Oakland County, Michigan Psychotherapists, O-S

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Therapist Practice/Specialty Index

Insurance & Location Index


Susan L. Orbach, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Huntington Woods, MI
Business Phone: 248-399-1617 
Email: orbachphd@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology, Wayne State University, 1991
Licensed Psychologist #6301005018, State of Michigan
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute & Society
Member, American Psychological Association
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 23 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalysis- 6 yrs. exp.
Supervision- 12 yrs. exp.


Bonnie J. Parker, Psy.D.
Private Practice - Clarkston, MI
Business Phone: 248-922-9222
Email: DrBonnieParker@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1998
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1989
Licensed Psychologist #6301013183, State of Michigan
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 20 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy - 20 yrs. exp.
Psychological & Psychoeducational Evaluations- 20 yrs. exp.
Family & Couple Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS (Traditional, Federal & PPO), Blue Preferred, Community Blue, Magellan, Medicare, MESSA & Value Options; sliding fee scale


Judith Paskiewicz, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Birmingham, MI
Business Phone: 248-642-3337 
Email: judithpaskiewicz@hotmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Union Institute, 1993
M.S.W, Casework & Group Work, Wayne State University, 1975
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1977- Present
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners of Clinical Social Workers, 1991- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1977- Present
Certified Imago Therapist, International Relationship Therapy Institute, 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Conjoint Psychotherapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 32 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Psychotherapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 32 yrs. exp.

Depression- 32 yrs. exp.
Supervision- 17 yrs. exp.
Imago Relationship Therapy- 9 yrs. exp.
Pregnancy & Post-Partum- 32 yrs. exp.
Stress Management, Health & Medical- 32 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS Traditional & PPO, Cigna, Cofinity, Magellan, Managed Health Network,  MESSA, State of Michigan, & Value Options


Paul Paskiewicz, Ph.D.
Private Practice - Birmingham, MI
Business Phone: 248-644-2900
Email: ppask@att.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Union Institute, 1987
Psy.S., Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1985
M.A., Developmental Psychology, Oakland University, 1977
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1988- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult Psychotherapy- 30+ yrs. exp.

Adolescent Psychotherapy- 30+ yrs. exp.

Neuropsychology- 20+ yrs. exp.
Psychoeducational Evaluations - 30+ yrs. exp.
Depression- 30+ yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 30+ yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities- 30+ yrs. exp.
ADHD Evaluations- 30+ yrs. exp.
Closed Head/Traumatic Brain Injury- 21 yrs. exp.
Imago Marital (Relationship) Therapy- 9 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, BC/BS PPO, Cigna, Cofinity, Magellan, Medicare, Value Options


Joyce C. Pearlman, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Huntington Woods, MI
Business Phone: 248-542-5375
Email: joycie_pc@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Casework, Smith College for Social Work, 1976
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801001133, State of Michigan, 1978- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1978- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Evaluation & Psychotherapy- 31 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 31 yrs. exp.

Marital Therapy- 31 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 31 yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 31 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross (Traditional & PPO); sliding fee scale: $80-$150


Sydney Reiter, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Birmingham, MI
Business Phone: 248-646-5880
Email: sydneylr@earthlink.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Casework, Wayne State University, 1981
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1981- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1985- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work 1987- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1978- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult Psychotherapy- 28 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 28 yrs. exp.

Addiction Recovery- 28 yrs. exp.
Mid-Life Growth & Change- 28 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement- 28 yrs. exp.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 28 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Some insurance coverages apply.


Mary B. Rich, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Novi, MI
Phone: (248) 348-5349
Email: maryb.rich@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical & Macro Social Work, University of Michigan, 1982
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801018557, State of Michigan, 1984- Present
Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager, National Association of Social Workers
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers
Diplomate Psychotherapist, American Psychotherapy Association
Certification, International Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, ICISMF
Member, American Association of Christian Counselors
Certification, Rational Hypnotherapy
Member, National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult, Child & Family Psychotherapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Adjustment Disorders- 29 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depressive Disorders- 29 yrs. exp.
Chronic Illness- 29 yrs. exp.
Spinal Cord Injury- 29 yrs. exp.
Traumatic Brain Injury- 29 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Auto Insurance, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, EAPs, Homeland Security, United Behavioral Health, United Health Care, Worker's Comp; reimbursable from commercial insurances. Fee- $105.00 per session; sliding fee scale considered.


