DIRECTOR:

Bart Anthony, PhD. Candidate, MA.LLP., Director is the owner of The Counseling Centre, P.C. He is also adjunct faculty of the school of psychology at Lawrence Tech University as well as Wayne County Community College, background of new course syllabus writing for Macomb Community College, with over ten years of experience in the treatment of chemical dependency and outpatient psychological services. His dissertation work concerning parricide has brought him into extensive research of family system models, child, adolescent, and couples issues in psychology. Bart Anthony has a keen interest in best practices models and evidence based models of treatment. He is also concerned with creating positive social change through psychology serving the community, in agreement with the American Psychological Association positive psychology stance.

Bruce Wendell {RIP}, M.S.W., C.A.C. II obtained his graduate degree from Eastern Michigan University. He had eighteen years experience in the treatment of addictive disorders. He had extensive training in relapse prevention, co-occurring disorders and male specific recovery program. His passing in 12/08 was a terrible loss to the recovery community & his vast network of friends & admirers. Bruce we will miss you.

CLINICAL STAFF serving substance abuse services, mental health, domestic violence, DUI, child and family counseling, all legal assessments, driver license evaluations, psychological testing and assessments. All Counseling Centre therapists are LGBT friendly:

Joe Shoots Clinical Supervisor, MA, LLP, CAAC. Joe has 15 years of clinical experience and specializes in the treatment of addictions & domestic violence. He is proficient is DUI and other legal assessments. He is an ideal therapist for anyone who is struggling with the challenge of early recovery, relapse prevention and codependency. Joe is caring and compassionate to all clinical needs.

Shobha Prasad, LMSW, MA.LLP, LPC, CAAC With over 25 years of clinical experience, specializing in the treatment of mental health and substance abuse for adolescence and adults, Shobha is also certified in compulsive gambling addiction. Shobha is another asset to the Centre.

Olimpia Neagoe, LMSW, MA.LLP, CAAC Another seasoned Counseling Centre therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Olimpia continues to treat mental health and substance abuse clients ages adolescence through adults. Olimpia also speaks four languages.

Eimee, MA.TLLP. Eimee has worked with women's issues & inpatient treatment as well with co occurring issues.

Joni Lipson, MA, LLP, CAAC, graduated from Michigan School of Professional Psychology with a Masters degree in Clinical and Humanistic Psychology. Joni chair's a women's support group & specializes in the treatment of substance abuse, mental health and co-occurring disorders. Joni is currently obtaining a post-graduate specialization degree in couples and family counseling. Joni also has special interest in working with individuals dealing with codependency and life transition issues.

Doug Stanley LLMSW comes to TCC as a long time colleague of Bruce Wendell. Doug holds a Men's Group & a group for family members of substance abuse clients. Doug also shares the IOP program with Joe Shoots.

Carol Keidan, MA., LLP., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has 24 years of experience in conducting marital and family therapy with couples and families. Ms. Keidan's experience includes working with alcoholic and drug-addicted clients and their families, and people who were raised in a addicted/dysfunctional families. Ms. Keidan a former clinical staff member at Square Lake Counseling Center.
Seena Alkhafaji MA.LLP. has several years of clinical experience. Also, Seena speaks Arabic & works extensively in the mental health community.

Helene Kroll LLMSW does community service work. Helene believes & promotes a family systems approach to interpersonal family relations. Helene also works with clients whom have probation & court issues.
Dr. Katz, PhD. Specializes in the treatment of adults, children, adolescents, and families. She also specializes in Anxiety, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Step-family Issues, Chronic Mental Illness and Stress Management.

Carole Gallant, LMSW, ACSW, graduated from The University of Michigan with a masters degree in Social Work. Carole has 14 years of clinical experience and specializes in the treatment of adults and children. She also specializes in mental illness, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

Gayle Powell, MSW, ACSW, graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master of Social Work. Gayle has 13 years of clinical experience and specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents.

Jacob Rosin MA.LLP.,CAAC, graduated from CHS with an MA in Clinical Psychology. Jacob has several years of clinical experience & specializes in the treatment of dual diagnosis issues.

Sarah Grogan MA.TLLP. graduated from CHS with an MA in Clinical Psychology. Sarah has years of clinical experience and specializes in the treatment of co occurring mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and panic disorders, with substance abuse. Sarah also treats couples issues and self esteem problems.

Karen Danto, LMSW, ACSW, graduated from Wayne State University with a Masters degree in Social Work. Karen has 26 years of clinical experience and specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, phobias and chronic pain.

Dunia Karana, PhD, LLP, in a clinical psychologist who has earned her doctorate degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Karana has extensive training and experience in providing individual, family and group psychotherapy. She specializes in treating depression and anxiety, utilizing various therapeutic techniques. She is also an active researcher, where she is a co-author of several articles published in scientific journals. Her active research interests include depressive personality, domestic violence and physical health. Dr. Karana has also extensive training in psychological assessments for children and adults, including psychological testing and assessments, along with court, legal issue, and ADHD evaluations.

Hugh Armbruster, MA, LLP, LSW, graduated from the University of Detroit with a Masters degree in Psychology. Hugh has 30 years of clinical experience and specializes in the treatment of children adolescence and adults.

Lisa Gacki MA.CAAC. has extensive treatment history helping substance abuse and co occurring clients through recovery. Lisa also is working on further credentialing for public speaking engagements.

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