Washtenaw County, Michigan Child & Adolescent Therapists




Diane Agresta, Psy.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-665-9890
Website: www.a2drdianeagresta.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- 43 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Therapy- 43 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: All insurances that will reimburse for fully licensed psychologists; Sliding fee scale

Norman E. Alessi, M.D.
Private Practice - Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-222-6222
Email: nalessi@nalessimd.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- Present
Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association, 2015- Present
Life Fellow, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 1988-Present
MDMA Therapy Training Program, 2021
Certificate for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Fluence, 2022
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Mood Disorders (Child, Adolescent & Adult)- 42 yrs. exp.
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry- 42 yrs. exp.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Child, Adolescent & Adult)- 20 yrs. exp.
PTSD (Child/Adolescent/Adult)- 38 yrs. exp.
Psychopharmacology (Child/Adolescent/Adult)- 42 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders (Child, Adolescent & Adult)- 42 yrs. exp.
Neurodiversity- 40 yrs. exp.
Bipolar Illness- 42 yr. exp.
Insurance Information: Fee for service only.

Tanis Allen, 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/Young Adult/Adult Psychotherapy - 37 yrs. exp.
Eating Disorders (all types)
- 27 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement - 37 yrs. exp.
Depression/Anxiety - 37 yrs. exp.
Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy - 27 yrs. exp.
Adjustment to Illness - 37 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS PPOs, MESSA;  Sliding fee scale

Michelle Avery-Ferguson, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-506-8318
Email: email@michelleaveryferguson.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., University of Michigan, 1996
Licensed Master Social Worker #6801099213, State of Michigan, 2017- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1996- Present
Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, Synergetic Play Therapy Insittute, 2021- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child Psychotherapy/Play Therapy- 11 yrs. exp.
Parenting Issues & Parent Education- 13 yrs. exp.
Neruodiversity & Disabilities Issues- 13 yrs. exp.
Disabilitiesr- 13 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: BC/BS, Blue Care Complete, Blue Care Network, Tricare

Susan Barrow, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-604-4435
Email: suebarrow@icloud.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, Children & Youth, University of Michigan, 2004
Licensed Master Social Worker (Macro & Clinical Practice) #6801085198, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Infant Mental Health Endorsement, Level 3, Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health, 2007-Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy - 13 yrs. exp.
Infant Mental Health
- 13 yrs. exp.
Adoption/Foster Care/Attachment Issues - 13 yrs. exp.
Family Psychotherapy - 13 yrs. exp.
Parent Guidance & Education - 13 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Sliding fee scale

Thomas G. Brewer, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-771-3145
Email:
tbrewerphd@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit, 1995
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1976
Licensed Psychologist # 6301009090, State of Michigan, 1997- Present
Associate Member, American Psychoanalytic Association, 2017- Present
Advnced Candidate Status, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Psychotherapy- 35 yrs. exp.
Anger Management- 26 yrs. exp.
Anxiety Disorders- 42 yrs. exp.
Depression- 42 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information:  Medicare; Fee Adjustment available

Marian M. Karl, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-975-1875
Email: mkarlphd@gmail.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, 1999
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 1988
M.A., Guidance & Counseling, University of Michigan, 1979
Limited License Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1988- 2001
Licensed Psychologist #6301007426, State of Michigan, 2001- Present
Area of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Psychotherapy- 22 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 22 yrs. exp.
Bipolar Disorder- 22 yrs. exp.
Anxiety & Depression- 22 yrs. exp.
AD/HD- 22 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Blue Preferred, Cofinity, Magellan, Medicare, MESSA, Priority Health, Tricare, United Behavioral Health

Louise V. Langdon, M.S.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-931-0677
Email: louise@louiselangdon.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:

M.S., Clinical Health Psychology, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 2012
Limited License Psychologist #6301015346, State of Michigan, 2012- Present
Affiliate Member, American Psychological Association, 2012- Present
Associate Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 2012- Present
Associate Member, American Psychosomatic Society, 2010- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 8 yrs. exp.
Neuropsychological Assessments- 8 yrs. exp.
Psychological Testing & Evaluation- 8 yrs. exp.
ADHD Testing- 8 yrs. exp.
Learning Disability Testing- 8 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Priority Health

Roger E. Lauer, Ph.D.        
Center for Neuropsychology, Learning & Development- Ann Arbor, MI
Center Website: www.CNLD.org
Business Phone: 734-994-9466
Email: rlauer@CNLD.org

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1992
Post-Doc. Fellowship, Neuropsychology, U of M Medical Center
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Clinical Neuropsychologist, University of Michigan, 1994- Present
Member, Professional Advisory Board- Learning Disabilities Association
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Giftedness & Twice Exceptional- 30+ yrs. exp.
Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, NLD- 30+ yrs. exp.
ADD, ADHD Evaluation & Treatment for Children & Adults- 30+ yrs. exp.
Neuropsychological Testing LD, ASD, ADHD, Affective, Genetic & Neurological Disorders- 30+ yrs. exp.


