Saginaw

5024 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
989-790-3130

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Robin Fenlon LMSW, ACSW

Robin has significant experience working with individuals, couples and children. She has previously worked in a treatment center for addicted mothers and their children. Robin uses several therapeutic techniques geared towards each individual’s needs. She has a passion for play and sand tray therapy. Robin has also obtained her supervisory certificate in play therapy.

Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work from Michigan State University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Professional Organizations:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) member
National Play Therapy Association
Special Interests:
Play Therapy, Sand Tray, PTSD and Anxiety
Outside Work Interests:
Married with three children and four grandchildren
Enjoys movies, books, swimming and biking

Steve Johnson LMSW

Steve brings to LIST over 35 years of clinical experience. Over the years he has treated clients, both adults and children, with a wide variety of disorders including those related to grief, loss, marital conflicts and domestic violence.

Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Certified Christian Counselor
Professional Organization:
National Association of Social Workers (ACSW) member
Clinical Social Work Association
International Federation of Social Workers
National Association of Black Social Workers
North American Association of Christians in Social Work
Special Interests:
Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Major Depression, Domestic Violence and Grief/Loss
Outside Work Interests:
Enjoys hiking in state and national parks, also enjoys boating on the Great Lakes

Michael H. Mersy LMSW, CAADC

Michael has extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression and substance abuse. He has been trained in EMDR techniques that address the effects of trauma. Michael is very interested in spirituality and holistic healing – body, mind and spirit.

Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work form Wayne State University
Master of Divinity form Lutheran Seminary, St. Paul, MN
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Professional Organizations:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)
Special Interests:
EMDR, PTSD
Outside Work Interest:
Married with two children
Enjoys his dogs, reading, travel and metaphysics

José E. Padilla-Segarra LLP

José E. Padilla-Segarra, PhD, LLP – Clinical therapist: Jose has experience using various evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatment methods to treat many anxiety, mood, and other mental health disorders. He has experience with play therapy and neurodivergent children. Also, he has experience
working with culturally diverse individuals and their needs. José is drawn to support underserved demographics and to explore how to use research to close the gap between the population and mental health services in the Mid Michigan area.

Education:
PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Post-doc/Clinical fellowship in Multicultural Engagement and Outreach
Certificates/Licenses:
Limited License Psychologist (LLP)
Special Interests:
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Multiculturalism
Outside Work Interests:
Engaging in physical activity, anything outdoors, watching movies, spending
time with family and friends.

Mikayla Stakolosa LMSW, DP-S, CAADC

Mikayla has over five years of experience incorporating Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help individuals achieve their mental health treatment goals. She has experience in treating people with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. Mikayla strives to foster an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere for clients, so that they feel supported inreaching their mental health goals.

Education:

Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University

Certificates/Licenses:

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Development Plan – Supervisor (DP-S)
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)

Special Interests:

Adolescents, young adults, and the LGBTQ+ community

Outside Work Interest:
Mikayla enjoys spending time with loved ones (including her cat), reading fantasy novels in coffee shops, and spending mindful time in nature.

Kaitlyn Tobin LLP, CAADC

Kaitlyn is the Saginaw Site Supervisor. She utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral strategies to treat a range of disorders in both adults and children. She has experience working with people with developmental disabilities, children and teenagers with behavioral issues and adults with depression, anxiety and other severe mental illnesses . Kaitlyn takes a collaborative approach to working with clients in order to focus on their strength’s. She is passionate about helping others incorporate mindfulness and motivation into their everyday lives. Other treatment modalities include Solution- Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Education:
Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from The Michigan School of Professional Psychology
Certificates/Licenses:
Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP)

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Special Interests:
Mood Disorders and Behavioral issues
Outside Work Interest:
Distance running and outdoor activities

Charles Wood LPC

Chuck has extensive experience pragmatic approaches through cognitive behavioral therapy with marriage, family and individual counseling to treat a wide spectrum of disorders of mental health and substance abuse. He also specializes in spiritual faith based therapy where desired by clients.

Education:
Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University
Masters Degree from Ball State University
Certificates/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Special Interests:
Marriage, Family, Spiritual Faith Based, Anxiety and Depression
Outside Work Interests:
Photography, Family, Eight Grandchildren, Married 36 Years, 4 Children
Travel, Reading, Leadership Development

Brandon Luedtke PA

Brandon finds great purpose in his work serving people with due compassion because of what their lives are representative of to him. He enjoys meaningful conversation about what a person treasures. Without the ability to convey one’s thoughts clearly in conversation, it can make learning about a person challenging.

Education:

Certificates/Licenses:

Physician Assistant (PA)

Professional Organizations:

Special Interests:

Treating psychosis, a condition that can strip cognitive capabilities.

Outside Work Interests:

In his personal life, Brandon enjoys singing with his church’s congregation, studying the Bible, helping new neighbors feel welcome, playing team and winter sports, and cooking in his kitchen to the rich sound of violin and piano instrumentals.

Melissa Wazny NP

Melissa was born and raised in Mid-Michigan and is a proud mother of two wonderful young men. Melissa started her career as a Medical Assistant at an area local hospital and continued to grow in her passion for helping others. She obtained her certificate as a Nursing Assistant and worked in the Neurocognitive Unit. She then obtained her Associate’s in Nursing, where she worked in the units of Oncology/Hospice, and Cardiology, while also volunteering to float wherever she was needed. Melissa continued to grow in her career and obtained her Bachelor of Nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing. This opportunity allowed her to understand the importance of the quality of care patients received by working as a Quality Specialist for nine years. Melissa knew that she wanted to expand her knowledge and passion for helping others.

Education:

Master of Nursing from Walden University

Certificates/Licenses:

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Professional Organizations:

Special Interests:

Outside Work Interests:

In her free time, she loves spending time with her two sons, 2 dogs Guner and Bailee, and her 2 newly adopted kittens Moose and Angelica “Geli”.

Steven Paul LLMSW

Steven has experience supporting individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, Veterans, and individuals with developmental disabilities. A former educator and U.S. Army Veteran, he recently relocated to Michigan from New York, and brings a multidisciplinary approach to his practice. Steven is particularly committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by service members, individuals in recovery, and adolescents.

Education:

MSW, Stony Brook University

Certificates/Licenses:

Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW)

Special Interests:

Veterans Mental Health & Reintegration; Trauma-Informed Care

Outside Work Interests:

Online competitive automotive racing; camping; bicycling.

Call our Saginaw Office to schedule an appointment: 989-790-3130