Lansing Area Psychotherapist General Information

General Practice Areas:
Adolescent Psychotherapy- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, Psy.D.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.; Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, Psy.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.; Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Couples Psychotherapy- Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Craig Oster, Ph.D.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.
General Adult Psychotherapy-  Rhonda Earley, M.A.; David Harley, Ph.D.; Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, Psy.D.; Jason Stentournis, Psy.D.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.; Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Individual Psychotherapy- Merilee Dodson, M.A.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Craig Oster, Ph.D.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.


Therapeutic Specialty Areas:
Abuse & Neglect (Sexual/Physical/Emotional)- Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.
ADHD & Learning Disorders- Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Adjustment Disorders (Loss, Grief, Illness, Divorce, etc.)- Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Anxiety & Depression- Craig Oster, Ph.D.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.;
Anxiety Disorders- David Harley, Ph.D.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.
Anxiety & Mood Disorders- Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Art Therapy- Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.
Bariatric Surgery Assessments- David Harley, Ph.D.
Chemical Dependency Treatment & Evaluations- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.
Child Management & Parenting- Jean Brickman, Ph.D.
Chronic Illness & Disability- David Harley, Ph.D.; Craig Oster, Ph.D.
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; David Harley, Ph.D.
Depression- Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; David Harley, Ph.D.; Jill Messer, M.S.W.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Divorce Issues- Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.
Eating Disorders- Mary Nowack, Ph.D.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Craig Oster, Ph.D.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement- Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Craig Oster, Ph.D.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.
Holistic (Mind-Body) Approaches - Craig Oster, Ph.D.
Infant/Toddler Mental Health- Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, Psy.D.
Learning Disorders - Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Life Transitions- Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.
Mental Health Consulting- Merilee Dodson, M.A.
Mood Disorders- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Online Counseling- Merilee Dodson, M.A.
Parent & Family Counseling- Merilee Dodson, M.A.
Play Therapy- Merilee Dodson, M.A.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.
Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome- David Harley, Ph.D.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Psychoanalysis- Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, Psy.D.; Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Relationship Issues- Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Sexual Abuse Survivors- Mary Nowack, Ph.D.
Special Needs Children & Adults- Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.
Spiritual & Existential Issues- Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Craig Oster, Ph.D.
Stress Management- Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.
Survivors of Trauma- Craig Oster, Ph.D.
Women’s Issues- Mary Nowack, Ph.D.

Insurance & Fee Information:
Sliding Scale Fee- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Craig Oster, Ph.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Aetna- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; David Harley, Ph.D.; Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Blue Care Network- David Harley, Ph.D.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield- David Harley, Ph.D.; Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.; Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield/State of Michigan- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.
Blue Cross PPO- Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Chickering- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
CIGNA- Peter Lauber, Ph.D.
Cofinity- Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Community Blue- Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
GM Careline- David Harley, Ph.D.
Magellan Behavioral Health- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; David Harley, Ph.D.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
McLaren- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Magellan- Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.
Medicare- Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentournis, Psy.D.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.; Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Mental Health Network- Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
MESSA- Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
MESSA TriMed- Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Physicians Health Plan- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; David Harley, Ph.D.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, M.S.W.
Physicians Health Plan Plus- Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.
PPOM- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Preferred Mental Health Management- Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Tricare- Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
United Behavioral Health- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; David Harley, Ph.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Value Options- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; David Harley, Ph.D.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.

Private Practice or Clinic Locations:
East Lansing- Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Peter Lauber, Ph.D.; Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, Psy.D.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.; Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Haslett- Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.
Holt- Merilee Dodson, M.A.
Lansing- Merilee Dodson, M.A.; David Harley, Ph.D.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Craig Oster, Ph.D.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Okemos- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; Terri Stong, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Williamston- Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.

The names 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 C.S.W.- Certified Social Worker
M.S.W.- Master of Social Work L.L.P.- Limited License Psychologist
Ph.D.- Doctor of Philosophy L.P.- Licensed Psychologist
Ed.D.- Doctor of Education L.P.C.- Licensed Professional Counselor
Psy.D.- Doctor of Psychology L.M.F.T- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
M.D.- Doctor of Medicine L.M.S.W.- Licensed Master Social Worker

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/

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