I am a psychologist in private practice in Franklin, Michigan. I am affiliated with a group practice, Psychological Institutes of Michigan, P.C.

ABOUT ME (For more detail about me: Click here..)

This site's goal is to provide information about me and my practice, as well as some other useful information, including links to web sites which may be of help to you.

A Breadth of Experience

I have provided empathic and professional therapeutic help to many patients in over 25 years in practice.  Years of study, a commitment to continuing professional education, service to my profession, experience with many kinds of problems, and work with many children, adolescents, and adults have created a framework for reasoned, experienced, and innovative work with individuals, families and couples.

A Strong Education and Training

• Licensed Psychologist: State of Michigan.
• Ph.D., M.A.: The University of Michigan.  Joint Program in Clinical and Developmental Psychology.
• B.A.:  Michigan State University.

Professional Pursuits

• Psychotherapy: with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families.
• Forensic psychology:  evaluations, consultations, testimony.
• Mediation, Evaluation and Parenting Coordination:  in family law matters.
• Psychological evaluation:  Including traditional psychological testing, collaborative assessment and therapeutic assessment;  psychological evaluations of children, adoelscents, adults and families.
• Therapeutic assessment.

A Leader in the Professional Community

• President: Michigan Psychological Association, 2001.
• Member, Board of Directors: Michigan Psychological Association, 1996-1998, 2000-2009.
• President: Michigan Interprofessional Association on Marriage, Divorce, and the Family, 2007-2010.
• Distinguished Psychologist:  Michigan Psychological Association, 1999.
• Beth Clark Service Award: Michigan Psychological Association, 2007.
• Member: Ethics Committee, Michigan Psychological Association, 2005-present.
• Member: Michigan Psychological Association, Michigan Interprofessional Association on Marriage, Divorce, and the Family, American Psychological Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Society for Personality Assessment.

Teaching A New Generation of Psychologists

Teaching and clinical supervision are great ways to keep myself even more current in new developments in my profession, and to encourage the growth of other professionals. I am an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Madonna University, in Livonia Michigan.  There, I teach courses to graduate students in Clinical Psychology, including courses on psychological assessment and child and adolescent psychopathology. I also provide consultation and supervision to limited-license and fully-licensed psychologists.

Sharing My Experience with Colleagues and Other Professionals

Through presentations to colleagues and other professionals, I can share my experience extend the reach of my insights into helping inividuals and families.

I have presented to psychologists at meetings of the Michigan Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Society for Personality Assessment.

In February, 2011, I presented to the Michigan Psychological Association on ethical issues involved in serving as a psychotherapist iwith Court-Involved individuals and families.

I have presented on forensic psychology in Family Law matters to many organizations, including: the Michigan Inter-Professional Association on Marriage, Divorce and the Family (MIPA), the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Michigan Chapter), the Oakland and Wayne County Circuit Court judges and referees, the American Bar Association- Family Law Section, the Michigan Bar Association-Family Law Section, the Oakland County Bar Association, the Wayne County Bar Association-Family Law Section, and the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association.

Radio Interviews

Listen to interviews with me on Divorce Source Radio.com:

Here is a link to my profile on Psychology Today's Therapist Directory:

ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONS