Lansing, Michigan Psychotherapists

Use this alphabetical link to get to where you want to go on this page:
A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z

Rhonda M. Earley, M.A., L.P.C.
Private Practice - Okemos
Business Phone: 517-381-1770
Email: rhondaearley@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Central Michigan University, 1994
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401005869, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Certificate, Fundamentals of Substance Abuse, 1999
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders- 15 yr. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 12 yr. exp.
Substance Abuse Disorders- 15 yr. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Chickering, Cofinity, Magellan (BC/BS State of Michigan), McLaren Medicaid, PHP, United Behavioral Health, Value Options; sliding fee scale

David A. Harley, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Lansing
Business Phone: 517-321-6858
Email:  harley@msu.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1990
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1969
Licensed Psychologist #6301003131, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
EMDR Level II EMDR Association, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 35 yrs. exp.
Bariatric Surgery Assessments- 7 yrs. exp.
Chronic Illness/Pain- 13 yrs. exp.
PTSD/Trauma- 11 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 20+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, GM Careline, Magellan, Physicians Health Plan, United Behavioral Health, Value Options

Cynthia A. Hockett, Ph.D.
Private Practice- East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-351-8899

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1987
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1989
Licensed Psychologist #6301006955, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1989- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 2004- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council- 2004- Present
Member, International Association for Relational Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
Member, International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 22 yrs. exp.
Mood & Anxiety Disorders- 22 yrs. exp.
Life Transitions- 22 yrs. exp.
Gay & Lesbian Issues- 22 yrs. exp.
Spiritual & Existential Issues- 22 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross PPO/Community Blue; McLaren Health Advantage, most other insurances; for managed care plans, reimbursement will be at the level of non-participating provider.

Craig L. Hummel, M.S.C., L.L.P.C.
Crossroads Readjustment & Reintegration Counseling- Lansing
Business Phone: 517-896-9525
Email: crossroadscounseling@rocketmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.C. (Masters of Science Counseling), Mental Health Counseling, University of Phoenix (West Michigan Campus, Grand Rapids, MI), 2008
Limited License Professional Counselor #6401010940, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
Certified Advanced Alcohol/Drug Counselor #C01287, Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Substance Abuse Therapy/Interventions- 7 yrs. exp.
Mental Health Disorders- 4 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Military Soldiers/Family)- 4 yrs. exp.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Assessments- 4 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale

Larisa K. Hutchins, Psy.D.
Private Practice- Okemos
Business Phone: 517-420-2788
Email: lkahutch@att.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology- Child/Adolescent, Central Michigan University, 1999
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1992
Licensed Psychologist # 6301008832, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2002- Present
Member, Greater Lansing Women's Psychotherapy Association, 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Early Childhood Assessments & Therapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Depression- 17 yrs. exp.
Anxiety- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Magellan, McLaren Medicaid, Medicare, Physicians Health Plan, Tricare, PPOM

Nikola J. Kochinski, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Lansing
Business Phone: 517-392-5694
Email: nkochinski@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, Grand Valley State University, 1987
Registered Social Worker, State of Michigan, 1986-1989
Certified Social Worker, State of Michigan, 1989-2006
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801058131, State of Michigan, 2006- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Therapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Therapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 25 yrs. exp.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)- 1 yr. exp.
Fee Information: $90-$120 per session; sliding fee scale

David R. LaCharite, L.M.S.W.
Integrity Counseling Services - Okemos, MI
Business Phone: 517-347-0988
Email: drlacharite@hotmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, Michigan State University, 2005
D.D.S., Dental Surgery, University of Michigan, 1980
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801085336, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers
Member, Association of Marriage & Family Therapy
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Counseling
Family Therapy
Individual Psychotherapy
Anxiety
Depression
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, most other insurances

