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John Rathje, M.A.
John Rathje Counseling &
Consulting, PLLC-
Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 314-255-4453
Email:
john@johnrathjecounseling.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University, 1992
M.Div.
Pastorial Studies for Ordination, Concordia Seminary, 2008
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401009202, State of Michigan, 1992-
Present
Licensed Professional Counselor #2011015334, State of Missouri, 2009-
Present
- Nationally Certified Counselor #264962, 2009- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- General Adult & Couples Counseling- 33 yrs. exp.
Spirituality/Religious Trauma- 33 yrs. exp.
- EMDR- 3 yrs. exp.
- Nature Therapy- 33 yrs. exp.
- Men's Issues - 33 yrs. exp.
- Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue
Cross/Blue Shield, Champus, First Health,
Humana/Tricare, McLaren, Priority Health, Optum, United Health Care
Jennifer Ratliff-Moss, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-780-0044
Email:
jennifer@ratliffmoss.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice/Mental Health, University of Michigan, 1989
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801062190, State of Michigan,
1990- Present
Certified TIST (Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment),
Janina Fisher Academy of Therapy Wisdom
Certified Mindfulness Meditation
Teacher, University of California Berkley Greater God Science Center
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Individual Psychotherapy
- ADHD
- Body Mind Approaches to Trauma.
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Complex Trauma
- Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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- 22 yrs. exp.
- Family & Individual Psychotherapy- 22 yrs. exp.
- Depression & Anxiety Issues- 22 yrs. exp.
Co-Occuring Disorders- 22 yrs. exp.
- Substance Abuse Assessment, Treatment & Intervention- 22 yrs. exp.
- Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Sliding fee scale available
Lisa Robinson, M.S.W.
Greater Michigan Counseling Center (Telehealth- All Michigan)
Business Phone: 734-444-2379
Email: GreaterMichiganCounseling@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Child & Family Social Work, Eastern Michigan University, 1996
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice), State of
Michigan, 1997- Present
- Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers,
1999- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Psychotherapy- 27 yrs. exp.
- Depression- 27 yrs. exp.
- Anxiety- 27 yrs. exp.
- Women's Issues- 27 yrs. exp.
- Relationship Issues- 27 yrs. exp.
- Insurance Information: Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Medicaid, Medicare
Michelle Samuel, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-926-9169
Email: mchll.samuel@gmail.com
Website: www.effectivepsychotherapy.net
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A. Clinical Psychology, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, 1989
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 2006
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801088883, State of Michigan,
2008- Present
Certified Sex Therapist, AASECT, 2002- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Sex Therapy- 15 yrs. exp.
- Asperger/Autistic Spectrum- 20 yrs. exp.
General Adult Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder- 20 yrs. exp.
Psychodynamic Therapy- 20 yrs. exp.
- Insurance & Fee Information: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Cofinity; Self-pay- $150
Laura Sanders, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-662-3509
Email: createcoun333@gmail.com
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
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1996-
Present
Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, 2016
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Trauma Recovery - 35 yrs. exp.
- Children, Adolescents & Families- 35 yrs. exp.
- Attachment & Adoption- 35 yrs. exp.
- Gender & Sexuality Issues- 35 yrs. exp.
- Animal Assisted Therapy- 9 yrs. exp.
- Insurance Information: Fee at time of service; detailed receipt provided.
Melisa Schuster, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-302-0033
Email: melisa.schuster@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1994
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801074425, State of Michigan, 1999- Present
- Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social
Workers, 2001- Present
Certified Childbirth Educator, Birthworks, 1998- Present
Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor, MCBAP, 1993- Present
Level II Certification, EMDR Institute, 2005- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Postpartum & Prenatal Depression/Anxiety- 25 yrs. exp.
- Traumatic Birth- 18 yrs. exp.
Trauma & EMDR Treatment- 18 yrs. exp.
Addiction & Co-Dependency- 35 yrs. exp.
Individual Psychotherapy- 30 yrs. exp.
- Insurance & Fee Information: Most plans at the out-of-networker
rate; Sliding fee scale available
Matruka Sherman, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor
Business Phone: 734-213-7475
Email: matrkasher@aol.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1996
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801071119, State of Michigan, 1998- Present
- Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers,
1998- Present
Level II Certification- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA
Institute,1998- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Individual Adult Psychotherapy 24 yrs. exp.
- Spiritual Identity: Crisis or Focus- 45 yrs. exp.
- EMDR/PTSD/Trauma- 24 yrs. exp.
Body/Mind Approaches- 24 yrs. exp.
- Women's Issues- 24 yrs. exp.
- Insurance Information: BC/BS
Ann Shields, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-622-0661
Email: annshieldsphd@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester, 1996
- Post Doctoral Fellowship, Brown University School of Medicine, 1996-98
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1999- Present
Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1999- Present
Professional Member, RESOLVE
Member, Association for Conflict Resolution
Professional Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Individual Psychotherapy- 31 yrs. exp.
- Short-Term Dynamic Therapy- 28 yrs. exp.
Mood Disorders- 31 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement-31 yrs. exp.
Reproductive Health: Infertility, Reproductive Loss, Postpartum Issues- 24 yrs. exp.
- Insurance Information: BC/BS, Blue Care Network, UM Premier & UM Grad Care
Dale Simmerman, M.S.W.
Private Practice - Ann Arbor MI
Business Phone: 734-213-2326
Email: dsim@umich.edu
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1994
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801067519, State of Michigan, 1994- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, 1997- Present
Certified Couples Therapist, Association for Imago Relationship Therapy
Certified Divorce Mediator, Mediation Training & Consultation Institute, 2004- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Psychotherapy-29 yrs. exp.
Family & Conjoint Psychotherapy- 29 yrs. exp.
