Dr. Ross Beckley, Ph.D., LLP | Limited Licensed Psychologist in Highland, MI
Education and Professional Experience
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology — Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio
Educational Specialist Degree — Wayne State University
Master of Arts — Wayne State University, specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
Master of Arts in Teaching — specialization in Reading and Learning Disabilities
Bachelor of Arts in Education — Oakland University
41 years providing therapy
Former elementary and special-education educator
More than 50 undergraduate and graduate courses taught in education, reading, counselor education and psychology
Treatment Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Systems Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Additional therapy approaches for children, teens and parents:
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Dr. Ross Beckley, Ph.D., LLP Limited Licensed Psychologist in Highland, MI
Highland, Michigan · In-Person & Telehealth · 41 Years Providing Therapy
Children ages 3+ · Teens · Parents · Couples · Families · Adults
Parenting · Relationships · Family Therapy · ADHD & Learning · Child & Teen Concerns
Morning · Afternoon · Evening · Saturday In-Person Appointments
Afternoon · Evening · Saturday Telehealth
About Dr. Ross Beckley
Dr. Ross Beckley is a Limited Licensed Psychologist with Midwest Behavioral Clinic in Highland, Michigan, with 41 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. His work places particular emphasis on relationships, parenting, family dynamics, child and adolescent concerns, and the emotional and behavioral challenges that can affect individuals and families across different stages of life.
Dr. Beckley brings an unusual combination of clinical psychology, family therapy, and educational experience to his work. He began his career as an elementary school teacher and later worked in special education as a teacher, reading consultant, and teacher consultant for students with learning disabilities and emotional impairments. That background gives him additional perspective when working with children, adolescents, and parents navigating ADHD, learning differences, executive-functioning concerns, school challenges, behavior, and family relationships.
His therapeutic approach is collaborative and developmentally informed. Depending on the needs of the client or family, Dr. Beckley incorporates approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and parent-child interventions. His goal is to help clients understand patterns, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and develop practical strategies for meaningful change.
Dr. Beckley’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Oakland University; graduate training in teaching, reading and learning disabilities; advanced study in marriage and family therapy; an Educational Specialist degree from Wayne State University; and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has also taught more than 50 undergraduate and graduate courses in education, reading, counselor education, and psychology.
For families, parents, couples, and individuals looking for a therapist who understands the connections between development, learning, behavior, relationships, and emotional health, Dr. Beckley brings a perspective shaped by more than four decades of clinical and educational work.
Dr. Beckley’s Approach to Therapy
Dr. Beckley uses a collaborative, developmentally informed approach and draws from several therapeutic methods based on the needs of the individual, couple or family. His approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Internal Family Systems. When working with younger children and parents, he may also incorporate parent-child approaches such as PCIT and Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
Who Dr. Beckley Helps
Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Dr. Beckley works with children and teens experiencing behavioral concerns, ADHD, learning challenges, executive-functioning difficulties, school-related problems, family conflict, anxiety, mood concerns and major developmental changes. His background in elementary education, special education, reading and learning disabilities gives him additional perspective on the connection between a young person’s emotional health, behavior, learning and family environment.
Parenting and Family Therapy
Dr. Beckley works with parents and families to improve communication, address behavioral concerns, navigate parenting and co-parenting challenges, reduce conflict and develop healthier family patterns. Family therapy can be particularly useful when challenges affecting one family member are also influencing relationships throughout the household.
Couples and Relationship Counseling
Dr. Beckley works with couples facing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, parenting disagreements, relationship stress, infidelity, separation or other challenges affecting the relationship. His graduate training in marriage and family therapy and decades of clinical experience allow him to consider both individual concerns and the relationship patterns that develop between partners.
Dr. Ross Beckley, LLP | Limited Licensed Psychologist, Highland MI | Midwest Behavioral Clinic
Midwest Behavioral Clinic Highland MI:
210 W Highland Road, Suite 102
Highland, MI 48357
Phone:
Dr. Beckley’s Areas of Focus:
ADHD, Learning and Executive Functioning
Dr. Beckley brings both clinical and educational experience to his work with ADHD, learning differences, executive-functioning concerns and school-related challenges. His background in special education, reading and learning disabilities can help families consider not only symptoms and behavior but also how learning, development, school expectations and family dynamics may affect a child or adolescent.
Find out more about treatment for ADHD, learning differences, and Executive-Functioning concerns,
Family Conflict and Behavioral Concerns
Behavioral challenges rarely exist in isolation. Dr. Beckley works with children, parents and families to better understand what may be contributing to difficult behavior, improve communication and develop strategies that support healthier interactions at home. His approach considers development, family relationships, emotional needs and practical problem-solving rather than focusing only on the presenting behavior.
Find out more about Family Therapy and Child and Teen counseling
Substance Use and Gambling Concerns
Dr. Beckley also works with clients and families affected by substance use and gambling-related concerns. Therapy can help clients examine patterns, relationships, coping strategies, consequences and motivation for change while considering how these issues may affect partners and family members.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ross Beckley
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Yes, Dr. Beckley as accepting new patients. Appointment availability can change, so contact Midwest Behavioral Clinic or submit an appointment request to confirm current openings.
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Yes. Dr. Beckley works with children and adolescents and has extensive experience with behavioral concerns, ADHD, learning differences, executive-functioning challenges, school concerns and family relationships. His professional background also includes elementary and special education.
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Yes. Couples counseling and family therapy are among Dr. Beckley’s primary areas of focus. He works with concerns including communication, relationship conflict, parenting, co-parenting, blended-family issues and other challenges affecting couples and families.
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Dr. Beckley incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Internal Family Systems. His questionnaire also identifies parent-child approaches including PCIT and Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
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Yes. Dr. Beckley works with ADHD, learning difficulties and executive-functioning concerns. His background in education, special education, reading and learning disabilities gives him additional perspective when supporting children, adolescents and families.
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Yes. His current questionnaire lists telehealth availability in the afternoon, evening and on Saturdays. Availability may change, so confirm the current schedule when requesting an appointment.
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Dr. Beckley provides in-person therapy through Midwest Behavioral Clinic at 210 W Highland Road, Suite 102, Highland, MI 48357, along with telehealth for eligible clients in Michigan. MBC publishes that address consistently on its Highland location page.