Samaritan Counseling Center
of Southeastern Michigan

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.

My areas of focus include working with trauma, stress, and goals for the future. I have been trained in EMDR and Art therapy and 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.

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 may be uncertain about how to express.

I am a doctor of clinical psychology, with my focus being in human potential. My background is in critical trauma. I work with people on their current happiness... examining how past events affect the present. I personally believe people should feel empowered, and learn how to influence their life for the better. I like to see people become leaders in their own lives. I like to advocate for radical self-care, and self-love.

You deserve to genuinely enjoy life. Maybe you feel overwhelmed because you are caring for others before you care for yourself. Maybe you are tired from being weighed down by emotional pain like trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety. Whatever brought you here, we can work together to find a way through.

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

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.

What is your story? I firmly believe that you have a story to tell. Somewhere or sometime along the way, the story has not been written or told the way would have liked. It’s also possible you are experiencing some anxiety or possibly depressed because of this. The “broken” story may have affected past and present relationships.

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.

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

You are unique. Therefore, I'd like to spend time learning your language - How do you experience life? How do you view yourself? What is your story and how is this impacting you now? Trust is foundational to our work together so that you can feel supported and heard. Our sessions will be collaborative - we will actively work together - to focus on what has been going on AND discover what life looks like moving forward. Let's honor where you are AND learn skills to support your health.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mark is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families.

People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. No matter what your issue is I’m here to help. I provide a non-judgmental, safe space for clients of all walks of life to solve problems, adjust to new circumstances, or find healing from a traumatic event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).