Cherrisse Benwell, L.M.S.W.
Fenton

Cherrisse is a strength based, respectful and collaborative counselor with extensive clinical experience.

Her experience includes working with children, teens and adults on a wide variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief and loss issues, relationship, school behavior, autism and substance use problems. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health, hospital and school settings.  

Cherrisse is trained in trauma informed therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, play therapy, family therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and solution focused brief therapy.

She looks forward to an opportunity to be of assistance to you regardless of the challenges you are facing, and believes strongly that when working together as a team most challenges can be overcome.

Ann Blanzy, M.A., LPC
Highland

Ann is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in both high school and middle school for over 30 years. She has experience working with diverse groups of kids and families from a wide variety of backgrounds. Her experience includes working with ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self harm, and suicide ideation. In her years of experience, she has worked with many who have dealt with bullying both in school and on-line.

Ann describes herself as having a down-to-earth nature, sense of humor, and personable demeanor. She has an eclectic approach, utilizing various theoretical approaches and real life experience. During the therapy process she assists both kids and adults in the discovery of their strengths, building support systems, and developing a healthy lifestyle to set the foundation for future success. Ann is passionate in her role as a counselor and is dedicated to providing the help and support needed to every person she works with.

Lyndsay Caldwell, M.S., CCC-SLP
Fenton

 Lyndsay has nearly 20 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.  Lyndsay is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and holds licensure by the State of Michigan.  She has worked with children of all ages in the public school setting for nearly 20 years. 

 Her specialties include:  apraxia and articulation/phonological speech disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, and stuttering.  She loves working one on one with children in a clinical setting and counseling parents regarding communication disorders. 

Jennifer Chapuseaux, LMSW
Highland, Fenton

Jennifer is a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan. She has over 20 years of mental health experience within the outpatient treatment setting. Jennifer obtained her Master’s Degree from Wayne State University in 1999 with a focus on Clinical Social Work. She is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Jennifer strives to create a safe, non-judgmental and confidential therapeutic environment in order to promote, empower and motivate clients towards self-awareness, healing, growth, and overall well-being.

She utilizes an eclectic treatment approach based on each individual, their circumstances and treatment goals. Jennifer introduces a variety of treatment approaches and techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based and Humanistic Therapy. Jennifer’s special areas of interest and experience include depression, anxiety, oppositional defiance, self-esteem, coping skills, stress management, grief/loss, and life stage transitions.

Kathy Cramner, MA, LPC, CAADC
Fenton

When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. That’s why I am passionate about helping them heal and recover to live safe, happy,and productive lives. I empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome personal pain, suffering, and  obstacles to improve their relationships because seeing people whole and healed matters to me. 

I am passionate about helping people heal and recover to live safe, happy, and productive lives through child, individual, and couples counseling. Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples, and families since 1997 in various settings, i.e. schools (K-12 and Special ed) in-patient and outpatient psychiatric hospitals, therapy centers and in-home therapy and case management.

I have presented to local organizations on the pressing needs of their communities. I am a licensed professional counselor, with a specialty in marriage and family therapy and addictions in the state of Michigan. I have a Masters degree in Christian Counseling and close to a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, all from Oral Roberts University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Amir Dababneh, M. Ed., MPH, LPC
Fenton

Amir Dababneh is a fully licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Education in mental health counseling from Lincoln Memorial University and a Masters of Public Health from Michigan State University.  He is trained in applied behavioral analysis and has three years experience working with autistic children and their families.  

 Amir has extensive knowledge of depression and related comorbid conditions.  He has taken numerous courses in nutrition and exercise science, pharmacology, psychology, conflict resolution and alternative therapies (laughter, mindfulness, integrative/preventative medicine).  Amir has also attended trainings on trauma informed care, mental health first aid, and marriage/couples counseling.  His other areas of interests include stress and stress management, ecotherapy, positive psychology and metaphors/communication.  

