Child and Family Services

Our goal is to help your child lead the most normal and successful life possible. Through therapeutic work with the child, the family, and the school, we can help you navigate your child's diagnosis and create peace of mind for you and your child, along with harmony within your household. At RCBM, we believe that many diagnoses relate to the family. Many diagnoses can begin in childhood. Together, with an appropriate clinician and treatment plan, the child and family can experience successful treatment. For the child, we provide psychotherapy, medication management, and counseling for school-related issues (learning, discipline, academia, anxiety, etc). For the parents, we provide individual, couples, and family therapy for respective issues related to the family. Whether you are dealing with a life adjustment or an issue such as the loss of a loved one or a terminal illness, RCBM is here to offer our full support to you, your child, and your family.

Meet the Providers Who Offer Care for Child and Family Services

Allison McKee, LMSW

Allison McKee obtained a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Wayne State University. She completed her undergraduate studies at Western Michigan…
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Ashley Crowder, LPC

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Ashley Crowder graduated from Oakland University with a Master of Arts in Counseling. Ashley’s…
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Ashley Ceresnie, PhD, LP

Ashley Ceresnie, Ph.D., LP (Dr. Ashley) is a fully licensed psychologist. Dr. Ashley studied psychology at Michigan State University and earned a…
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Bryn Thompson, PA-C

Bryn Thompson, PA-C received her undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in Biology and Psychology. She then graduated Summa cum laude…
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Holly Watt, LMSW

Holly Watt, LMSW attended The Ohio State University where she obtained her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work. She received a Bachelor of…
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Katherine Huyghe, LMSW (formerly Tessmar)

Katherine Huyghe obtained a Master of Arts degree in Social Work from Wayne State University and completed her undergraduate studies at…
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Libby Quail, MA, LPC

Libby Quail is a licensed professional counselor with a Master of Arts degree in School and Agency Counseling from Michigan State University and a…
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Lindsey Kennard, MA, LPC (formerly Mandell)

Lindsey received her Master of Ars degree in Counseling, with an advanced specialization in Mental Health and Psychosis from Oakland University…
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Lisa Michaux, MSN, PMHCNS-BC

Lisa graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She received her Master of Science degree…
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Mckenzie Lopez, LMSW

Mckenzie Lopez obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and currently holds a license in the state of…
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Taylor Drozd, LMSW

Taylor Drozd is a licensed social worker specializing in clinical mental health. Taylor studied at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor's…
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Yvonne Stumpf, MSN, RN, CS, NP

Yvonne graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Mercy College of Detroit (now University of Detroit Mercy) with honors. Her…
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