Our Counselors

Kelly Gardiner, PhD, PMHNP, CNS, BC

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Kelly Gardiner is an ANCC Board Certified Adult Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a Ph.D. in Public Health. Dr. Gardiner has 30 years of psychiatry experience in treating mild to severe mental illness in adults.

Suppose you have a mental health condition along with Multiple Sclerosis, a developmental disorder, sleep disorder, Parkinson's, dementia, HIV, a history of bariatric surgery, lupus, seizures, or a history of a brain injury (including stroke). In that case, she will enjoy working with you and collaborating care with your specialists and general medical provider.

If you don't have any of the above medical conditions, Dr. Gardiner would still love to work with you. Maybe it is time that you invested in yourself by getting an appointment? Dr. Gardiner works with you to decide the best plan of action to get you feeling better again. She uses the safest and least amount of medication for your condition. She will also explain your diagnosis to you and various treatment options available.

Education

Wayne State University
BSN, MSN, PhD

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger
• Behavioral Issues
• Bipolar
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Stress
• Trauma & PTSD
• Women's Issues

Mwanawa Jones, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Mwanawa Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years of experience in helping children teens, and adults to cope with the negative effects of depression, chronic stress, anxiety, ADHD, anger, trauma, PTSD, and more.

Mwanawa earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement and her Master's degree in Counseling from Western Michigan University. She has a background in mental health working with the severely and persistently mentally ill. Mwanawa has worked extensively with children ranging from 0-17 in daycare, as an educator, substitute teacher, foster care worker, crisis interventionist, case manager, therapist, and parent. Mwanawa also gained experience assisting adults as an Assertive Community Treatment Specialist (ACT), case manager, and crisis interventionist.

Mwanawa has the ability and clinical skills to help you navigate through your life challenges. She knows that life has curve balls that are challenging and difficult to manage. Mwanawa is ready to help you examine the challenges preventing you from moving forward. She'll help you find your own place of calmness, satisfaction, and productivity.

Education

Masters of Arts in Community Counseling
Western Michigan University

Specialties

• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Anger
• Trauma and PTSD
• Child therapy

Shayna Agosta, LMSW, CAADC, CTP-C

Philosophy of Care

Shayna Agosta is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner in the state of Michigan. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work from Oakland University and received her Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. Shayna is currently in the process of working toward her Ph.D at the Institute of Clinical Social Work.

Shayna utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy to meet the unique needs of each of her clients. Her approaches to therapy include but are not limited to relational, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and person-centered. She works primarily with adults 18+ seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, addiction, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship issues.

Shayna is passionate about the collaborative work she does with her clients. Establishing a warm, trusting, and safe relationship with you is what she strives for, as she understands the work that is done in therapy is life changing and can be challenging. She is dedicated to working with you to reach your goals, and help you achieve the life you desire and are worthy of. Shayna also offers virtual therapy sessions if preferred.

Education

Michigan State University
Master's in Social Work

Specialties

• Ages 18+
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress Management
• Self-Esteem
• Substance Abuse
• Life Transitions
• Addiction
• Relationship Issues
• Trauma & PTSD
• Codependency

Shelby Molloseau, LMSW-C

Philosophy of Care

Shelby Molloseau is a fully Licensed Masters Social Worker in Michigan with five years experience providing intervention, support, and therapeutic services to individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, people in crisis and/or with significant trauma history, and people living with HIV. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with identity concerns, navigating trauma history, sex and sexuality concerns, managing depression and anxiety, and coping with life transitions - including career changes, parenthood, and grief and loss. Shelby received her Bachelors in Clinical/Community Psychology from the University of Michigan-Flint and her Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University. She has worked as a case manager and therapist for people living with HIV, provided therapy and support services to individuals who identify on the LBGTQIA+ spectrum, and worked for many years with individuals, couples, and families as a psychiatric social worker in inpatient mental health units.

With years of experience in acute, crisis settings, Shelby utilizes an ability to quickly establish a warm and open connection with clients and employs a number of techniques, focusing on what will best meet that person's individual needs. Shelby's approach is both solution focused and emotion focused, pulling on techniques that are strengths based and rooted in elements of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). Shelby's practice is informed by the concept that therapy is a meeting between experts - the therapist brings the expertise of techniques in therapeutic practice, but the client (or clients) bring the expertise of their own experience and what will best work for them. The most effective therapy, in Shelby's opinion, focuses on meeting the client where they want to start and working together to better understand where we are, where we want to go, and how we are going to get there.

The reality of living is that while all humans experience lovely, beautiful moments - tough times are just as common (and at times can seem to far outweigh the good). Shelby welcomes clients at any stage in life, and recognizes each client may have different reasons for engaging in therapy. Whether seeking to understand themselves, their emotions, and their actions better, or trying to make sense of the world around them and the difficult paths we all must walk at times, or reaching out for support in furthering their goals and enriching their lives, clients can expect kindness, empathy, and compassion in their relationship with Shelby.

Education

Sydney Williams, LMSW

Philosophy of Care

Sydney Williams is a Licensed Master of Social Work in the state of Michigan with over 5 years of experience connecting with adults and adolescents struggling with the ability to cope with depression, anxiety, stress, and mood or thought disorders. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Grand Valley State University and her Master of Social Work at Arizona State University.

Sydney utilizes strength based, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral techniques, mindfulness based, solution focused and motivational interviewing techniques when engaging in therapy while always maintaining a flexible, open and cognizance of the needs of each individual in their current state of mind.

