Meet Our Therapists
Dedicated to improving the lives of our clients.
Dr. Joe Kort, PhD
Founding Director, Psychotherapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, Coach and Author
- Anxiety & Depression
- Couples & Individuals Counseling
- EMDR
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- LGBTQIA Affirmative Therapy
- Male Sexual Health Issues
- Marriage Counseling
- Mixed Orientation Marriages & Relationships
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Sex Addiction
- Sexual Dysfunctions & Out-of-Control Sexual Behaviors
- Sexual Health
- Sex Identity Issues
Education:
- Wayne State University, Detroit: Master’s degree in Social Work
- American Academy of Clinical Sexologists: PhD in Clinical Sexology
Certifications:
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Board certification in sexology
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health: certified transgender therapist
- Wayne State University: Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work
- University of Michigan teaching faculty: Sexual Health certificate program
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
- Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health member
- Academy of Certified Social Workers
Rita R. Clark
Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker
- Communication Problems
- Conflict Resolution/Anger Management
- Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders & Co-Dependence
- Domestic Violence/Emotional Abuse
- Embedded Sexual Desires/Self-Discovery
- Grief, Loss & Trauma
- HIV/AIDS
- Individual, Couples & Family Counseling
- Infidelity
- Kink/BDSM/Fetishes
- Men’s Sexual Health
- Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
- Teen Violence & Social Adjustment Issues
- Women’s Sexual Health
Education:
- Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti: Master’s degree in Social Work
Certifications:
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: Sexual Health certificate program in sex education, counseling & therapy
- HIV Testing Counselor and Partner Services certification
Laura Feeney
Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker, LISW-S
- Addiction
- Anxiety & Depression
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Relapse
- Life Transitions
- Loss
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Stress
- Trauma
Education:
- Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio: Master’s degree in Social Science Administration
Certifications:
- Rape crisis training
- Youth-at-risk training
Elana Gottfried
Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker
- Anxiety & Depression
- Communication Problems
- Erectile Function
- Individual & Couples Counseling
- Low Sexual Desire
- Painful Intercourse & Vaginismus
- Transgender Issues
- Trauma & Sexual Health
- Women’s Sexual Health
Education:
- BA in psychology and MSW from Yeshiva University
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Sexual Health Certificate Program in sex therapy and sexuality education
Certifications:
- AASECT certified sex therapist (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists)
George Khamis
Temporary Limited License Psychologist
George Khamis uses a cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and family systems approach to guide how he supports his clients. He works from a holistic standpoint to help clients gain insight into the problems that are preventing them from living a life of greater fulfillment and less anxiety. His clients include individuals, couples, families, teenagers and adolescents. George also offers coaching and consulting services for clients who don’t live in Michigan.
- Anxiety
- Communication problems
- Conflict resolution
- Depression
- Family conflict
- Infidelity
- Imago Therapy
- LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy
- Life transitions
- Meditation training
- Mindfulness
- Relationship Issues
- Self-esteem
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual identity
- Sexual orientation
- Spirituality and existential issues
- Stress
- Transgender issues
- Wayne State University, Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Family and Couples Therapy
- Kalamazoo College, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in neuroscience
Certifications:
- LGBTQIA+ Affirmation Therapy Certification
Diane Levy-Rubinstein
Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker
Diane Levy-Rubinstein specializes in Dialectic Behavior Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and insight-oriented process therapy. With more than 35 years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and personality disorders, Diane also has successfully worked with clients suffering from chronic mental illness. Her therapy approach is strength-based and non-judgmental to help clients find their own life worth living.
- ADHD
- Anxiety & Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Co-Dependency
- Coping Skills
- Dialectic & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Divorce & Uncoupling
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric & Aging Counseling
- Grief & Loss
- Individual & Couples Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Oppositional Defiance
- Peer Relationships
- Trauma & PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Women’s Issues
- Wayne State University, Detroit: Master’s degree in Social Work
Certifications:
- Gerontology
Donna Litinsky
Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker / Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Donna Litinsky has more than 25 years of experience helping clients with alcohol and chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, co-dependency issues, grief and loss relating to substance abuse, as well as parenting and problematic family dynamics. She has worked with the probation department regarding clients who have received DUIs, and those who are mandated to drug court. Her therapy approach includes mindfulness teachings.
- Addiction
- Alcohol & Drug Abuse
- Anxiety & Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Marital & Premarital Issues
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women’s Issues
Education:
- Wayne State University, Detroit: Master’s degree in Social Work
Certifications:
- Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor
- Continuing Education in Addiction, Co-Dependency, Grief & Loss, LGBTQ Awareness, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Depression, Couples & Family Dysfunction
Darcia Miller
Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker
Darcia Miller has more than 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and adolescents to help them navigate life in a healthier way. She has helped them heal, overcome life’s challenges and reach their personal goals. She utilizes a strengths-based perspective, mindfulness-based approaches and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in her practice. Her areas of expertise include crisis conflict, stress management, anger management, substance abuse, impulse control, transition management and behavioral therapy.
- Co-dependency
- Crisis conflict
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Impulse control
- Mood disorders
- Peer relationships
- Self-esteem
- Self-value
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual identity
- Stress and Anger Management
- Substance abuse
- Trauma
- Wayne State University, Master’s in Social Work
Certifications:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certification
Charon Normand-Widmer
Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker
Charon Normand-Widmer specializes in working with individuals seeking support navigating erotic, gender and sexual identity challenges; alternative relationships; and trauma, utilizing a strengths-based, psychodynamic, mindful approach. She believes that all levels of consciousness should be attended to when embarking on a healing path and is deeply aware of the importance of strengthening the mind, body and spirit connection.
