Meet our Staff

Dana Kremidas, LMSW-C

Philosophy of Care 

Dana Kremidas is a Licensed Master of Social Work who graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University in 2007 and her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2008. She has over 5 years of clinical experience, providing treatment to children, adolescents, adults, parents, families, and couples seeking treatment for anxiety, mood disorders, phobias, PTSD, anger, Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory issues, ADHD, grief, Adjustment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, communication issues, parenting support and assistance, crisis management and self-harm.

Dana offers Mindfulness Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Structured Problem-Solving techniques, ADHD Coaching, and Meditation Training. Dana creates unique treatment plans for every client, based on their individual needs and goals. 

Dana focuses on relationship building with her clients to foster a strong therapeutic bond and ensure that therapy is highly effective. She treats clients with the dignity and respect that they deserve. Dana is empathetic, strengths-based and solution focused. She works diligently to help her clients meet their goals and objectives. 

Education

University Of Michigan,
Master of Social Work - with a concentration in Children/Youth in Families and Society 

Specialties  

• Anxiety Disorders/Phobias (including social) 
• Mood Disorders 
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD, Autism Spectrum, sensory processing issues, and Learning Disorders) 
• Anger Management 
• PTSD/Stressor Related Disorders (Including Adjustment) 
• Anger Management 

Kenya Marion, LCSW

Philosophy of Care 

Kenya Marion is a licensed Social Worker and she is trained in Restorative Practices. She is passionate about treating families through Patient Center Planning and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She has experience working in Special Education.. Kenya began working as a Foster Care and Community Mental Health Supervisor/Therapist before wotking in the schools. Kenya began working as a School Social Worker with full approval and has spent the last 16 years advocating for children with special needs and those that are in need of behavior support. 

Kenya is passionate about supporting children and families who are in need of behavioral interventions. She utilizes different modalities in order to invoke a positive outcome. Behavior Therapy can be accomplished through individual and group therapy when needed. Kenya provides a creative approach to therapy that is engaging and effective. 

Kenya has a unique way of establishing rapport with hesitant clients and providing them resources to build positive relationships. She provides a hands-on approach and support for those who have suffered traumatic, emotional, and physical abuse. She has an unkeening ability to work with diverse populations with proven success in changing behaviors. 

Education 

Wayne State University
Masters of Social Work 

Specialties 

• Anxiety 
• Autism 
• Depression 
• Diversity & Inclusion 
• Emotional Impairment 
• Grief & Loss 
• LGBTQ+ 
• Mental Health 
• Post Traumatic Stress 
• Restorative Practices 
• Special Education 
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 
• Trauma

Megan Silverman, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Megan Silverman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan who has a case management background. Megan works with adults seeking assistance with Depression, Anxiety and other mood disorders. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Masters in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University.  Megan utilizes both strength-based and person-centered approaches with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy. Megan recognizes that every person is different and develops a treatment plan collaboratively with each client in order to best fit the needs of each individual.  Megan seeks to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with you in order to assist you with meeting your goals and improving your quality of life.

Education

Eastern Michigan University
Masters in Social Work

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood disorders
• Self esteem
• Life transitions

Melissa Gray, LPC

Philosophy of Care

I am an experienced, licensed therapist with competence in a variety of settings and with various mental health concerns; including, bipolar disorder, anxiety, Autism, depression, anger management, ADHD, and traumatic experience, just to name a few. I enjoy working with and am very knowledgeable in all age groups, from young children to adults. My goal as a therapist is to work alongside you, assisting you in finding meaningful solutions to the obstacles life may throw your way.

I see each individual as unique, different and diverse; therefore, I take an eclectic approach to the therapeutic process, to enhance healing and wellness in each individual. Asking for help can be difficult and is often perceived as a weakness, when actually asking for help takes incredible strength and humility.

Life is full of challenges, hardships and stressors that can make even the most resilient person feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious or even lost. My hope is that we can work together in order to find your path to personal growth and inner peace

Education

Oakland University

Specialties

• Family Counseling
• Stress
• Panic
• ADHD
• Autism
• Depression
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Self Harm
• Mood Disorders

Andrea Abadie, MS, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Andrea is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in trauma with children and teens, behavior issues with children and teens, parenting, attachment, and mood disorders. She completed both her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. During her graduate studies, Andrea received specialized training with children using Play Therapy as a means to heal. Play is a child’s natural language, therefore, using play in a safe setting helps children express themselves completely. Andrea has extensive training and experience working with children and teens (ages 3-17) that have experienced trauma, and she is certified by the state of Michigan to use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is a type of therapy that teaches children and parents/guardians about trauma, how to effectively use relaxation skills, how to connect feelings to trauma, as well as how to change unhelpful thoughts and beliefs surrounding the trauma experienced. Andrea is also trained in Parenting Through Change (PTC), which is an evidence-based group therapy that empowers parents/guardians with the necessary skills to encourage cooperation in children struggling with behavior issues. Parents/guardians are the best possible teachers for their child or teen, therefore, they are very important in participating in the therapy experience. 

