Oakland County, MI Child & Adolescent Therapists
Last update- November 2009; Next update- November 2014


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Therapist Practice/Specialty Index

Insurance Service Providers Index






Howard R. Belkin, M.D. 
Private Practice – Birmingham
Business: 248-644-3605
Website: www.birminghamcounselingcenter.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Psychiatry, Wayne State University
D.D.S., School of Dentistry, University of Michigan
J.D., College of Law, Michigan State University
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan & State of Florida
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Staff Member, William Beaumont Hospital Psychiatry Department
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Psychiatry: Adult, Adolescent & Child- 10+ yrs. exp.
Adolescent Psychotherapy- 10+ yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Medication Treatment- 10+ yrs. exp.
ADHD- 10+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS Traditional & PPO, Beaumont Insurance, CIGNA, Cofinity, Community Blue, Medicare, MESSA, United Behavioral Health, United Health Care and other insurances.

Sally Bloch, Ph.D.
Kaufman Children's Center- West Bloomfield
Business: 248-343-3318
Email: drbloch@mac.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Windsor, 1989
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Windsor, 1984
Licensed Psychologist #6301006311, State of Michigan, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Assessment for Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism- 23 yrs. exp.
Childhood Anxiety Disorders- 15 yrs. exp.
Asperger's/High Functioning Autism- 24 yrs. exp.
Intervention for Visual Learners Using Technology- 5 yrs. exp.
Child Psychotherapy- 24 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS Traditional & PPO, PPOM.



Michael D. Colman, M.D.

Private Practice- Bloomfield & Southfield, MI
Business Phone: 248-644-0208
Email:  mcolman@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

M.D., Psychiatry & Child Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 1972
Board Certification in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1979-
Adult & Child/Adolescent Psychoanalysis, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 1967- Present
Member, American Psychoanalytic Association, 1988- Present
Member, American Psychiatric Association, 1972- Present
Member, Michigan State Medical Society, 1980- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult, Child & Adolescent Evaluation & Treatment- 35 yrs. exp
Problems with Adoption, Abuse, Divorce & Drug Use- 35 yrs. exp.
Problems with School Behavior & Learning-35 yrs. exp.
Helping Parents to Help Their Children- 35 yrs. exp.
Insurance Info: Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Cigna, Magellan, Medicare, MESSA, MHN, Tricare, United Behavioral Health and many others


Barry Dauphin, Ph.D.
Professional Resources- Bloomfield Hills
Business Phone: 248-203-9662
Email: barrydauphin@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology, Syracuse University, 1988
M.A., Psychology, Tulane University, 1986
Licensed Psychologist #6301007415, State of Michigan, 1991-
Diplomate (DAPA), American Psychotherapy Association, 1999-
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 19 yrs. exp.
Psychological Assessment & Testing- 19 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 19 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 13 yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 19 yrs. exp.



Jennifer Friedman, Ph.D.
Affiliated Psychologists- Bloomfield Hills
Business Phone: 248-642-6066
Email: jenfriedman33@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Wayne State University, 2003
M.A., School & Community Psychology, Wayne State University, 1997
Licensed Psychologist #6301012854, State of Michigan, 2009-
Certified School Specialist, Institute for Trauma & Loss in Children, 2000-
Certified School Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1997-
Member, American & Michigan Psychological Associations
Member, American Association of School Psychologists
Member, Michigan Association of School Psychologists
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 12 yrs. exp.
General Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Parent & Family Education- 12 yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities- 12 yrs. exp.
School/Educational Psychology- 12 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information:
BC/BS Traditional & PPO, PPOM



Steven J. Hanley, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Southfield
Business Phone: 248-327-7563
Email: hanleysj@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 2005
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 2002
Licensed Psychologist #6301013110, State of Michigan, 2008-
Limited License Psychologist #6301013110, State of Michigan, 2005-2008
Member, American Psychological Association, 1997-
Member, American Psychoanalytic Association, 2006-
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Society, 2006-
Areas of Practice/Specialty :
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 7 yrs. exp.
Depression- 7 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS PPO, CIGNA, Cofinity, Magellan



Maribeth P. Janer, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Novi
Business Phone: 248-705-9519
Email: mbjaner@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1988
Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Michigan, 1990-
ACSW, National Association of Social Workers, 2008-
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1988-
Member, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, 2000-
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Family Practice- 10 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Therapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Stress & Anxiety Disorders (Children & Adolescents)- 10 yrs. exp.
Parent Guidance & Child Management- 25 yrs. exp.
Separation & Divorce Issues- 25 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Most insurances accepted; sliding fee scale.



