Staff
Kris Mayo,
Ph.D. obtained her doctorate degree from The Union Institute. She is the
Director of Substance Abuse Services at The Counseling Center, P.C. She has
fourteen years experience in the field of chemical dependency treatment. Dr. Mayo
has been instrumental in the development of treatment programming for dually
diagnosed at the Center. She also coordinates the IOP services and is the
liaison to the Waterford Sobriety Court.
Devon
MacFarlane, M.A., C.A.C. I is a graduate from The Center for Humanistic
Studies. She has extensive training in substance abuse treatment and
relapse prevention. She is the primary substance abuse facilitator for the
ACE project and is instrumental in offering treatment services for
individuals with co-occurring disorders.
Carol
Keidan, M.A., L.L.P., 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.
Bruce Wendell, M.S.W.,
C.A.C. II obtained his graduate degree from Eastern Michigan University. He
has eighteen years experience in the treatment of addictive disorders. He
has extensive training in relapse prevention, co-occurring disorders and
male specific recovery program.
Patricia Tattrie, PSY, S,
LLP, graduated from the Michigan School of
Professional Psychology with a Masters degree in
Clinical Psychology. She is currently a doctoral
candidate while also working towards credentialing as
a certified addictions counselor. Patsy has numerous
years of clinical experience and specializes in
multiple issues, including substance and sex
addiction. Patsy works with probation officers and
with clients appealing to the DMV for reinstatement of
suspended licenses. She is the facilitator of the
educational substance abuse group working with
adolescents as well as adults. Patsy provides services
for people with other mental health issues such as
depression and anxiety with specific focus towards the
gay community, men and women in midlife transitions,
children and adolescents.
Margaret Tippen, MA, LLP,
LMSW, CAC-1, graduated from Merrill Palmer/ Wayne
State University with a masters degree in Psychology.
Margaret has 25 Years experience and 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.
Hannah Britton, MA, LLP,
graduated from The Center for Humanistic Studies with
a Master of Arts degree in Clinical and Humanistic
Psychology. Hannah has a number of years of clinical
experience and specializes in the treatment of mental
health and substance abuse for adolescence and adults.
She often works with anxiety and depression, chemical
dependence and adjustment disorders.
Carole Gallant, LMSW, ACSW,
graduated from The University of Michigan with a
master’s 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.
Karen Wiater graduated
from Wayne state University with a Master of Arts
degree in Educational Psychology. Karen has 15 years
of clinical Experience and specializes in the
treatment of mental health issues such as depression,
anxiety and panic disorders, marital disorders, gay
and lesbian issues, and self esteem problems.
Jeffrey Friedland, TLLP,
graduated from the Center for Humanistic Studies with
a Masters degree in Psychology. Jeffrey has 1 year of
clinical experience and specializes in the treatment
of substance abuse. He is currently enrolled in the
doctoral program at Michigan State for Professional
Psychology.
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.
Karen is also is trained and certified in EMDR at a
level two. She is certified in Clinical Hypnosis
through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Kathleen Quaile, MA, LLP,
graduated from the Center for Humanistic Studies with
a Masters degree in Clinical and Humanistic
Psychology. Kathleen has several years of clinical
experience and specializes in the treatment of
substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
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 educational and personality testing, along
with 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.
Deedee Amhowitz, MA, LLP,
graduated from the Michigan School of Professional
Psychology with a Masters degree in Clinical and
Humanistic Psychology. Deedee has two and a half years
of clinical experience and specializes in the
treatment of substance abuse, mental health and
co-occurring disorders. Deedee is currently obtaining
a post-graduate specialization degree in couples and
family counseling
Joni Lipson, MA, TLLP,
graduated from Michigan School of Professional
Psychology with a Masters degree in Clinical and
Humanistic Psychology. Joni has a year and a half of
clinical experience and 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.
Joe Shoots, MA, LLP,
CAC-1, graduated from the Center for Humanistic
Studies with a Masters degree in Humanistic and
Clinical Psychology. Joe has 15 years of clinical
experience and specializes in the treatment of
addictions. 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. |