Washtenaw County, MI Child & Adolescent Therapists
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- Diane Agresta, Psy.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor
Business Phone: 665-9890
Email: dianeag@comcast.net
Website: www.drdianeagresta.com
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 1977
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1983
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1978-85
Licensed Psychologist #6301002761, State of Michigan, 1986- Present
Member, World Association of Infant Mental Health, 1983- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 1990- Present
Member, Michigan Women Psychologists, 1990- Present
Member, International Society for the Study of Multiple Personality and Dissociation,
1989- Present
Member, National Register of Health Care Providers, 2008- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Early Childhood Evaluation & Therapy- 31 yrs. exp.
Childhood Trauma- 31 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Evaluation & Therapy- 31 yrs. exp.
Family Psychotherapy- 31 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: All insurances except HMOs; Sliding fee scale.
- Michael Bambery, Ph.D.
Center for Neuropsychology, Learning & Development- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-994-9466
Email: mbambery@cnld.org
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 2008
M.A., Child Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 1998
Limited License Psychologist #6301013977, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy - 10 yrs. exp.
Parent Guidance & Child Management - 10 yrs. exp.
Separation & Divorce Issues- 10 yrs. exp.
Early Childhood Psychotherapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Issues- 10 yrs. exp.
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Elizabeth Bishop, Ph.D.
Arbor Psychological Consultants- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-741-8844
Email: arborpsych@sbcglobal.net -
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Child Psychology, Ohio State University, 1973
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1981-
Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychology, Ohio State University, 1976
Member, National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology, 1984- Present
Practitioner Member, Academy of Family Mediators, 1993- Present
Member, Michigan Society of Forensic Psychology, 1990- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1976- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1981- Present -
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Therapy- 32 yrs. exp.
ADD/ADHD- 30 yrs. exp.
School Behavior/Learning Problems- 30 yrs. exp.
Forensic Evaluations- 26 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, BCN, CIGNA, MESSA, Tricare, United
Healthcare, US Behavioral Health & Value Options.
Dawn E. Chalker, M.A.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-417-2664
Email: dawnchalker@comcast.net
Website: http://dawnchalker.home.comcast.net
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Guidance & Counseling, University of Michigan, 1975
- Licensed Professional Counselor #6401003447, State of Michigan, 1993- Present
Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor, Association for Play Therapy, 2002- Present
Trauma & Loss School Specialist, TLC
Michigan Teaching Certificate, University of Michigan, 1992
Low Ropes Adventure Certification, Monroe ISD
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Play Therapy - 13 yrs. exp.
- Child & Family Therapy- 16 yrs. exp.
- Divorce/Blended Families- 16 yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting- 16 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders/Selective Mutism- 7 yrs. exp.
- Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Cofinity, Humana, Magellan; sliding fee scale
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Douglas R. Ensor, Ph.D.
Ann Arbor Center for the Family- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-995-5181
Email: densor@comcast.net
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Psychology, University of Michigan, 1975
Ph.D., Psychology & Education, University of Michigan, 1982
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1985- Present-
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Practice, Child/Adolescent/Adult/Marital- 30 yrs. exp.
Family Therapy, Child & Adolescent Focused- 30 yrs. exp.
School Behavioral & Learning Problems- 30 yrs. exp.
Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation & Chronic Illnesses- 30 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS (BCN, Traditional, PPO), MESSA, PPOM
- Joy Wolfe Ensor, Ph.D.
Ann Arbor Center for the Family- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-995-5181
Email: jwensor@comcast.net
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical & Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan, 1983
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1987- Present- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Family Therapy/Parent Guidance- 30 yrs. exp.
Separation & Divorce Isses- 30 yrs. exp.
Remarried Families- 30 yrs. exp.
Developmental Assessments- 30 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, BC/BS PPO, Blue Care Network, Community Blue, Medicare, MI Mental Health Managed Network.
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Roger E. Lauer, Ph.D.
Center for Neuropsychology, Learning & Development- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-994-9466
Website: CNLD.org
Email: rlauer@CNLD.org
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan,1992
M.S., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan,1990
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Clinical Neuropsychologist, University of Michigan, 1994- Present
Member, Professional Advisory Board, Learning Disabilities Association
Member, International Dyslexia Association
Member,
Ann Arbor Autism Foundation
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Neuropsychological Assessment & Intervention- 23 yrs. exp.
Neurocognitive Testing of Depression, Anxiety & Bipolar Disorders in Children- 23 yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Autism - 23 yrs. exp.
Neurocognitive Testing of FAS/FAC, Genetic & Neurological Disorders in Children- 23 yrs. exp.
