Meet Counseling Associates Staff, West Bloomfield
Counseling Associates has been in operation since the early 1970s and has more than 20 professional staff. We have clinical social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists, many of whom are known and published in their areas of expertise. All of our clinicians have attained the highest degrees in their field (Doctorate and/or Master's), and all have at least five years of post-graduate experience.
Clinical Staff
These are other areas in which the counselors also specialize:
Jim Baetz, M.Ed., L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W.
Works with: Adults 18 and up
- Grief and Loss
- Performance anxiety
- Relational problems
Gayle Ellias, L.M.S.W.
Works with: All ages
- Children (and their parents) with Autism Spectrum Disorder issues
- Developmental issues
Linda Adel Friedman, L.M.S.W., C.A.C. – 1 (not currently accepting new clients)
Works with: Teens and adults
- Day and evening groups for substance abuse
- Divorce (relationships)
- Family therapy
- Substance abuse evaluations for the state, attorneys and schools
- Substance abuse treatment
Toby Gantz, L.M.S.W.
Works with: All ages
- Individual counseling
- Family therapy
Ann Katz, Ph.D., L.P.
Works with: Adults 18 and up
- Anger management
- Grief counseling
- Mood disorders
Gail Kaye, Ph.D.
Works with: All ages
- Family dilemmas/conflict
- Child/adolescent issues, including academic concerns
- Life crises
- Transitional issues
Laurie Kimmel, L.M.S.W.
Works with: Teens and adults
- Acceptance and Behavior Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Patricia Jenkins-Jones, M.A., L.M.S.W.
Works with: Adults 18 and up
- Anger management
- Divorce recovery
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem
- Women's issues
Carla Jones, L.M.S.W.
Works with: Adults 18 and up
- Depression and anxiety
- Life transitions
Laura Large, L.M.S.W.
Works with: Teens and adults
- Grief/Loss
- Substance Use Disorder
- Adult children of substance abusers
- School Stressors/Life Events
Tracey B. Lisner, L.M.S.W.
Works with: Adults 18 and up
- Adjustment disorders
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorders
- Relationship issues
David Mittelman, Ph.D., L.P.
Works with: Older teens and Adults.
- Integrative psychodynamic therapy.
- Cognitive Behavioral Approach.
Robert Mosley, L.M.S.W.
Works with: Teens and adults
- Adults with bipolar disorder
- Artistic folks needing direction
- Bright teens
- Family issues (including marital)
- Work-related issues
Daniel Rosenbaum, Ph.D., L.M.S.W.
Works with: Teens and adults (will also see 12-year olds)
- Adjustment issues
- Gifted and talented (no testing)
- Lack of social acceptance or fitting in
- Perfectionism
Elaine T. Russman, Ph.D., L.L.P.
Works with: All ages
- ADHD
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Learning disabilities, including social skills
- Marital transition
- Neuropsychological evaluations
- Individual and Family Therapy.
Abby Segal, L.M.S.W.
Works with: Teens and adults
- Coping with medical illness
- Geriatric issues
- Life transitions
Helena Shavell, L.M.S.W.
Works with: Adults 21 and up
- Developmental disability
- Eating abnormalities
- Panic disorders
- Pre-marital issues
Sheldon Weintrob, M.A., L.L.P.
Works with: All ages
- Adolescent and development issues
- Anger management
- Parent guidance
- PTSD/Trauma
- Relationship challenges
Medical Staff
Carol Roekle, M.D.
Works with: Adults 18 and up
- Psychiatrist
- Can prescribe all medications
Please note: Our medical staff only works with clients who are in therapy at our clinic.
