Counseling Center

• Education: Master of Social Work from Michigan State University
• Certifications and Licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Technique)
• Specializations: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Crisis Intervention and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
• Outside Interests: Gina enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games with her grandchildren and cooking.

Gina brings over 16 years of clinical experience to Child & Family Services. Gina is passionate about facilitating healing and self-awareness with her clients. She works with suicidal behaviors, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress management, trauma recovery and substance abuse.

• Education: Master of Social Work from Michigan State University
• Certifications and Licenses: Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW)
• Specializations: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem and Confidence, Life Stressors/Transitions, and LGBTQ+ and Gender Issues
• Outside Interests: Miranda enjoys gardening, bird watching, community events, puzzles, walking/hiking with my dog, bowling, watching movies, and bike rides.

Miranda has experience working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She is also knowledgeable in working with people experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues. She has experience working with adolescents, Veterans, and adults of any age.

• Educaton: Master’s Degree in Counseling from Central Michigan University
• Licenses: Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
• Specializations: Anxiety and Depression, Grief and Support, Career and College Counseling, Sexual Assault and Abuse, PTSD, Trauma, Parent Support, Adolescent and Child Therapy, CBT, Bipolar, and Manifesting
• Outside Interests: Denny enjoys family, golf, visioning, gardening, cooking, physical fitness, and therapeutic practice research.

Denny has over 26 years working with adolescents with disabilities in local high schools, assisting them with college and career readiness. She has helped thousands of students become college graduates and gainfully employed over her time working at the Saginaw Intermediate School District. With all of her experience working with her students, she has also worked alongside their families, their schools, local colleges and universities, and 100’s of local businesses to help them become productive members of society. This has helped her to become very able to tie this into her therapeutic skills as a therapist. She began her supervision experience to gain her full licensure as an LPC in May 2024 at Saginaw Psychological Services, where she was able to work with clients ages 5-72 on many different areas of need varying from: sexual assault and victimization, anxiety and depression, PTSD, trauma, bipolar, parent support, child and adolescent therapy and much more. 

Her therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a safe, welcoming space where clients feel truly seen and heard from the moment they walk into her office. Known for her down-to-earth, relatable approach, she builds strong, genuine connections that foster trust and openness.

Clients often describe their experience with her in powerful, personal terms:

• “I’ve never had a therapist I could open up with like I do with you.”
• “You’ve helped me more with my trauma than any other therapist ever has.”
• “My husband and I are going to die happy together now, thanks to your help!”

Her work is grounded in compassion, relatability, and a deep commitment to each client’s healing journey.

• Education: Master of Social Work from University of Michigan
• Certifications and Licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
• Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Anger/Aggressive Impulses, Chronic Mental Health Issues, and Significant Mood Fluctuations.
• Outside Interests: Jim enjoys walking, bicycling, gardening, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Jim has provided a safe environment for people to decide on what changes they would like to make in their life, why they want to change, as well as how to work towards those changes. He has been part of the Child & Family Services team for more than 21 years.

• Education: Master of Social Work from University of Michigan
• Certifications/Licenses: Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Trauma Treatment Certification (CCTP)
• Specializations: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing
• Professional Organizations: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• Outside Interests: Anne enjoys walking in nature with her dog, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Anne has experience working with children 6+, teens, and adults. She works with individuals who have been impacted by trauma, abuse, and neglect. Anne strives to maintain a client focused approach through using therapeutic skills that create a safe and supportive environment to address individual needs. Anne enjoys working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families.

• Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University
• Certifications and Licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)
• Specializations: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Clinical Supervision
• Outside Interests: Maggie enjoys spending time at the beach or mountains with her family.

Maggie has worked with children, teens, and adults. In her sessions, Maggie utilizes therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Along with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorders, Maggie has experience working with substance abuse, grief/loss, self-esteem, and stress management.

• Education: Master of Social Work, Graduate Certificate in Social Work
• Certifications and Licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFT), Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICAADC)
• Outside Interests: Randy enjoys martial arts, hunting, hiking, fishing, and working with the Coast Guard.

