About our Clinicians
Director
Therapist Bio: Samantha Pillow
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I have been working as a Mental Health Clinician for the last 15 years. I am a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and specialize in Trauma. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor and enjoy supervising newly licensed clinicians as well as interns focusing on beginning their journey into this field. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples wanting to focus on improving their overall mental health. I am a Person-Centered Therapist, recognizing that everyone is unique and different, and treatment cannot go according to a cookie-cutter approach. I also believe that therapy takes a lot of work, both in and out of sessions, and will help to focus on building routines, improving self-care, and increasing the overall effectiveness of healthy coping strategies. At this time in my career, I am transitioning into a Director/Supervisory role, and therefore, am not accepting new patients for therapy!
Therapist
Therapist Bio: Lynn Brown
I am a counseling intern who will soon graduate from Grand Canyon University with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling for individuals of any age with an emphasis on childhood and adolescent development. My approach is primarily person-centered and strength-based using aspects of other treatment theories as they best suit a client’s needs.
Every human of any age is a unique and valuable treasure worthy of respect and encouragement in all circumstances. I have a special regard and passion for helping foster and adoptive families having personally walked this path with its many joys and challenges. Past experiences, in combination with other factors that we may or may not be able to control, all contribute to our unique individuality and purpose. Although the past cannot be undone it is possible, profitable, and healthy to explore changing our present experience while working toward healing, self-acceptance, and forgiveness. I am currently accepting new clients from youth through adulthood and look forward to traveling with you as a guide on your journey to well-being and emotional health.
Therapist
Therapist Bio: Kristine Kuehnle-Denooijer
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I am passionate about psychology, mental health, and helping individuals along their therapeutic journey to holistic wellness. My therapeutic approach is rooted in an eclectic integration, including Trauma-Informed Therapy interventions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and Person-Centered methods. Valuing each client as a unique individual is facilitated by respecting that each person’s therapeutic process will be just as unique and individualized. It is an honor as a helping professional to come alongside children, adolescents, and adult clients collaboratively to address various difficulties occurring in all aspects of life. I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing life transitions, grief, relationship conflict, trauma, and adversities involving mental health and behavioral concerns. Some Specialized areas of service include depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, disruptive behavior, and mood disorders.
Therapist
Therapist Bio: Sherrell Wilson
My educational background includes a MA in Professional Counseling from Central Michigan University and experience working with individuals with various unrests including PTSD, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, ADHD, Grief and Loss, Bipolar Disorders, and Abuse.
I know that no single approach is right for every individual so I utilize several different theoretical approaches to ensure that client’s need are being met. These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Play Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Family Systems, and Gottman’s Sound Relationship House Theory.
Therapist
Therapist Bio: Debra Strong
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my Master's in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. I enjoy working with many diverse issues and clients. I am trained in DBT, as well as Play Therapy and Grief/Trauma. I have previously worked as a Clinical Therapist in a hospital behavioral health unit and as an adjunct professor. I specialize in working through trauma via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Grief/Trauma modalities. You do not have to suffer! Strong inspirations can help you find peace, acceptance, and comfort, in a manner that honors and respects your comfort level.
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Therapist Bio: Erika Nelson
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I am passionate about mental health and helping clients reach their fullest potential, through a client-centered approach. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are committed to improving their mental health. I am passionate about many diverse issues and clients navigating these areas, including foster care/adoption, mental health during pregnancy and postpartum, and addictions. I recognize the strength it takes to engage and participate in therapy and am committed to working alongside clients to fulfill their therapeutic goals.
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Therapist Bio: Ashanti McNeal​
As a former video game designer, I consider myself Jill of all trades, but a master of social work. I received my Masters in Social Work from Ferris State University. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, out-of-home placement, etc. I use practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients gain a better understanding and help navigate tough situations.
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Therapist Bio: Lindsey Payne
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Hello! My name is Lindsey Payne. I offer an open and nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel understood and safe. I hope to bring my passion and love for helping others into the relaxed vibe of my office space.
I received my bachelor’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University and my master’s degree from Michigan State University. I seek to use my experience and resources to develop an individualized treatment plan that will meet you or your child’s needs based on one’s strengths, goals, and obstacles utilizing a variety of treatment modalities.
Life can be difficult, and sometimes reaching out for help can be, too. It is my goal to provide you a safe space to start your journey, and develop meaningful solutions together.
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Therapist Bio: Jamie Holt​
I am a professional counselor with a heart to serve others. I have several years of experience working in the mental health field. My educational background includes a MA in professional counseling from Liberty University. While I have spent much of my career working with adults, I have spent several years working with families and children as well. My passion is to help others look within themselves to identify the underlying cause of their emotional distress. My primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT. However, I am client centered and will often utilize other theoretical approaches to tailor the sessions to suit the needs of my clients. We work together, in session, to develop new life skills to live a more abundant and balanced life.
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Therapist Bio: Jordyn Hillary
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Bio Coming Soon!!
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Therapist Bio: Jordan Hayden
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Hi! My name is Jordan, I graduated from Central Michigan University with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health. I have been practicing as a clinician for the last three years now. I see clients of all age groups. Since I was young I knew I would go into a career where I would be able to help others. I approach therapy as a process where both the therapist and the client work together to improve the overall way of life for the client. The therapeutic approaches I use most often are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. My goal as the therapist is to help the client gain the skills needed to be able to face challenges in a healthy way when they occur. I am looking forward to meeting and working with each new person!​
Therapist Bio: Cristina Garza
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Coming Soon!​
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2029 S. Elms Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
E-Mail: inquiry@rootedinlovellc.com
Tel: 810-285-8429
Fax: 810-204-4950