Oakland County, Michigan Psychotherapists, O-S

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Joyce C. Pearlman, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Huntington Woods, MI
Business Phone: 248-542-5345
Email: joyciepc@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Casework, Smith College for Social Work, 1976
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801001133, State of Michigan, 1978- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1978- Present
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate, China American Psychoanalytic Association, 2010
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Adjustment & Social Anxiety- 45 yrs. exp.
Early Childhood Development- 45 yrs. exp.
Grief & Loss- 45 yrs. exp.
Adult Anxiety & Depression- 45 yrs. exp.
LGBT Issues- 45 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield and many other insurances

Amina Peters, M.S.W.
Embodied Wellness, PLLC- Southfield, MI  (Telehealth only)
Business Phone: (248) 607-0887
Email: amina@embodiedwellnesstherapy.com 
Website: www.embodiedwellnesstherapy.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., University of Michigan, 2020
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801095702, State of Michigan, 2013- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Psychotherapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Processing Therapy- 3 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO; Sliding fee scale

Stephen Pilarcik, Psy.D. Center for Relationship Health, Royal Oak, MI
Business Phone: 248-399-7447
Email: spilarcik@crsh.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Illinois Professional School of Psychology, 2018
M.S.C.P., Counseling Psychology, Chatham University, 2010
Limited License Psychologist #6351004575, State of Michigan, 2022- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Anxiety & Mood Disorders- 12 yrs. exp.
Family & Couples Therapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Substance Abuse- 12 yrs. exp.
Trauma- 12 yrs. exp.
Life Transition Issues- 12 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, BCN, BCFEP

Sandra Quigley, M.S.W.
Compassionate Care Christian Counseling- Royal Oak, MI
Business Phone: 248-890-2565
Email: sandraquigs@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Wayne State University, 1993
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801061589, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Couples Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Depression- 20 yrs. exp.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 20 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 20 yrs. exp.
Mid-Life Growth & Change- 20 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues- 20 yrs. exp.
Greif & Bereavement- 20 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Codependency/ACOA- 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Cigna, Humana, Medicsre, Optum Health; fee- $130. sliding fee scale

Ashish Rungta, M.D.
Private Practice- Rochester, MI
Business Phone: 248-820-0509
Email:  help@rungtamd.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry, Wayne State University, 2015
Licensed Physician #35.129184, State of Ohio, 2015-Present
Licensed Physician #4301503861, State of Michigan, 2021-Present
Board Certification in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology #80326
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Individual Adults
Psychiatric Medication for Childeen/Adolescents/Adults
Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross & Blue Shield: $200 per session

Lori B. Rashty, M.A.
Inner Space Therapy, PLLC- West Bloomfield, MI
Business Phone: 248-325-8027
Email: info@lorirashtylpc.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Mental Health & School Counseling, Oakland University, 1997
Limited License Professional Counselor #6401017460, State of Michigan, 1997-2019
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401017460, State of Michigan, 2019-Present
Member, Michigan Counseling Association
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Adult Psychotherapy
Anxiety Disorders and ADHD
Parent Education & Family Psychotherapy
Exposure & Response Prevention and EMDR
Insurance Information:  BC/BS, Blue Care Network, United Health Care

Mary B. Rich, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Novi, MI
Phone: (248) 348-5349
Email: maryb.rich@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical & Macro Social Work, University of Michigan, 1982
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801018557, State of Michigan, 1984- Present
Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager, National Association of Social Workers
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers
Diplomate Psychotherapist, American Psychotherapy Association
Certification, International Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, ICISMF
Member, American Association of Christian Counselors
Certification, Rational Hypnotherapy
Member, National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult & Family Psychotherapy- 40+ yrs. exp.
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy- 40+ yrs. exp.
Crisis Counseling- 40+ yrs. exp.
Adjustments to Life Transitions- 40+ yrs. exp.

Anxiety Disorders- 40+ yrs. exp.
Spinal Cord Injury- 40+ yrs. exp.
Traumatic Brain Injury- 40+ yrs. exp.
Supervision- 40+ yrs. exp.
EAP Services-     20 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Auto Medical, United Behavioral Health, United Health Care, Telemental Health, Worker's Comp; Give an hour to vets and active military/family

Nathan Richards, M.A.
Everyday Process Counseling Center- Troy, MI
Business Phone: 248-550-8099
Email: nathan@everydayprocess.net
Website: www.everydayprocess.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Moody Theological Seminary, 2015
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401015493, State of Michigan, 2016- Present
Certified Sexual Addiction Counselor, International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, 2018
EMDR Therapist, Institute for Creative Mindfulness, 2017
Member, American Counseling Association, 2018-Present
Member, American Association for Christian Counselors, 2017-Present
Emotion Focused Therapist, ICEEFT, 2018
Gottman Method Couples Counseling- Level 2
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Integration of Psychology with Christianity and the Spiritual Life- 7 yrs. exp.
Marriage Counseling: Using Gottman and EFT Methods- 7 yrs. exp.
Men's Issues (Abuse, Neglect, Sexual Problems)- 7 yrs. exp.
Sexual Addiction Recovery- 5 yrs. exp.
Trauma Recovery - 5 yrs. exp.
Partner Betrayal Trauma- 4 yrs. exp.

