Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in 1976
• Specialist Certificate in Drug & Alcohol in 1980
• Doctorate in Counseling Psychology in 1989
• Psychologist in private practice since 1995
• Clinical director at Borgess Occupational Health Center - 5 years
• Director of the Veterans Administrations Substance Abuse Program - 3 years
• Director of Borgess Midwest Recovery Center - 9 years
• Master's level psychologist treating mental health and substance abuse - 9 years
• Past President of the Western Michigan Psychological Association

Treatment Philosophy: I enjoy helping my clients by encouraging communication at an honest level. I believe in holistic assessment to identify problems which lead to treatment. I am well-versed in several approaches, including 12-step recovery for addiction problems.

*Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS (PPO), BCBS, BCBS (CONN. GEN.), BCBS (PPO), BCBS (MI conf. of Teamsters), BCBS (Medicare), BCBS (PPO/Kelloggs employer Plan), BCBS (PPO/Kelloggs employee plan goes to Value Options), BCBS (Traditional), BCBC(WMU), BCN VO, Beech Street, Blue Choice, CONN. GEN. (BCBS, American Axel & GM), EBS, Great Lakes/Medicaid, IBA/UMR, Magellan (State of Michigan), MESSA, PPOM, Priority Health, United Health Care (Pfizer), Value Options, VO (BCN), VO (Eaton), VO (Kellogg & Railroad), VO (State of Michigan).

*Plans may change at any time. Please call your insurance company for eligibility, deductions, co-pays and pre-certification. Out of state plans often vary, please check with your insurance company.