Giftedness & Twice Exceptional- 23 yrs. exp. -
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Linda Lawson, M.A.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-213-3568
Email: ldlawson@sbcglobal.net
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Psychology, Center for Humanistic Studies, 1994
Limited License Psychologist #6301009323, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Member, Association for Play Therapy, 1989- Present
Cofounder, The Michigan Association for Play Therapy, 1994
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 22 yrs. exp.
Play Therapy- 22 yrs. exp.
Parent Guidance - 20 yrs. exp.
Blended Families- 20 yrs. exp.
Children of Chemically Dependent Parents- 22 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Most insurances accepteed; sliding fee available.
Karen C. Mikus, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-761-7247
Email: kcmikusphd@sbcglobal.net- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Psychology & Education, University of Michigan, 1981
M.Ed., Special Ed./Early Childhood, American University, 1973
M.A., Psychology, University of Michigan, 1977
Licensed Psychologist #6301005649, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Early Childhood Assessments & Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders & Behavior Problems- 30 yrs. exp.
Separation, Divorce, Death, Loss in Childhood- 30 yrs. exp.
Fiesty Toddlers & Their Parents- 36 yrs. exp.
Late Adolescent Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Sliding fee scale; services reimbursable by various
insurances.
Emily B. Miller, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-761-5347
Email: emilybm@juno.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Michigan, 1971
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801001068, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #4101005568, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
- Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1973- Present
- Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners of Clinical Social Work, 1987- Present
- Certified Divorce Coach & Child Specialist, Collaborative Law Institute of Michigan, 2005
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 36 yrs. exp.
- Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 36 yrs. exp.
- Divorce Issues- 36 yrs. exp.
- Child Management & Parent Guidance-36 yrs. exp.
- Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Magellan, Partnership Health, United Behavioral Health, Value Options.
Andi Mineard O'Neil, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-883-6770
Email: andioneil@yahoo.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice/Children & Youth, University of Michigan, 1999
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801079419, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
- Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1999- Present
Member, Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health, 2007- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Child, Adolescent & Family Psychotherapy - 9 yrs. exp.
- Adoption & Attachment Issues - 9 yrs. exp.
- Parent Guidance & Support - 9 yrs. exp.
- Play-Based Therapy for Young Children - 9 yrs. exp.
- Treatment of Trauma, Neglect, Physical & Sexual Abuse - 9 yrs. exp.
Michael J. Patterson, L.M.S.W.
Namaste Family Services - Ann Arbor & Chelsea, MI
Business Phone: 734-231-0659
Email: mpatterson.msw@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1992
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801065499, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
- Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1994- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Child & Adolescent Behavioral Problems- 13 yrs. exp.
- Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment - 13 yrs. exp.
- Childhood Trauma and PTSD- 13 yrs. exp.
Asperger's & Pervasive Developmental Disorder - 7 yrs. exp. Attachment Disorder
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale.
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Katie Pelz-Davis, L.M.S.W.
Family Therapy Associates- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-572-0882 x2
Email:kpelzdavis@comcast.net
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., University of Michigan, 1975
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1976- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1982- Present
Approved Supervisor, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, 1989-
Present
ACSW, National Association of Social Workers, 1977- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family & Conjoint Therapy- 34 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 34 yrs. exp.
Separation & Divorce Issues- 34 yrs. exp.
Mark W. Root, M.D.
Private Practice - Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-996-0161
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., University of Michigan, 1972
- Psychiatric Residency, Ypsilanti State Hospital, 1976
Licensed Physician #4301032186, State of Michigan, 1973- Present
- Psychoanalyst, Detroit Psychoanalytic Institute & Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 1986-
- Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1980- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Psychiatric Evaluations (Ages 8 yrs. +)- 33 yrs. exp.
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Adult & Adolescent)- 33 yrs. exp.
- Medication Management- 33 yrs. exp.
- Mood Disorders, ADD/ADHD- 33 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield (most policies except BCN), Medicare, Priority Health; reduced fee arrangements in some situations
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Laura Sanders, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-662-3509
Email: createcoun@comcast.net
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1988
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801061563, State of Michigan, 1990- Present
ACSW, National Association of Social Workers, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child Sexual Abuse (Children, Adolescents, Adults)- 21 yrs. exp.
PTSD (Children, Adolescents, Adults)- 21 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Assessments & Psychotherapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Supervision, Consultation, Training on Work with Adolescents- 15 yrs. exp.
Attachment Disorder & Adoption Issues (Children, Adolescents, Families)- 15 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Provider for Michigan Adoption Medical Subsidy.
