Oakland County, Michigan Psychotherapists, T-Z

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Ellen Tabak, L.M.S.W.
Elm Street Clinic- Birmingham
Business Phone: (248) 642-8263 x32
Email: elliebird1@aol.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Health Care Clinical, Wayne State University, 1980
M.A., Health Care Administration, Central Michigan University, 1983
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801018478, State of Michigan, 1982- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1983- Present
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Training, The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2001
Caring for the Surgical Weight Loss Patient, Professional Development Resource Center, 2004
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Children, Adolescents & Families- 20+ yrs. exp.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders - 20+ yrs. exp.
Pre & Post Bariatric Surgery & Eating Disorders- 20+ yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 13 yrs. exp.
Divorce & Loss Issues - 20+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Cigna, Magellan, Medicare, MESSA, PPO's, PPOM's.

Beverly S. Talan, Ph.D.
Private Practice-Birmingham
Business Phone: 248-642-3667
Website: www.drbeverlytalan.com
Email:  drbeverlyalan@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1981
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Oakland University, 1973
Licensed Psychologist #6301001499, State of Michigan, 1981- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4101005135, State of Michigan, 1983- Present
Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist, Institute for Imago Relationship Therapy, 1994- Present
EMDR Level I Certification- EMDRIA
Member, Michigan & American Psychological Association, 1965- Present
Member, Michigan & American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, 1975- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult, Couples, Individual Psythotherapy, Parenting- 30 yrs. exp.
Imago Relationship Therapy, EMDR, PTSD- 17 yrs. exp.
Personal Growth, Sexual Issues -  30 yrs. exp.
Group Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 30 yrs. exp.
Attachment Disorders- 30 yrs. exp.
EMDR, PTSD - 8 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Medicare, Medicare Advantage

Terry Tempinski, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Farmington Hills
Business Phone: 248-478-2450
Email: drt@drtempinski.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1989
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Oakland University, 1979
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1979-92
Licensed Psychologist #6301002970, State of Michigan, 1992- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1982- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1986- Present
Diplomate, Board of Professional Disability Consultants, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 29 yrs. exp.
Depression & Anxiety- 29 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalytically Oriented Psychotherapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Spirituality & Psychotherapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Courtesy billings offered

Alicia Tisdale, Ph.D.
Private Practice- West Bloomfield
Business Phone: 248-626-8833
Email: info@AliciaTisdalePhD.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Michigan, 1988
M.A., School & Community Psychology, Wayne State University, 1978
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1988- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1978- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1978- Present
Member Michigan Women Psychologists, 1988- Present
Fellow, American Orthopsychiatric Association, 1980- Present
Member, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, 1990- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Children, Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 31 yrs. exp.
Individual Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy- 31 yrs. exp.
Hypnotherapy for Depression, Anxiety, Phobias- 17 yrs. exp.
Grief , Loss & Bereavement- 31 yrs. exp.
Spirituality & Psychotherapy- 31 yrs. exp.
Psychologival Evaluations - 31 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Medicare

Roberta Toll, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Bingham Farms
Business Phones: 248-594-3337
Email: drrtoll@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Union Institute, 1990
M.S.W., Psychiatric Social Work, University of Pennsylvania, 1970
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1990- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Academy of Eating Disorders
Member, Michigan Women Psychologists Association
Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, 1997- Present
Fellow, Michigan Women Psychologists, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 30 yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders - 30 yrs. exp.
Depression- 30 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Therapy - 30 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: All BC/BS, Medicare, PPOM.

Richard B. Traitel, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Bloomfield Hills
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- 40 yrs. exp.
Families, Couples & Conjoint Therapy- 40 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression Therapy- 40 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Therapy- 40 yrs. exp.
Industrial/Organizational Consulting- 40 yrs. exp
Forensic Evaluations & Treatment- 40 yrs. exp
Career Coaching- 40 yrs. exp
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy- 40 yrs. exp
Stress Management- 40 yrs. exp
Executive Coaching- 40 yrs. exp
Business Consulting- 40 yrs. exp
Divorce Issues- 40 yrs. exp
Life Coaching- 40 yrs. exp
Insurance Information:  Most Insurances, 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

John H. Trask, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Troy
Business Phone: 248-689-4600
Email: jtrask166235@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1992
Licensed Psychologist #6301007751, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1994- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1994- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult Assessment & Psychotherapy- 21 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Assessment & Psychotherapy - 21 yrs. exp.
Geriatric Assessment & Psychotherapy - 13 yrs. exp.
Couples & Family Therapy- 13 yrs. exp.
Psychological Testing - 21 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Magellan, Managed Health Network, Medicare, MESSA, PPOM, Value Options

Usha Tummala-Narra, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Farmington Hills
Business Phone: 248-254-1658
Email: utummala@umich.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1996
Licensed Psychologist #6301012906, State of Michigan, 1998- Present
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Michigan Psychological Association
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy
Adolescent & Family Psychotherapy
Cultural Issues
Trauma & PTSD
Women's Issues
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, PPOM.