Sydney hopes to create a safe, open and thoughtful relationship and environment with each individual. The goal is to help with building on their strengths and transforming their behaviors and responses into helpful and healthy actions to build on their goals for a meaningful and rewarding life.

Education

Arizona State University
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Depression
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Health/medical related anxiety
• PTSD
• Mood disorders
• Thought Disorders
• Self Esteem
• Life Transitions
• Relationship and family issues

Vicki Veasy, Resident in Counseling

Philosophy of Care

Vicky Veasy is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of expertise in counseling, social and human services, education, program and project management, staff development, and community outreach. She has worked with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, as well as those in need of anger management, healthy relationship development, and conflict resolution and/or social skills. 

Vicky received her BA of Psychology with a concentration of Substance Abuse from Argosy University and her MS in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She has experience with crisis intervention, is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and has expertise in trauma-informed therapy as well. Vicky will create a personalized treatment plan, designed to meet your needs and goals.

Education

Capella University
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Loss
• Trauma
• Anger Management

Christina Griffin, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Christina Griffin is a dual certified adult gerontology and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics, who specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders and depression. As a nurse practitioner, her experience includes inpatient geriatrics, palliative medicine and medication management for adult and geriatric psychiatry. 

Christina’s education includes a Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner specialization from Spring Arbor University, and a Post Master’s Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of St. Francis. Christina is passionate in promoting patient access to mental health care. Christina provides a humanistic philosophy of holistic care for mind, body, spirit, and a steadfast commitment to individualized and personalized care for patients.

Education

Spring Harbor University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• 18+ Medication Management

Rosemary Carroll, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Rosemary is a licensed professional counselor with the State of Michigan. Rosemary has worked as a counselor for over ten years. Rosemary is passionate about the mental health field.  She wholeheartedly believes that empowering clients with tools and strategies to manage life’s obstacles are essential to their continued success. 

Rosemary has successfully worked with clients across a broad spectrum. Clients range in age from adolescents to mature adults. Rosemary works with clients who are dealing with anxiety, anger, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, eating disorders, relationship issues, procrastination, domestic violence, career/vocational exploration, and sexual abuse.

Primarily, Rosemary uses cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-educational and person-centered modes of therapy when she interacts with clients. Together, the client and Rosemary, select goals and then work to bring these to fruition.  Client’s will know that they have been successful when they have achieved their personal goals.

Specialties

• Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Social skills development
• Anger management
• Teen issues
• Difficult relationships
• Self esteem
• Women’s issues
• Career counseling

Karla Jordan, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care 

Karla Jordan is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who  has over 5 years of clinical experience in providing psychiatric evaluations and  medication management to children and adults seeking assistance with depression,  ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Stress management, Obsessive Compulsive disorders, and Addictive disorders. Karla is passionate about providing  quality mental health care. 

Karla utilizes evidence-based practices and approaches such as motivational  interviewing, cognitive behavioral, psycho-dynamic, and mindfulness therapy. Karla  utilizes a holistic approach to help achieve optimal mental health.  

Karla seeks to establish a safe and comfortable environment , providing guidance  and support while sustainable long-term goals are implemented as clients embark on a  journey toward optimal mental health. She helps clients feel their best through  personalized treatment plans and one-on-one encouragement.  

Education 

University of St. Francis
MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner  

Specialties 

• Depressive Disorders 
• Anxiety Disorders 
• ADHD 
• Bipolar 
• PTSD 
• Stress management 
• Obsessive-Compulsive disorders 
• Addictive disorders

Kristine Tomlinson-Miles, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

The challenges of life are often unexpected and taking steps toward wellness can be difficult. Wherever you are in your journey, the expertise of a mental health nurse practitioner can help you thrive. 

Kristine provides compassionate, open-minded, comprehensive mental health services to adults and teens. She believes that you are the pilot of your own life, and her aim is to assist you in recognizing and evaluating the roots of your symptoms. With a holistic approach to mental health, she utilizes medication management alongside other approaches - cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, nutritional wellness, and sleep hygiene strategies - to assist you in achieving a balanced life. 

Kristine is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a Board Certified Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), with training and experience treating patients across the lifespan with psychiatric disorders and chronic illnesses.  She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depressive disorders (including mood changes related to pregnancy and menopause), and PTSD/trauma. She is an ally of the LGBTQ community. Her education includes a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and a Post-Masters’ Psychiatric NP Certification from the University of Cincinnati.

Education

Vanderbilt University
Master of Science Nursing

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mood changes related to pregnancy and menopause
• PTSD
• Trauma
• LGBTQ

Priscilla Jimenez, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Priscilla Jimenez is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of Michigan with experience treating adults seeking help with Depression and Anxiety. She completed her Master of Nursing Education from Oakland University and received her Post Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University. 

Prior to working in the field of psychiatry, her background included 7 years of Medical Surgical Nursing and 4 years of ICU Registered Nurse experience. From those years, Priscilla came to understand that one’s emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being, are just as important as one’s physical well-being. Her personal philosophy is that all of her clients should, and will be treated equally, and with respect. Her mission is to aid clients along their individual journey of mental health, by mutually setting goals based on the clients’ needs. Priscilla aims to maximize pharmacologic efficacy, in order to achieve higher functioning and symptom relief for her clients. 

Priscilla is a  strong advocate for mental health care and has a passion for treating mental illness. She is dedicated to providing the best care possible by listening to her clients, employing motivational interviewing techniques, and providing evidence-based treatment options.

Education

Oakland University
Master of Nursing Education

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety