Our Providers

Meet Our Mental Health Professionals

Therapists, Psychiatrists, and Nurse Practitioners. By each provider is noted whether they do virtual-only appointments or hybrid (available for virtual or in-person appointments). In addition, several of our providers allow for direct booking, which is noted with a button under their profile. For all other providers, please request an appointment on our Contact Us page.

Meet Our Medication Prescribers Nurse Practitioners

Meriam V Sam Nurse Practitioner
Meriam V. Sam (she/her)
Nurse Practitioner / Hybrid / Not Accepting New Clients

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I have provided Psychiatry services since 2016.  I provide both Pharmacological and Cognitive Behavioral Services. I received an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner degree (AGNP-BC) from Oakland University in 2016. Prior to finishing my degree, I worked inpatient for Beaumont Botsford Hospital on their Psychiatry Unit. I attended Maryville University to obtain my degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.  Throughout my time as a PMHNP I have shown not only to be competent and proficient in understanding the body’s chemical makeup, but I have also proven to be a compassionate, professional and problem oriented provider. I am dedicated to each and every client that I treat and provide an individualized plan of care. I treat clients age 12 and older and I am also qualified to provide Cognitive Behavioral Services

Genevieve Sweeney Nurse Practitioner Washtenaw County MI
Genevieve Sweeney (she/her)
Nurse Practitioner / Hybrid / Not Accepting New Clients

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I am a graduate of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Grand Valley State University and board certified as a Nurse Practitioner. I am a firm advocate for mental health care and have a passion for treating mental illness. I am dedicated to providing the best patient care possible by listening to my patients, employing motivational interviewing techniques, and providing evidence-based treatment options. I am passionate about whole body wellness, and how mental health plays a role in the quality of your life. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, elders, and families.

Jean Thayer Seitz Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jean Thayer-Seitz (she/her)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Virtual Only

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Jeannie understands the inter-connectiveness between physical health and mental health. She strives to help individuals with mental health concerns achieve their highest and healthiest potential through client education and collaboration. Jeannie uses a solution-based approach that integrates medication management with lifestyle modifications.

“70% of your serotonin is made in your gut. What’s going on in your gut, is going to affect your mood, anxiety, depression, and focus.”-Dr Frank Lipman.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in psychology and Sociology from Eastern Michigan University, Jeannie worked as a HIV counselor. Seeing how interwoven mental health was with physical health, Jeannie earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Eastern Michigan University. She then spent over a decade working in women’s and children’s health. Jeannie then completed a master’s degree in Nursing from South University, focusing on family medicine. After working a few years in primary care, she returned to her first passion, psychiatry. In 2019, she became certified in addiction medicine. Jeannie has years of experience treating a variety of mental health conditions such as, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, bipolar disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, ptsd, addiction, as well as others. Her background as a certified family nurse practitioner along with decades of medical experience, helps her understand the complexities between physical and mental health.

Leanna Miller Therapist Westlake Consultation
LeAnna Miller (she/her)
Family Nurse Practitioner / Virtual Only

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I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I completed my undergrad at Northern Michigan University in 2011 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I then graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2016 with my Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialty. I have experience in treating a wide variety of mental health conditions in all age groups while working in a family practice setting. I have a passion for entire body and mind health and wellness. That passion stems from my dedication to treating the person as a whole, making mental health a high priority of mine. My goal is to keep my patients very involved in their treatment plan and work together to achieve the best possible outcome for each individual.

Priscilla Jimenez Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Priscilla Jimenez PMHNP-BC (she/her)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Virtual Only

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I am a PMHNP is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of Michigan. I completed my Masters of Nursing Education from Oakland University and received my Post Master’s Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University. My personal passion and experience, combined with over 12 years of bedside Nursing experience has led me to the field of Perinatal Psychiatry. My mission is to aid clients along their individual journey of Mental Health during the perinatal period with a goal of improving and maintaining the mental health and wellbeing of mothers and their families.

Rebecca Hass Family Nurse Practitioner
Rebecca Weiner, FNP-BC (she/her)
Family Nurse Practitioner / Virtual Only

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Please, call me Becky, I am a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of behavioral health experience. I enjoy working with clients across the life span, ranging from children to older adults. I use a combination of evidence based practice, compassion and humor to help you achieve your goals. I am a graduate of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program at the University of New Hampshire with a Master’s Degree in Science and Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner program at Grand Valley State University. I am a native New Yorker and an animal lover. Please let me know how I can help.

