Staff

The Executive Director of Counseling Associates, Inc., 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 over 50 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, INC.; 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.



Therapist Name

Therapist License

Specialty

Dr. Frank Auld

Ph.D., LP

Alcoholism, depression. Person with marital discord who wants to have a more fulfilling marriage. Age Adults - Older Adults

Jim Baetz

M.S.W., L.M.S.W.

 

Child, adolescent & 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.C. Adults - Depression, Anxiety, Substance abuse, Women's issues, Relationship difficulties

Howard N. Baver

M.A. E.D., LLP

Homosexual, gay, lesbian, transgender, HIV-positive. Marriage and couples therapy. Sexual addiction issues, interpersonal conflict issues. Age 21+

Brenda Beron

M.A., L.L.P., L.M.S.W., H.M.F.T.

Relationship counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, Divorce counseling. Women's Issues. Health, especially Cancer Counseling for individual or their family. Age: Adults.

Sandra Beswetherick

M.S.W., L.M.S.W.

Child, marital, adjustment disorders. Age 6 - Adult

Dr. Victoria J. Binion

Ph.D., L.P.

Panic disorders, Bi-Polar disorders, Conduct disorders, relationship problems and child rearing. Age 10-90yrs
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, anxiety. Women facing life changing events. Eg.: divorce, care of elderly parents, grief, loss and job stress. Age 25 - 65.
Mariann DeFlon Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Adolescents, Adult, Ceriatric individual Psychotherapy, Family Therapy

Seema Estrine

L.M.S.W.

On the Michigan State Board of Impaired Health Providers - as in Chemical Dependency Impaired physicians, nurses, veterinarians, Pharmacists, and more.

1) Infants and toddlers when pediatrician has a physical reason (developmental issues)

2) intensive and intra-psychic psychotherapy-age 16-senior.

3) Chemical Dependency, Adult or Chemical Abuse, Adult.

4) Gambling addictions
Sandra K Evans Ph.D., Psych Family issues, Women's issues, Psychological assessment
Robert J Flores M.S.W.

Individual and Family therapy.

Current interest is in P.T.S.D. and job-related psychological 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, schools. Evening and daytime groups for substance abuse.

Dr. Ingrid Grossberg

Ph.D., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., L.M.F.C., A.C.S.W., B.C.D.

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.
Dr. Sidney H. Grossberg Ph.D., L.M.S.W., C.A.C., S.A.P., L.M.F.C. Marriage Counseling, Adults, private pay clients only. Substance Abuse Professional for Dept. of Transportation
April Jefferies M.A., L.L.P. Mood disorders, Women's issues, Self esteem, Spirituality

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 MA, LLP, Psy.S Individual therapy for adults aimed at reducing depression, anxiety, or other mood-related problems, including addictions, which interfere with daily living, personal goals and satisfaction. Relationship counseling, such as pre-marital and marital therapy. Therapy for children with behavioral, ADHD, anger management or other mood problems, with emphasis on including parents in treatment process; Family therapy. Psychological testing. Appointments with flexible day or evening availability, and Saturdays.

Michael H. Margolin

M.S.W., C.S.W.

depression/indecision/career and relationship issues in young adults 18-30, 60+ yrs

Dr. David Mittelman

Ph.D., L.P.

Behavior/learning problems in children and teens. Adult psychotherapy. All ages.

Robert Mosely

M.S.W., L.M.S.W.

Work related stress, family(marital), adults with bipolar disorder, adult women with depression, bright teens w/ anxiety, depression, artistic needing direction, anxious adults Age 13-adult
Mary R Nave B.A., M.A. Training and experience with adults and relationships, Experience with Codependents and Family members in Recovery

Stephen O'Neill

L.M.S.W.

Relationships/Marriage counseling, as well as stress/anxiety/depression related to relationship problems. Age: High School and Older.

Also, 25-60 y/o individuals or couples complaining that the romance has lost its flair.
Laurel Jean Rebenstock L.M.S.W., C.A.A.C., C.F.T.

My specialty is empowering people to live healthier, more loving, connected, meaningful, productive, and peaceful lives.

  • Licensed Masters Social Worker
  • Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor
  • Certified Family Therapist

Christina Repay

M.S.W., C.S.W., A.C.S.W.

Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Adjustment Disorders with Children and Adolescents. Ages 5-18, and Adult.

Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum

Ph.D., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Gifted & Talented children, teens, and adults (no testing), and perfectionism. Life difficulties, lack of social acceptance or fitting in. Age 9 and up.

Michael Rothenberg

M.S.W. Full License

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. 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., C.S.W Developmental disability, Divorce issues, Parenting issues, Depression, Anxiety, Panic disorders, Eating abnormalities, Personal coach (insurance), Pre-Marital Counseling/issues
Evelyn Smith L.M.S.W., L.M.F.T. Depression, Anxiety, Relationship problems, Grief and loss, Chronic illness, Marriage counseling
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 - speciality 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. Prefers clients age 13 and up.
Donna Walker M.A., L.M.S.W. Adults, Step-family issues, Grief and loss
Sheila Wasung M.S.W. Anxiety disorders, Depression/Bi-polar, Trauma,Critical incident, Eating disorders, Couples counseling, Children's behavior problems, Adolescents, Adults
Sandra Weiss M.S.W. Children, Adolescents, Adults, Family

Rachel Zager

L.M.S.W., C.S.W.

Adolescent and young adult issues - depression and adjustment issues. Eating disorder/body image, self-esteem, marriage and couples work. Age 3-seniors yrs