Washtenaw County, Michigan Psychotherapists, A-B

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Diane Agresta, Psy.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-665-9890
Website: www.drdianeagresta.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1983

M.S., Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 1977

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1986- Present
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1978-85
Member, American & Michigan Psychological Associations, 1985- Present
Member, National Register of Healthcare Providers in Psychology, 2008- Present
Certification, Council for Affordable Quality Health Care (CAQH), 2007- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Early Child, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 34 yrs. exp.

Family & Conjoint Therapy- 34 yrs. exp.
General Adult Psychotherapy- 34 yrs. exp.

Dissociative Disorders- 31 yrs. exp.

Women's Issues- 34 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: All insurances that will reimburse for fully licensed psychologists

Naomi B. Alcaine, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-995-5181
Email: nalcainephd@gmail.com
Website: www.drnaomialcaine.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, 2002

Predoctoral Internship, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 2002
Postdoctorate in Neuropsychological Testing & Family Therapy, Cornell Weill Medical College, 2004

Licensed Psychologist # 6301013363, State of Michigan, 2006- Present
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology, 2007- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2002- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 9 yrs. exp.

Neuropsychological Testing for Learning Disabilities & ADHD- 9 yrs. exp.
Adult Psychotherapy- 9 yrs. exp.

Social Skills Groups for Children- 9 yrs. exp.

Family Therapy & Parenting- 9 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BCBS, BCBS PPO, Cofinity; sliding fee scale

Norman E. Alessi, M.D.
Private Practice - Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-222-6222
Email: nalessi@yahoo.com
Website: www.alessicebs.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Medicine, Emory University, 1976
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 1977- Present

Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, General Psychiatry, 1982- Present
Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 1985- Present
Professor Emeritus (Active), University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry, 2005
Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association, 1997- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Pediatric & Adolescent Psychiatry- 30+ yrs. exp.
Psychopharmacology of Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders- 30+ yrs. exp.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders Including Asperger's Disorder- 13 yrs. exp.
ADHD, All Ages- 18 yrs. exp.
Parent & Professional Psychoeducation & Consultation- 23 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Third party payments not accepted, but documentation provided.

Kenya Alexander, M.D.
Ann Arbor Center for the Family - Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-995-5181
Email: kenyaalexandercp@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Medicine, Wayne State University, 2002
M.D., Adult Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 2006
M.D., Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 2008
Licensed Physician, State of Michigan, 2007- Present

Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Adult Psychiatry, 2010- Present
Member, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Adult Psychiatry- 5 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 3 yrs. exp
Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Consultations, Medication Management & Psychotherapy- 5 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders & Thought Disorders- 5 yrs. exp.
Developmental Disorders, ADHD- 3 yrs. exp.

Kathleen S. Allen, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-546-1660
Email: KathleenAllenNP@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Psychiatric Nursing, University of Michigan, 2002

M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 2006
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Clinical & Macro) #4704219407, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Limited License Master Social Worker #6801088846, State of Michigan, 2007- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers, 2006- Present

Member, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, 2005- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Depression - 3 yrs. exp.
Psychopharmacology- 2 yrs. exp.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy - 2 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS, Medicare; sliding fee scale

Tanis Allen, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-417-7667
Email: tanis_jo@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1985
Licensed Master Social Worker (Macro & Clinical Practice) #6801046541, State of Michigan, 1987- Present
Certified Internal Family systems Therapist, 2011- Present
ACSW, National Association of Social Workers, 1991- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Adolescent/Adult Psychotherapy - 26 yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders (all types) - 17 yrs. exp.

Grief & Bereavement - 26 yrs. exp.

Depression/Anxiety - 26 yrs. exp.

Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy - 15 yrs. exp.

Adjustment to Illness - 26 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS PPOs, Chickering, Magellan State of Michigan, Magellan EAP, MESSA, United Behavioral Health, Value Options

Mary K. Anderson, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-327-5934
Email: maryanderson888@msn.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1993

M.A., Counseling Psychology, Ball State University, 1988

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1993- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Adult & Couples Assessment & Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.

Lesbian, Bisexual & Gay Issues- 23 yrs. exp.

Depression & Anxiety- 23 yrs. exp.

Women’s Issues- 23 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Cofinity, Medicare; Sliding fee scale

Jean Apperson, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-665-0464
Email: jeanatapp@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1973

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1975- Present

Certified Psychoanalyst, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 1990- Present

Member, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, 1976- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Psychotherapy- Adults & Late Adolescence- 40 yrs. exp.

Psychoanalysis, Adults- 25 yrs. exp.

Consultation/Supervision- 35 yrs. exp.