Nancy Martin, M.S.W.
Private Practice - Saline, MI
Business Phone: 734-429-2290
Email:  nancymartin.lmsw@gmail.com
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1960
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801005472 State of Michigan, 1970- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #6101005604, State of MI, 1992- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1961- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners of Clinical Social Workers, 1992- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1963- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2007- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family Therapy - 34 yrs. exp.
Adolescents- 34 yrs. exp.
Individuals/Any Problem- 34 yrs. exp.
Major Mental Illness- 34 yrs. exp.
Problem Adolescents - 34 yrs. exp.
Dysfunctional Families- 34 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues - 34 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Humana, Magellan, Optum, Priority Health, UM Premier Care, United Behavioral Health, Value Options; Low income clients- $40.

Taylor Nezich, M.S.
Mindful Moment Psychological Services & Behavioral Health- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-415-6400
Email: taylor@mindfulmomentpsbh.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Clinical Behavioral Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 2018
Limited License Psychologist #6361007569, State of Michigan, 2018- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy- 5 yrs. exp.
Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Families- 5 yrs. exp.
Behavioral Psychotherapy - 5 yrs. exp.
Depression- 5 yrs. exp.


Nancy Martin, M.S.W.
Private Practice - Saline, MI
Business Phone: 734-429-2290
Email:  nancymartin.lmsw@gmail.com
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1960
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801005472 State of Michigan, 1970- Present
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #6101005604, State of MI, 1992- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1961- Present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners of Clinical Social Workers, 1992- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 1963- Present
Member, American Psychological Association, 2007- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Family Therapy - 34 yrs. exp.
Adolescents- 34 yrs. exp.
Individuals/Any Problem- 34 yrs. exp.
Major Mental Illness- 34 yrs. exp.
Problem Adolescents - 34 yrs. exp.
Dysfunctional Families- 34 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues - 34 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, BC/BS, Blue Care Network, Humana, Magellan, Optum, Priority Health, UM Premier Care, United Behavioral Health, Value Options; Low income clients- $40.

Andrew Orosan-Weine, Ph.D.
Ann Arbor Center for the Family- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-477-9132
Email: andreworosanweine@comcast.net
Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical-Community Psychology, DePaul University, 1992
M.A., Clinical-Community Psychology, DePaul University, 1990
Post-Doc., Child & Adolescent Psychology, University of Vermont, 1994
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
Licensed Psychologist, State of Massachusetts, 1995-98
Licensed Psychologist, State of Vermont, 1993-96
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Child Management & Parenting- 34 yrs. exp.
Child & Adolescent Assessments & Psychotherapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 34 yrs. exp.
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy- 32 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy- 34 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, BC/BS, BC/BS PPO, Blue Care Network, Cofinity, Community Blue, Health Alliance Plan, MESSA, Tricare, UM Premier Care

Melissa K. Richter, M.S.W.
360 Consultations- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-646-3039
Email:  melissarich@earthlink.net

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., History of Art, University of Michigan, 1995
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice/Mental Health, University of Michigan, 2001
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801078396, State of Michigan, 2002- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers, 2002- Present
Member, Council for Affordable Quality Health, 2010- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Adolescent & Young Adult Assessment & Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Family & Individual Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Depression & Anxiety Issues- 20 yrs. exp.
Co-Occuring Disorders- 20 yrs. exp.
Substance Abuse Assessment, Treatment & Intervention- 20 yrs. exp.
Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Sliding fee scale available

Laura Sanders, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-662-3509
Email: createcoun333@comcast.net
Website: www.laura-sanders.com

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:
Trauma Recovery - 33 yrs. exp.
Children, Adolescents & Families- 33 yrs. exp.
Attachment & Adoption- 33 yrs. exp.
Gender & Sexuality Issues- 33 yrs. exp.
Animal Assisted Therapy- 7 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Out of pocket payment; detailed receipt provided

Sylvia K. van Meerten, M.A.
Empower Autism- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 828-458-0313
Email: Sylvia@empowerautism.com

Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Union Institute & University, 2011
Limited Licensed Professional Counselor #6401015933, State of Michigan, 2017
Member, Michigan Counseling Association, 2016- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Autism- 12 yrs. exp.
Family Counseling- 8 yrs. exp.

Teens & Young Adults- 8 yrs. exp.
Parenting of Special Needs Children- 8 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale

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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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