Oakland County, Michigan Psychotherapists, A-C

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Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D.
Kenneth M. Adams & Associates, P.C.- Royal Oak, MI
Business Phone: 248-398-0740
Website: www.sexualhealth-addiction.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Educational & Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University, 1987
M.A., School & Community Psychology, Wayne State University, 1981
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Meadows Institute, 2001- Present
Level I & II Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 30 yrs. exp.
Sexual Addiction/Compulsion- 30 yrs. exp.
Trauma Issues- 30 yrs. exp.
Group Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Men's Issues- 30 yrs. exp.

Salma Ajo, Ph.D.
Action Net Psychological Services, P.C.- Farmington Hills, MI
Business Phone: 248-884-2187
Email: salma@actionprevention.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 Prevention Specialist (CPS-M), 2008- Present
Certified Counselor Supervisor(CCS-M), 2008- Present
Arabic/Chaldean as a second language
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adults & Adolescents: Individual, Family Group Couples)- 16 yrs. exp.
Addiction/Co-Addiction & Recovery Coaching- 16 yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency, Co-Dependency, Gambling, Shoplifting- 15 yrs. exp.
Psychological Assessment/Evaluations- 16 yrs. exp.
Relationship Enhancements (Adults, Adolescents, Couples, Families)- 16 yrs. exp.
Fee Information:  Private pay; sliding scale fee

Karen A. Anthony, M.A.
Private Practice- Novi, MI
Business Phone: 248-860-0466
Email: kanthony333@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Oakland University, 2001
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401008166, State of Michigan, 2001
Member, Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
Member, Michigan Counseling Association
Member, Michigan Infant Mental Health Association
Member, Early Intervention Family Alliance
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments and Psychotherapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Home Based Play & Art Therapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Young Children 0-6 with Developmental Delays or Disabilities- 10 yrs. exp.
Children with Challenging Behaviors Due to Divorce, ADD, ADHD, Bipolar, Depression or Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse- 10 yrs. exp.
Home Based Support for Parenting Skills & Strategies, Assistance for New Parents with Sleeping or Feeding Issues- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Cofinity & private pay $75-$100 sliding fee scale

Joanne Aronoff, M.A.
Private Practice- Birmingham, MI
Business Phone: 248-647-0222

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., General, Oakland University, 1981
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1991
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Assessments and Psychotherapy- 8 yrs. exp.
Individual & Group Psychotherapy- 8 yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 9 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Therapy- 9 yrs. exp.
Relationship Therapy- 9 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues, Growth & Change- 9 yrs. exp.
Custody Evaluations- 9 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Most insurances accepted.

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Laura J. Aula, L.M.S.W.
Balanced Path Counseling- Milford, MI
Business Phone: 313-682-6175

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1992
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family Therapy
Adolescence Work with Substance Abuse and Self Esteem Issues
Marital Therapy
Women’s Issues
Seniors
Insurance Information: Cofinity, Medicare

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Patricia F. Beach, L.M.S.W.
Advanced Counseling Services- Southfield
Business: (248) 213-0501
Email: patbeach@advancedcounseling.org

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Michigan State University, 1978
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801014015, State of Michigan, 1980- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1980- Present
Diplomate, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, 1989- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent & Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 30+ yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 30+ yrs. exp.
All Mood Disorders- 30+ yrs. exp.
Survivors of Sexual Abuse- 30+ yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders- 30+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Cigna, Comp Psych, HAP, Magellan, Medicare, Priority Health, United Behavioral Health, Value Options

Isabelle J. Beaulieu, Ph.D.
Center for Neuropsychology, Learning & Development- Bloomfield Hills, MI
Center Website: www.cnld.org
Business Phone: 248-644-9466
Email: ibeaulieu@cnld.org

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Montreal, 2000

M.S., Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Montreal, 1999

Licensed Psychologist #6301011588, State of Michigan
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology, 2001- Present
Member, Autism Foundation of Michigan, 2005- Present
Member, International Neuropsychology Society, 2003- Present
Post-Doctoral Degree/Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology, Henry Ford Hospital, 2002

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Pediatric Neuropsychology- 15 yrs. exp.

