Archway Associates, P.C.
counseling professionals

Ronald T. Archambault, L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W. Compassionate, insightful and interactive, Mr. Archambault founded Archambault & Associates, PC in 1980 to fill a void in the therapeutic and counseling community. By bringing together a group of dedicated, highly experienced professionals, Archambault & Associates was able to provide a wide range of mental health services through Detroit area churches and community settings. Bypassing expensive office space and “leather couch” staging, A&A was able to offer top-of-the-line professional counseling at affordable prices, so no one who needed help was unable to afford the best. With an extensive resume of experience in community and industrial mental health as well as substance abuse counseling, Mr. Archambault now focuses on individual and couple sessions dealing with relationship issues, sexual abuse, panic disorders and alcohol and marijuana abuse. Utilizing Gestalt, imagery and other therapeutic techniques, he works hand-in-hand with clients to help them reach their goals. With a Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan, Mr. Archambault has served as a consultant to the Ford Motor Company, Michigan Bell, Hazelden and the Budd Company and has authored a book entitled, Reaching out – a Guide to EAP Casefinding, about his experiences in the industrial field.                                                                             Tel: 248/543-2220  Email: rona@a-atherapy.com
Location: Knowles Street Professional Building, Royal Oak

Jeff Archambault, Psy.S., M.A., L.L.P., earned both his Specialist's Degree in Psychology (1994) and Masters Degree in Psychology (1992) from the Center for Humanistic Studies. He specializes in working with children, teens and their families. Mr. Archambault utilizes Play Therapy techniques to involve younger clients while providing consultation to parents, school staff and court personnel. He also sees adults who present with a variety of problems. Mr. Archambault sees clients in individual and family sessions.
Tel: 248/672-0143  Email: jeffa@a-atherapy.com

Kay Berkowitz, A.C.S.W., L.M.S.W., earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 1980. She spent eights years as an addiction specialist and supervisor working at a residential program for chemically dependent persons. She has worked extensively with recovering substance abusers and recovering family members, depression, anxiety and life-change adjustments. Originally trained in family therapy methods, she also utilizes Gestalt, solution-focused therapy and other therapeutic techniques. She has special interest and skills in resolution of grief issues. Services are provided in individual, family and  couple settings.
Tel: 248/788-0054
Locations: Bingham Farms Site & Church of the Holy Family, Novi

Joseph G. Castine, M.S., L.L.P., earned his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University in 1985. He has extensive experience in both the private and community sectors of the mental health field, ranging from inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as home-based services. He works with children, teenagers and adults. Mr. Castine is also certified as an Infant Mental Health Clinician and works with infants, toddlers and their families addressing attachment and bonding issues as well as sleeping and feeding disorders. He is a general practitioner who uses an eclectic approach with clients, providing services in both individual and family sessions.
Tel: 248/414-3840
Location: Knowles Street Professional Building, Royal Oak

Barbara Froehlich-Stapleton, L.P.C., L.M.S.W., earned her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of LaVerne, Anchorage, Alaska in 1985. She has worked as an individual practitioner, supervisor and program director. She has a primary interest in working with children and adults who have suffered abuse, neglect and/or sexual abuse, as well as teaching healthy family functioning. Ms. Froehlich-Stapleton is a general practitioner who has provided counseling to individuals, couples, families and groups since 1980.
Tel: 313/381-0748
Locations: St. Raphael, Garden City & Our Lady of the Woods, Woodhaven

Robert Grabowski, M.A., L.M.S.W., earned his Masters Degree in Counseling from Wayne State University in 1977. He is a Licensed Master Social Worker and has worked in public agencies with adults and children from dysfunctional families. Mr. Grabowski has experience in the area of crisis intervention and its resolution, helping families to function more effectively. He also has a special interest in working with adult children of alcoholics, adult survivors of child abuse and grief counseling. Mr. Grabowski is a general practitioner providing individual, family and marriage counseling.
Tel: 248/613-3094  Email: bobg@a-atherapy.com

Locations: St. Blase, Sterling Heights & Church of the Holy Family, Novi

Sarah Grogan, M.A., L.L.P., is passionate about working with diverse populations who have concerns with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, eating disorders, and women’s issues. Ms. Grogan earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Humanistic Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology. She spent the last several years working at an intensive outpatient program dealing extensively with recovering substance abusers and their family members. She has been an advocate for women surviving domestic violence, and currently facilitates unique holistic creative arts therapy groups for women. Ms. Grogan sees clients in individual, couple, and family sessions, incorporating a variety of approaches including humanistic techniques, creative arts therapy, and spirituality to assist clients in improving their overall well-being. Through specialized training as an improviser and as a professional musician, along with the comprehensive research for her Master’s Thesis on The Experience of Self-Discovery through Performance Art, Ms. Grogan has developed expertise in re-connecting with self through creativity. She is enthusiastic and effective with her client-centered and empathic approach to assisting clients in reaching their goals.
Tel: 248/320-4215  Email: sarahg@a-atherapy.com

Location: St. Blase, Sterling Heights

Kim D. Kemske, Psy.D., L.P., is a Nationally Certified Psychologist (NCP) who specializes in caring and compassionate work with individuals who have concerns with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, trauma, grief and loss, midlife issues and women’s issues, and has extensive experience with marital therapy and premarital work. She is certified as a Trauma and Loss Consultant and works primarily with adolescents and adults, including senior adults. Dr. Kemske sees clients in individual, couple and family sessions utilizing cognitive-behavioral, holistic, art therapy and relationship therapy, incorporating existential and humanistic techniques and spirituality to assist clients in reaching their goals. Dr. Kemske is a fully licensed psychologist who earned her Doctoral Degree in Clinical and Humanistic Psychology from the Center for Humanistic Studies in 2006, and her Master’s Degree in 1996, and has developed expertise through completion of comprehensive research for her doctoral dissertation on The Childless Woman’s Experience of Creating Meaning in Midlife.
Tel: 248/615-1263  Email: kimk@a-atherapy.com

