Sidney H. Grossberg, Ph.D
Counseling Associates has more than 40 professional staff consisting of social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists, many of whom are known and published in their areas of expertise. All clinical staff of Counseling Associates have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work, or an M.A. or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and at least five years of post-graduate experience.
The Executive Director of Counseling Associates, Sidney H. Grossberg, Ph.D., is formerly Professor of Social Work at Wayne State University and was on the continuing education faculty at Smith College. He has been elected Distinguished Practitioner of the National Academy of Practice. He offers consultation services on forming and expanding group practices, on surviving under managed care and on outcomes studies. He has published the Beaumont Outcome Software System (B.O.S.S.), a powerful yet inexpensive clinical outcome and patient satisfaction system.
The Medical Director, Joseph Fischhoff, M.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, School of Medicine Wayne State University, formerly the Chief of Psychiatry at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Counseling Associates has been in operation since 1972 and has more than 40 professional staff consisting of social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists, many of whom are known and published in their areas of expertise. All clinical staff of Counseling Associates have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work, or an M.A. or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and at least five years of post-graduate experience.
CONFIDENTIALITY IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO COUNSELING ASSOCIATES; NO INFORMATION CAN BE RELEASED ON CLIENTS WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THAT CLIENT. Counseling Associates was quoted in the E.A.P. Marketplace Directory as having a highly acclaimed clinical staff. Also, Counseling Associates is listed in the book 100 Best Treatment Centers in The United States for alcohol and substance abuse treatment.
Clinical Staff at Counseling Associates
Frank Auld, Ph.D., L.P.
- Alcoholism, depression.
- Person with marital discord who wants to have a more fulfilling marriage.
- Age adults – older adults.
Jim Baetz, M.Ed., M.S.W., L.M.S.W., Board Certified (AASSWBE)
- Child, adolescent and adult therapy.
- ADHD, PTSD, anxiety/depression, performance anxiety, underachievement, relational problems, grief and loss.
- Elementary/secondary student psychosocial assessment.
Janice R. Baker, M.S.W., L.M.S.W., C.A.A.D.C.
- Adults – Depression, anxiety, substance abuse (codependence), grief and loss, relationship difficulties, spiritual counseling (mindfulness), ACT.
Howard N. Baver, M.Ed., L.L.P.
- Homosexual, gay, lesbian, transgender, HIV-positive.
- Marriage and couples therapy.
- Sexual addiction issues, interpersonal conflict issues. Age 21 plus.
Brenda Beron, M.A., L.L.P., L.M.S.W.
- Relationship counseling: Marriage and family therapy, divorce counseling.
- Women's issues.
- Health, especially cancer counseling for individual or their family.
Sandra Beswetherick, M.S.W., L.M.S.W.
- Child, adolescent, and adult therapy.
- Depression, grief/loss, marital, stress/anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues, ADD/ADHD.
Victoria J. Binion, Ph.D., L.P.
- Child (8yrs and up), adolescent, and adult therapy.
- Individuals and couples.
- Depression, anxiety, Panic disorders, bi-polar disorders, conduct disorders, relationship problems and child rearing.
David Castine, L.M.S.W., L.M.F.T.
- Children and adolescents, family therapy, couples therapy.
Donna Deedler, M.S.W., L.M.S.W.
- Depression and anxiety.
- Women facing life changing events, e.g., divorce, care of elderly parents, grief, loss and job stress. Age 25 – 65.
Mariann DeFlon, Ph.D., L.P.
- Infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, individual psychotherapy and family therapy.
- Grief counseling, parental guidance, stress management, life transitions, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Adult Children of Alcoholics.
- Therapy for people of all ages with chronic medical conditions.
Seema Estrine, L.M.S.W.
- Understanding infant and toddler behavior when pediatrician has no physical reason for same (developmental issues).
- Intensive and intra-psychic psychotherapy: age 16 –senior.
- Chemical dependency or abuse in adults.
Robert J. Flores, L.M.S.W.
- Individual, couples, and family therapy.
- Current interest is in P.T.S.D. and job-related problems.
Linda Adel Friedman, L.M.S.W., C.A.C. - 1
- Substance abuse, divorce (relationships), family therapy.
- Does substance abuse evaluations for the state, attorneys and schools.
- Evening and daytime groups for substance abuse.
Ingrid Grossberg, Ph.D., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., L.M.F.C., A.C.S.W.
- Children (all ages), adolescents, adults (including geriatric).
