Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychotherapists

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Barry J. Brigham, M.A.
Desert Streams Christian Counseling- Kalamazoo
Business Phone: 269-345-0909
Email: bbrigham@desertstreams.org 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1993
Limited Licensed Psychologist #6301008843, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401005766, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Member, Michigan Association of Play Therapy
Member, Association of Play Therapy
Member, American Association of Christian Counselors
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Counseling- 18 yrs. exp.
Marriage & Family Counseling- 18 yrs. exp.
ADHD Evaluations- 18 yrs. exp.
Sexual Compulsion Counseling- 14 yrs. exp.
Spiritual Counseling- 18 yr. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BCBS MESSA, Beech Street, Blue Care Network- Commercial, Cofinity, Priority, United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare; sliding fee scale.

Jen Emmerich, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Kalamazoo
Business Phone: 269-544-2460 
Email: jenemmerich@live.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, University of Sothern Indiania, 1998
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #680184037, State of Michigan, 2004- Present
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Indiania, 2001- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers
Member, International Academy of Eating Disorders
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Eating Disorders & Eating Issues Including Family Support- 10+ yrs. exp.
Personality Disturbances- 10+ yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression)- 15+ yrs. exp.
Psychological Evaluation & Testing- 5+ yrs. exp.
Sexual Abuse/Trauma- 15+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Cofinity, Magellan, Medicare, Priority Health, United Behavioral Health Care, United Healthcare.

Robert R. Gerl, Ph.D.
Desert Streams - Kalamazoo
Business Phone: 269-760-3318
Email:  robert1051@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical/School Psychology, Capella University, 2005
D.Min., Pastoral Counseling, St. Mary's Seminary & University, 1986
M.T.S., Theology & Behavioral Science, St. Francis, 1977
M.A., Psychology, Radford University, 1974
Limited License Psychologist #6201013084, State of Michigan, 2000- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4101005461, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401000662, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801058142, State of Michigan, 1987- Present
Certified School Psychologist #102165, State of Michigan, 2001- Present
Clinical Member & Approved Supervisor, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, 1998- Present
EMDR Level Two Certification, EMDRIA, 1998- Present
Doctoral Addictions Counselor & Certified Criminal Justice Endorsement, National Board of Addiction Examiners, 1997- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child, Adolescent & Adult Assessments- 15 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome/EMDR- 6 yrs. exp.
Psychotherapy: Inpatient & Outpatient- 20 yrs. exp.
Marriage & Family Therapy- 2 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information:  Blue Care Network, Community Choice, CompCare, MESSA, United Behavioral Health.

Stephen Lazar, Ph.D.
Lazar Psychological Services, P.C.- Kalamazoo & Battle Creek
Business Phone: 269-962-2722

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology, Michigan State University, 1980
M.A., Educational Psychology & Counseling, University of Kentucky, 1975
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1982- Present
Certified Biofeedback Specialist, Biofeedback Certification Institute of America, 1979- Present
Certified in Stress Management, National Board for Certified Counselors, 1985- Present
Certified Gerontological Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors, 1991- Present
Certified Disability Analyst, American Board of Disability Analysts, 1985- Present
Certified Sex Therapist, American Board of Sexology, 1995- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Marital Psychotherapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Chronic Pain- 25 yrs. exp.
General Psychotherapy & Testing- 25 yrs. exp.
Depression & Anxiety Disorders- 25 yrs. exp.
Chronic Illness/Disease Management- 25 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cofinity, Magellan, Medicare, Tri-Care, United Behavioral Health, United Health Care, Value Options; most commercial & managed care.

Irene T. Mann, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Kalamazoo
Business Phone: 269-353-3063

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Clinical Retraining, Clinical Psychology, Kent State University, 1984
Ph.D., Social Psychology, Michigan State University, 1979
M.A., Social Psychology, Michigan State University, 1976
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1990- Present
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, 1986- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Conjoint & Marital Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Adult Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Mood Disorders- 20 yrs. exp.
Life Enrichment & Transtion Issues- 20 yrs. exp.
Stress, Grief & Anger Management- 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, BC/BS PPO, First Health, Magellan, Managed Health Network, Medicare.

Susan Weaver, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Kalamazoo
Business Phone: 269-384-3212
Email: weaver_susan@att.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Western Michigan University, 1981
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801007097(Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1981- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1983- Present
Level II Certified EMDR Practitioner, EMDR Institute, Inc., 2001- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Eating Disorders- 20+ yrs. exp.
PTSD (Level II EMDR Certified)- 8 yrs. exp.
Addictive Compulsive Behaviors- 20+ yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder)- 25+ yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Transgendered Issues- 20+ yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS, IBA, Priority Health, United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare, Value Options.

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

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