Sara Van Wormer, M.A.
Oakland Psychological Clinic, P.C. - Bloomfield Hills
Business Phone: 248-322-0001
Email: vanwormer@macomb.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Educational Psychology (Counseling), University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, 2000
Limited License Psychologist #6301011371, State of Michigan, 2001- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor- 1, State of Michigan, 2003- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 2001- Present
Member, Michigan Educational Association, 2007- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child/Adolescent/Adult Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 7 yrs. exp.
Psychological Testing & Evaluation- 5 yrs. exp.
Substance Abuse/Dependence & Codependency- 6 yrs. exp.
Self-Mutilation- 6 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information:  Most Insurances, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, HAP, M-Care, Medicare, PPOM, Value Options; sliding fee scale.

M. Lynn Vaughn, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Novi
Business Phones: 248-960-1265
Website: www.spirit-centeredrelationships.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Union Institute & University, 1989
Post Doctorate, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1991
Licensed Psychologist #6301006411, State of Michigan, 1984- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1989- Present
Member, Michigan Professional Psychology Association, 1984- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Mila A. Velinova, Psy.D.
Blue Water Counseling- Rochester Hills, MI
Business Phone: 248-650-6130

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University, 2005
M.A., Psychology, Sofia University, 1995
Limited License Psychologist #6301013087, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2001- Present
Member, Academy for Eating Disorders, 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Depression & Other Mood Disorders - 5+ yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 4+ yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 4+ yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders - 4+ yrs. exp.
Multi-Cultural Issues- 4+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Care Choices, HAP, Messa Choices, PPOM, Value Options.

Sheila Wasung, L.M.S.W.
Counseling Associates - Farmington Hills
Business Phone: 248-848-1558
Email:  sheilamsw@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Child, Family & Youth, Wayne State University, 1995
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #68010169685, State of Michigan, 1997- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1997- Present
Member, National Trauma & Loss Institute, 1997- Present
Consultant, National Trauma & Loss Institute, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 13 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.
Trauma & Loss- 14 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 143 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Most insurances.

Alison R. Willett, Ph.D.
Private Practice-Birmingham
Business Phone: 248-594-2080
Email:  dr.alison@juno.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Wayne State University, 2001
M.A., Marriage & Family Therapy, Wayne State University, 1996
Licensed Psychologist #6301011593, State of Michigan, 2001- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1996- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Childhood Depression/Anxiety/Bipolar Spectrum Disorders- 11 yrs. exp.
Adult Depression/Anxiety/Bipolar Spectrum Disorders- 11 yrs. exp.
Divorce, Remarriage & Blended Family Issues - 11 yrs. exp.
ADD/ADHD/LD (Children, Adolescents & Adults)- 11 yrs. exp.
Psychological Testing (Children, Adolescents & Adults)- 11 yrs. exp.
Parenting Strategies for Challenging Children- 11 yrs. exp.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Strategies- 2 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale

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:
General Adult Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder- 20 yrs. exp.
Abuse: Verbal, Physical, Sexual- 20 yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 20 yrs. exp.
Depression- 20 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues- 20 yrs. exp.
Neuropsychology- 15 yrs. exp.
Domestic Violence- 20 yrs. exp.
Hypnotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Affordable/First Health, BC/BS (Community,  PPO, Preferred, Trust & State of MI), Behavioral Health Systems, CIGNA, Comp Psych, Magellan, Matrix Integrated Psychological Services, Medicare, MHN, Preferred Mental Health Management, PPOM, Tricare, 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 
Website: www.drtaliaziv.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 #6301010096, State of Michigan, 2004- Present
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1996-2003
Nationally Certified Psychologist, Professional Psychologist Certification Board, 2000- Present
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, National Board of CBT, 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 Therapist, Imago Relationship Institute International, 2000
Master Addiction Counselor, National Board of CBT, 1999- Present
Diplomate Status, American Psychological Association
Executive & Life Coach, College of Executive Coaching, 2006- Present
Certified Relationship Specialist, American Psychological Association
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adults & Adolescents (Individual, Family Group, Couple/Marriage- 13 yrs. exp.
Quality of Life Coaching: Enhanced Life Satisfaction & Happiness- 17 yrs. exp.
Relationship Coaching: Imago Relationship Therapy/Parents Couples- 10 yrs. exp.
Supervision- 5 yrs. exp.

Chemcial Dependency, Co-Dependence, Gambling, Eating Disorder- 13 yrs. exp.

Addiction/Co-Addiction & Recovery Coaching (Men, Women, Individual & Group)- 13 yrs. exp.

Parent Coaching: Coaching & Supporting Parents - 10 yrs. exp.

Fee Information: Sliding scale possible.

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

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