Divorce Issues- 29 yrs. exp.
Midlife Growth & Change- 30 yrs. exp.
Gay, Lesbian & Gender Issues- 30 yrs. exp.
Fee Information: Sliding fee scale
Gary G. Smith, M.S.W.
Rutherford Therapy Services- Ypsilanti, MI
Business Phone: 734-646-3581
Email: ggsmith49@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 2005
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801088994, State of Michigan, 2007- Present
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Michigan Association of
Social Workers (NASW)
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Trauma Recovery- 16 yrs. exp.
- Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy- 19 yrs. exp.
- Grief & Bereavement- 16 yrs. exp.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- 16 yrs. exp.
- Men's Issues- 16 yrs. exp.
Tamar Springer, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-213-2504
Email: tamarspringerphd@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1989
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1994
- Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 1996- Present
- Member, Michigan Psychological Association, 1994- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Individual Psychotherapy- 30+ yrs. exp.
- Short-Term Dynamic Therapy- 30+ yrs. exp.
- Anxiety Disorders- 30+ yrs. exp.
- Relationship Issues- 30+ yrs. exp.
- Depression- 30+ yrs. exp.
- Insurance Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield (non-participationg)
Jennifer Lee Stein, M.A.
Private Practice-
Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-707-7766
Email:
jenniferLS@lifeiscurrent.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Naropa University, 2018
Licensed Professional Counselor #6401223170, State of Michigan, 2020-
Present
IFS Skills & Competency Intensive, 2021- Present
Sensorimotor
Psychotherapy Level 1, 2021- Present
IFS Healing Preverbal Attachment
Trama, 2022- Present
Enneagram: Journey of Growth (levels), 2021- Present
EDIT Certification (Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy)- 2018-Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 5 yrs. exp.
Internal Family Systems Therapy- 5 yrs. exp.
- Racial/Biracial Identity- 5 yrs. exp.
- Eating Disorders 5 yrs. exp.
- Spirituality/Transpersonal Psychology - 5 yrs. exp.
- Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield,(Traditional
& PPO); Sliding fee scale
Danielle TenCate-Cole, M.S.W.
Private Practice - Ann Arbor MI
Business Phone: 734-249-9865
Email: danielle@tencatecole.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 2003
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical Practice) #6801095929, State of Michigan, 2013- Present
Levels I & II Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Institute, 2016- Present
Levels I & II iRest Integrative Restoration
Teacher
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 20 yrs. exp.
Women's Issues- 20 yrs. exp.
Trauma/PTSD- 20 yrs. exp.
Grief & Bereavement-20 yrs. exp.
Chronic Illness, Pain & Caregiver Issues- 20 yrs. exp.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy-10 yrs. exp.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy- 9 yrs. exp.
Insurance Information: Aetna, Blue Care Network, BC/BS, Medicare; Private pay & sliding fee scale
Jennifer K. Towns, Ph.D.
Dreaming Tree Counseling- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-585-0495
Email: jennifertownslmsw@gmail.com
Websites:
www.DreamingTreeCounseling.net &
www.DrJenTowns.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical
Social Work, Walden University, 2018
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice,
University of Michigan, 2005
- Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Michigan, 2005- Present
Member, National Association of Social Workers,
2004- Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- PTSD & CPSD- 18 yrs. exp.
- Couples & Relationships 15 yrs. exp.
LBGTQIA+/Queer Identity- 18 yrs. exp.
Educator/Lecturer/Author- 16 yrs. exp.
- Insurance & Fee Information: BC/BS PPO Plans; Fee- $175
(Individual), $200 (Couple)
Jan Ulrich, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-709-4160
Email: jan.ulrich.lmsw@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan, 1995
Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical & Macro Practice) #6801068987, State of Michigan, 1998- Present
- Infant Mental Health Mentor, Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health , 2003- Present
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social
Workers, 1999- Present
Levels I & II Certification, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDRIA Institute, 2005- Present
Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Individual Adult Psychotherapy- 29 yrs. exp.
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing- 19 yrs. exp.
- Infant Mental Health- 29 yrs. exp.
- Perinatal Mood Disorders & Trauma- 29 yrs. exp.
- Circle of Security Parenting- 6 yrs. exp.
- Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Traditional & PPO); Sliding fee scale available
Hannah Wallerstein, Ph.D.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-210-0575
Email: hw@hannahwallersteinphd.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, CUNY Graduate Center, 2016
- Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan, 2021- Present
Adult Psychoanalytic Training, The Austin Riggs Center, 2020
Adjunct Faculty, The Austin Riggs Center, 2020- Present
Clinical Supervisor, CUNY Graduate Center, 2021-Present
Board Member, The
Psychoanalytic Quarterly, 2021-Present
Board Member, Psychoanalytic Study
of the Child, 2017-Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy- 11 yrs. exp.
- Psychosis- 6 yrs. exp.
- Personality Disorders 11 yrs. exp.
Psychoanalysis- 5 yrs. exp.
- Gender, Sexuality & Identity Issues- 10 yrs. exp.
- Insurance Information: Medicare
Ashlea Walton, M.S.W.
Private Practice- Ann Arbor, MI
Business Phone: 734-726-4196
Email:
awaltontherapy@gmail.com
- Training, Certification & Professional Associations:
M.S.W., Florida State University, 2022
Limited License Master Social Worker #6851115945, State of Michigan
Member, National Association of Social Workers
Survivor Moms Companion Tutor, 2022-Present
- Areas of Practice/Specialty:
- Anxiety- 1 yr. exp.
- Depression- 1 yr. exp.
- Perinatal Mental Health- 1 yr. exp.
- Grief & Loss- 1 yr. exp.
Trauma- 1 yr. exp.
- Insurance & Fee Information: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Sliding fee scale

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 |
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