Our Clinic
Since 2022, Rootedinlovellc.com has been providing top-tier mental health care. We support people dealing with a variety of mental health issues, including patients with multiple diagnoses.
Located in Genesee County Michigan, we welcome patients from our local community as well as those who travel long distances to benefit from our excellent treatment programs. We're proud of the reputation we've earned through our highly trained staff, peaceful care environment and long record of patient successes. To find out how Rootedinlovellc.com can help you enjoy better health and living, contact us today.
Our Specialists
Here for You Every Step of the Way
You can trust the staff at Rootedinlovellc.com to be there for you when you need them, always with the utmost professionalism, competence and respect. With expertise in a variety of fields, our team is our most prized asset and a key part of your recovery.
Samantha Pillow MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC, ACS
Director, Therapist
Samantha has been in the field of Mental Health for over 13 years. She works with children, adolescents and adults, focusing on overall well-being. She is a certified substance abuse counselor, and specializes in the treatment of trauma. At this time, Samantha is not taking new patients for therapy.
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Sherrell Wilson MA, LPC
Mental Health Therapist
Sherrell Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with over 10 years of experience in the field. She works with adolescent's and adults, focusing on individualized needs, coping and mental health stability.
Autumn Gratz PA-C
Psychiatrist
Autumn Gratz is a renowned professional in the field of mental health medicine. She works with children, adolescents and adults, focusing on medication management as a tool in furthering progress towards treatment goals.
Kristine Kuehnle-Denooijer MA, LLPC
Clinical Therapist
Kristine is a very compassionate Therapist, working with children, adolescents, adults and couples utilizing a holistic focus, CBT and Person-Centered approaches. She is a Graduate of Spring Arbor University, and desires to gain a focus on Trauma-Informed Therapy interventions.
Laura Martello
BS, MA- Intern
Laura is a welcomed addition to our office. Laura is completing her internship/practicum for her Master's in Professional Counseling Program. She enjoys working with children and adolescent's, and will be working with our office to continue to develop her skills as a professional counselor.
Kelsy Hoerauf MA, LMFT
Clinical Therapist
Kelsy is a seasoned Mental Health Profession working within a Systems Approach. She works with individuals, couples and families focusing on resolving difficulties impairing their daily functioning. She is well versed in systems therapy, focusing on how the environment, culture and identity play a role in key areas of mental health needs.
Debra Strong MA, LPC
Clinical Therapist
Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master's in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She enjoys working with many diverse issues and clients. She is trained in DBT, as well as Play Therapy and Grief/Trauma. She specializes in working through trauma via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Grief/Trauma modalities.
MA- Intern
Jared is a welcomed addition to our office. Jared is completing his practicum for his Master's in Professional Counseling Program. He enjoys working with children and adolescent's, and will be working with our office to continue to develop his skills as a professional counselor.
Erika Nelson LLMSW
Clinical Therapist
Erika is an LLMSW graduating with her Master's Degree in 2024. She is a bright light in the office. She is very passionate, empathetic and kind. She has significant history working with families through the Foster Care System, and is eager to begin working with individuals within the scope of counseling. She is currently accepting new patients!
Ashanti McNeal LLMSW
Clinical Therapist
Ashanti is an LLMSW working with children and adolescents. She is such a source of joy at the office, and the young patients love her! She is very passionate, empathetic and kind. She has significant history working with children and adolescents, and has a trauma-focused counseling approach. She is currently accepting new patients!
Alexis McCann PA-C
Psychiatrist
Alexis McCann is a professional in the field of mental health medicine. She works with children, adolescents and adults, focusing on medication management as a tool in furthering progress towards treatment goals. She will be officially starting with our clinic in January 2025 and will be accepting new patients for medication management!
Our Office Staff
Here for You Every Step of the Way
Our office staff is an anchor to our office, helping to manage treatment needs, coordination of care, compliance with HIPAA standards, and regular communication with our patients.
Heather Shoens, MCBC
Billing Manager
Heather is a certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. She works with all aspects of patient financial records, providing timely response to questions about bills or balances.
Brooke Crow
Office Manager
Brooke is a welcoming personality, and assists patient's with their treatment needs. She works with scheduling, and assists with timely responses to patient needs. As the Office Manager, Brooke oversees office policies, procedures, and compliance to ensure patient satisfaction and confidentiality!
Carleigh Myers
Administrative Assistant
Carleigh is a welcoming personality, and assists patient's with their treatment needs. You can find Carleigh working in the evenings, be sure to say hello! She is a great asset to our team!
Candy Saunders
Administrative Assistant
Meet our newest office staff! Candy is a welcoming personality, and will be working with us in the afternoons! She is always willing to make sure that patient's needs are met, and will do whatever she can to help. She is a great asset to our team!
Derec Pillow
IT and Maintenance
Derec is our Information Technology staff, as well as Maintenance. You can see him sporadically while at the office, as he is the one to help solve any technical issues and/or office needs!! We are always grateful for his help in finding solutions for business operations!