- Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.; Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.; Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.
Professional/Executive Coaching- Bonni Akalis, M.A.
Psychological Evaluations- Dorothy Berg, Ph.D.; John Otterbacher, Ph.D.
Relationship Issues- John Otterbacher, Ph.D.
Senior/Elder Psychotherapy- Bettye Jo Bell, M.A.
Spiritual Development Counseling- John Otterbacher, Ph.D.
Survivors of Physical, Sexual & Emotional Abuse- Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
Women's Issues- Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; Annita List, L.M.S.W.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
Insurance & Fee Information:
Sliding Fee Scale- Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.
Aetna- Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.; Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
Blue Care Network- Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield- Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.; Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.; David MacRae, Ph.D.; John Otterbacher, Ph.D.; Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO- Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.; Peter Everts, Ph.D.; David MacRae, Ph.D.; Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
CIGNA- Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.
Community Blue- Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.
Compsych- Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
Kent County CMH- Annita List, L.M.S.W.
Magellan- Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.; Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; David MacRae, Ph.D.; Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Managed Health Network- Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
Medicare- Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; David MacRae, Ph.D.; Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
MESSA- David MacRae, Ph.D.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.; John Otterbacher, Ph.D.
PPOM- Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; David MacRae, Ph.D.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.; Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Priority Health- Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.; Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)- Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
State of Michigan- David MacRae, Ph.D.
United Behavioral Health- David MacRae, Ph.D.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
United Health Care- Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.
Value Options- Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.; Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice or Clinic Locations:
Grand Rapids- Bonni Akalis, M.A.; Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.; Dorothy Berg, Ph.D.; Kathleen Cramer, Ph.D.; Peter Everts, Ph.D.; Barbara Homrich, Ph.D.; Gail Johnson, L.M.S.W.; David MacRae, Ph.D.; Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.; John Otterbacher, Ph.D.; Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Holland- Bettye Jo Bell, M.A.
The full descriptions for the abbreviated academic degrees & licenses given above are as follows:
| Academic Degrees: | Licenses & Certifications |
| M.A.- Master of Arts | C.A.C.- Certified Addictions Counselor |
| M.S.- Master of Science | L.L.P.- Limited License Psychologist |
| M.S.W.- Master of Social Work | L.P.- Licensed Psychologist |
| Ph.D.- Doctor of Philosophy | L.P.C.- Licensed Professional Counselor |
| Ed.D.- Doctor of Education | L.M.F.T- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist |
| Psy.D.- Doctor of Psychology | L.M.S.W.- Licensed Master Social Worker |
| M.D.- Doctor of Medicine |
You may contact the Michigan Department of Community Health at 517-241-2112 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/