Regardless of whether you are interested in individual counseling or you are looking for marriage or relationship counseling, family therapy or you have a child you want to place in therapy, there is a lot of research that indicates that your relationship with, and impression of your therapist is one of the most important elements of successful therapy.
Please call our office 517-372-2535, or call one of our therapists directly. Each of us will be happy to answer your questions about availability, insurance coverage, office hours, etc.
The members of our practice are:
Leslie is a clinical social worker with 15 years experience working with individuals and families. Areas of expertise include work with chronic mental illness, depression and suicide, personality disorders, domestic violence, issues of adolescence and families. She has worked in a variety of settings - Community Mental Health Emergency Services, Adult Outpatient, public schools, a domestic violence shelter, and a crisis residential program.
Karen Goldner, LMSW (517)580-4751has been providing clinical services for over thirty years. She sees individuals, families and couple of all ages, ethnicities and sexual orientation. Her social work degree is from the University of Chicago, School of Social Work, with additional certification in Substance Abuse Counseling. Over the years, she has received specialty training in families, trauma, psychiatric disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, and chronic health issues, including physical health and dementia. Ruth has been previously employed in community mental health programs, psychiatric facilities, Blue Care Network, Greenspring, Magellan outpatient facilities and private practice. She is available for supervision, consultation and public speaking regarding common psychological and family issues.
Karen has been a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Lansing since 1989. She received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from MSU in 1996. She spent sixteen years working at Community Mental Health before starting to practice privately. She enjoys working with people of all different backgrounds, ages and walks of life. She has a great deal of experience helping people learn to recover from, and cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, major life transitions and issues around substance abuse and recovery. She tries to tailor her approach to working with people in a way that is most helpful to them, with a focus on discovering and developing strengths as a way to live a happier, more meaningful life.
Liz received her Masters in Social Work in 1980. For the past 24 years she has provided services to public schools. She has conducted a private practice for the last 15 years. She has also worked in medical and psychiatric hospitals. Liz’s areas of expertise include children’s health and disabilities, ADHD, behavioral disorders, divorce and family stressors.
Michael is a licensed psychologist with clinical experience dating back to 1982. In his practice he sees individual adults (adolescents and older), as well as couples. His areas of specialization include post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, and relationship issues. Michael is an assistant professor at Michigan State University’s Masters in School and Agency Counseling program. Michael is an Approved Consultant and a Certified Therapist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
Dr. Schwartz is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in mental health settings in the greater Lansing community since 1985, including Michigan State University Counseling Center, Ingham County Community Mental Health Emergency Services, Michigan State University School of Medicine, and Gateway Community Services. She did her undergraduate work at University of Michigan and her graduate work at Michigan State University and University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Schwartz focuses on individual pschotherapy with women, men and couples and also does clinical supervision and participates in various clinical consultation groups in the community. Areas of specialization include PTSD/trauma intervention using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), divorce adjustment, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and general relationship issues. Research interests include studies in personality disorders and women’s issues. Therapeutic approaches include psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, psychoeducation, and imagery techniques.
I have been a clinical social worker since 1991. I have had the privilege of walking along side many people as they forge their journey toward personal healing and growth. I am passionate about what I get to do each day helping others to grow, feel at ease and reach for their dreams. Many times in our lives we feel stuck and need guidance to help us reconnect with what is most important in our life. I welcome the opportunity to work with you as an equal partner helping you to heal from the past and feel energized to redefine your goals to move forward in a positive direction. My areas of interest include: oncology, grief, couples, chronic illness, chronic pain, workplace burnout, sexual identity/coming out, mindful living and substance abuse.
Jason Stentoumis, Psy. D., 517-999-3935, www.drstentoumis.com
Jason is a licensed psychologist with 12 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Jason specializes in providing psychological evaluations for children and adolescents, as well as adults. Psychological evaluations can include the assessment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, depression, anxiety, as well as other behavioral and emotional difficulties. In addition, Jason has expertise in providing treatment for children and teens who suffer from ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder. He also works with adults suffering from anxiety and depression.
