Oakland County, MI Substance Abuse Therapists
(updated November, 2010; Next update- November, 2015)

Salma Ajo, Ph.D.
Henry Ford Behavioral Health & Action Net Psychological Services, P.C.- Farmington Hills
Business Phone: (248) 884-2187
Email: salma.ajo@gmail.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology & Education, Union Institute, 1999
Psy.S., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Psychology, 1997
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Psychology, 1995
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Problem Gambling Counselor, National & Michigan Certification, 1998- Present
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, National Board for Certified Counselors, 1998- Present
Diplomat & Fellow Status, American Psychological Association
Certified Board Supervisor for National Problem Gambling Counselors, 2010- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adults & Adolescents (Individual, Family, Group, Couples(- 17 yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency, Co-Dependency, Gambling, Shoplifting- 17 yrs. exp.
Addiction/Prevention/Intervention & Recovery Coaching- 17 yrs. exp.
Psychological Assessments/Evaluations- 17 yrs. exp.
Relationship Enhancements (Adults, Adolescents, Couples, Families)- 17 yrs. exp.
Fee Information:  Private pay; sliding scale fee

Dorit A. Ben-Ami, M.D.
New Oakland Child-Adolescent & Family Center- West Bloomfield, MI
Business Phone: 248-855-1540
Email: benamiclinic@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, 1991
Adult Psychiatric Residency, Hebrew University, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, Israel, 1997
Adult Psychiatric Residency, University of Michigan, 2006
Licensed Physician #4301080508, State of Michigan, 2004- Present
Member, American Psychiatric Association
Member, American Medical Association
Member, Michigan State Medical Society
Attending Psychiatrist, William Beaumont Hospital- 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry- 10+ yrs. exp.
Depressive Disorders- 10+ yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 10+ yrs. exp.
Adolescent & Adult Drug/Alcohol Assessments & Treatment- 10+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, BCN, Cofinity, Medicaid, Value Options & most other insurances

Shirley Brogan, M.A.
Oakland Family Services- Walled Lake, MI
Business Phone: 248-624-38121
Email: sbrogan@ofsfamily.org

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Behavioral Health Counseling, Oakland University, 1990
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401001512, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Member, American & Michigan Counseling Associations
Member, Michigan Association of Marriage & Family Counselors
Member, National Association of Children of Alcoholics
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Grief & Loss in Addiction- 20 yrs. exp.
Relationship Healing in Recovery- 20 yrs. exp.
Codependency & Resiliency in Adult Children- 20 yrs. exp.
Intervention Skills to Deal with Addiction in th Family- 20 yrs. exp
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, CIGNA, Magellan & others. EAP & EAS provider. Sliding fee scale available.

Elizabeth Corby, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Birmingham
Business Phone: (248) 594-3883
Email: dr_ecorby@yahoo.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1995
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 1988
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1997-
Certification in Cognitive Therapy, Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy & Research, 2000- Present
Member, APA Div. 28- Psychopharmacology & Substance Abuse
Member, American Psychological Association, 1984- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1991- Present
Member, APA Division 53- Society- Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Anxiety & Depressive Disorders- 24 yrs. exp.
Drivers License Appeal Division Evaluations- 15 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Therapy (Relapse Prevention, Anxiety & Depression)- 10 yrs. exp.
Chemical & Co-Dependency Treatment - 24 yrs. exp.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment - 24 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, PPO and Traditional, Medicare

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Robert Garwood, D.O.
New Oakland Child-Adolescent & Family Center- Clinton Towhship, MI
Business Phone: (586) 412-5321

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
D.O., Michigan State University, 2002
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry- 25+ yrs. exp.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy- 25+ yrs. exp.
Adolescent & Adult Drug/Alcohol Assessments & Treatment- 25+ yrs. exp.
Depressive Disorders- 25+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, BCN, Cofinity, Medicaid, Value Options & most other insurances

Suzanne W. Jones, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Northville
Business Phone: (248) 767-9402
Email: suzannewjones@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1994
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801067999, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC-1), State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1994- Present
Member, Michigan Association of Problem Gamblers, 2004- Present
Panel Provider, State of Michigan Sponsored Program for the Treatment of Pathological Gamblers & their Families, 2003- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Substance Abuse Evaluations & Treatment- 17 yrs. exp.
Gambling Addiction Assessments & Treatment- 6 yrs. exp.
Co-Dependency & Adult Children Issues- 17 yrs. exp.
Family, Couples & Individual Counseling- 17 yrs. exp.
Drivers License Restoration Evaluations- 14 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Private pay; sliding scale fee based on ability to pay. Accept some insurances.