Location: Church of the Holy Family, Novi

Janice Kornacki, M.A., L.L.P., earned her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Wayne State University in 1996. Ms. Kornacki has worked extensively with community mental health, substance abuse and women's groups. Her experience as a hospice chaplain has provided a framework for doing grief work with individuals or families. She is certified in Critical Incident Debriefing. She also has training in Spiritual Direction from the Dominican Center for Religious Development in Detroit. She is a general practitioner who especially enjoys integrating the spiritual life of her clients in the context of therapy. Ms. Kornacki is available for individual, marital and group therapy.
Tel: 313/318-3924  Email: janice@a-atherapy.com

Locations: St. Raphael, Garden City & St. Cyprian, Riverview

Samantha Lederman, M.A., L.L.P.,  is caring and enthusiastic in her work with children, adolescents, teens and adults of many races, religions and lifestyles. Using a variety of methods in individual, marital, family, and group therapy she assists clients in addressing a wide range of life situations and challenges. Ms. Lederman specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and parenting/family concerns. She has expertise with children of divorce after completing extensive research for her thesis on the experience of parental divorce.  Ms. Lederman earned her Masters Degree in Clinical and Humanistic Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She states, "I take great pride helping people find strength in challenging times, to work toward achieving their goals and creating more fulfilling lives.”                                                  Tel: 248/867-0260  Email: samanthal@a-atherapy.com               Location: Church of the Holy Family, Novi

Don McMillan, Psy.D., L.P., earned his Doctoral Degree in Clinical and Humanistic Psychology from the Center for Humanistic Studies. He employs a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, developing a unique method for each client which is tailored to meet his or her specific needs. He works with clients seeking assistance with: relationship issues, including pre-marital counseling; life transitions, including marriage, birth, divorce, career change, grief and loss; depression or anxiety; and addictions. Dr. McMillan has specialized experience in the areas of alcohol and drug addictions, gambling addiction, internet related addictions, sexual issues, crisis intervention and critical incident debriefing. He works with clients in individual, couple, family and group settings.
Tel: 248/229-2631 Email: donm@a-atherapy.com
Locations: Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington & Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth

Denis Naeger, M.Ed., M.A., L.P.C.  Denis recently retired from U of D Jesuit High School where he was a full-time counselor.  As part of his role, he conducted support groups for students who came from a situation of divorce. During the same period he worked part-time at Our Lady of Refuge Parish in Orchard Lake for 23 years as Director of Family Ministry. Part of his ministry there was to help couples preparing for marriage, and counseling couples who were experiencing difficulties in their marriage. He now has a private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in marriage and family counseling.                                                                                          Tel: 248/683-2514 Email: dnaege02@aol.com
Location:
 Advent Episcopal Church, West Bloomfield                                    

Charlie Sears, M.A., L.M.S.W., earned his Masters Degree in Counseling from Wayne State University in 1972. He has been a Certified Social Worker with the State of Michigan since 1981, now a Licensed Master Social Worker. His experience includes 30 years in mental health and substance abuse as a therapist and supervisor in inpatient, residential and outpatient settings. He owned and directed FAMILY RESOURCES, Inc. between 1980 and 1988. He is also a certified hypnotherapist. Mr. Sears' clients include adults seeking sobriety and drug freedom; couples wanting to improve their relationships; and those seeking peace of mind. His services are provided in individual, small group and family sessions as determined by the needs of his clients.
Tel: 248/225-7205  Email: charlie@a-atherapy.com

Locations:  Berkley Office

Sydney Tessler Newberg, M.A., L.L.P., earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Wayne State University in 1976 and has completed all work toward a Ph.D. except for a dissertation. Ms. Newberg works with children, adults and couples with areas of specialty in pre-school age children, adoption issues, child abuse, learning disabilities and other school problems, custody evaluations and psychological testing. Her approach is grounded in psychodynamic and developmental theory.
Tel: 248/414-9068
Location: Knowles Street Professional Building, Royal Oak

Susan Varady, A.C.S.W., L.M.S.W., earned her Masters Degree in Social Work in 1982 from the University of Michigan. She has particular interest in relationship therapy and has been trained in Family and Gestalt therapy techniques. She has provided treatment to adult children of alcoholics and adult children from dysfunctional homes. Ms. Varady spent eight years working in the field of substance abuse, three years of which were focused specifically on chemically dependent women. She has special skills in working with stepfamilies. She developed the children's program for the National Stepfamily Conference in Washington, D.C., in 1985. Ms. Varady provides services to individuals, couples and families.
Tel: 248/591-7006

Locations: Berkley Office & St. Blase, Sterling Heights

 

Suzanne Willmott, M.S.W., L.M.S.W., earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University in 1998. She works with adults, children, couples and families in a collaborative manner to help them achieve their therapeutic goals. Suzanne employs the most relevant treatment options available for each client’s unique needs, such as cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, psycho-educational, and play therapy. Specific areas of interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, marital/family conflicts, women’s issues, grief, infertility, postpartum stress/depression, chronic illness (i.e. diabetes, hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia), caretaker stress, parenting concerns, and childhood behavioral/emotional problems.

Tel:  313/204-4844  Email: swillmott@a-atherapy.com                   Location:  St. Robert Bellarmine, Redford                         

 


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