Lyndsay has nearly 20 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.  Lyndsay is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and holds licensure by the State of Michigan.  She has worked with children of all ages in the public school setting for nearly 20 years. 

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 Her specialties include:  apraxia and articulation/phonological speech disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, and stuttering.  She loves working one on one with children in a clinical setting and counseling parents regarding communication disorders. 

Jennifer is a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan. She has over 20 years of mental health experience within the outpatient treatment setting. Jennifer obtained her Master’s Degree from Wayne State University in 1999 with a focus on Clinical Social Work. She is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Jennifer strives to create a safe, non-judgmental and confidential therapeutic environment in order to promote, empower and motivate clients towards self-awareness, healing, growth, and overall well-being.

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She utilizes an eclectic treatment approach based on each individual, their circumstances and treatment goals. Jennifer introduces a variety of treatment approaches and techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based and Humanistic Therapy. Jennifer’s special areas of interest and experience include depression, anxiety, oppositional defiance, self-esteem, coping skills, stress management, grief/loss, and life stage transitions.

Julia Arce is a Licensed Social Worker with over 5 years’ experience in the field of mental health. Julia obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work from Wayne State University in 2011 and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She has worked in residential and outpatient settings and is experienced in working with adults, adolescents, families and couples.

Julia uses a variety of approaches and techniques that include elements of motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy, person centered, family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness therapies to help clients work towards their own personal goals. She has wide-spread experience in social work and psychotherapy with various issues which include depression, anxiety and panic attacks, bi-polar disorder, interpersonal difficulties, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem, borderline personality disorder, childhood trauma, and family/behavior problems. Julia has also completed over 1,000 hours of training and supervision in substance use disorders. 

When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. That’s why I am passionate about helping them heal and recover to live safe, happy,and productive lives. I empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome personal pain, suffering, and  obstacles to improve their relationships because seeing people whole and healed matters to me. 

I am passionate about helping people heal and recover to live safe, happy, and productive lives through child, individual, and couples counseling. Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples, and families since 1997 in various settings, i.e. schools (K-12 and Special ed) in-patient and outpatient psychiatric hospitals, therapy centers and in-home therapy and case management.

I have presented to local organizations on the pressing needs of their communities. I am a licensed professional counselor, with a specialty in marriage and family therapy in the state of Michigan. I have a Masters degree in Christian Counseling and close to a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, all from Oral Roberts University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Amir Dababneh is a fully licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Education in mental health counseling from Lincoln Memorial University and a Masters of Public Health from Michigan State University.  He is trained in applied behavioral analysis and has three years experience working with autistic children and their families.  

Amir has extensive knowledge of depression and related comorbid conditions.  He has taken numerous courses in nutrition and exercise science, pharmacology, psychology, conflict resolution and alternative therapies (laughter, mindfulness, integrative/preventative medicine).  Amir has also attended trainings on trauma informed care, mental health first aid, and marriage/couples counseling.  His other areas of interests include stress and stress management, ecotherapy, positive psychology and metaphors/communication.  

Amir places emphasis on the mind-body connection and whole person treatments. Amir also believes in education and empowerment.  Utilizing a variety of techniques (journalizing, CBT, biofeedback, solution focused thinking, motivational interviewing), Amir works with individuals to identify their short-term and long-term goals and achieve said goals. He also has a specialization in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). EMDR therapy is an effective treatment option for people suffering from anxiety, panic, or trauma. It is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.

I am a Limited Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work. 

The reason I became a therapist is simple...I love to help people live their best lives.  I believe in meeting you where you are and then working toward your goals for therapy.  I strive to empower my clients to make their best life happen while I am there to guide as well as teach new techniques and skills to make that possible.  I believe non-judgment is very important to healing and work to make my office a comforting and private spot, safe place for my clients to express themselves and make their journey toward healing.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults as well as couples and families, all ages welcome.  I have a strong background in Dialectictical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which is a type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).  I offer therapy for many conditions including anxiety, depression, stress, family issues, behavior problems, and many more.

Being a supportive therapist is an important role for those who are seeking guidance with all types of life's struggles. I enjoy working with people who are wanting and willing to make a change for themselves. I have 6+ years of experience with mental health, and have worked with Autism. My main focus is children/teens from 5-17 years old. I have spent the last year working in group and individual settings within schools and also working with our elderly population. I am here to help you realize your desire for change, so let’s make you ‘the better you’ together.

Kurtis is a fully licensed social worker who’s end goal is to give his patients a safe environment in which to heal and grow with mental health education and healthy coping skills.

He has been specializing in helping clients deconstruct harmful thought patterns and behaviors for over 7 years. With 4 years of experience as a behavior technician for both children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, and 3 years of experience as a Medical Social Worker in renal care, he is no stranger to thinking outside of the box when it comes to mental health. Kurtis is experienced in helping clients adapt to new and often difficult living situations by directing them towards constructive coping methods and positive outlooks on life.  

He takes pride in having helped with those who experience Depression, Family Conflicts, Religious Trauma, Anxiety, Anger management, and Marital Issues. 

Dan is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He is a graduate of Spring Arbor University and the University of Michigan-Flint.  Dan has been counseling school aged children since 2007.  He has worked with children and adolescents from all backgrounds, including children struggling with major behavior issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, family separation/divorce, incarceration, divorce, bipolar, depression, grief, and trauma.