Conjoint Psychotherapy- 40 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Preferred, Community Blue, MESSA & other non-PPO insurances

Stephen J. Aquino, Psy.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-358-3495
Email: dr.stephen.aquino@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 1994

M.A., Education, University of Michigan, 2009

Licensed Psychologist #6301009827, State of Michigan, 1999- Present
Licensed School Guidance Counselor, State of Michigan, 2004- Present
Certified Elementary School Teacher, State of Michigan, 2009- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1999- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Assessments & Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.

Family & Conjoint Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities- 20 yrs. exp.

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder- 20 yrs. exp.

Child Management & Parenting- 20 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS; sliding fee scale

Eve Avrin, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-546-9645
Email: eavrin@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1996

Licensed Psychologist # 6301009142, State of Michigan, 1996- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Psychotherapy- 16 yrs. exp.

General Psychotherapy - 16 yrs. exp.

General Adult Psychotherapy - 16 yrs. exp.

Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 16 yrs. exp.

Depression - 16 yrs. exp.

Spirituality & Psychotherapy - 16 yrs. exp.

Anxiety Disorders - 16 yrs. exp.

Anxiety & Depression - 16 yrs. exp.
Body/Mind Approaches- 16 yrs. exp.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - 16 yrs. exp.

Mindfulness/Spirituality- 16 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BCBS (Traditional & PPO), Blue Care Network, Blue Federal Employee, blue Preferred, Cofinity, Medicare, MESSA, UM Premier Care; reduced fee

Dana Barton, L.M.S.W. 
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-678-5837
Email: dbarton52@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Speech & Theatre, University of Michigan, 1977

M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1988
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801060753, State of Michigan, 1990- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1990- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Psychotherapy with Individual Adults, Couples & Families- 20+ yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual & Gender Issues- 20+ yrs. exp.

Sex, Intimacy & Relationship Issues- 20+ yrs. exp.

Major Life Transitions- 20+ yrs. exp.

Adult Survivors of Trauma, Sexual & Emotional Abuse, Neglect- 20+ yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Will accept any insurance that will reimburse for treatment by an LMSW (Licensed Masters of Social Work.)  Sliding fee scale

Brent Beam, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-531-8831
Email: brentdbeam@gmail.com
Website: www.brentbeam.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology,Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, 2006

M.A., Counseling Psychology,Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, 2003

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 2010- Present

Licensed Psychologist, State of Missouri, 2007- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2001- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 8 yrs. exp.

College Students - 6 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 6 yrs. exp.

Relationship Issues- 6 yrs. exp.

Men's Issues- 6 yrs. exp.

Fee Information: Private practice sliding fee scale

Vicki Bennett, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-677-0883
Email: vbennett@umich.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Casework, University of Michigan, 1975
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801012412, State of Michigan, 1978- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1989- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, 1990- Present
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers, 1993- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp
Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.
Custody Evaluations- 27 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues- 27 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS, UBH, UHC, multiple HMOs; sliding fee scale available

Elizabeth Bishop, Ph.D.
Arbor Psychological Consultants- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-741-8844
Email: arborpsych@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychology, Ohio State University, 1976

M.A., Clinical Child Psychology, Ohio State University, 1973

Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1981- Present

Member, National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology, 1994- Present

Practitioner Member, Association for Conflict Resolution, 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 Psychotherapy- 35 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy - 35 yrs. exp.

Child Management & Parenting - 35 yrs. exp.

Forensic Evaluations - 29 yrs. exp.

Neuropsychological Assessment - 33 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, CIGNA, Medicare, MESSA, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare, Value Options

Kristin Blackburn, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice - Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734- 994-1531
Email: kblackburn@mail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1993
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801067835, State of Michigan, 1996- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Individual Psychotherapy- 18 yrs. exp.

Anger Management- 18 yrs. exp.

Survivors of Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse- 18 yrs. exp.

Women's Issues- 18 yrs. exp.

Grief & Bereavement- 18 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 18 yrs. exp.
Body/Mind/Spirit Approaches- 18 yrs. exp.
Conjoint Psychotherapy- 18 yrs. exp.
Life Transitions: Divorce, Job Loss, Career Change- 18 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: BC/BS; reduced sliding scale fee available

Diane Blumson, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-668-1594
Email: diane.blumson@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1976
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801000695, State of Michigan, 1976- Present

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1991- Present

Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners of Clinical Social Workers, 1987- Present

Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, 1993- Present

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1978- Present

Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, Academy of Certified Social Workers, 1978- Present
Level I & II Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute, 2000- Present
EMDR Approved Consultant, EMDRIA Institute, 2007- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Multicultural Issues in Therapy- 34 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy- 34 yrs. exp.

