Oakland County, MI Therapy Groups
(Updated March 2011; Next Update- March 2012)

Adolescent Anger Management Group: Now accepting referrals for an 8-week, skill-building group, designed to help teens learn about the anger cycle, conflict resolution and assertiveness skills! Group runs year-round, with open-ended enrollment, and can be used to fulfill most school and/or court requirements.
Private Practice, 801 West 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak     
Contact Katrina Motrinc, (248) 546-1265 or Katrina@katrinamotrinc.com
Therapist:  Katrina Motrinc, LMSW                           
Meets Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00PM

The Antidote to Depression: Celebrating Your Creative Self. Break out of lethargy, “bumpy” self-esteem, irritability, guilt in a safe and trusting environment and experiment with collage, acrylic and watercolor painting, writing both memoir and fiction.  No experience necessary in any expressive arts.  All supplies provided.
Private Practice, 2440 Shawood, Novi
Contact Lynn Vaughn, Ph.D., 248-921-7922 or lynnvaughn-phd@att.net
Therapist:  Lynn Vaughn, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist #6301006411                                  
Meets Mondays or Thursdays, 7-9:00PM (ten week commitment; limit six participants)

Cleptomaniacs & Shoplifters Anonymous (CASA): Self-help group founded in 1992 for persons with theft behaviors.
Mondays 7:00-8:00PM, Renaissance Unity Church, 11200 East 11 Mile Road, Room 313, Warren
Mondays 7:00-8:00PM, St. Phillips Episcopal Church Basement Vesting Room, 100 Romeo Rd. & North Main, Rochester
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM, Brighton Hospital Cafeteria, 12851 E. Grand River, Brighton
Wednesdays 7-8:00PM, Northwest Unitarian Church, 23925 S.B. Northwestern Hwy. Service Dr., Southfield
Contact Terrence Shulman, JD, LMSW, ACSW, CAAC, 248-358-8508, terrenceshulman@theshulmancenter.com or visit www.kleptomaniacsanonymous.org.

Coming Out  Group Psychotherapy: Stages of coming out, family dynamics, developing a network of social support, grief and loss
Joe Kort, Ph.D. & Associates, 25600 Woodward, Suite 218, Royal Oak            
Contact Kelli Weller, 248-399-7317 ext. 3 or KelliWeller@joekort.com
Therapist:  Kelli Weller, MA, LLPC                  
Meets Saturdays 1-3PM

Gay Men's Group Psychotherapy: Childhood sex abuse, sexual addiction, coming out, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, mixed orientation marriage issues.
Joe Kort, Ph.D. & Associates, 25600 Woodward, Suite 218, Royal Oak            
Contact Joe Kort, 248-399-7317 or joekort@joekort.com
Therapist:  Joe Kort, Ph.D., M.S.W., LMSW (Clinical)                                  
Meets Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30PM

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group: Learn coping skills to increase mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This group meets for 10 weeks and is an evidence-based practice.
Bloomfield DBT, 5745 West Maple Road, Suite 213, West Bloomfield
Contact Marla Lewis, 248-425-4576 or melmarla@aol.com
Website: www.bloomfielddbt.com
Therapist: Marla Lewis, M.A., L.L.P.                                  
Meets Saturdays, 10-11:30AM

Men's Recovery & Renewal Group:  Aimed at coaching & supporting men in long-term recovery from addiction and maintnance through emotional and relational growth and the development of resilience. (Long term ongoing commitment.)
Private Practice, 5745 West Maple Road, Suite 218, West Bloomfield     
Contact Talia Ziv, 248-855-0222 or taziv@aol.com. Website: www.drtaliaziv.com
Therapist:  Talia Ziv, Ph.D., L.P., clinical psychologist & certified life, parent and relationship coach
Meets bi-monthly on Saturdays, 9:00- 10:30AM.

Men's Sexuality Group Therapy: This therapy group is designed to help men increase awareness of how their sexuality developed and how best to integrate it with a healthy, fulfilling life.  It will help men resolve sexual behaviors that are interfering in their lives, including sexual addiction/compulsivity, pornography use and Internet cybersex.
Joe Kort, Ph.D. & Associates, 25600 Woodward, Suite 218, Royal Oak            
Contact Felix Paulick, 248-399-7317 ext. 2 or felix@joekort.com
Therapist:  Felix Paulick, LLMSW (Clinical)
Meets Thursdays, 6:30- 8:30PM

Sexual and Co-Sexual Addiction Beginnings Care Group: A 14 week basic educational  and practical application group for individuals struggling with sexual compulsive or addictive behavior and for those impacted by the addiction. Follow up provided for referring therapist.
Kenneth Adams and Associates, P.C., 26862 Woodward Avenue, Suite 102, Royal Oak         
Contact Ken Adams, Ph.D., CSAT, 248-398-0740, kadams1009@aol.com or visit www.sexualhealth-addiction.com
Meets Saturdays 10:30 to 12 noon twice a year in February and September; call for specifics.

Women's Group Therapy: Addressing issues of self-esteem, confidence in social situations, conflict resolution, relationships, and communication skills.
Joe Kort, Ph.D. & Associates, 25600 Woodward, Suite 218, Royal Oak            
Contact Felix Paulick, 248-399-7317 ext. 2 or felix@joekort.com
Therapist:  Felix Paulick, LLMSW (Clinical)                                 
Meets Mondays 1:00 to 2:30PM

Women's Relational Resilience Group: Aimed at coaching and supporting women to develop emotional & relational competence through enhanced awareness of co-dependent relating and enhancing communication skills.  Women become more resilient and able to develop a positive relationship with self & others. (Long term ongoing commitment.)
Private Practice, 5745 West Maple Road, Suite 218, West Bloomfield     
Contact Talia Ziv, 248-855-0222 or taziv@aol.com. Website: www.drtaliaziv.com
Therapist:  Talia Ziv, Ph.D., L.P., clinical psychologist & certified life, parent and relationship coach
Meets bi-monthly on Thursdays, 5:00-6:30PM

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