- Individual & Couples Counseling
- Communication Problems
- Men’s Sexual Health
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Sexual Health and Gender Identity Issues
- Trauma & Abuse Recovery
- Women’s Sexual Health
- Somatic Psychotherapy
Education
- Wayne State University, Detroit: Master’s degree in Social Work
- Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute fellowship
- Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychodynamic Therapy
- Certificate in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma
Certifications
- American Academy of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
- Functional Nutrition Coach
Susan E. Ruma
Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker
- Anxiety, Depression & Mood Disorders
- Grief & Loss
- Health & Disability Issues
- Individual, Couples, Family & Adolescents Counseling
- LGBTQ individuals and those who are considering or in the process of transitioning +
- Adolescents (12+)
- PTSD & Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
- Borderline Personality Disorder or Pervasive Emotional Dysregulation
- Self-Esteem, Self-Value, Appreciation & Adjustment Issues
- Self-Injurious Behaviors & Suicidal Ideation
- Education: University of Michigan – School of Social Work – 2003
Certifications:
- Certifications: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing & Trauma Exposure
Sarah Scales
Licensed Master Social Worker
Sarah Scales has a special interest in helping families and adolescents navigate the challenges the younger generation face as they grow up and become more independent. Her approach involves a combination of family and individual analysis, to help build bridges and give children the tools to be successful. She also works with individuals who identify or are diagnosed with neuro-atypical conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and intellectual disabilities who need help with anxiety and depression. Some of her therapies include Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT).
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- Autism
- Depression
- Developmental Disability
- Family conflict
- LGBTQA
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Transgender issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- University of Michigan, Master’s in Social Work
- Alma College, Bachelor’s in Psychology
Dr. Jessica Topor, PhD
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- Adolescents & Early Adult Focused Therapy
- Families with Children with Disabilities
- Individual, Couples & Family Counseling
- Individuals Struggling with Developmental Crises
- Parenting
- Sibling Relationship Issues
Education:
- Michigan State University, East Lansing: Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Michigan State University: PhD in Human Development and Families Studies, specializing in couples and family therapy
- Oakland Community College: Sign Language Interpreters program
Jeanette von Grabe
Licensed Professional Counselor, Child-centered mediator
Jeanette von Grabe has a special interest in counseling, education and mediation, to help individuals and couples improve their communication, and work together cooperatively and effectively. Her approach is aimed at developing insight and techniques to create an emotionally healthy environment for her clients and restore purpose and meaning back into their lives. Jeanette also serves as a child-centered mediator and divorce coach. She works with adolescents, individuals, and couples to help reduce high conflict in divorcing families and emotionally protect the children.
- Anxiety
- Co-dependency
- Coping skills
- Depression
- Divorce mediation
- Family dynamics
- LGBTQIA
- Life coaching
- Life transitions
- Marital and premarital counseling
- Parenting planning and mediation
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem
- Women’s issues
- Oakland University, Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Michigan State University, Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
Kelli Weller, MA, LPC
Psychotherapist
Kelli Weller counsels individuals struggling with adjustments, anxiety, grief and sexual issues including out-of-control sexual behaviors, fetishes and partialism. She also works with couples experiencing relationship and marital issues such as communication difficulties, sexual issues, and struggles involving individual sexual identification.
- Anxiety
- Communication Problems
- Erectile Disorders
- Individual & Couples Counseling
- Lesbian & Gay Affirmative Therapy
- LGBTQ Parenting
- Low Sexual Desire
- Performance Anxiety
- Premature & Delayed Ejaculation
- Men’s Sexual Health
- Sexually Compulsive Behaviors
- Women’s Sexual Health
Education:
- Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti: Master of Arts in Counseling
Certifications:
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: Sexual Health certificate program
- Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Nick Zielke
Limited Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Nick Zielke specializes in working with individuals and their loved ones who seek support in gender transitioning and navigating the challenges presented by gender, sexual orientation, transgender, intersex, gay, lesbian, bisexual and asexual identity. Using a combination of strengths-based perspective and mindfulness-based approaches during Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Nick has helped many individuals and families heal, overcome life’s challenges and lead happier lives.
- Academic Underachievement
- Anxiety, Depression, Co-Dependence & Mood Disorders
- Bullying & Oppression
- Communication Problems
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Individual, Couples, Family, Adolescent & Teen Counseling
- Self-Esteem, Self-Value, Appreciation & Adjustment Issues
- Sexual Orientation, Transgender, Intersex & Sexual Identity
- Self-Harming & Suicidal Ideation
- Michigan State University, East Lansing: Master’s degree in Social Work
Certifications:
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health, certified transgender therapist
Our Student Interns
Dedicated to improving the lives of our clients.
Mark Finn
Clinical Therapist Intern
After a 30-year career as a public high school teacher, Mark Finn comes to CRSH while working towards his Masters of Social Work (MSW) at Wayne State University, Detroit.
His most recent internship took place at Ascension Eastwood Recovery Center for Men in Southfield. There, he conducted individual and group therapy sessions and became familiar with the difficulties men have in expressing shame, fear, intimacy and vulnerability.
Upon graduation, Mark looks forward to working as a therapist with individuals and expanding his work to include couples therapy. His specialities are men’s issues and couples.
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