Anna Wellemeyer, LMSW
Senior Staff Therapist
Clinical Supervisor
awellemeyer@melbornsteinclinic.org
Anna works with children, adolescents and adults. Her areas of clinical interest include the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, identity, and grief and loss. She has experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, identities, life experiences, and with children, teens and families that have experiences with the foster care system and/or adoption. Anna’s approach to therapy is client-centered and psychodynamically based. Anna believes that therapy can be a space for people to increase their awareness and understanding through exploration of themselves, their relationships, past experiences, and their unconscious patterns and beliefs. Therapy can be a pathway to healing and strengthening the resiliency to face life’s complexities, and living a more desired life.
Telehealth, In-Person (Farmington Hills)
Megan Modras, LMSW
Staff Therapist
mmodras@melbornsteinclinic.org
Transformative therapy requires a willingness to be curious and deeply committed to finding your authentic self. Megan offers a reflective holding space for emotional containment and processing – often 1-3 times per week for those with an urge to understand more of their narrative, and to uncover patterns which have led to persistent pain & suffering.
Megan works with adults to explore their identity within relationships, and through a wide-array of changes and challenges in life. She has particular interest and experience in working with individuals with complex trauma and postpartum adjustment and mood disorders.
Telehealth
Zalman Pollack, LLMSW
Staff Therapist
zpollack@melbornsteinclinic.org
Zalman is passionate about helping others understand themselves in order to improve their quality of life. Using methods which encourage empathic, insightful understanding, Zalman strives to empower others to break through their emotional barriers, freeing them to experience the richness of life. He is experienced in helping people better understand their internal motivations, thereby empowering them to achieve life goals and make more satisfying life choices.
Zalman specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and bipolar disorder using therapeutic approaches which help to develop more conscious awareness and language to communicate feelings and experiences. When we understand and process the depth of our experiences, we are free to enjoy the present.
Telehealth
Mark Pruitt, LMSW
Staff Therapist
Quality Improvement Specialist
mpruitt@melbornsteinclinic.org
Mark Pruitt has over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist working in various settings, from community mental health centers to inpatient psychiatric hospitals and private practice.
Mark brings these life experiences together to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of their emotions and how current and past circumstances can shape who they are as individuals. Mark supports individuals as they work toward achieving the goals that will bring them greater happiness and satisfaction. Mark sees his greatest ability as sitting with clients in the middle of their pain without flinching and providing them with a ‘container’ to express and resolve their problems.
He specializes in anxiety, grief, depression, relationship conflict, and existential issues using a psychodynamic approach that also relies on mindfulness.
Telehealth, In-Person (Ann Arbor)
Ian Bratcher, LLMSW
Staff Therapist
ibratcher@melbornsteinclinic.org
Ian is available to see both adolescents and adults and has experience working with individuals who are experiencing or have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, existential dilemmas and struggles, as well as grief and loss.
Ian earned his Masters’ of Social Work degree and PhD in Sociology from the University of Michigan. As a sociologist, Ian studied how social structures and culture impact the mind, and in his practice he is particularly sensitive to these intersections. Through a collaborative and empathic process, Ian wants to help his clients discover how to live rich, meaningful, and genuine lives and help them become aware of and eventually overcome the various obstacles preventing them from doing so.
Telehealth, In Person (Ann Arbor)
Christina Gotberg, MA LLP
Staff Therapist
cgotberg@melbornsteinclinic.org
Christina Gotberg is a graduate of the Michigan School of Psychology with a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and she has completed a variety of trainings in the mental health field.
Christina utilizes an integrative approach, with a psychodynamic orientation. She has experience working with adults who struggle with a diverse range of mental health challenges. Her areas of focus include: Depression, Anxiety Issues, Substance Abuse/Addiction, and Grief and Loss.
Telehealth
Nitin Rajhans, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Dr Rajhans received training in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry at Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University. He works as a staff psychiatrist at Development Centers, Detroit and has a private practice in Troy, MI. He is currently a candidate in training in Adult Psychoanalysis at Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.
Telehealth
Diana Smits, LLMSW
Staff Therapist
Intake Coordinator
dsmits@melbornsteinclinic.org
Let’s focus on you. With so many distractions, it is so easy to lose ourselves in the busyness of life. Together we can do the work to get you back to living according to your values. Let’s help you build a community- identify people from whom you can seek support. My clinical experience includes psychodynamic and psychoanalytic, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches. I am a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor, and have experience leading trauma-informed and prenatal classes and support groups at all levels. As your therapist, I offer a welcoming, calm, and inclusive space, where you can get to the core of who you are and what you seek in this life, with curiosity. You will learn about yourself, develop new insights, and create new pathways to be the favorite version of you. I look forward to supporting you in your journey.
Telehealth, In Person (Farmington Hills)
Summer Ellerbee, LMSW
Staff Therapist
sellerbee@melbornsteinclinic.org
Summer received her Master’ Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University with a concentration in psychodynamic theory. Summer has a diverse clinical experience working with clients from various backgrounds including adults and adolescents with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
Summer’s hope as a therapist is to foster a collaborative environment that enables a journey of growth and self-understanding. By taking a holistic approach, Summer hopes to help clients make the connection between past life events and the present challenges. Therapy with Summer involves creating a safe and trusting space for you to begin your healing process.
Telehealth
Nechama Kin, MA LLPC
Staff Therapist
ncynamonkin@melbornsteinclinic.org
Nechama received training in counseling, specializing in mental health through Nova Southeastern University. Nechama has a dual degree, as a limited licenses professional counselor and as a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). Nechama works with adults but primarily sees teenagers and children.
Nechama has extensive experience in behavioral analysis, where she has thrived in creating a highly motivated atmosphere, infused with unconditional acceptance and unique understanding of the human mind. Nechama believes in each individual's ability to overcome life's challenges and lead a fulfilling life.
Telehealth, In Person (Farmington Hills)
Zach Lyons, LMSW
Staff Therapist
zlyons@melbornsteinclinic.org
Zach holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University with a concentration in psychodynamic theory and practice. His clinical experience is primarily with adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, especially those who struggle with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, issues related to identity, and interpersonal distress. Approaching treatment with curiosity, patience, and empathy, Zach is first and foremost motivated to learn about and collaborate with his patients. Through an open dialogue, he hopes to cultivate mutual understanding of thoughts, emotions, and motivations that is considerate, thoughtful, and ultimately healing.
Telehealth
Natalie Lares D.O.
Psychiatrist
As a psychiatrist my educational background includes 4 years of undergraduate studies in physiology, 4 years of medical school, and 4 years of psychiatry residency training. I learned in my medical training that if the mind is not well, often the body is not either. In some cases this can even include one's finances, relationships, and productivity. I work with adolescents and adults to help the mind feel more comfortable, while also exploring ways the health of the body, relationships, and environment can be optimized.
Telehealth