ADHD - 15 yrs. exp.

Learning Disabilities - 15 yrs. exp.
Autism Spectrum Disorders - 15 yrs. exp.
Mood/Anxiety Disorders - 15 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Traditional & PPO

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

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Psychiatry, Wayne State University
D.D.S., School of Dentristy, University of Michigan
J.D., College of Law, Michigan State University
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan & State of Florida
Diplomate, Ameircan Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Staff Member, William Beaumont Hospital Psychiatry Department
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Psychotherapy/Psychiatry- 10+ yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy/Psychiatry- 10+ yrs. exp.
Psychopharmacology- 10+ yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 10+ yrs. exp.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 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

Dina B. Berdy, L.M.S.W.
Birmingham Maple Clinic - Troy, MI
Business Phone: 248-646-6659
Email: DBerdy@birminghammaple.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Washington University, 1996

Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801084378, State of Michigan, 1998- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Dual Diagnosis & Chemical Dependency - 13 yrs. exp.

Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy - 13 yrs. exp.

Parent/Child Relational Problems & Childhood Behavioral Disorders - 13 yrs. exp.
Trauma - 13 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 13 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, Cigna, Cofinity, Magellan/Optimum, Medicare, Value Options; sliding fee scale

Beth M. Berman, Psy.D.
Private Practice- West Bloomfield & Milford, MI
Business Phone: 248-505-8324
Email: bethberman@att.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 1999

Licensed Psychologist #6301010600, State of Michigan, 1999- Present
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology, 2001- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association- 1999- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy - 18 yrs. exp.

Family Therapy - 18 yrs. exp.

Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 18 yrs. exp.
Conflict Resolution- 18 yrs. exp.
Couples Counseling- 18 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Cigna, Humana, MHN, PHCS, UBH; sliding fee scale

Randy Bizer, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Northville, MI
Business Phone: (248) 895-8888
Email: randybizermsw@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1979
Licensed Master of Social Work (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1990- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1990- Present

Certification, EMDR Institute of America, 1999- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Anxiety Disorders- 19 yrs. exp.

Panic- 19 yrs. exp.

Depression- 19 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 19 yrs. exp.

Child to Adult Psychotherapy - 19 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information:  Aetna, Ceridian, Cofinity, Team EAP. Fee- $125 per session; sliding fee scale

Sally Bloch, Ph.D.
Kaufman Children's Center- West Bloomfield, MI
Business Phone: 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:
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy- 28 yrs. exp.
Psychological/Educational Testing- 28 yrs. exp.
Autism/Asperger Syndrome- 25 yrs. exp.
Childhood Anxiety Disorder- 23 yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities- 28 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Traditional & Cofinity

Shelley G. Bonanno, M.A.
Private Practice- Birmingham, MI
Business Phone: (586) 907-5734
Email: shelleybonanno@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Marriage & Family Therapy, Wayne State University, 1987
Limited License Psychologist #6301006934, State of Michigan, 1988- Present
Associate Member, American Psychological Association/Division 39- Psychoanalysis
Member, Association for Psychoanalytic Thought
Member, International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Member, American Psychoanalytic Association
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
Adolescent & Adult Assessments- 23 yrs. exp.
Child Custody & Parenting Time Evaluations- 11 yrs. exp.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
Depressive & Anxiety Disorders/Relational Issues- 23 yrs. exp.

Shirley Brogan, M.A.
Oakland Family Services- Walled Lake, MI
Business Phone: 248-624-3813 x211
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
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family & Conjoint Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Substance Abuse in Family/Family Codependency- 20 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement- 20 yrs. exp.
Midlife Growth & Change- 20 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy- 20 yrs. exp
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, CIGNA, Magellan

Christine C. Cantrell, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Royal Oak, MI
Business Phone: 248-591-2888
Website: www.christinecantrell.com
Email:  christineccantrellphd@gmail.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology, The Union Institute, 1997
M. Div., Divinity, Yale Divinity School, 1984
Licensed Psychologist #6301009340, State of Michigan, 2003- Present
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1997- 2003
EMDR, Level I, EMDR Institute, 1998
Thought Field Therapy, Levels I & II, Roger Callahan, 1998
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Depression- 18 yrs. exp.
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues- 15 yrs. exp.
Energy Psychology & EMDR- 10 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Panic- 18 yrs. exp.
Grief & Loss- 18 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS (Traditional & PPO), Cofinity, CorpHealth, Humana, Medicare

Malasri R. Chaudhery-Malgeri, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Clawson, MI
Business Phone: 248-912-7434
Email:  synergytherapycenter@gmail.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M. A., Marriage & Family Psychology, Wayne State University, 2004
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 2004- Present
Certified Brain Injury Specialist, 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Relationship, Marriage & Family Therapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Rehabilitative Therapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Holistic Well-Being & Stress Management- 6 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale

Leela Cherian, Ph.D.
Blue Water Counseling- Rochester Hills, MI
Business Phone: 248-650-6130 or 810-985-5125
Website: www.bluewaterclinic.com
Email: lcherian@bluewaterclinic.com  

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Limited License Psychologist #6301012974, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 2005- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2006- Present
Member, Association of Childhood Education International, 1999- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 17+ yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 7+ yrs. exp.
Depression- 7+ yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 7+ yrs. exp.
Multicultural Issues- 15+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Care Choices, Cofinity, HAP, MESSA Choices,Value Options

Jon B. Clark, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Rochester, MI
Business Phone: 248-650-8990

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, The Union Institute, 1987
Psy.S., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1982
M.A., Clinical Psychology, The Merrill-Palmer Institute, 1980
Licensed Psychologist #6301005160, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1997- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1997- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Conjoint Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Men's Issues- 30 yrs. exp.
Sexual Addiction- 16 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, BC/BS PPO, CIGNA, Cofinity, Magellan, Managed Health Network, Medicare, MESSA, UBH, Value Options

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

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Medicine, University of Michigan, 1967
Board Certification in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1979- Present
Residency, Adult & Child Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 1972
Graduate, Adult, Adolescent & Child Psychoanalysis, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 1984
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult, Child & Adolescent Evaluation & Treatment- 39 yrs. exp.
Adoption Problems & Underachievement- 39 yrs. exp.
Supervision of Adult, Adolescent & Child Psychotherapy - 39 yrs. exp.
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Feelings, Loss & Grief- 39 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalysis & Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 39 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Cofinity, CorpHealth, Magellan, Mental Health Network, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, Value Options

Nathan M. Comerford, M.A.
Private Practice- Farmington Hills, MI
Business Phone: 248-932-7799
Email: ncomerford@thoughtperspectives.com
Website: www.thoughtperspectives.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Oakland University, 2007
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Michigan, 2007- Present
National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors, 2007- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Individual Adolescent Psychotherapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Depression- 10 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 10 yrs. exp.

Rosalie Craft, M.A.
Daybreak Counseling - Troy, MI
Business Phone: 248-524-9800
Email: daybreak3950@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Psychology, Oakland University, 2002
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401008489, State of Michigan, 2003- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - 8 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 8 yrs. exp.
Survivors of Sexual Abuse- 8 yrs. exp.
Depression- 8 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement- 8 yrs. exp.
Supervision- 5 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Cigna, Magellan, United Behavioral Health, Value Options

Gloria E. Cruice, Ph.D.
Private Practice - Rochester Hills, MI
Business Phone: 248-651-1840
Email: dr.cruice@mac.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 1995
M.A., Marriage Counseling, University of Detroit, 1978
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1997- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1986- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Older Adult Psychotherapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Couples Counseling & Marital Therapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Adults, Adolescents & Family Psychotherapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Aging Parent Issues- 11 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Medicare; flexible fee arrangements available, based on mutual agreement.

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

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