Phyllis Roelofs, L.M.S.W.
In Process Counseling, PLLC- Troy, MI
Business Phone: 248-459-2002
Email: proelofs@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1989
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801060243, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1992- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Substance Abuse- 22 yrs. exp.
Grief & Loss- 22 yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders (Bulimia, Binge & Compulsive Overeating)- 25 yrs. exp.
Anxiety- 22 yrs. exp.
Depression (Includes Postpartum Depression/Anxiety)- 22 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, CIGNA, Cofinity, Magellan, Medicare, MESSA, UHC, Value Options


Dennis D. Rozema, M.A.
Private Practice- Birmingham, MI
Business Phone: 248-561-5054
Email: drozema@wowway.com
Website: www.adolescenttherapistmi.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Guidance & Counseling, Oakland University
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401002425, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Member, American Counseling Association, 1992- Present
Member, Michigan Counseling Association, 1992- Present
Named Michigan highschool counselor of the year, 2000
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy - 25 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Chemical Dependency & Treatment - 25 yrs. exp.

Adolescent Parenting & Child Management- 25 yrs. exp.
Crisis Intervention & Suicidal Ideation Assessment- 25 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Some insurances accepted; $95 fee and sliding fee scale


Jill L. Schram, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Farmington Hills, MI
Business Phone: 248-867-8766
Email: schramphd@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University, 2004
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University, 1999
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan #6301012830
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Michigan Psychological Association
Member, Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult, Adolescent & Child Psychotherapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Anxiety, OCD, Social Phobia, Panic- 10 yrs. exp.
Depression & Mood Problems- 10 yrs. exp.
Health & Medical Issues- 10 yrs. exp.
Parenting Guidance, Behavioral Problems, Peer Relations- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Cofinity & Medicare


Victoria Schreiber, M.A.
Private Practice- Farmington Hills. MI
Business Phone: 248-476-4515
Email: VictoriaSchreiber@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Wayne State University, 1983
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801034974, State of Michigan, 1979- Present
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401003601, State of Michigan, 1983- Present
Child & Adolescent Psychoanalyst, Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development, Cleveland, Ohio
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult, Child & Adolescent Evaluation & Treatment- 28 yrs. exp.
Problems w/Adoption, Abuse, Divorce, Attachment Issues, Eating Disorders- 28 yrs. exp.

Parent Guidance to Help Parents Help Their Children - 28 yrs. exp.
New Parent Support and Guidance- 28 yrs. exp.
Psychotherapy, Child & Adolescent Psychoanalysis- 28 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, BC/BS, Cofinity, Medicare & MESSA


Ismail Sendi, M.D.
North Oakland Child, Adolescent & Family Center- Davisburg, Livonia, Clinton Township & West Bloomfield, MI
Business Phone: 248-634-6303

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.
Encopresis/Enuresis/Bedwetting- 35 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Cofinity, Connecticut General, Health Alliance Plan, M-Care, Teamsters, Value Options and most other insurances


John R. Shanteau, M.S.
Northwest Counseling & Psychotherapy Center- Farmington Hills. MI
Business Phone: 248-943-2962
Email: John.Shanteau@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Clinical Counseling, California State University, Hayward, 1983
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist # M411218, State of Michigan, 2010- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues - 7 yrs. exp.

Domestic Violence - 7 yrs. exp.
Men's Issues - 5 yrs. exp.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) - 7 yrs. exp.

Terrence Daryl Shulman, L.M.S.W., J.D.
The Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft & Spending - Southfield, MI
Business Phone: 248-358-8508
Email: terrenceshulman@theshulmancenter.com
Website: www.theshulmancenter.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Michigan, 1997
J.D., Law, Detroit College of Law, 1991
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801070569, State of Michigan, 1999- Present
ACSW, National Association of Social Workers, 1999- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor- I, MCBAP, 1997- Present
Certified Professional Coach, Grow, Inc., San Diego, CA, 2003- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Shoplifting Addiction/Kleptomania/Employee Theft- 14 yrs. exp.
Compulsive Shopping, Spending & Buying- 14 yrs. exp.
Men's Issues- 14 yrs. exp.
Co-Dependency- 14 yrs. exp.
Compulsive Hoarding/Cluttering- 14 yrs. exp.

Fee Information:  Private pay and some insurance reimbursment


Sammi Siegel, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Birmingham, MI
Business Phone: 248-593-5180
Email: sammils@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Music Therapy, University of Miami (Florida), 1990
M.A., Music Therapy, University of Miami (Florida), 1983
Specialist, Clinical Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1996
Licensed Psychologist #6301009907, State of Michigan, 1999- Present
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1996-1999
Registered Music Therapist, National Association for Music Therapy, 1980- Present
Board Certified Music Therapist, 1985- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1995- Present
Member, Michigan Women Psychologists, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy (Adults & Adolescents)- 25 yrs. exp.
Mind-Body Approaches- 25 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 25 yrs. exp.
Wellness- 25 yrs. exp.
Relationship Issues- 25 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: BC/BS, Cofinity, Medicare


Karen R. Smigelski, M.A.
Private Practice- Lake Orion, MI
Business Phone: 248-834-0614
Email: willowsedgecounseling@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Community & School Counseling, Siena Heights University, 2004
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401009232, State of Michigan, 2004- Present
Professional Education Certificate, State of Michigan, 2007- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Substance Abuse & Gambling Addiction - 7 yrs. exp.
Grief & Loss - 7 yrs. exp.

