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 client’s perspective is a foundation for making therapeutic progress.

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, but I'm here to hold the space for you to feel those feelings.

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. Through therapy, we can work together to better understand how to navigate life, cope with stressors, process trauma, and begin living with purpose

Life can sure throw us some curveballs. I've seen my share I can assure you (I left full time ministry and sold cars for a few years; Yah, sometimes curve balls!). Sometimes life's troubles can be hard to navigate. I would be honored and consider it a privilege if you would allow me to come alongside and help.

Katie Furton is a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy and pregnancy traumas such as pregnancy loss, postpartum depression/anxiety, & infertility challenges

When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it may feel like our lives are unraveling and out of control. My greatest passion is helping people re-establish their balance and sense of purpose.

Life can present you with all kinds of challenges and you do not need to face them alone. Aside from the treatment of mental illness, people attend therapy for many different reasons: to learn how to better communicate in their relationships, to explore feelings following a divorce or another big life change, to cope with a sudden loss or traumatic event, or to manage anxiety around a stressful job. Everyone’s story is different, and I am here to listen to yours.

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

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.

We will take time to develop a client/therapist relationship built on mutual trust and respect to facilitate exploration and promote healing. My training and therapy style draws upon theories of attachment (dynamics of long term interpersonal relationships), object-relations (how relationships are affected by early experiences), family systems (understanding the individual within family context), emotional focused (viewing emotions as centrally important to experience of self and others), and life stage development (psychosocial theory of personality development).

I specialize in trauma therapy with an EMDR component and Art Therapy. These approaches compliment talk therapy and can be tailored to meet each client's needs. Much of our work together will focus on how to regain internal peace/functionality through small, strategic, and obtainable goals.

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

I am a firm believer that every person has the capacity to make changes in their life. My goal as a therapist is to foster an environment where my clients decide to make changes for themselves, while working from a humanistic foundation.

Karen Schurgin is the Clinical Director at Samaritan Counseling Center. She is a fully Licensed Psychologist (LP), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC)

I believe that we all have a story to tell, we decide where that story is going, and we create our stories in the here and now. I strive to meet clients as they are and where they are when they come to therapy. I aim to create a welcoming, authentic, and safe space to explore feelings, develop stronger coping skills, and gain insight.

Perhaps you have struggled with depression/anxiety, and you are looking for ways to cope and decrease your symptoms. Maybe you have experienced one or multiple traumas throughout your life, and want to learn how to live without those traumas disrupting your current life.

Mark is Samaritan Counseling Center's Executive Director and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families.

Dr. Kerr provides compassionate, relationally-oriented psychotherapy and counseling. This unique approach assists people overcome hindrances to personal growth and development.
He specializes in depressive disorders, trauma, sexuality and gender identity, family of origin issues and anxiety. He works with all individuals including clergy and their families.

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, an Imago-certified Imago Relationship Therapist.

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 and sensations that you be uncertain about how to express.

My goal is to join with clients in authentic discussions about life, death, free will, and the divine as they develop a personal style of being that suitably represents the self they choose to be.

Maybe you are feeling a bit weary, anxious, worried and feel burdened. I have worked with engaged and married couples, adults, adolescents and children helping manage the stress of life. I'd love to partner with you and help you tap into your inner energies to move beyond the tensions life may throw at you

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 individualized therapy experience

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 past 20 years

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.

I have worked with children and adolescents since 2013. My strength and dominant population are women and families. I have experience personally & professionally in working with blended family dynamics. In addition, I have experience in working with women of all ages dealing with women issues

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 interests in practice are individual, group and relationships. I have received training at Oakland University and Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan.

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 ...strengths, and these strengths can help to solve problems and gain understanding