Grief & Bereavement- 34 yrs. exp.

Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 34 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Therapy- 34 yrs. exp.
EMDR & Trauma Work- 12 yrs. exp.
EMDR Consultation- 5 yrs. exp.

 

Dorella L. Bond, Ph.D.
Private Practice - Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-660-4828
Email: dorella.bond@aya.yale.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Pastoral Clinical Psychology, Boston University, 1990

M.Div., Pastoral Counseling, Yale University, 1977

Licensed Psychologist #6301012697, State of Michigan, 2004- Present

Licensed Psychologist #001850, State of Connecticut, 1993-2004

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

General Adult Psychotherapy - 20+ yrs. exp.

Anxiety Disorders - 20+ yrs. exp.

Couples - 20+ yrs. exp.

Pastoral Psychotherapy - 20+ yrs. exp.

Transitions - 20+ yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Fee for service; insurance accepted as an out-of-network provider

 

Jack Borener, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Saline, MI
Business Phone: 734-730-5333
Email: jab@counselingofwashtenaw.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

M.S.W., Eastern Michigan University, 1994
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro) #6801062445, State of Michigan, 1996- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1984- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Mindfulness Therapy With Adults for Anxiety Disorder & Depression- 6 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Adolescents & Adults with Mood Disorders - 15 yrs. exp.

Solution Focused Therapy with Adults & Couples - 17 yrs. exp.

Mental Health Treatment of Chronic Mentally Ill - 40 yrs. exp.

Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, BC/BS, Cofinity, Magellan, Medicare, PPOM, United Behavioral Health, USA Managed Health; sliding fee scale, $120- $200

Jane York Bornstein, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-222-0880
Email: janeborn@umich.edu

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1997
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801078023, State of Michigan, 2000- Present
ACSW, National Association of Social Workers, 2000- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 12 yrs. exp.
Adoption Related Issues- 12 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Fee for service

Linda S. Bowman, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-678-7709
Email: lumdum15@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1975
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801010115, State of Michigan, 1976- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Parenting- 35 yrs. exp.

Issues of Aging- 35 yrs. exp.

Pet Loss- 35 yrs. exp.

Adjustment to Illness- 35 yrs. exp.
Traumatic Brain Injury- 35 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Julie Boyd, M.A.
Huron Counseling Services, L.L.C.- Dexter, MI
Business Phone: 734-426-5271
Email: jboyduw@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling, Central Michigan University, 2000

Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Michigan, 2000- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Couples Counseling - 10 yrs. exp.

Trauma & Anxiety Issues - 12 yrs. exp.
Life Adjustments (job loss, grief, divorce, etc.) - 12 yrs. exp.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Issues- 12 yrs. exp.
Coping with Aging Parents Issues- 4 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale

Nancy Bozeman, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-668-8511

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1989
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1995- Present

Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1988- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Relationship Issues

Chronic & Life Threatening Illnesses

Individual Adult Psychotherapy

Dissociative Identity Disorders

Survivors of Physical & Sexual Abuse

Depression

Sara E. Brackenbury, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice & Huron Valley Consultation Center- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-330-3965
Email: seblmsw@hotmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 2001
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801081684, State of Michigan, 2003- Present

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy - 8 yrs. exp.

Individual Adult Psychotherapy - 8 yrs. exp.

Mood Disorders- 8 yrs. exp.

Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 8 yrs. exp.

College/Graduate Students- Issues Impacting Academic Performance - 8 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, BC/BS; sliding fee scale

Joe Breakey, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-604-5152
Email: joebreak@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

M.S.W., University of Washington, 1994
Licensed Master Social Worker # 6801082240 (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 2004

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

Gay Lesbian & Gender Issues- 17 yrs. exp.
Relationship/Couples Counseling - 17 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 15 yrs. exp.

Cognitive Therapy - 15 yrs. exp.

Life Transitions - 17 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Blue Care Network & BC/BS

Marnie Burkman, M.D.
Michigan Integrative Psychiatry- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-913-0345
Email: marnieburkman@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.D., Tufts University School of Medicine, 2003

Licensed Physician, State of Michigan

Board Certification in General Adult Psychiatry

Board Certification in Integrative Holistic Medicine
Member, American Holistic Medical Association

Areas of Practice/Specialty:

General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.

Integrative/Holistic Psychiatry- 7 yrs. exp.

Relaxation Training - 13 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders & PTSD- 7 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders- 7 yrs. exp.

Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, CIGNA

 

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

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