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Kari J. Schmidt, M.A.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-761-6343
Email: kjschmidt411@sbcglobal.net
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Educational Psychology/Counseling, University of South Dakota, 1996
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401008157, State of Michigan, 2001- Present
Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor, Association for Play Therapy, 1998- Present
National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Play Therapy - 13 yrs. exp.
Parent Guidance & Support- 18 yrs. exp.
Early Developmental & Child Mental Health Evaluations & Therapy- 13 yrs. exp.
Attachment Therapy- 11 yrs. exp.
Social Skills Groups for Children (3-10 yr. olds)- 13 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Clients are responsible for fees and billing to their
insurance company. Insurance coverage varies depending on individual plans.
Michael Singer, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-995-3654
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1974
- Graduate, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 1996
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1977- Present
Certified in Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychoanalysis, American Psychoanalytic Association, 2001- Present
Certified Sex Therapist, American Association of Sex Educatiors, Counselors and Therapists, 2001- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 35 yrs. exp.
- Marital & Sexual Dysfunction Therapy- 35 yrs. exp.
- Individual Psychotherapy- 35 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalysis- 15 yrs. exp.
Supervision of Child & Adult Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
- Insurance Information: Most insurance.
Michelle Stern-Samberg, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-626-0932
Email: msternsamberg@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Learning & Attention Challenges, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006
Licensed Psychologist #6301013501, State of Michigan, 2008- Present
Post Doctoral Fellowship, UM Center for the Child & Family
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
- Family Therapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities & ADHD including Associated Social Emotional Challenges- 9 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 9 yrs. exp.
Parent Guidance using Collaborative Problem Solving- 9 yrs. exp..
- Insurance: All major medical insurances will reimburse for services.
Jonathan A. Sugar, M.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-741-0040
Email: jasugarmd@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
MHSA, Health Systems Planning & Administration, University of Michigan, 1978
M.D., Medicine, University of Michigan, 1984
Residencies in General, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 1985-89
- Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 1984- Present
Board Certified- Adult Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1990- Present
- Board Certified- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1992- Present
- Graduate Certification- Adult Psychoanalysis, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 2002
- Graduate Certification- Child & Adolescent Psychoanalysis, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 2002
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Adult Psychoanalysis & Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
- Child & Adolescent Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy- 18+ yrs. exp.
- Personality Disorders- 23 yrs. exp.
- Eating Disorders & Psychosomatic Disorders- 23+ yrs. exp.
Medication Consultation- 23+ yrs. exp.
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Kathleen M. Tuta, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-662-8665
Email: ktuta@umich.edu
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1980
Licensed Psychologist #6301005774, State of Michigan, 1983- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1989- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1982- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child/Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 25+ yrs. exp.
Early Childhood Assessments & Psychotherapy- 25+ yrs. exp.
Parent Guidance & Child Management- 25+ yrs. exp.
Play Therapy- 25+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Preferred, Community Blue, FEP, Medicare, MESSA
Karen Zokas, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ypsilanti, MI
Business Phone: 734-748-0950
Email: kzokas@umich.edu
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Special Education, Oakland University, 1978
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice/Mental Health, University of Michigan, 2002
Limited Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Michigan, 2003- 2007
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801086356 (Clinical), State of Michigan, 2007- Present
- Member, National Association of Social Workers, 2002- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Child Sexual Abuse/Trauma - 6 yrs. exp.
- PTSD (Children, Adolescents, Adults) - 6 yrs. exp.
- Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy - 6 yrs. exp.
- Attachment Disorder (Children, Adolescents, Families) - 6 yrs. exp.
- ADD/ADHD School Behavior/Learning- 20 yrs. exp.
- Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Traditional, Michigan Adoption Medical Subsidy.
The Networker prints only the information that is submitted by the
practitioner. The names for the abbreviated academic degrees & state licenses given
above are as follows:
| Academic Degrees: |
State Licenses & Certifications |
| M.A.- Master of Arts |
C.A.C.- Certified Addictions Counselor |
| M.S.- Master of Science |
L.M.S.W.- Licensed Master Social Worker |
| M.S.W.- Master of Social Work |
L.L.P.- Limited License Psychologist |
| Ph.D.- Doctor of Philosophy |
L.P.- Licensed Psychologist |
| Ed.D.- Doctor of Education |
L.P.C.- Licensed Professional Counselor |
| Psy.D.- Doctor of Psychology |
L.M.F.T- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist |
| M.D.- Doctor of Medicine |
S.W.- Social Worker |
| Psy.S.- Specialist Degree in Psychology |
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