Wayne County, Michigan Psychotherapists


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Therapist Practice/Specialty Index

Insurance & Location Index


Mary R. Beck, M.A.
Private Practice- Grosse Pointe Park
Business Phone: 313-821-0171
Email: MBeckLLP@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Merrill-Palmer Institute, 1980
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801062409, State of Michigan, 1990- Present
Limited License Psychologist #6301005077, State of Michigan, 1980- Present
Family Systems, Marital Therapist - Family Institute of Southeastern Michigan, 1987
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family & Couples Therapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Adolescent Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Parent & Family Education- 30 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues- 30 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, CIGNA, Magellan

David M. Benson, L.M.S.W.
East Shore Counseling Services - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Business Phone: 313-447-5779
Email: info@davidbensontherapy.com
Website: DavidBensonTherapy.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Eastern Michigan University, 1999
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801078089 (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 2001- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 2004- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 2003- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 17 yrs. exp.

Family & Conjoint Therapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy- 17 yrs. exp.
Sex Offender Treatment- 17 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield (some plans); fee- $80.00, sliding fee scale

Deborah F. Bihun, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Livonia, MI
Business Phone: 734-762-9630
Email:  drbihun@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Union Institute, 1993
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult & Couples Therapies
Adolescent Assessments & Therapy
Substance Abuse Treatment
Adjustment & Support Therapies for Catastrophic and/or Traumatic Brain Injuries
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Cross State of MI, MESSA

Susan M. Browne, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Grosse Pointe, MI
Business Phone: 313-882-1430
Email: susanbrownemsw@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Wayne State University. 1975
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801000712 (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1975- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1978- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1975- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners of Clinical Social Workers, 1993- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 34 yrs. exp.

Conjoint Therapy- 34 yrs. exp.
Depressive Disorders- 34 yrs. exp.
Anexiety Disorders- 34 yrs. exp.
Mid Life Transitions- 34 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Cigna, Cofinity, Compcare, Horizon, Magellan, MESSA, UBH, Value Options

Beth Bunn, L.M.S.W.
Branches Counseling - Livonia, MI
Business Phone: 734-377-4134
Email: staff@branchescounseling.org
Website: www.branchescounseling.org

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work/Psychology, Indiana University
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, National Association of Social Workers
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual/Adult/Adolescent/Family/Group Assessment & Psychotherapy- 20+ yrs. exp.
Anxiety Assessment & Treatment- 20+ yrs. exp.

Grief & Loss Assessment & Treatment- 20+ yrs. exp.
Addiction Assessment & Treatment- 20+ yrs. exp.
CBT/DBT/Solution Focused Therapy/Strengths Based Perspective- 20+ yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale

Joseph A. Damiani, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Livonia, MI
Business Phone: 734-762-9710
Email: joe.damiani@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Michigan, 1968
Psy.S., Clinical Humanistic Psychology, Michigan School for Professional Psychology, 1989
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Union Institute, 1992
Licensed Psychologist #630108792, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan, 1990- Present
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801002757, State of Michigan, 1974- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1974- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners of Clinical Social Workers,1982- Present
Level I Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute, 1998- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Marriage/Relationship- 40 yrs. exp.

Alcohol & Drug Abuse/Dependency- 40 yrs. exp.
Anxiety- 40 yrs. exp.
Depression- 40 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress (Sexual Abuse)- 15 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Magellan, UBH & all other non-managed insurance

Mary DiPaolo, M.A.
Michigan Theological Seminary Psychological Services Clinic- Plymouth
Northville Counseling Center - Northville
Business Phone: 248-561-8660
Email: maryofnorthville@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling & Psychology, Michigan Theological Seminary, 2003
Limited License Psychologist #6301012504, State of Michigan, 2004 - Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult Survivors of Abuse/Trauma/Suicide/Homicide- 7 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders (PTSD/GAD/OCD)- 7 yrs. exp.
Personality Disorders (BPD/APD/HPD/NPD)- 7 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia/Bipolar/Major Depression)- 7 yrs. exp.
Integrative Christian-Focused Psychotherapy (All Ages)- 7 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Approved for a majority of insurance providers. Co-pay at NCC or $65.00 per hour private practice (sliding fee scale available)

Barbara J. Figurski, L.M.S.W.
Livonia Natural Health Clinic - Livonia, MI
Business Phone: 248-473-2487

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Wayne State University, 1968
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801069295, State of Michigan, 1970- Present
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, NBCH, 1997- Present
Certified Homeopathic Psychotherapist, INHS, 1992- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy- 35 yrs. exp.

Couples Therapy- 35 yrs. exp.
Homeopathic Psychotherapy- 14 yrs. exp.
Weight Management- 14 yrs. exp.
Menopause Issues- 14 yrs. exp.

