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Therapists, Psychiatrists, and Nurse Practitioners
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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+.
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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).
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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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I am a counselor in Michigan with 15+ years experience providing counseling to families and individuals across the lifespan in-person, on the phone, and online formats. I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues from life adjustments to severe and persistent mental illness. I am a special needs parent, with a young adult son with Autism; and another young adult daughter that is LGBTQ+. Clients often find me to be very relatable because of the combination of my professional and personal experiences.
My therapy style is warm and eclectic. I believe everyone should be given respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I have utilized therapy modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma focused therapy, among others. I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to best fit your unique and specific needs.
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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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I am a graduate of the University of Michigan, with a B.A. in English/Education and MSW in Clinical Social Work. I’ve worked as an educator for roughly eight years, and a clinical social worker for over three years. I love traveling and enjoy working with people from many diverse backgrounds. My absolute passion is cultivating wellness through holistic practice. I tend to enjoy nurturing growth mindsets and believe in physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional wellbeing. As a clinician, I strive to build relationships where people feel respected, safe, and free to be their authentic selves. I am dedicated to advocate for my client’s needs and utilize innovative/resolution focused approaches to care. I often describe my practice as being rooted in love, where I am committed to support others through their own personal journey of healing. I am a fan of psychodynamic therapeutic techniques. I believe that clinician and client should focus on the psychological roots of emotional suffering to change patterns of thought and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are modalities I often use in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, mood related illness, and ADHD. My philosophy is to inspire hope and contribute to overall well- being through caring and dependable service. I am excited to work together in your individual journey towards wellness!
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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.
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I enjoy working with individuals on a range of issues including recovery from trauma, depression and anxiety disorders, substance use issues, and more. I draw on a range of personal experience from my work in mental health and education, and believe it is important to meet each client as the individual that they are. I strive to be affirming of all individual cultural and gender identities. I draw on my social work background to provide strengths-based approaches to therapy, and use interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness based recovery enhancement (M.O.R.E.), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). There are many different ways to address mental health struggles, and I want to work with you to find the ones that fit you best.
I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from the University of Nebraska Omaha in 2016, and have practiced in community health centers, private practice, and hospital and emergency settings. I have additional training in treating substance use disorders, trauma, and using mindfulness techniques to assist in mental health recovery. I look forward to working with you to put a plan in place to deal with whatever struggles you are experiencing at the moment.
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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”
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