- Special interest: Gifted individuals, cancer survivors, experience with eating disorders, anxiety and depression, chronic pain and illness.
- Does parent work with children age 3 and under; will do evaluations on any age – infancy to geriatric.
Sidney H. Grossberg, Ph.D., L.M.S.W., S.A.P., L.M.F.C., C.A.A.D.C.
- Marriage Counseling, Adult therapy for anxiety and depression.
- Substance Abuse Professional for Dept. of Transportation (S.A.P.)
April Jeffries, M.A., L.L.P.
- Mood disorders, women's issues, self esteem, spirituality.
Sandra K. Johnson, Ph.D., L.P.
- Family issues, women's issues, psychological assessment.
Ann Katz, Ph.D., L.P.
- Individuals, couples, mood disorders (e.g. depression), anxiety disorders, stress, anger management and grief counseling.
Tracey B. Lisner, L.M.S.W.
- Adolescent and adult psychotherapy.
- Areas of specialty include treatment of mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, adjustment disorders, and relationship issues.
David Manchel, Psy.D., L.L.P.
- Individual therapy for adults aimed at reducing depression, anxiety or other mood-related problems, including addictions.
- Pre-marital and marital therapy.
- Therapy for children with behavioral, ADHD, anger management or other mood problems.
- Family therapy.
- Psychological testing.
- Appointments day, evening and Saturdays.
David Mittelman, Ph.D., L.P.
- Behavior/learning problems in children and teens.
- Adult and child psychotherapy.
- Spiritually-minded welcome.
- 20+ years experience.
Robert Mosley, M.S.W., L.M.S.W.
- Work related stress, family (marital), adults with bipolar disorder, adult women with depression, bright teens with anxiety, depression, artistic needing direction, anxious adults.
- Age 13-adult.
Mary R. Nave, B.A., M.A.
- Adults - Psychotherapy - Individuals and couples.
- Specialties - Addiction recovery, stress and anger management, mood and anxiety disorders, divorce recovery.
Laurel Jean Rebenstock, L.M.S.W., Certified Family and Addictions Recovery Therapist
- Individual, family, group, child, and adult psychotherapy to address a wide variety of family, trauma learning, occupational, addiction and recovery, and geriatric issues.
Daniel Rosenbaum, Ph.D., M.S.W., L.M.S.W.
- Gifted and talented children, teens and adults (no testing) and perfectionism.
- Life difficulties, lack of social acceptance or fitting in.
- Age 9 and up.
Michael Rothenberg, L.M.S.W.
- Teenagers age 12 and older (sometimes 10+).
- Relationship issues.
- Adults who are confused about direction in life – relationships, career, etc., resulting in anxiety, depression and related conditions.
Elaine T. Russman, Ph.D., L.L.P.
- Neuropsychology; psychological and neuropsychological evaluation; ADHD, autism spectrum disorders; adult and child psychotherapy, marital transition; health psychology.
Melanie Schwartz, Psy.D., L.P.
- Child, adolescent, adult, family therapy.
- Mood and anxiety disorders.
- Autism Spectrum disorders.
- Grief and loss.
- Behavior difficulties.
- Parent training.
- Bariatric assessments.
- Separation anxiety.
Helena Shavell, M.S.W., L.M.S.W
- Developmental disability, divorce issues, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, eating abnormalities, personal coach (insurance), pre-marital counseling/issues.
Stephen Simon, M.S.W., L.M.S.W.
- Children, gifted, ADHD, family, depression, grief, loss, anxiety.
Martha Sullivan, L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W.
- Individuals, couples, eating disorders, depression/anxiety with self, relationships, others and at work.
Jacquelyn Vincenti, M.S. L.L.P.
- Adolescent psychotherapy – specialty in substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, grief and loss issues.
- Also, focuses on males presenting with authority issues who have achieved few gains with prior therapists.
Donna Walker, M.A., L.M.S.W.
- Adults, step-family issues, grief and loss.
Sheila Wasung, L.M.S.W.
- Anxiety disorders, depression/bi-polar, trauma, critical incident, eating disorders, couples counseling, children's behavior problems, adolescents, adults.
- Certified psychoanalytic psychotherapist.
Erica Yaker, L.M.S.W.
Rachel Zager, L.M.S.W., C.S.W.
- Adolescent and young adult issues – depression and adjustment issues.
- Eating disorder/body image, self-esteem, women's issues, post-partum issues, health and chronic illness, grief and loss, PTSD, marriage and couples work.
- Ages 3 – seniors.
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