Richard Kneip, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Clarkston, MI
Business Phone: 248-701-2017
Email: rkneipphd@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology, Wayne State University, 1991
Licensed Psychologist #6301007060, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessment & Psychotherapy - 20 yrs. exp.
Adult Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Marriage & Family- 20 yrs. exp.
Psychological & Psychoeducational Assessment- 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, BC/BS, Health Alliance Plan, Medicare; fee- $90.00, sliding fee scale


Tracy L. Niyo, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Royal Oak
Business Phone: 248-224-3754
Email: tniyoster@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, Washington University, 1995
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical/Macro) #6801071665, State of MI, 1996-
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, NASW, 2004-
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1995-
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child, Adolescent & Adult Individual Therapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Girls Groups- 15 yrs. exp.
Post Partum & Perinatal Depression/Anxiety, Infertility & Perinatal Loss, Adjustment- 6 yrs. exp.
Mother-Daughter Groups: Relationship, Communication, Support, Independence- 6 yrs. exp.
Parent & Child: Communication, Discipline, Skills, Boundaries/Expectations- 15 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale



Alicia Tisdale, Ph.D.
Private Practice- West Bloomfield, MI
Business Phone: 248-626-8833

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

M.A., Educational Psychology, Wayne State University, 1978
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1978-
Ph.D., Educational & Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1988
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1988- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1978- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1978- Present
Hypnotherapist, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, 1990- Present
Member, Michigan Women Psychologists, 1988- Present
Fellow, American Orthopsychiatry Association, 1980- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Children, Families & Couples- 31 yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 31 yrs. exp.
Psychological Evaluations- 31 yrs. exp.
ADD & LD Evaluations & Treatment- 31 yrs. exp.

Hypnosis- 20 yrs. exp.

Insurance Info:
Medicare, Medicare Advantage


Richard B. Traitel, Ph.D.
Comprehensive Psychological Services - Bloomfield Hills, MI
Business Phone: 248-334-9000
Email: rbtphd@flash.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University, 1968
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1973- Present
Recognized Health Provider, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, 1977- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent & Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 38 yrs. exp.
Families, Couples & Conjoint Therapy- 38 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression Therapy- 38 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Therapy- 38 yrs. exp.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy- 38 yrs. exp

Forensic Evaluations & Treatment- 38 yrs. exp

Stress Management- 38 yrs. exp

Divorce Issues- 38 yrs. exp

Insurance Information:  Blue Care Network, BC/BS (Traditional, Federal, Master Medical & PPO), Blue Preferred PPO, Community Blue, MEBS, Medicare, MESSA, State of Michigan BC/BS, Value Options


Martin G. Wunsch, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Clinton Township
Business Phone: 586-263-0947
Email: wunschmartin@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Case Western Reserve University, 1983
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Case Western Reserve University, 1977
Licensed Psychologist #6301005658, State of Michigan, 1985- Present
Certificate of Professional Qualifications (ASPPB Program), 2002- Present
National Register for Health Care Providers in Psychology, 2001- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 20+ yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Therapy- 20+ yrs. exp.
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder- 20+ yrs. exp.
Neuropsychology- 15 yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 20+ yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues- 20+ yrs. exp.

Depression- 20+ yrs. exp.
Hypnotherapy- 20+ yrs. exp.
Domestic Violence- 20+ yrs. exp.
Abuse: Verbal. Physical, Sexual- 20+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Affordable/First Health, BC/BS (Community,  PPO, Master Medical, Preferred, Trust & State of MI), Behavioral Health Systems, CIGNA, Comp Psych, CorpHealth, Magellan, Matrix Integrated Psychological Services, Medicare, Preferred Mental Health Management, PPOM, Tricare (Magellan Greensprings & Humana), United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare & Value Options.



Talia Ziv, Ph.D.
Henry Ford Behavioral Health & Private Practice- West Bloomfield
Business Phones: 248-855-0222
Email: taziv@aol.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Union Institute, 2000
M.A., Clinical Psychology & Education, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1996
Psy.S., Clinical Psychology & Education, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1998
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
Nationally Certified Psychologist, 2000- Present
Michigan Certified Gambling Counselor, Michigan Council for Problem Gambling, 1998- Present
Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor, National Council for Problem Gambling, 1999- Present
Imago Certified Therapist, Imago Relationship Institute, 2000- Present
Master Addiction Counselor: Gambling, Chemical Dependency & Eating Disorders, 1999- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Adolescent-Parent Relationship Enhancement- 11 yrs. exp.
Relationship Enhancement Coaching- 11 yrs. exp.
Parent Guidance & Support/Parent Coaching- 11 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Life Coaching- 11 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Substance Abuse: Family Healing, Recovery & Growth- 11 yrs. exp.

Fee Information: 
Sliding scale available



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The Networker prints only the information that is submitted by the practitioner. The names for the abbreviated academic degrees & state licenses given above are as follows:

Academic Degrees: State Licenses & Certifications
M.A.- Master of Arts C.A.C.- Certified Addictions Counselor
M.S.- Master of Science L.M.S.W.- Licensed Master 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 S.W.- Social Worker

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