Shannon Cranston, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Shannon Cranston, Licensed Psychologist, graduated from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology in 2010, with a doctoral degree.  Dr. Cranston has been practicing as a psychologist for 19 years.  She specializes in psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, women’s issues, binge eating disorder, weight management, body image issues, self-acceptance, substance abuse/chemical dependency, relationship issue,  and grief and loss.  Dr. Cranston also specializes in providing Bariatric Evaluations, a prerequisite for Bariatric Surgery.  She uses a holistic approach with her patients which involves taking a look at the whole of the individual, not solely the area of complaint, to assist her clients in overcoming barriers that get in the way of their health and well-being.  Her goal is to provide the help and support needed to live a healthy and balanced life. 
Shayna Bendle, MA, LLP
Mrs. Bendle graduated from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology with a Master’s degree in 2013.  Mrs. Bendle's  areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, disordered eating, body image issues, relationship building, women's issues and grief and loss.  She believes that every individual is unique and will bring specific needs and goals to therapy.   By using an eclectic approach to therapy, she strives to increase an individual’s well-being.  She works with the intention that her client can employ coping skills to utilize their own strengths and diminish their difficulties. 
She provides a warm and comfortable environment in which an individual can enhance their well-being.   Her primary goal is to improve her patients overall mental health status. 
Jessica Moore MA, LLP

Mrs. Moore provides psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. Some of her experience includes working with people with anxiety, depression, abuse/neglect, relationship/family issues, body image issues, disordered eating, bariatric surgery patients, and gender identity issues. Her therapeutic approach with adolescents includes play therapy, development of coping skills, and behavioral interventions in collaboration with the child's family. She uses an eclectic approach to therapy when working with adults including behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic psychology. Her goal as a therapist is to provide her clients with a safe and supportive environment while encouraging and promoting their psychological growth to reach their full potential in life.
Leanne Black, MA, TLLP

​​Life can be confusing and difficult at times.  Therapy provides a safe place to talk about the stressful times in your life and to explore your thoughts and feelings.  Mrs. Black's goal as a therapist is to use a holistic approach to assist her clients in overcoming barriers to reach their full potential. 
 
Mrs. Black offers psychotherapy for pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and adults.  Some of her experiences include working with anxiety, depression, abuse/neglect, body image, and relationship issues.  Her therapeutic approach includes humanistic psychology, play therapy with younger teens and children, and elements from cognitive behavioral therapy.

Sarah Balogh, MA, LLPC

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Ms. Balogh MA, LLPC has a passion for working with adolescents and their parents or guardians, young adults, members of the LGBT+ community, and people who have a history of trauma. Finding an individual identity, personal interests, and focusing on strengths and values are integral parts of most sessions. She helps clients identify and use their strengths to achieve their own goals. Sarah's personal philosophy is to meet clients where they are in life, help them get the tools to find their way to wellness, and create a life they are excited to live. 

Ms. Balogh has specialized education in trauma, specifically with women and children. She also has specialized training in suicide prevention. She does work around overall wellness, body positivity, healthy at every size, self acceptance, empowerment around health choices, and disordered eating behaviors. Ms. Balogh thinks outside the box, and uses an integrated approach to therapy based in cognitive behavioral theory. She uses art, music, writing, and other forms of expression to work through issues and find healing.

Celia Kowalczyk, MA, LLPC

Mrs. Kowalczyk works well with clients that are in difficult transition periods (such as a new job, going to college, getting divorced, relationship/family issues) or clients that are dealing with symptoms of depression/anxiety. One of her specialities includes working with bariatric surgery patients and clients with binge eating disorder. She offers clients a judgement free and safe space to work on their most sensitive and daunting issues. Clients typically describe her as understanding, compassionate, and committed. Her specialty is cognitive behavioral therapy, using coping skills and techniques that integrate naturally into a client's daily life. She also helps clients tap into their strengths and use that to boost self-esteem and self-worth. Her approach is to treat a client as a person rather than a diagnosis. Mrs. Kowalczyk believes a holistic approach is the best way to work through life’s difficulties. This means that together you will take a look at your life and experiences as a whole, shedding light on the best way to work with your needs. 
Liz Frederick, MA, LLP
​I am a master’s level clinical psychologist. My career experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have always been exposed to a variety of populations. Aside from my array of experience with age as well as diagnoses, I have an interest in working with children and adults having difficulties dealing with chronic illness, whether you are newly diagnosed or been diagnosed years ago. I have a specific passion for gastrointestinal problems and exploring the mind-gut connection. Overall, my approach to therapy can be best explained as holistic with an emphasis on meeting you where you are presenting.  The part of my role as a therapist I have the greatest passion for is when an identified failure provides an opportunity for clients to initiate change. In many situations, many have thoughts about coming into therapy for a while prior to making an appointment. In many situations in life, like therapy, the first step is always the hardest to take. I would be happy to provide a safe and comfortable space for you to take your first steps.