MA in Clinical Psychology; Mercy College of Detroit / BS from Michigan State University. 35 years Mental Heath Field experience. 28 years Private practice as a MA Clinical Psychologist with adolescents, adults and families in respect to an array of diagnoses/disorders via eclectically and skillfully implementing therapeutic tools specific to clients' needs.
Subspecialties Include; AnxietyvDisorders, Anger / Emotional Management Tx (via Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, REBT) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Tx / Education. Substance Abuse Tx / Didactics (via Individual, Family and Group sessions, Intensified Outpatient Tx (IOP) tailored to clients' needs and Residential Interventions). Consulting Psychologist to area private schools. Former member: Birmingham Community Coalition (BCC) member, and “Putting on the Brakes Against the Medical Marijuana Movement,” via Mary Ann Solberg former U.S. Deputy “Drug Czar” to the President, BBFA Board Member/Newsletter Editor and Advisor Board member. Wayne State University: Spring, 2010"SOAR" program class facilitator on, “Chemical Addiction in Older Adults.”
Specialties:Anxiety Disorders, Substance Abuse Treatment, Emotional Management, and ADHD.
Education:
Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology
1983 – 1986
Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology
Experience:
August 2013 – Present (5 months)Birmingham, Michigan
A MA Clinical Psychologist with a practice of 29 years, I am best know for my work with clients with substance abuse.ODD, emotional management, ADHD, and anxiety disorder concerns.
Over the years I have gained significant recognition not only for my success working with these concerns specifically, but also for successfully addressing, were others have failed, an ever broadening range of disorders as an eclectic, creative and seasoned therapist.
The Birmingham Segue to Recovery House
November 2010 – Present (3 years 2 months)
Owner & Facilitator
July 1999 – August 2013
MA Clinical Psychologist
The Center For Contemporary Psychology
July 1991 – July 1999 (8 years 1 month)
July 1986 – July 1991 (5 years 1 month)