Haley Wanic Ann Arbor Therapist
Haley Wanic, DNP, A-GNP (she/her)
Nurse Practitioner / Hybrid

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I completed two bachelor’s degrees with honors at Grand Valley State University majoring in Biomedical Science and Nursing. I continued my education at Grand Valley State University and graduated with honors with my Doctor of Nursing Practice. I am dedicated to providing the best care possible by staying up to date on the latest evidence-based treatments and actively listening to my patients’ concerns. I employ a non-judgmental approach to get to know my patients so we can create a treatment plan together. Populations I treat include, but are not limited to, teens-end of life, men, women, and LGBTQIA+.

Meet Our Talk Therapists

Claire Bevel Llpc Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Claire Bevel LLPC (she/her)
Therapist / Virtual Only

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I began working in the mental health field in Chicago in 2014 and have since provided counseling services to adults within both inpatient and outpatient settings. I currently offer individual mental health therapy and I specialize in addiction and substance abuse treatment.

I have two Master’s-level degrees from Loyola University Chicago, one in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and another in Criminal Justice & Criminology. I have worked as a mental health and substance abuse counselor in residential treatment and in outpatient medication-assisted treatment (i.e. methadone maintenance).

Tara Pittman Therapist Washtenaw County
Tara Pittman (she/her)
Therapist / Hybrid

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I am a firm advocate for holistic health care and have a passion for individually focused patient care. I am dedicated to providing the best patient care possible by listening to my patients, employing motivational interviewing techniques, and providing multiple proven treatment options. I am passionate about whole body wellness, and how mental health plays a role in the quality of your life. I enjoy working with a diverse range of patients from all walks of life.

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Kristi Cogswell-Boettcher, MA, LPC (she/her)
Therapist / Virtual Only

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I am a graduate of the University of South Carolina and have a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the Citadel. Before I went into private practice, I spent 12 years providing services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in community based agencies. My other specialities include recovery from childhood abuse, women’s and LGBT concerns.

I take a humanistic approach to counseling while using evidence-based interventions. I believe all clients have the capacity to get better! My role as a counselor is to help process past trauma and build on existing strengths to help my clients find peace and fulfillment in their lives.

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Kelli Renee Keno, LLMSW (she/her)
Therapist / Virtual Only

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I have over 7 years of experience working with teens and adults. I am a listening, non-judgmental, genuine professional with a passion for helping others. I enjoy connecting with my clients and helping them get to a place where they can continue to thrive and discover effective tools that help them reach their full potential and best self!
My goal is to create a space where clients feel welcome, heard, and safe. I provide therapy with a strengths-based approach and ensure the use of evidence-based tools and interventions as treatment modalities with my clients. My approach to therapy includes CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Holistic Therapy.
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Ariyana Haynes LLMSW (she/her)
Therapist / Virtual Only

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I have over 7 years of experience working with teens and adults. I am a listening, non-judgmental, genuine professional with a passion for helping others. I enjoy connecting with my clients and helping them get to a place where they can continue to thrive and discover effective tools that help them reach their full potential and best self!
My goal is to create a space where clients feel welcome, heard, and safe. I provide therapy with a strengths-based approach and ensure the use of evidence-based tools and interventions as treatment modalities with my clients. My approach to therapy includes CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Holistic Therapy.
Heather Frederick
Heather Frederick, LPC, CAADC, CCS, CCTP (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor/SUD Therapist | Certified Clinical Supervisor | Certified Clinical Trauma Professional / Hybrid

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Heather Frederick received her Master of Art Degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in 2011. Throughout her career she also obtained her certification as a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC,) certified clinical supervisor (CCS,) & certified clinical trauma professional. She is currently obtaining her certification of Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist. She has been a board member with Suicide Prevention Coalition of Monroe County, state organizer for Michigan Recovery Advocacy Project, and is currently on the board of Recovery Advocacy Warriors (RAW.)

         Her experience includes individual, family, and group mental health and substance abuse counseling for adolescents and adults. Some settings she has worked in were inpatient, outpatient, school based, federally qualified health center, hospital, private practice, primary care, and prison settings. She is additionally trained to provide driver’s license assessments, and assessments to assess level of care utilizing SASSI, and other assessment tools. She was involved in a research study for SBIRT in 2013 for primary care offices in which outcomes have been shown to be an effective link for individuals to treatment of addiction. In therapy she utilizes ACT approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with a focus on mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotion regulation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT,) Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT,) solution focused, person centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and additional open-ended concepts. She believes that in order to allow the individual to grow to their full potential they need to address their whole self.

