Meet the SCC Therapists
Lynne Lande
LMSW, DCSW
Lynne Lande is a licensed clinical social worker. She worked at Samaritan Counseling Services in Ann Arbor for seventeen years and now with Samaritan Counseling Center of SE Michigan. In addition to helping clients manage anxiety, depression...
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
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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
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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
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PsyD, LLP
Katie Furton is a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy and pregnancy traumas such as pregnancy loss, postpartum depression/anxiety, and infertility challenges.Katie also enjoys working with new parents and 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
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DVM, MA, LLP
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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....
Vanessa Brown
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PsyD, LP
Sometimes, it is difficult to share your story with others, especially when that story involves worry, sadness, and discomfort. Each story is unique, which is why I work hard to provide a space that conveys warmth,
Robb Kerr
PhD, LLP
Dr. Kerr provides compassionate, relationally-oriented psychotherapy and counseling. This unique approach assists people overcome hindrances to personal growth and development.
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I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and couples. Additionally, I have extended past experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families.
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
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DVM, MA, LPC
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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....
Vanessa Brown
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PsyD, LP
Sometimes, it is difficult to share your story with others, especially when that story involves worry, sadness, and discomfort. Each story is unique, which is why I work hard to provide a space that conveys warmth,
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.
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and couples. Additionally, I have extended past experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families.
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
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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
Sydney Tremont
MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Sydney Tremont is an Art Therapist and Counselor specializing in working with children and adolescents experiencing grief and loss.
She see’s individuals, couples, and families experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. ...
Terri Morr-Jones MA, LMFT
Whether you seek a more fulfilling relationship with your partner, family, or yourself, I champion growth and intimacy in relationships. Our work occurs in the safety of a gentle, respectful, accepting atmosphere. ...
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...
Sara Griffin MA, MDiv, L.P.C.
Sara has worked for 16 years as a licensed counselor. Prior to her counseling vocation, she worked as a United Methodist pastor, in social services, and as a hospice chaplain and bereavement counselor. She became...
Latha Ravi
M.Div., MSW, LLMSW
Latha comes to Samaritan Counseling Center from Cass Community Social Services in west Detroit. Rev. Latha Ravi has served as a Pastor in the United Methodist Church for the past 20 years.Latha recently completed her Master of Social Work ...
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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...
Andrea 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