Andrea’s creativity and flexibility assists in providing a non-judgemental space while providing interventions such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Parenting Through Change, Motivational Interviewing, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy for ages 3 and up. 

Andrea has a broad range of clinical skills working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families within the following areas.

Specialties:

• Mood Disorders 
• Trauma 
• Domestic Violence 
• Abuse and Neglect 
• Parenting Issues 
• Behavior Issues 
• Grief and Loss 
• Foster Care and Adoption 
• Adjustment Issues 
• Family and Relationship Issues 
• Communication Issues 
• Suicide Assessment and Risk Reduction 
• Anger and Stress Management 
• Group Psychotherapy 
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy 
• Substance Abuse 

Andrea Golden, MSW, LCSW

Philosophy of Care 

Andrea Golden is a Licensed Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Michigan.  She has over 25 years of experience partnering with adults, families, children, and adolescents seeking to treat a variety of struggles such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, and more. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Michigan State University and received her Masters of Social Work from Wayne State University. Andrea utilizes a variety of treatment modalities to meet the individual needs of each client. Models used include (but are not limited to) psychodynamic, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and solution-focused (strategies) approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual, family, and couple. 

Andrea seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire. With compassion and empathy, her approach is often Goal-Directed and Solution Focused (learn strategies) to help you achieve your goals leading to a deeper understanding of your struggles while improving your quality of life. 

Andrea provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training and education, and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth — one that is broadly inclusively marked by comprehensiveness and integration of her knowledge and skills from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of social work proper. The scope of clinical social work encompasses all ages, multiple diversities, and varied systems. 

Specialties

• Depression 
• Anxiety 
• Stress management 
• Relationship issues 
• Grief & Loss 
• Autism Spectrum Disorder 
• School-Related/Adolescent and Children issues 
• Trauma 
• Parenting concerns
• Family Conflict

Ashley Crowder, MA, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Ashley Crowder is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan who has 6 years experience partnering with adults and couples seeking help with marital and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, work-life balance and LGBTQ issues. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University.

Ashley utilizes relational, person-centered, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy, adapting to each person’s unique needs and collaboratively creating goals with every client that fit their personality and desired outcomes for the therapy process.

Ashley hopes to build a compassionate and caring therapeutic relationship with you that will help you to reach your goals for your life that you are choosing to work on in the therapy setting. Ashley offers unconditional positive regard and acceptance for every client she meets. She is a warm and friendly individual who invites you to open up and feel safe to be your authentic true self when in her office. Ashley also offers virtual therapy sessions if preferred.

Education

Oakland University
Master's in Counseling

Specialties

• Marriage/Relationships and Family Therapy
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Workplace stress/work-life balance
• Grief and Loss
• Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Personality disorders

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

Kirsten Mack, LMSW

**Offering online counseling only

Philosophy of Care

Kirsten Mack is a Licensed Master’s Social worker in the state of Michigan and has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults and their families. Kirsten’s areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, difficulty with school, parenting and adjustment to major life transitions (i.e. foster care/adoption, divorce, grief/loss). She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and completed a Master’s degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago.

Kirsten utilizes a strength-based approach to therapy and engages in a collaborative and trusting relationship with her clients so they can reduce emotional pain, build positive relationships and meet their goals. She believes a youth’s voice is expressed in multiple ways and works with children and their families to ensure everyone is heard and understood.

Kirsten endorses a person and family-centered approach to therapy because she understands that everyone has their own unique experiences in life and relationships, and it’s those experiences that guide the therapeutic process. She has been trained in and uses family systems theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy.

Specialties

• Mood Disorders
• Parenting Issues
• School Issues
• Trauma
• Abuse and Neglect
• Grief and Loss
• Foster Care and Adoption
• Adjustment Issues
• Family and Relationship Issues
• Anger and Stress Management
• Anxiety
• Depression

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

Silke Goudos, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care 

Silke Goudos Is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in the state of Michigan and board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She completed both her bachelors and masters of nursing science at the University of Toledo. Silke has experience in care of both adolescent and adult psychiatric conditions. She offers psychiatric evaluations to establish your diagnosis as well as medication reviews to maintain or optimize therapeutic response of your current medication regime.

Silke strives to foster individualized care through a therapeutic alliance between provider and client. This alliance acknowledges and respects client preferences for treatment. Silke also seeks to empower her clients with knowledge of their mental health diagnosis and treatment, encouraging open discussion of client concerns and questions.

Education

University of Toledo
Masters of nursing science

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma and Stressor related disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive disorders
• Schizophrenia
•  Binge Eating disorder  
• ADHD