Linda L. Moody, L.M.S.W.
Spirit Quest- Bingham Farms
Business Phone: (734) 662-0761
Webpage: www.spiritquestpsychotherapy.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Group Work & Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1975
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801010676, State of Michigan, 1977- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Trauma, PTSD, Sexual/Physical Abuse & Other Losses including depression, panic anxiety, & codependency- 33 yrs. exp.
Addictions/Compulsions: Alcohol & other drugs, food, sex, money & the integration of treatment & 12 Step Work- 26 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 33 yrs. exp.
Adult Children of Addictive/Dysfunctional Families/Codependency- 26 yrs. exp.
Groups: Women in Recovery, Abuse, Addictions, Codependency & all of the above)- 26 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Clients pay directly; some modified sliding scale.

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., University of Ceylon, 1967
Residency, Adults, Sinai Hospital, 1997
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry- 20+ yrs. exp.
Depressive Disorders- 20+ yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 20+ yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency & Addictions- 35+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Cofinity, Medicaid, Value Options and most other insurances.

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., University of Tehran, 1960
Residency, Adults, Lafayette Clinic, Wayne State University, 1963-66
Residency, Children & Adolescents, Lafayette Clinic, Wayne State University, 1966-68
M.S., Administration & Academic Psychiatry, Wayne State University, 1963-66
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 1966- Present
Board Certified- General Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1981- Present
Board Certified- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1984- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Psychiatry: Child, Adolescent & Adult- 35+ yrs. exp.
Depressive Disorders- 35+ yrs. exp.
Attention Deficit Disorder & Learning Disabilities- 35+ yrs. exp.
Adolescent/Adult Alcohol/Drug Assessment and Substance Abuse Treatment- 35+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Cofinity, Medicaid, Value Options and most other insurances.

Lewis Smith, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Bloomfield Hills
Business Phone: (248) 644-2955
Email: lwsphd@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Counseling & Psychology, University of Michigan, 1983
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1985- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1990- Present
Member, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, American Academy of Psychologists Treating Addictions
Member, Michigan Psychological Association
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology
Provider of Services, National Directory of Drug & Alcoholism Treatment
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Alcohol & Drug Assessments- 25 yrs. exp.
Substance Abuse Treatment, EMDR & Thought Field Therapy- 25 yrs. exp.
On-Site Urinalysis & Intensive Outpatient Treatment Offering Brain Training with Brain Wave Optimization Technology- 25 yrs. exp.
AA, 12 Step Program Supports & Clinical Hypnosis- 22 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Private pay; MC, VISA, AMEX.

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Danial Zak, D.O.
New Oakland Child-Adolescent & Family Center- Livonia, MI
Business Phone: (734) 422-9340

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
D.O., Michigan State University, 2002
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry- 10+ yrs. exp.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-10+ yrs. exp.
Adolescent & Adult Drug/Alcohol Assessments & Treatment- 10+ yrs. exp.
Depressive Disorders- 10+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, BCN, Cofinity, Medicaid, Value Options & most other insurances

Alejandro Zapata, M.D.
New Oakland Child-Adolescent & Family Center- Clinton Towhship, MI
Business Phone: (586) 412-5321

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., University of Santa Domingo, 1971
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 1974- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry- 25+ yrs. exp.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy- 25+ yrs. exp.
Adolescent & Adult Drug/Alcohol Assessments & Treatment- 25+ yrs. exp.
Depressive Disorders- 25+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, BCN, Cofinity, Medicaid, Value Options & most other insurances

Talia Ziv, Ph.D.
Maplegrove Center & Private Practice- West Bloomfield
Business Phones: (248) 855-0222
Email: tziv@aol.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology of Addiction, 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, 2003- Present
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Nationally Certified Psychologist, Professional Psychologist Certification Board, 2000- Present
Master Addiction Counselor, National Board of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 1999- Present
Michigan Certified Gambling Counselor, Michigan Council for Problem Gambling, 1998- Present
Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor, National Council for Problem Gambling, 1999- Present
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, National Board of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 1999- Present
Certified Therapist, Imago Relationship Therapy International, 2000- Present
Psychologist Diplomate, American Psychological Association, 2004- Present
Certified Relationship Therapist, American Psychological Association, 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult & Adolescent Substance Abuse & Gambling Assessment- 14 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 14 yrs. exp.
Women & Men Recovery & Resilience Groups (Long-Term) - 14 yrs. exp.
Women Codependency & Relational Health (Individual & Group) - 14 yrs. exp.
Quality of Life Therapy & Coaching- 14 yrs. exp.
Supervision- 8 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding scale available.

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