Counseling Center

• Education: Master’s degree in social work from Michigan State University
• Certifications and Licenses: LMSW, CCTP (Certified Clinical Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT).
• Specializations: EMDR, Crisis Intervention and EFT
• Outside Interests: Gina enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games with grandchildren and cooking.

Gina brings over 13 years of clinical experience to Child & Family Services. Gina is passionate about facilitating healing and self-awareness with her clients. She works with suicidal behaviors, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress management, trauma recovery and substance abuse.

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Certificate in Public Advocacy, Ferris State University

Certifications/Licenses: LMSW

Outside Interests: reading, theater, going out in nature, board games

Lyndzi has experience working with adults with severe mental illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues for over 5 years. Lyndzi enjoys working with clients to use their inherent strengths to solve an array of problems, and is particularly keen on working with individuals struggling with relationship and intimacy issues. Lyndzi has aspirations to return to school for further education in Sex Therapy, and would welcome the opportunity to work with folks struggling in this area.

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, University of Michigan
• Certifications/Licenses: LLMSW, CCTP (Trauma Treatment Certification)
• Specializations: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing
• Professional Organizations: NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
• Outside Interests: walking in nature with her dog, reading, spending time with family, traveling.

Anne has experience working with children 6+, teens, and adults. She works with individuals who have been impacted by trauma, abuse, and neglect. Anne strives to maintain a client focused approach through using therapeutic skills that create a safe and supportive environment to address individual needs. Anne enjoys working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families.

• Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University
• Certifications and Licenses: LPC, CADC (Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor)
• Specializations: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, EMDR, Clinical Supervision
• Outside Interests: spending time at the beach or mountains with her family

Maggie has worked with children, teens, and adults. In her sessions, Maggie utilizes therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Along with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorders, Maggie has experience working with substance abuse, grief/loss, self-esteem, and stress management.

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Michigan
• Certifications and Licenses: LMSW, CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
• Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Anger/Aggressive Impulses, Chronic Mental Health Issues, and Significant Mood Fluctuations.
• Outside Interests: walking, bicycling, gardening, swimming, spending time with family

Jim has provided a safe environment for people to decide on what changes they would like to make in their life, why they want to change, as well as how to work towards those changes. He has been part of the Child & Family Services team for more than 21 years.

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Graduate Certificate in Social Work
• Certifications and Licenses: LMSW, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor), CAADC
• Outside Interests: Coast Guard, martial arts, hunting, hiking, and fishing

Randall Mey has been working with adults, children, and families in mental health and substance abuse therapy for over 25 years. Along with his Master’s in Social Work and his Graduate Certificate, he has a Master’s in Public Administration. He is also a Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work.

• Education: Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University
• Certifications and Licenses: LPC (Licensed Professional Counseling)
• Specializations: EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing), Post-Partum Issues, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy-informed, Couples Counseling
• Outside Interests: walks in the woods, artwork, taking care of her plants, and spending time with her kids

Jodi has eight years of clinical experience. Jodi’s area of expertise is trauma, with knowledge and experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violence, as well as PTSD/C-PTSD, Post-Partum Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as Depression/Anxiety/OCD

• Education: Master’s Degree of Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University
• Certifications: LLMSW
• Outside Interests: reading, art, yoga, spending time outdoors, and going to concerts

Ashley has experience with working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-injurious behaviors. She particularly enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

• Education: Master’s Degree from Highlands University
• Certifications and Licenses: EMDR
• Specializations: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief and Grief Support, LGBTQIA+, Parenting Support, Intimate Partner Violence
• Outside Interests: Reading, nature, holistic practices (yoga), cooking, learning about herbs, and coffee

Mollie has over 25 years of experience with children and adults in mental and behavioral health settings. Mollie’s own experiences of having worked and lived in the Southwest for 15 years brings a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, animal assisted, art and expressive therapies while integrating the benefits of movement or the outdoors. Her focus is to create a safe, supportive environment for her clients. At C&FS, she seeks to support her clients by identifying their strengths to establish reconnection to their passions.

• Certifications and Licenses: LMSW
• Specializations: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, Self Esteem, LGBTQIA+, Medical Issues, Palliative and Hospice Care, Veterans
• Outside Interests: gardening, camping, pickleball, art, and music

Janice has extensive counseling and community resource experience and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Counseling sessions with Janice are by phone or video. She works to provide a safe setting and empower clients with tools to improve their quality of life.

• Education: Bachelor’s in Sociology from University of Wooster, Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University
• Certifications and Licenses: CAADC, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
• Specializations: Couples Counseling, Anger Management, Marriage/Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Issues
• Outside Interests: spending time with family, playing/watching basketball, going to Lake Michigan to enjoy sunsets and the water

Barry is originally from Ohio and has a love for The Ohio State University football and basketball teams. Along with the specializations listed above, he assists clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, behavior/conduct issues, and grief and loss.