Jill Messer, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Lansing
Business Phone: 517-332-7105
Email: JillMesser@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, Michigan State University, 1978
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801004394, State of Michigan, 1975- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1980- Present
Intensive Individual Therapy Certificate, Smith College, 1987
Collaborative Divorce Coach, 1994- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy(Adult, Child & Adolescent)- 30 yrs. exp.
Depression, Anxiety & Mood Disorders- 30 yrs. exp.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement- 30 yrs. exp.
Family Counseling- 30 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues- 30 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS, CIGNA, McLaren, MESSA, Tricare, United Behavioral Health/Physicians Health Plan & Value Options; $130 per session

Mary Nowack, Ph.D.    
Private Practice- East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-332-1580
Email:  msumax@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1984
Licensed Psychologist #6301003862, State of Michigan, 1986- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 1989- Present
Member, American Psychological Association
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist Certification, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 2006
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 34 yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders- 34 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Mood Disorders- 34 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - 34 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy - 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross PPO, Community Blue, Magellan, McLaren, MESSA, Priority Health, United Behavioral Health, Value Options

Laura K. Pierce, Ph.D.
Comprehensive Psychological Services- Okemos
Business Phone: 517-347-1800
Email:  piercepsychology@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 2008
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 2004
Licensed Psychologist #6301014992, State of Michigan, 2010- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Depression- 8 yrs. exp.
Substance Abuse- 8 yrs. exp.
GBLT Issues- 7 yrs. exp.
Anxiety- 8 yrs. exp.
Relationship Difficulties- 8 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cofinity, Magellan, McLaren, MESSA; fee $110-125

Barbara J. Rossen, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-332-7050
Email:  rossenb@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1977
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801013805, State of Michigan, 1977- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4100055507, State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1979- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1977- Present
Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, 1987- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners for Clinical Social Workers
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Relationship & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Adolescent & Young Adult Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders- 20 yrs. exp.

Depression & Anxiety - 30 yrs. exp.
Parenting Issues- 30 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information:   Aetna, Cigna, Magellan. MESSA, TriMed, United Behavioral Health; fee- $125 & sliding fee scale

Jason G. Stentoumis, Psy.D.
Private Practice- Lansing
Business Phone: 517-999-3935
Email: jgs@drstentoumis.com
Website: www.DrStentoumis.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University- School of Professional Psychology
M.S., Clinical/Behavioral Psychology, Eastern Michigan University
Licensed Psychologist #6301013410, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, 2008- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2001- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments (Including ADHD, Learning Disorders, Anxiety, etc.)- 14 yrs. exp.
General Adult Assessments (including ADHD, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, etc.) - 14 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 14 yrs. exp.
Child, Adolescent & Family Psychotherapy- 14 yrs. exp.
Anxeity & Mood Disorders- 14 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Traditional & PPO), Community Blue, Cofinity/PPOM, McLaren Health Plan (Medicaid) & Health Advantage, MESSA (Choices, TriMed, Choices II), TriCare

Brenda Swope, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- East Lansing
Business Phone: 517-333-8753

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Michigan State University, 1985
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801057622, State of Michigan, 1987- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1987- Present
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers, 1994- Present
EMDR-HAP Trained
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 25 yrs. exp.
Depression & Anxiety- 25 yrs. exp.
Relationship Issues- 25 yrs. exp.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 25 yrs. exp.
EMDR- 3 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Magellan, MESSA, PHP, Preferred Mental Health Management, United Beahvioral Health- PHP

Peter C. Wood, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Okemos
Business Phone: 517-881-6845
Email: peter.wood@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Michigan State University, 1991
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801062793, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1990- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council. 1998- Present
Certification in Psychoanalysis, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council. 2008
Member, International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, 2006- Present
Member, National Membership Committee on Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work, 2005- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Conjoint Psychotherapy- 17 yrs. exp.
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 8 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Chickering, MESSA, PHP, United Behavioral Health

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

You may contact the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services at 517-373-3740 or bhphelp@michigan.gov 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 www7.dleg.state.mi.us/free/