Randall Mey has been working with adults, children, and families in mental health and substance abuse therapy for over 25 years. Along with his Master’s in Social Work and his Graduate Certificate, he has a Master’s in Public Administration. He is also a Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work.

• Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling from Central Michigan University
• Certifications and Licenses: Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC)
• Specializations: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Post-Partum Issues, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy-informed, Couples Counseling
• Outside Interests: Jodi enjoys walks in the woods, artwork, taking care of her plants, and spending time with her kids.

Jodi has eight years of clinical experience. Jodi’s area of expertise is trauma, with knowledge and experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violence, as well as PTSD/C-PTSD, Post-Partum Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as Depression/Anxiety/OCD.

• Education: Master of Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University
• Certifications: Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW)
• Outside Interests: Ashley enjoys reading, art, yoga, spending time outdoors, and going to concerts.

Ashley has experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-injurious behaviors. She particularly enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

• Education: Master of Social Work from Highlands University
• Certifications and Licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Specializations: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief and Grief Support, LGBTQIA+, Parenting Support, Intimate Partner Violence
• Outside Interests: Mollie enjoys reading, nature, holistic practices (yoga), cooking, learning about herbs, and coffee.

Mollie has over 25 years of experience with children and adults in mental and behavioral health settings. Mollie’s own experiences of having worked and lived in the Southwest for 15 years brings a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, animal assisted, art and expressive therapies while integrating the benefits of movement or the outdoors. Her focus is to create a safe, supportive environment for her clients. At C&FS, she seeks to support her clients by identifying their strengths to establish reconnection to their passions.

Chris Fike, LMSW

• Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University (2010)
• Certifications and Licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Gender Affirming Care certificate (NASW-MI)
• Specializations: ADHD, Anxiety, Child Development, Couples/Relationship Therapy, Depression, Domestic Violence, Family Therapy, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Stress Management, Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Issues, Trauma
• Outside Interests: Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and cats, reading creepy speculative fiction, watching sports, and getting into and causing good trouble. Chris is an ardent Detroit Lions fan and a zealous fanatic of Kentucky Wildcats basketball.

Chris brings more than 20 years of counseling and social work experience to Child & Family Services. He is passionate about facilitating healing and transformation for those with whom he works and is committed to standing with them through the process. Chris approaches therapy with a compassionate person-centered perspective, integrating an array of evidenced-based strategies into the treatment process.

• Education: Master of Social Work, Master of Education in Counseling, & Master of Arts in Teaching
• Certifications and Licenses: Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW)
• Specializations: Matthew specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem and identity concerns, trauma, life transitions, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. With a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, Matthew is committed to creating a space where all identities are affirmed and understood.
• Outside Interests: Outside of work, Matthew enjoys collecting records, traveling, acting, making music, exploring nature, and discovering new foods. With 20 years of experience as a teacher and counselor—and degrees in teaching, educational counseling, and social work—Matt brings a rich, holistic perspective to therapy since having lived and worked abroad. Matthew therapeutic perspective is “Whether you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, my goal is to help you move toward a life that feels more aligned, empowered, and connected to your values”.

With 20 years of experience as a teacher and counselor—and degrees in teaching, educational counseling, and social work—Matt brings a rich, holistic perspective to therapy since having lived and worked abroad. Matthew therapeutic perspective is “Whether you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, my goal is to help you move toward a life that feels more aligned, empowered, and connected to your values”.

• Education: Bachelor’s in Sociology from University of Wooster, Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University
• Certifications and Licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
• Specializations: Couples Counseling, Anger Management, Marriage/Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Issues
• Outside Interests: Barry enjoys spending time with family, playing & watching basketball, and going to Lake Michigan to enjoy sunsets and the water.

Barry is originally from Ohio and has a love for Ohio State University football and basketball teams. Along with the specializations listed above, he assists clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, behavior/conduct issues, and grief and loss.

• Education: Master of Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University
• Certifications/Licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Specializations: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing
• Outside Interests: Jane enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, spending time with family and friends, and spending time with her cats.

Jane has experience working with those impacted by sexual trauma. She uses a range of trauma-centered therapeutic techniques to create treatment plans tailored to a client’s individual needs. She particularly enjoys working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community, teens, and young adults.

Adult, child and adolescent psychiatry.