Pamela Gharaibeh, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Livonia, MI
Business Phone: 734-612-0985
Email:  therapy25@bigfoot.com 
Website: www.mainstreettherapy.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, University of Michigan, 1997
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801071880, State of Michigan, 2000- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers
School Specialist & Consultant, National Insititute for Trauma & Loss in Children, 1999- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 13 yrs. exp.

Child Management & Parenting- 13 yrs. exp.
Early Childhood Assessments & Therapy- 13 yrs. exp.
School/Educational Psychology- 13 yrs. exp.

Anxiety Disorders- 13 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Traditional, MESSA, State of Michigan), Tri-Care; sliding fee scale

Patricia L. Gibbs, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Dearborn, MI
Business Phone: (313) 274-5490

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical & Educational Psychology, Wayne State University, 1989
M.A., Humanistic & Clinical Psychology, Merrill-Palmer Institure, 1979
M.A., Humanities, University of Detroit, 1978
Licensed Psychologist #6301003319, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, American Art Therapy Association, 1982- Present
Graduate Psychoanalyst- American Psychoanalytic Association, 1999
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy & Art Therapy- 30 yrs. exp.
Depression & Anxiety- 30 yrs. exp.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families - 30 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalysis- 12 yrs. exp.
Relationship/Couples Therapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Statment provided for patients to obtain reimbursement from insurance.  Sliding scale & reduced fees for uninsured

Gayle Gozdor, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Dearborn & Bingham Farms, MI
Business Phone: 313-730-2077
Email:  ggoz@comcast.net 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1993
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Illinois, 1989
Licensed Psychologist #6301007615, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Psychotherapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Conjoint Psychotherapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Anxiety - 25 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - 25 yrs. exp.
Depression - 25 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare

Susan Greenshields, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Dearborn, MI
Business Phone: 313-359-3676
Email: susan.greenshields@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, Mercy, 1992
M.A., Developmental Psychology, Oakland University, 1980
Licensed Psychologist #6301007742, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Depression in Adults - 17 yrs. exp.
Marital Therapy- 12 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders - 17 yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders: Adults & Adolescents- 12 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Magellan, Medicare

Carla Groh, Ph.D.
Women’s Groups for Mental Health- Detroit, MI
Business Phone: 313-538-4894

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Nursing-Women Psychological Development, University of Michigan, 1994
M.S.N., Nursing-Adult Mental Health, Wayne State University, 1983
Psychiatric Nurse, American Nurses Credentialing Center,1993- Present
Clinical Nurse Specialist, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 1989- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 10 yrs. exp.
Group Psychotherapy with Women- 3 yrs. exp.
Individual Therapy with Women (Emphasis on Depression)- 5 yrs. exp.
Geriatric Assessments and Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS Pilot Project for NP

Shawn M. Guideau, M.A.
Private Practice- Canton, MI
Business Phone: (734) 748-8713
Email: sguideau@hotmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Community Agency Counseling, Sienna Heights University, 1997
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401006879, State of Michigan
Nationally Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors
Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, IC & RC
Substance Abuse Professional, NAADAC
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Substance Abuse Treatment & Evaluations
Individual/Group/Family/Couples
Counseling, Assessments, Referrals & Education
LLPC Supervision

M. Linda Gurevich, M.S.N.
Women's Groups for Mental Health- Detroit, MI
Business Phone: 248-932-3048

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.N., Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Wayne State University, 1997
Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Michigan, 1982- Present
Psychiatric Nurse, American Nurses Credentialing Center: ANA, 1982- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult Assessments and Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Group Psychotherapy- Adult Women; Depression & Bipolar- 6 yrs. exp.
Individual Assessments and Psychotherapy- 5 yrs. exp.
Multiple Family Education & Support Groups- 3 yrs. exp.

Chris Henrickson, L.M.S.W.
Heron Ridge Associates, Plymouth, MI
Business Phone: 734-454-3560
Email:  chrisgh@chartermi.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Admin. & Direct Practice, University of Michigan, 1979
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801015619, State of Michigan, 1981- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1981- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, 1987- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Medical Psychotherapists, 1986- Present
Certified Oncology Social Worker, 2003- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Adjustment to Acute and Chronic Medical Illness- 30 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement- 30 yrs. exp.
Professional Consultation & Supervision- 26 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, Blue Care Network, HAP, MHN, Value Options

Kimberly Hillery, L.M.S.W.
Therapeutic Services - Livonia, MI
Business Phone: 734-398-6579
Email: kimhillery@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1999
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 2006- Present
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), MBAP, 2007- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1993- Present
Professional Life Coach, PWN, 2006- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.

Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Group Psychotherapy (Substance Abuse, Women's Issues, Anger Mgt., Domestic Violence- 4 yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency/Substance Abuse Treatment, SAP/DOT Evaluations- 6 yrs. exp.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy- 6 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; sliding fee scale

Matthew Jones, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Detroit, MI
Business Phone: 313-531-3702

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1980
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1982- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1989- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult & Family Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Pre-Marital Counseling & Divorce Recovery- 20 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS , Medicare B

Suzanne W. Jones, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice- Northville, MI
Business Phone: 248-767-9402

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1994
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC-1), State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Life Changes & Personal Growth- 10 yrs. exp.
Chemical Dependency Treatment & Evaluations- 10 yrs. exp.
Co-Dependency & Adult Children Issues- 10 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 10 yrs. exp.
Gambling Addiction Assessments & Treatment- 10 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Accepts private pay; sliding scale fee based on ability to pay.

