Meet the SCC Therapists
Lynne Lande
LMSW, DCSW
Lynne Lande is a licensed clinical social worker. Although new to Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan, she worked at Samaritan Counseling Services in Ann Arbor for seventeen years. She sees clients at Zion Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor.
Sherry Graham
MSW, LMSW
Sherry creates a relaxed and supportive, calm place to discuss concerns. She takes the time to listen, explore, and collaborate with her clients to gain an understanding of their transitions in life and specific, needs. She believes people have incredible....
Lianne Paskel
CAADC, IC& RC, TLL.P
After working at Turning Point Recovery (residential) Treatment Center with persons suffering with substance abuse/addiction, trauma, and mental illness, Lianne joined Samaritan. Lianne additionally works well with adults, teens, and ...
Sharon Hagen
MA, LPC, CIRT
Sharon Hagen earned her M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and Michigan, a fellow and professional member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors,
Katie Furton
PsyD, LLP
Katie Furton is a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy and pregnancy traumas such as pregnancy loss, postpartum depression/anxiety, & infertility challenges. Katie also enjoys working with new parents & improving infant attachment and security....
Allison Krieg-Hill
MA, LLPC, ATR-P
As a clinical mental health counselor and art therapist, I believe in the human potential and the power of transformation. Counseling is a working process that begins with a relationship. Understanding the...
Ron Studer
DVM, MA, LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing at Samaritan Counseling Center since 1994. My practice consists of general counseling related to concerns in everyday living. My personal....
Angie Bolton
MA, LPC, ATR
As a counselor and art therapist, I am a strong believer in the power of finding healing through creative expression. I work from an integrative mind/body perspective to explore thoughts, emotions....
Robb Kerr
PhD, LPC, LLP
Dr. Kerr provides compassionate, relationally-oriented psychotherapy and counseling. This unique approach assists people overcome hindrances to personal growth and development.
Jennifer Genow
MA, LLPC, ATR-P
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Self-love and seeking out a life worth living can feel tedious, overwhelming, and out of reach....
David Humphries
MA, MS, LLP
Life can be hard, isolating, or frustrating. Many times it helps to have someone else with us in the journey as we seek to better understand and love ourselves and others. I am trained as a Psychodynamic/ Psychoanalytic therapist...
Rita Valade
MSW, MA, PhD, LMSW
Sometimes one just needs to process confusing feelings, traumatic experiences, upcoming decisions or a painful relationship. Rita has been in the field of mental health for many years. She has enjoyed ministries with a variety of persons and
Katelin Jobin
MA, LLPC, ATR-P
Your life experiences are unique. How you view yourself, others and your cultural worldview contributes greatly to how you move through and function in life. As a helping professional, I believe it is imperative we work together in order to develop an
Sarah Garbutt
MA, LPC
My passion is helping others take a step towards a better future, and I will be there to guide you through your journey. I meet the client where they are at and gently help them incorporate the changes they wish to see in their lives.
Paul Alexander
MA, LPC
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. No matter what your issue is I’m here to help. I provide a non judgemental, safe space for clients of all walks of life to solve problems, adjust to new circumstances, or find healing from a...
Cristen Matteocci
MA, LLPC, ATR-P
As a therapist, my goal is to work with you to get through difficult times, learn more about yourself, build on your strengths, and achieve personal growth. It can be scary to tell a stranger your innermost thoughts....
Latha Ravi
M.Div., MSW, LLMSW
Rev. Latha Ravi works at Samaritan Counseling Center, Grace Counseling Center and is part time at Cass Community United Methodist Church in Midtown Detroit. Rev. Latha Ravi has served as a Pastor in the United Methodist Church for the
Karen Schurgin Psy.D., ATR, LPC, LP
Karen Schurgin is the Clinical Director at Samaritan Counseling Center. She is a fully Licensed Psychologist (LP), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Registered Art Therapist (ATR)....
Mark Phelps
MA, LMFT
Mark is Samaritan Counseling Center's Executive Director and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families.
He dabbles in lots of hobbies, engaging both sides of his brain...
Andie Logan
MA, LLPC, ATR-P
My approach to counseling and art therapy is trauma-informed, with a multicultural perspective. Much of our work together will focus on how to first regain internal peace/functionality through small, obtainable goals.
Ariel Lento Magidson
Doctoral Intern
Ariel is finishing her doctoral training at the Michigan School of Psychology.
Ariel focuses on healing trauma that lives beneath the surface of our lives. Sometimes in our current life we find ourselves making negative or hurtful choices that impact ...
Jessica Little
Art Therapy Intern
I am finishing my graduate degree in counseling and art therapy at Wayne State University, and happy to be serving clients from many backgrounds as an intern at Samaritan Counseling Center. My therapeutic approach is humanistic and person-centered, ...