 Amir places emphasis on the mind-body connection and whole person treatments. Amir also believes in education and empowerment.  Utilizing a variety of techniques (journalizing, CBT, biofeedback, solution focused thinking, motivational interviewing), Amir works with individuals to identify their short-term and long-term goals and achieve said goals. He also has a specialization in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). EMDR therapy is an effective treatment option for people suffering from anxiety, panic, or trauma. It is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.

Anderson Fernanders, MA, LLPC
Grand Blanc

I received an M.A. in Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in 2011. As your counselor, I am here to support you in making meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. I believe that people are relational beings with physical, spiritual, emotional, and social components, and that the exploration and integration of these aspects through a client-centered  approach.can be life changing and enhancing. 

Carla A. Koon, MA, LLPC, LBSW
Grand Blanc

Carla received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Central Michigan University and completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Wayne State University. She is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) and a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW). Carla has extensive experience working with individuals, families, people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, children, adolescents and adults.

Carla utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy based on each individual’s personal treatment goals and specific situations. Carla incorporates a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Motivational Interviewing.

Carla’s areas of interest and skills include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, coping skills, life transitions, managing stress, and addressing issues of self-esteem.

Kurtis Lahring, LMSW-C
Fenton, Highland

Kurtis is a fully licensed social worker who’s end goal is to give his patients a safe environment in which to heal and grow with mental health education and healthy coping skills.

He has been specializing in helping clients deconstruct harmful thought patterns and behaviors for over 7 years. With 4 years of experience as a behavior technician for both children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, and 3 years of experience as a Medical Social Worker in renal care, he is no stranger to thinking outside of the box when it comes to mental health. Kurtis is experienced in helping clients adapt to new and often difficult living situations by directing them towards constructive coping methods and positive outlooks on life.  

He takes pride in having helped with those who experience Depression, Family Conflicts, Religious Trauma, Anxiety, Anger management, and Marital Issues. 

Jo Miller, MA, LLP
Fenton

Are you struggling with having the kind of life it seems others have and no matter what you've tried, you can only wish to have? Are certain emotions, thoughts, and behaviors getting in the way of your happiness? I believe all behaviors, even troublesome behaviors, serve a function. Sometimes behaviors are helpful and sometimes those behaviors, while helpful in the moment, only cause more problems in future.

Hi! I'm Jo. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Madonna University, a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology degree from Eastern Michigan University, and I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am licensed as a Masters Limited Psychologist in the State of Michigan with over 30 years experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My first approach in working with clients is to establish and maintain a safe and empowering connection, one in which clients feel heard, seen, and understood without judgment. Next, we work  collaboratively to identify those feelings and thoughts (e.g., depression, anxiety, low self worth, self doubt) and behaviors (e.g., suicidal or self-injurious behaviors, substance use, anger outbursts, self-sabotage, school refusal) that are getting in the way of clients having the kind of life they want to have while teaching skills in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. When clients learn skills to effectively get their needs met and improve the quality of their relationships, the troublesome behaviors are no longer needed and that's where change happens and clients can develop their most meaningful lives!

Dan Morey, LPC
Grand Blanc

Dan is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He is a graduate of Spring Arbor University and the University of Michigan-Flint.  Dan has been counseling school aged children since 2007.  He has worked with children and adolescents from all backgrounds, including children struggling with major behavior issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, family separation/divorce, incarceration, divorce, bipolar, depression, grief, and trauma.  

Annette Richards, LMSW
Highland

Annette is experienced with both children and adults.  She is AAMET Certified Advanced EFT Practitioner since 2015; practicing EFT Practitioner since 2007.  Annette is skilled in domestic violence, trauma, smoking cessation and much more, including restorative justice and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Memberships include National Association of Social Workers, Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques, and The Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology. Clients seeking Emotional Freedom Techniques treatment must pay cash and plan for a two hour session.

Jasmine Stout, LLMSW
Grand Blanc

Meet Jasmine Stout.  She is a Clinical Therapist who truly puts “care” in healthcare. Born and raised in Flint, MI, Ms.Stout graduated in 2020 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and is dedicated to giving back to Genesee County! Jasmine has experience working with those diagnosed with: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ASD, ADHD, and more.  Ms. Stout uses Evidence-Based Interventions from the following modalities: CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.