Doris A. Landry, M.S.
Private Practice- Livonia MI
Business Phone: 248-891-8139
Email: doris@attachmentcoalition.org

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 1988
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Member & Registered Clinician, Association for Treatment & Training in the Attachment of Children
Member, Attachment Coalition of Michigan
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Domestic & International Pre-Adoption Consulting- 18 yrs. exp.
Attachment Disturbances & Family Treatment- 10 yrs. exp.
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy - 8 yrs. exp.
Family by Adoption Adjustment Consulting - 18 yrs. exp.
Theraplay- 15 yrs. exp.

Cassandra F. Marshall, L.M.S.W.
Proaction Behavioral Health, Detroit, MI
Business Phone: 313-345-1215
Email: cassandramarshall@ctcreentry.org

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Wayne State University, 1991
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801064540, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Qualified Mental Health Professional, Michigan Department of Community Health
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family & Children Services- 31 yrs. exp.

Corrections & Mental Health- 33 yrs. exp.
Group Development- 30 yrs. exp.

Aurolee S. Meadow, Ph.D.
Heron Ridge Associates- Plymouth, MI
Business Phone: (734) 620-1240
Email: ameadow@sbcglobal.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Wayne State University, 2001
M.A., School & Community Psychology, Wayne State University, 1992
M.S., School Counseling, University of Utah, 1982
Licensed Psychologist #6301011798, State of Michigan, 2001- Present
Certified School Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1992- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy (All Disorders)- 30+ yrs. exp.
Adults- Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress - 18+ yrs. exp.
Child Management & Parenting - 30+ yrs. exp.
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy- 18 yrs. exp.
School & Educational Psychology - 24+ yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: All BC/BS, Health Alliance Plan

Brad W. Minton, M.S.
Counseling & Therapy Associates- Taylor
Business Phone: 313- 406-4493
Website: www.counselingandtherapyassociates.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Community Counseling, Radford University, 2007
Post-Masters School Counseling Certification, University of Detroit Mercy, 2010
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401010890, State of Michigan, 2011 - Present
Licensed School Counselor, Michigan Department of Education, 2010 - Present
Certified Hypnotherapist, National Guild of Hypnotists, 2008- Present
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale

Susan L. Parker, Ph.D.
Center for Healing & Happiness, P.C., Canton, MI
Business Phone: 734-459-1760
Website: www.quietanxiety.com
Email:  sue@quietanxiety.com 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 1993
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan
Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, 1999- Present
Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, 1999- Present
Member, Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Member, Michigan Association of Professional Psychologists
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Psychological Trauma- 23 yrs. exp.
Stress- 15 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 15 yrs. exp.
Depression- 13 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 15 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield plus others; sliding fee scale

Denise Phillips, L.M.S.W.
Gambling Solutions & Counseling Services of Michigan, P.L.C. - Grosse Pointe & Plymouth, MI
Business Phone: 313-580-0362
Website: www.gamblingsolutionsandcounselingservicesofmi.com
Email: denisephillips186@msn.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Mental Health Concentration, Wayne State University, 1985
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801033796(Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1985- Present
Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor, 1997- Present
National Certified Gambling Counselor, 1998- Present
Board Approved Clinical Consultant, 2008- Present
Member, National Council on Problem Gambling, 1998- Present
Member, Michigan Association on Problem Gambling, 2002- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Assessments & Psychotherapy- 25 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders- 25 yrs. exp.

Chemical Dependency- 25 yrs. exp.
Compulsive Gambling- 25 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 25 yrs. exp.
Supervision, Training & Case Consultation- 23 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Some insurance accepted

Suzanne E. Rodgers, L.M.S.W.
Private Practice, Detroit, MI
Business Phone: 313-477-7238
Email: rodgerssuzanne@mac.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Individuals & Families, University of Michigan, 1987
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801058827, State of Michigan, 1991- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, 1991- Present
Member, Association for Psychoanalytic Thought
Certification, Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 2004
Certification, Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 2006
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.

Individual Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Psychotherapy with Young Mothers- 10 yrs. exp.
Senior Citizens- 15 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Cofinity, Medicare, MESSA

Benita L. Stinson, M.A.
Private Practice- Dearborn Heights, MI
Business Phone: 313-932-7600
Email: elementsofchange@yahoo.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Community Counseling, Hampton University, 2009
Limited License Professional Counselor #6401012306, State of Michigan, 2011- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 4 yrs. exp.
Individual & Family Psychotherapy- 4 yrs. exp.
Career Counseling- 4 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement- 4 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Therapy- 2 yrs. exp.


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/

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