Meet the Staff

Administrative Team

 

The Rev. Dr. Paul J. Melrose, D.Min., L.P.C., L.M.F.T., Executive Director

 

· Wesleyan University, B.A.

· Union Theological Seminary, M.Div.

· Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute, Certificate in Pastoral Psychotherapy

· Andover Newton Theological School, D.Min.

· Advanced Courses in Marriage & Family Therapy, Oakland University

· Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C.), New Jersey

· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (L.M.F.T.), Michigan

· American Association of Pastoral Counselors, “Diplomate”

· Clinical Member & Approved Supervisor, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy

· Pastoral Counselor Endorsement, Board of Higher Education & Ministry, UMC

· Detroit Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church, “Elder”

· Specialties:  Affective Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress, Spiritual/Emotional Issues, Depression, Couple and Family Issues, Christian Counseling, Men’s Issues

 

 

Patricia McCluskey, Ph.D., D., Min., L.P., Associate Executive Director/Director of Training;

 

· Marygrove College, B.A.

· Wayne State University, M.Ed.-Humanistic Psychology

· Marygrove College, M.A.-Pastoral Ministry

· Ecumenical Theological Seminary, D.Min., Pastoral Care and Counseling

· Center for Humanistic Studies, Psy.S., Specialist degree in Humanistic, Clinical Psychology & Education

· Union Institute, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

· Licensed Psychologist, (L.P.) Michigan

· American Association of Pastoral Counselors, “Diplomate Consultate”

· Michigan Psychological Association, “Affiliate Member”

· Michigan Women Psychologists, “Member”

· Member, Roman Catholic Church

· Specialties:  Grief and Loss, Mood Disorders:  Depression/Anxiety; Adjustment Disorders:

· Anger Management and Assertiveness Training, Transitions; Post Traumatic Stress; Sexual Abuse; Women’s Issues; Spiritual & Religious Concerns; Organizational Consultation  

 

 

Mrs. Sara Kirsten, B.A., Administrative Manager

 

· Michigan State University, B.A. 

· Member, First Presbyterian Church, Farmington Hills

 

 

Clinical Staff

 

Mrs. Kathryn J. Gleason, M.A.M.F.T., L.M.F.T.

 

· Butler University, B.S.

· Christian Theological Seminary, M.A.M.F.T.

· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (L.M.F.T.)

· American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Member

· Michigan Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Member

· The Association for Play Therapy, “Member”

· Member, United Methodist Church

· Specialties:  Children’s Issues, Family Relations, Divorce/Remarriage, Grief Issues, Identity & Sense of Self, Life Transitions

· Currently, only available for workshops

 

 

Diane C. Grech, M.S., L.L.P.

 

· Madonna University, B.S.

· Madonna University, M.S., Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

· Limited License Psychologist (L.L.P.) Michigan

· Association for Psychoanalytic Thought (APT), Member

· Member, Roman Catholic Church

· Specialties: Individual Adult Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse Concerns

 

 

Ms. Sharon Hagen, M.A., L.P.C.

 

· Marillac College, Normandy, MO,  B.S.

· St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO., M.S. 

· St. Meinrad School of Theology, Graduate Theology Courses

· Certificate in Spiritual Companioning:  Archdiocese of Chicago

· Masters of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University

· Licensed Profession Counselor, Illinois

· Licensed Professional Counselor, Michigan

· American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Member

· American Counseling Association, Member

· Member, Roman Catholic Church

· Specialties:  Depression, Life Transitions, Assertiveness, Loss Issues, Spiritual/Psychological Challenges, Group Therapy in Mental Health and Substance Abuse  

 

 

The Rev. David M. Hurst, D.Min., C.S.W.

 

· Goshen College, B.A.

· Crozer Theological Seminary, B.D.

· Crozer Theological Seminary, Th.M.

· McCormick Theological Seminary, D.Min.

· Certified Social Worker (C.S.W.), Michigan

· Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, “C.P.E. Supervisor”

· Association of Professional Chaplains, “Board Certified Chaplain”

· American Association of Pastoral Counselors, “Member”

· Detroit Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church, “Elder” (retired)

· Specialties:  Affective Disorders:  Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Etc; Couple and Family Issues; Loss and Grief

 

 

The Rev. Barbara Lewis-Lakin, D.Min, L.P.C.

 

· Albion College, B.A.

· Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, M.Div.

· Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, D.Min.

· Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C.), Michigan

· American Association of Pastoral Counselors, “Fellow”

· Pastoral Counselor Endorsement, Board of Higher Education & Ministry, UMC

· Detroit Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church, “Elder”

· Specialties:  Grief and Loss, Spiritual Concerns, Women’s Issues, Clergy and Family Issues

· Sexual/Power Abuse by Clergy

 

 

Dr. Patricia McCluskey (see above)

 

 

The Rev. Lisa McIlvenna, D.Min.

 

· Adrian College, B.A.

· Perkins School of Theology, M.Div.

· Dallas Children’s Medical Hospital, CPE Internship

· Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, D.Min.

· Detroit Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church, “Elder”

· Specialties:  Depression, Anxiety, Spiritual Issues, Individual Therapy, Grief and loss, Women’s issues, Clergy issues, Sexual Abuse

 

 

Dr. Paul J. Melrose  (see above)

 

Dr. Ronald A. Studer, D.V.M., L.P.C.

 

· Michigan State University, D.V.M.

· Oakland University, M.A.

· Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C.), Michigan

· American Association of Pastoral Counselors, “Member”

· American Counseling Association, “Member”

· Member, The United Methodist Church

· Specialties:  Grief & Loss, Individual Adult Counseling

· Credentialed to supervise L.L.P.C. and L.P.C. counselors

 

 

Nicholas A. Phillips, D.Min., L.L.M.F.T.

 

· Iowa State University, B.S. Physical Education

· Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Div.

· Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Palmer), D.Min. (Marriage & Family)

· Northridge Church, Plymouth MI, (non-denominational) Pastoral Staff

· Ashland Theological Seminary, Student (Pastoral Care/Counseling)

· Dallas Children’s Medical Center, C.P.E.

· American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Member

· Michigan Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Student Member

· Specialities: Pre-marital & Re-marital Preparation, Marriage Issues, Parenting Issues, Family-Multigenerational Issues, Men’s Issues, Relationship Enhancement

 

 

Mark Phelps, M.A., L.L.M.F.T.

 

· Southern Christian University, B.S. Human Development

· Amridge University, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy

· Church of Christ in Livonia, MI – Youth and Family Minister

· American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Associate Member

 

 

Consultants

 

Consulting Psychiatrist:

 

Dr. Lisa Hinchman, M.D.

 

· Mt. Holyoke College, B.A. (1982)

· Michigan state University, M.D. (1993)

· Wayne State University/Detroit Psychiatric Institute: General Psychiatric Residency; Co-Chief Resident; Adult Psychiatry Residency; (1993-1997)

· American Medical Association, "Member"

· Michigan Group Psychotherapy Society, "Member" Michigan state Medical Society, "Member" Wayne County Medical Society, "Member"

· American Psychiatric Association, "Member" Michigan Psychiatric Society, "Member"

· American Group Psychotherapy Association, "Member"