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 4 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Cognitive Restructuring- 7 yrs. exp.
Individual & Group (All Ages, Child to Adult)- 7 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: ComPsych, McLaren, Tricare and sliding fee scale

Ann E. Smith, Psy.D.
Dennis & Moye Associates - Farmington Hills, MI
Business Phone: 248-535-2647
Email: annsmithpsyd@aol.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 2002
Licensed Psychologist #6301013774, State of Michigan, 2007- Present
Licensed Psychologist, State of Arizona, 2003-2007
Member, American Psychological Association, 1997- Present
Member, Academy of Eating Disorders, 2001- Present
Member, Postpartum Support International, 2007- Present
Member, Society for Integrative Psychoanalytic Studies, 2008- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 11 yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders & Weight Management - 8 yrs. exp.
Individual & Group Psychotherapy- 11 yrs. exp .
Pregnancy & Postpartum Disorders- 4 yrs. exp.
Trauma & Maltreatment- 11 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Applications in process for BC/BS & HAP; $140 fee with sliding fee scale.

John M. Smith, M.A.
Private Practice- Waterford, MI
Business Phone: 248-738-6646
Email: jmsmith3535@hotmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Rehabilitation Counseling, Wayne State University, 1993
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401005523, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor #00014088, CRCC, 1997- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Vocational Rehabilitation - 5 yrs. exp.
College/Academic Counseling - 11 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy with Adults & Adolescents - 11 yrs. exp.
Career Counseling - 11 yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities - 11 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale.


Mary St. Clair, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- West Bloomfield, MI
Business Phone: (248) 366-6600
Website: www.flexiblebrain.com
Email: mary@flexiblebrain.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Health Care, Wayne State University, 1993
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801066827, State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Biofeedback/EEG Certification, Biofeedback Certification Institute of America, 2003- Present
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Wayne State University, 1994
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Neurofeedback for All Ages- 10 yrs. exp.
ADHD- 10 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 10 yrs. exp.
Autism- 10 yrs. exp.
Brain Injury, Headaches, Migraines- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Private pay; sliding fee scale


Constance Stephenson, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Huntington Woods, MI
Business Phone: 248-722-1004
Email: clstephe@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Group & Individual Treatment, University of Michigan, 1972
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801002637, State of Michigan, 1974- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1983- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1974- Present
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers, 1993- Present
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Compass Point Addiction Foundation, 2003- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Trauma Related Addictive Disorders- 30 yrs. exp.
Sexual Addiction Recovery Group Therapy- 11 yrs. exp.

Group & Individual Psychotherapy- 36 yrs. exp.

Women's Issues- 36 yrs. exp.
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Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Treatment & Recovery- 11 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan

John A. Sternfels, M.A.
NorthPoint Professional Counseling- Novi, MI
Business Phone: 800-773-0514
Websites: www.northpoint-counseling.com and www.treatsexualaddiction.com
Email: info@northpoint-counseling.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Professional Counseling, Liberty University, 2009
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401011619, State of Michigan, 2009- Present
Member, International Association for Theophositc Ministry, 2004- Present
Member, Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health, 2010- Present
Member, International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals, 2009- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Marriage & Family Counseling
Premarital Marriage (Preparation) Counseling

Sexual Addiction Recovery
Parenting/Step Family
Bipolar/Depression/Anxiety/Panic

Fee Information: Private pay, sliding fee scale


Susie Symons, M.A.
Southfield Mental Health Associates- Southfield, MI
Business Phone: 248-557-4003
Email: stsymons@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Oakland University, 1996
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1996
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Michigan, 1996
Member, American Psychological Association, 1996-
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Eating Disorders- 6 yrs. exp.
Conjoint Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Gender Issues- 6 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy with EMDR: Adolescent & Adult- 6 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information:  Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

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

Academic Degrees: Licenses & Certifications
M.A.- Master of Arts C.A.C.- Certified Addictions Counselor
M.S.- Master of Science L.L.P.- Limited License Psychologist
M.S.W.- Master of Social Work L.P.- Licensed Psychologist
Ph.D.- Doctor of Philosophy L.P.C.- Licensed Professional Counselor
Ed.D.- Doctor of Education L.M.F.T- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Psy.D.- Doctor of Psychology L.M.S.W.- Licensed Master Social Worker
M.D.- Doctor of Medicine  

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/