She is currently a substance use disorder clinical supervisor at Family Medical Center in which she provides supervision for professionals at Family Medical Center obtaining their LPC, counselors that are on a development plan for their CAADC certification, & peer recovery coaches. She additionally provides outside supervision to therapists in the process of obtaining their LPC, & CCS in a private practice and Office Based Addiction Treatment setting.

Raymond Olson
Raymond Olson LLMSW (he/him)
Therapist / Hybrid

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I am a Limited Licensed Social Worker with experience working with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and several other mental health concerns. I seek to be accepting and affirming therapy to all my clients as they navigate the ups and downs of life. I believe that all people are of equal worth and value and I seek to provide therapy in a way that is empathetic, genuine, and person-centered. I use various modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving therapy, and various other techniques to help clients meet their healing goals. I believe that you are the captain in your healing journey and I would love to help you learn new skills, process your experiences, and step into your strength as you navigate the turbulent waters of life.

Kevin Shhehan
Kevin Sheehan LMSW (he/him)
Social Worker / Hybrid

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My name is Kevin and I am a recent Los Angeles native who just moved to Michigan with my family in summer of 2024.

Like many, my journey to becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker started out on “the other side of the couch” and over the years became a clear calling for me. Prior to joining the practice I worked at a Psychiatric Hospital, primarily working with mental health and substance use issues at inpatient and outpatient levels of care. In my time there I worked with the beautifully diverse populations of Los Angeles and am confident in my ability to meet anyone I work with where they are at and with who they are without judgment.

My approach to therapy is largely informal and casual. I have a humanistic foundation and love to weave history, cultural anthropology, philosophy, science, the arts, and fun/play into my work to help provide context and increased understanding of our struggles and goals; while never forgetting we are humans with human needs such as love, acceptance, community, and play. I often joke/have been told that I am a mashup of Robin Williams, George Carlin, James Baldwin, and Rafiki from the Lion King.

In approaching my clients I like to include the “mind, body, spirit” holistic perspective to our whole selves and the interactions of these parts of us, while incorporating a look at our environments as well. Much of the emotions we feel are also external or brought on by external stresses or forces. I find this vital to my therapy as it is inaccurate to blame only ourselves for our problems without looking at the influence the outside world has on us, and ways we can protect ourselves, stay true to ourselves, fight for progress, and create meaning, purpose, and connection in our lives.

Heather Hutchinson Ann Arbor Psychiatric care
Heather Hutchinson MS, MSW, LLMSW, CAADC (she/her)
Clinical Social Worker / Virtual Only

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About my Clients: I enjoy working with people challenged by mental health disorders and who are also struggling with substance use. I am most useful working with adults who have experienced trauma, isolation, difficult life transitions, anxiety and mood disorders. I am a gender and culture-affirming therapist who is ready to partner with you to support your well-being.

My Background and Approach: I received a Master of Science degree in addiction studies from Capella University and a Master of Social Work- clinical from the University of Michigan. I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and am a person in long-term recovery from co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. I offer a person-centered approach to therapy tailored to each individual’s comfort level, preferences and goals. Typically, I utilize Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and DBT.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests: I believe that all people can benefit from having a support partner to assist with life’s difficulties and discomfort. Our partnership will honor you as the expert on self and will build on your strengths to achieve your goals whatever they may be.

Rataucha Anne Heard Psychiatric Nurse
Rataucha (Ratasha) Anne Heard MS, CAADC, LLPC, CFTC (she/her)
Therapist Program Coordinator / Hybrid

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My Name is Rataucha pronounced Ratasha and my role here at Westlake is Therapist Coordinator and I am a CAADC , LLPC (Substance Abuse Counselor and Professional Counselor) and CFTC (Certified Forensic Trauma Clinician) .I am a mostly Person-Centered therapist. I believe in focusing on every individual’s needs, goals and desires in a manner that is conducive for them. I do not believe that there is a treatment that is right for all persons served, but that approaches to treatment must be tailored to each individual. I utilize multiple therapeutic approaches like Motivational Interviewing, Strengths Based Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, and CBT. My approach to my clients is to meet you where you are and not where I want you to be, with unconditional positive regard, respect and patience. I have a biopsychosocial perspective regarding treating the whole person in order to facilitate lasting sobriety and mental health. I believe that everyone has the right to the comfort of a trusting therapeutic partnership, and I ensure this through confidentiality. My personal philosophy is “If you can help someone toward a change of heart, then they can have a change of mind; which activates a desire for a change of life”