Grand Rapids, Michigan Psychotherapists

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Bonni Gemmell Akalis, M.A.
Private Practice- Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-285-9141 
Email: BonniAkalis@hotmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, 1974
Limited License Psychologist #6301002499, State of Michigan, 1977- Present
Licensed Masters Social Worker #6801017804, State of Michigan, 1981- Present
Nationally Certified Group Psychotherapist, American Group Psychotherapy Association, 1994- Present
CGP Designation, National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists, 1996- Present
Associate Member, American Psychological Association, 2004 - Present
Member, Michigan Women Psychologists, 1993 - Present
Certified Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association, 1987 - Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy (Individual, Family & Groups)- 33 yrs. exp.
Marital/Couples Therapy- 33 yrs. exp.
Special Focus on the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Trauma & Loss- 33 yrs. exp.
Positive Psychologist/Positive Psychotherapy Groups for Depression- 4 yrs. exp.
Professional/Executive Coaching- 4 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Most insurances accepted.

Theresa Anderson-Varney, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-285-8868 
Email: drtjav@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1991
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1985- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Practice: Children, Adolescents, Adults- 23 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 23 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 23 yrs. exp.
Bipolar Disorder (Children & Adults)- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, Community Blue.

Bettye Jo Bell, M.A.
Private Practice- Holland
Business Phone: 616-355-7720 
Email: bettyejob@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1990
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family Therapy
Child Psychotherapy
Senior/Elder Psychotherapy

Dorothy Berg, Ph.D.
North Kent Guidance Services - Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-361-5001 
Email: NKGS@comcast.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of North Dakota, 1980
M.A., Counseling Psychology, University of North Dakota, 1976
M.A., English Literature, North Dakota State University, 1973
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1982- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Depression- 25 yrs. exp.
Anxiety- 25 yrs. exp.
Substance Abuse Treatment- 25 yrs. exp.
Assessments: Bariatric/Intellectual/Psychological/Career- 25 yrs. exp.
Marital/Couples Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.

Kathleen J. Cramer, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-464-3424 

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2006
Limited License Psychologist #6301013342, State of Michigan, 1999- Present
Registered Nurse, State of Michigan, 1975- Present
Member American Psychological Association, 1999- Present
Member, Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Adult Psychotherapy & Assessment- 7 yrs. exp.
Group Psychotherapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Depression, Dissociation & Divorce Issues- 7 yrs. exp.
Chronic Health Issues- 7 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 7 yrs. exp.

Diane M. Denman, Ph.D.
Claystone Clinical Associates - Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-243-4932

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1987
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of California at Berkeley, 1968
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent, Adult & Senior Assessments & Psychotherapy- 18 yrs. exp.
Depression: Grief & Loss- 18 yrs. exp.
Health Psychology (DFIDS, FM, Lupus, MS, etc.)- 18 yrs. exp.
Neuropsychological Evaluation & Treatment- 18 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 17 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Blue Care Network, Blue Choice, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Magellan, MESSA, Value Options, many others

Peter L. Everts, Ph.D.
Psychology Associates of Grand Rapids- Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-957-9112 X23
Email: 1evertspm@charter.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, 1978
M.A., Theology, Fuller Seminary, Graduate School of Theology, 1977
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1985- Present
Level I & II EMDR Certification, EMDRIA
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 28 yrs. exp.
Marital Psychotherapy- 28 yrs. exp.
Adult Psychotherapy- 28 yrs. exp.
Divorce Mediation/Divorce Issues- 6 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/EMDR Treatment- 10 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: ASR, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, Magellan Behavioral Health, PPOM, State of Michigan, Tricare, Value Options and others.

Gail G. Johnson, L.M.S.W.
Fountain Hill Center - Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-456-1178
Email: gjohnson@fountainhillcenter.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, Western Michigan University, 1989
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801079133, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1991- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1989- Present
Level I & II EMDR Certification, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing International Association, 1997- Present
Certification, American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Worker
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
General Psychotherapy (Group & Individual)- 20 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression including PTSD- 20 yrs. exp.
Life Skills Training for Borderline Personality Disorder & Others- 10 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues including Postpartum Depression- 6 yrs. exp.
EMDR: A Body/Mind Approach- 13 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, CIGNA, Magellan-BC/BS, Medicare, PPOM Midwest, Priority Health, United Health Care, Value Options; Fee- $95, sliding fee scale.

Annita List, L.M.S.W.
Diversity Counseling & Therapy Center, PLLC- Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-451-1965
Email: alist85886@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Michigan
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of Michigan, 1990- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1997- Present
Certified Addictions Counselor, Level I, MI Certification Board for Addiction Professionals, 1997- Present
Certified Family Therapist, National Family Therapist Association, 1993- Present
Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, Anger Resolution Center, Houston TX, 2004- Present
Diplomate of Clinical Forensic Counseling, American College of Certified Forensic Counselors, 2001- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adult Individual, Conjoint, Family Therapy- 26 yrs. exp.
Court Mandated Evaluations (Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, Sex Offences)- 15 yrs. exp.
Rational Emotive Behavioral & Cognitive Therapy- 18 yrs. exp.
Crisis Intervention- 26 yrs. exp.
Addictions (Alcohol, Drugs, Seuxal, Gambling)- 18 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues/Men's Issues: Domestic Violence, Anger- 18 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Employee Assistance Program, Kent County CMH, Priority Health.

David R. MacRae, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-957-3168
Email: mackerace@aol.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, 1977
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, 1974
Licensed Psychologist # 6301002310, State of Michigan, 1979- Present
Diplomate, American Board of Medical Psychotherapists, 1987- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 1977- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1978- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual/Marital/Family Therapy (Child, through Adult)- 26 yrs. exp.
ADHD: Evaluation, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy- 15 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 26 yrs. exp.
Christian Issues- 26 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, Magellan, Medicare, MESSA, PPOM, State of Michigan, United Behavoral Health.

Martha McGavic, L.M.S.W.
Cascade Counseling Center- Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-285-2828

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Michigan State University, 1978
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801018282, State of Michigan, 1982- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Michigan #4101005355, 1988- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1983- Present
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, 1988- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
Individual (Adult & Adolescent) Psychotherapy- 23 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 23 yrs. exp.
Survivors of Physical, Sexual, Emotional Abuse- 23 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Aetna, Compsych, Managed Health Network, MESSA, PPOM, Priority Health, United Behavioral Health, Value Options.

John R. Otterbacher, Ph.D.
Private Practice - Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-634-2467

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, St. Louis University, 1970
M.A., Psychology, St. Louis University, 1968
Licensed Psychologist #6301000990, State of Michigan, 1989- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy
Relationship Therapy
Psychological/Forensic Evaluations
Spiritual Development Counseling
Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, MESSA, etc.

Lori Reineke, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-940-3331

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Geropsychology, Gainsville, FL V.A.M.C., 1993
Ph.D., Adult Clinical Health Psychology, University of Miami, 1992
M.S., Counseling Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, 1986
Licensed Psychologist #6301009314, State of Michigan, 1995- Present
Licensed Psychologist, State of Florida, 1994
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 21 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 21 yrs. exp.
Depression- 21 yrs. exp.
Cognitive Therapy- 21 yrs. exp.
Gay & Lesbian Issues- 21 yrs. exp.
Body-Mind Approaches- 16 yrs. exp.
Interactive Guided Imagery- 16 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information:  Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Traditional & PPO plans), Magellan, Medicare, Private Healthcare Systems, PPOM.

Sandra Brown Wiersma, M.A.
Private Practice- Grand Rapids
Business Phone: 616-942-2880

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1984
Limited Licensed Psychologist #6301006135, State of Michigan, 1984- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: Individual Adult & Conjoint- 22 yrs. exp.
Depression & Anxiety Disorders- 22 yrs. exp.
Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations- 22 yrs. exp.
Survivors of Sexual Abuse- 22 yr. exp.
Women's Issues- 22 yr. exp.
Midlife Growth & Change- 22 yr. exp.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement- 22 yr. exp.
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 22 yr. exp.
Group Psychotherapy- 22 yr. exp.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 22 yr. exp.
Insurance Information: Private pay only; Master receipt provided for patients who wish to apply to their insurance carrier for reimbursement.

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

You may contact the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services at 517-373-1820 or bhservinfo@cis.state.mi.us 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 www.cis.state.mi.us/free/

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You may contact the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services at 517-373-1820 or bhservinfo@cis.state.mi.us 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 www.cis.state.mi.us/free/