Kim Kern, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS-M: Site Supervisor: Kim has extensive experience treating a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues including mood disorders, co-dependency and co-occurring disorders. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies with an emphasis on wellness and lifestyle balancing. She enjoys working with people of all ages to identify and resolve barriers in their life and develop the skills necessary to meet their full potential.

Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Michigan
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Professional Organizations:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Special Interests:
Mood Disorders, Addictions, Lifestyle Balancing, Co-dependency
Outside Work Interests:
Married with 2 daughters
Enjoys spending time with her family, watching and playing softball, volleyball and other outdoor activities

 

Rebecca Ducham, LMSW: Rebecca is a graduate of the University of Michigan. She has extensive experience in work with children and families as both a private practice therapist and a School Social Worker. She also provides treatment for groups with specialization in Parenting with Love and Logic, Pain and Stress Management and symptoms management.

Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Professional Organizations:
Member of the National Association of Social Workers
Member of Michigan Association of School Social Workers
Special Interests:
Group work including, Pain and Stress Management, Parenting and Senior Skills
Outside Work Interests:
Enjoys playing guitar, aqua-therapy, fluent in sign language, outdoor activities

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Caro Mental Health Staff
651 North State Street
Caro, MI 48723

Cathy Belich, LMSW, CAADC: Cathy has experience working with men and women of different ages. She has experience with mental health and substance abuse disorders as well as co-occurring disorders in both the individual and group setting.

Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Special Interests:
Bipolar Disorder & Co-occurring Disorder
Outside Work Interests:
Enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family

 

Trevor Grice, Ph.D, LP: Trevor is skilled in using cognitive/behavioral and acceptance/commitment therapy techniques to assist clients in addressing a various array of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, adjustment issues just to name a few. He is also trained in conducting a variety of assessments to help diagnosis personality issues, learning disorders, ADHD, conducting surgical clearance evaluations (i.e. bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulators) and guardianship/competency assessments for courts.
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Clinical Psychology - Easter Michigan University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Psychologist (LP) - State of Michigan
Special Interests:
Skill training for parents struggling with behavioral issues, martial/relationship issues, ADHD/learning disorder testing, pre-surgical bariatric evaluations
Outside Work Interests:
Married with two children
Enjoys baseball/softball, golfing, hiking and other sports and outdoor activities, traveling and is learning organic gardening
Jimmy Jones, CADC-M: Jimmy has extensive experience working with persons who have substance abuse, anger, legal and cognitive and behavioral problems. He utilizes motivational interviewing and the cognitive behavior method.
Education:
Mott Community College Substance Abuse Course
Graduate of Agape Faith Bible Training Center
Certificates/Licenses:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Licensed Minister
Professional Organizations:
Agape Faith Bible Training Center
Special Interests:
Substance Abuse Disorder, Anger Management Issues, Cognitive and Behavioral Problems
Outside Work Interests:
Married with two children
Enjoys reading, mentoring, entrepreneurship
Nancy Laethem, BS, CPS-M-Prevention Coordinator: Nancy has experience teaching prevention principles in community, classroom and group settings. Nancy educates community members on a variety of topics ranging from fetal alcohol abuse to communication skills. She specializes in topics that deal with substance abuse prevention and emotional self control.

Education:
Bachelor in Science from Michigan State University
Certificates/Licenses:
CPS-M Certified Prevention Specialist/Michigan
Professional Organizations:
Michigan Association of School Board Certification
Special Interests:
Tuscola Intermediate School Board Vice President
Tuscola Senior Alliance Treasurer
Tuscola Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition
Outside Work Interests:
Married with two children
Enjoys ping-pong, walking, traveling, and visiting friends

Amy Morford, LMSW: Amy has experience in the treatment of mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders in individual and group setting. She has worked extensively with children and families as well as specific women's issues, including post-partum depression and domestic violence.
Education:
Masters of Social Work, Michigan State University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Special Interests:
Children and Families; Women's Issues
Outside Work Interests:
Traveling, reading and horseback riding
Kenneth Patriquin, MS, LPC, CCSOTS, CAADC: Kenneth has experience using cognitive behavior/reality based treatment and group processing methods to treat the variety of issues that affect families, teens, children, abuse victims and abusers. He is passionate about helping those caught in the abuse or addictive patterns to get freedom and healing. Kenneth has experience in treating both mental health and substance abuse issues. He works well with adults, children and families. Kenneth is also credentialed and certified to work with those actively involved in the criminal justice system including those offenders returning to the community from jail or prison. He has had many years of experience working with teens. Kenneth is very interested in developing a more comprehensive program of dealing with those trapped in sexually addictive/abusive patterns.
Education:
Masters Degree in Human Service Counseling from State University of New York - Oswego
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Clinically Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist (CCSOTS) - National Certification
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Professional Organizations:
Member of ATSA (Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers)
Member of MI-ATSA (Michigan Chapter of ATSA)
Board Member of Reconciliation Ministries
Special Interests:
Sexual Offender and Abuse Issues, Teen Issues, Spiritual Issues
Outside Work Interests:
Married with 3 children
Enjoys camping, canoeing, sailing, jogging and enjoys spending time with his wife and family
Coordinating an annual men's conference in his community
Co-Director of The PLACE Ministry - helping people overcome childhood issues
Linda Wendling, MS, LPC, LMSW: Linda has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has extensive experience in working with a vast array of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues as well as treating women, victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Linda enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults.
Education:
Masters Degree in Counseling and Human Systems from Florida State University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW)
Special Interests:
Women's Issues, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues
Outside Work Interests:
Married with two children
Enjoys spending time with family and friends
Participates in a women's golf league, likes to garden and read
Don Wojewoda, MA, LPC: Don enjoys working with all ages and specifically emphasizes and supports others in creating balance emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. Don uses various strategies such as Hypnosis and the Emotional Freedom technique to try and address core issues which may contribute to unwanted symptoms.
Education:
Masters Degree in Counseling from Oakland University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Bachelors Social Work
Licensed Professional Counselor
Special Interests:
Depression and Anxiety
Outside Work Interests:
Married with two children
Enjoys family activities, music, reading, sports and nature activities
John Wyskiel, LMSW, ACSW: John has studied philosophy, theology and spirituality. His is interested in various aspects of spirituality as applied in life situations. He has worked extensively with adult substance abuse problems in various settings as well as mental health issues for over 35 years. He has studied and worked in Europe and South America (Italy, Brazil and Venezuela) for a total of 9 years.

Education:
Master Social Work from Wayne State University, 1985
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker
Professional Organizations:
Association of Certified Social Workers
Special Interests:
John prefers working with adults (as opposed to children or adolescents), seniors and recovering substance abusers
Outside Work Interests:
John enjoys reading, outdoor activities including exercising outdoors all year long. He is semi-retired and lives with his wife in a peaceful setting. He and his wife have four adult children and two grandchildren.

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