Lansing, MI Therapist General Information

Lansing Area Psychotherapist General Information

General Practice Areas:
Adolescent Psychotherapy- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; David LaCharite, L.M.S.W.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Barbara Rossen, L.M.S.W.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.; Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- Larisa Hutchins, 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- Barbara Rossen, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- David LaCharite, L.M.S.W.; 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.; Barbara Rossen, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentournis, Psy.D.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.; Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- Cynthia Hockett, 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.; Nikola Kochinski, L.M.S.W.; David LaCharite, L.M.S.W.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; 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- Nikola Kochinski, L.M.S.W.; Jerilyn Davis Robison, M.A.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Anxiety & Depression- Barbara Rossen, L.M.S.W.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.
Anxiety Disorders- David Harley, Ph.D.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; David LaCharite, L.M.S.W.; 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.
Child Management & Parenting- Jean Brickman, Ph.D.; Barbara Rossen, L.M.S.W.
Chronic Illness & Disability- Jerilyn Davis Robison, M.A.; David Harley, Ph.D.
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; David Harley, Ph.D.; Nikola Kochinski, L.M.S.W.
Depression- Rhonda Earley, M.A.; David Harley, Ph.D.; David LaCharite, L.M.S.W.; Jill Messer, M.S.W.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy- Nikola Kochinski, L.M.S.W.
Divorce Issues- Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.
Eating Disorders- Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Barbara Rossen, L.M.S.W.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- Jerilyn Davis Robison, M.A.; Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement- Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.
Infant/Toddler Mental Health- Larisa Hutchins, 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- Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.
Relationship Issues- Jerilyn Davis Robison, M.A.; Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Sexual Abuse Survivors- Mary Nowack, Ph.D.
Solution Focused Therapy- Nikola Kochinski, L.M.S.W.
Special Needs Children & Adults- Norma Sell, L.M.S.W.
Spiritual & Existential Issues- Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.
Stress Management- Kay Sorrell, L.M.S.W.
Trauma- Jerilyn Davis Robison, M.A.
Women’s Issues- Mary Nowack, Ph.D.

Private Practice or Clinic Locations:
East Lansing- Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D.; Mary Nowack, Ph.D.; Barbara Rossen, L.M.S.W.; 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.; Nikola Kochinski, L.M.S.W.; Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.; Jason Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Okemos- Jerilyn Davis Robison, M.A.; Rhonda Earley, M.A.; Angela Grace, L.M.S.W.; Larisa Hutchins, Psy.D.; David LaCharite, L.M.S.W.; 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 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/