Sarah Rollins, M.S.W.
Emmbodied Wellness, PLLC- Southfield, MI  (Telehealth only)
Business Phone: (248) 607-0887
Email: sarah@embodiedwellnesstherapy.com 
Website: www.embodiedwellnesstherapy.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., University of Michigan, 2013
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801095702, State of Michigan, 2013- Present
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing International
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 10 yrs. exp.
Somatic Experiencing- 4 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 10 yrs. exp.
Abuse: Verbal, Physical, Sexual- 10 yrs. exp.
Attachment Focused Therapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO

Susan Ruma, M.S.W.
Center for Relationship Health, Royal Oak, MI
Business Phone: 248-399-7447
Email: susanruma@crsh.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 2003
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801085373, State of Michigan, 2009- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Disabilities- 17 yrs. exp.
LGBTQ Youth & Adults- 19 yrs. exp.
Motivational Interviewing- 19 yrs. exp.
PTSD & CPTSD/Trauma Exposure- 3 yrs. exp.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy- 4 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Psychotherapy- 19 yrs. exp.
Therapy with Medical Residents & Hospital Medical Staff- 19 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 19 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, BCN, eacon Health, Medicare

Sarah Scales, M.S.W.
Center for Relationship Health, Royal Oak, MI
Business Phone: 248-399-7447
Email: sarahscales@crsh.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 20173
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801106110, State of Michigan, 2017- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual/Family Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Therapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Anxeity & Depression- 7 yrs. exp.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders- 7 yrs. exp.
LGBTQ- 5 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, BCN, Cigna, Medicare, Optum

Victoria Schreiber, M.A.
Private Practice- West Bloomfield, MI
Business Phone: 248-476-4515
Email: VictoriaSchreiberMA@gmail.com
Website: www.VictoriaSchreiber.com or www.TalkingFeelingsandWorries.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Wayne State University, 1983
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801034974, State of Michigan, 1979- Present
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401003601, State of Michigan, 1983- Present
Child & Adolescent Psychoanalyst, Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development, Cleveland, Ohio
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult, Child & Adolescent Evaluation & Treatment- 39 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 39 yrs. exp.
Supervision- 39 yrs. exp.
Parent Guidance to Help Parents Help Their Children - 39 yrs. exp.
Anxiety, Depression, Loss & Grief- 39 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, BC/BS PPO & Blue Preferred Trust (Chriysler & Ford), Cofinity, Medicare, MESSA & State of MI PPO

Melanie Schwartz, Psy.D.  
Private Practice- Viewpoint Psychology & Wellness, West Bloomfield & Commerce Township, MI
Business Phone: 248-669-9500
Email: melanie@viewpointpw.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 2005
Licensed Psychologist #6301013506, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.
Couples Psychotherapy - 16 yrs. exp.
Testing- 16 yrs. exp.
Medication Management- 16 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Cigna, Cofinity, HAP, Humana, Magellan, Medicare, Priority Health, United Health Care

Laura Scott, M.A.
Everyday Process Counseling Center- Troy, MI
Business Phone: 248-550-8099
Email: laura@everydayprocess.net
Website: www.everydayprocess.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Moody Theological Seminary, 2015
Limited License Psychologist #6361004815, State of Michigan, 2016- Present
Certified Sexual Addiction Counselor, International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, 2021
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Integration of Psychology with Christianity and the Spiritual Life- 9 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 9 yrs. exp.
Sexual Addiction
Mindfulness
Women's Issues
Partner Betrayal Trauma
Teens & Self Harm/Cutting

Daniel Shepherd, D.Min.
Private Practice- Rochester, MI
Business Phone: 248-687-9251
Email: Daniel@InnerSearch.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Oakland University, 2012
D.Minn., Religious Studies, Ashland Theological Seminary, 2004
Limited License Marriage & Family Therapist #4101006675, State of Michigan, 2015- Present
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401013084, State of Michigan, 2012- Present
Member, Michigan Counseling Association
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Couple & Family Therapy
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Insurance Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, Beacon, Blue Care Network, United Health Care; Fee- $135, sliding fee scale

Carol Skinner, M.A.
Private Practice- Bingham Farms, MI
Business Phone: 248-330-0368
Email: carol@synergy4yourlife.com
Website: www.synergy4yourlife.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Michigan School of Professional Psychology, 2004
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Psychology- 16 yrs. exp.
Health Psychology- 16 yrs. exp.

Elizabeth Smith, M.S.W.
Smith Counseling, LLC- Southfield, MI
Phone: (248) 905-5230
Email: esmith4168@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Children & Family, Eastern Michigan University 2000
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801086701, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 15 yrs. exp.
Chronic Illness- 15 yrs. exp.
Domestic Violence- 15 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement- 15 yr. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Auto No-Fault, BC/BS, Medicare, Workers Compensation; Flexible private pay.

Maria Summerford, M.A.
Private Practice- Novi, MI
Business Phone: 248-719-9254
Email: mariasummerford@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Licensed Psychologist #6361006781, State of Michigan
Member, Michigan Psychological Association
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Psychotherapy
Individual Adult Psychotherapy
Anxiety Disorders
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Chemical Dependency Treatment
Insurance & Fee Information:  Aetna, Beacon, BCBS, Cofinity, First Health, McLaren, Medicaid, Medicare, Meridian, Tricare; Sliding fee scale

Matt Sweet, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Royal Oak, MI
Business Phone: (248) 930-2137
Website: www.mattsweet.com
Email: matt@mattsweet.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Wayne State University, 2003
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801086967, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Certificate in Sex Therapy, University of Michigan Sexual Health Certificate Program
Gottman 12 Principles Educator, Gottman Institute
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 21 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders- 210 yrs. exp.
Polyamory/Non-Monogamy- 21 yrs. exp.
LGBTQ+1- 21 yrs. exp.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Beacon Health, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Priority Health Care; Sliding fee scale

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

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