Clinic Directors
Laura Rodriguez-Kitkowski, Ph.D.
Dr. Laura Rodriguez-Kitkowski is a professor for Wayne State University, Oakland University and Madonna University in Michigan. Originally from Texas and a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Psychology, Laura currently lives in the Detroit Metropolitan area where she has a private practice specializing in depression, suicide, bi-polar, dual diagnosis, substance abuse, eating disorders and human sexuality with children, adolescents and adults. She is a public speaker and presenter on a variety of wellness topics as well as a trainer throughout the United States on personal and professional development. Laura coordinated 211 Initiative communications throughout the nation and Canada and continues with legislative efforts in a variety of counseling-relate and wellness related initiatives. She has managed specialized programs in Elder Care, Child Care, Employment & Training and Employee Assistance. She is a Past-President of the Michigan Counseling Association (MCA) and Chairman of the Board for The Information Center, Inc. She is a member of ACA, MCA, the MCA Governing Council, the Bloomfield Hills Optimist Club, and Past-President of the Oakland Counseling Association. She received both her Master of Arts and Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling from Wayne State University.
David J. Gonzales, Ph.D.
Dr. Gonzales has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. He also has a Master's Degree in Education and is a Michigan Certified Teacher with an endorsement in reading and special education. He has been in private practice since 1979 working with children and adults as an Educational Therapist, Academic Counselor, Educational Consultant, Diagnostician, and tutor. Dr. Gonzales has worked in public education as a reading clinician and learning disability teacher. He has owned and directed Keller Clinic, P.C. since 1979. Dr. Gonzales is co-founder of Eton Academy (formerly The Adventure School). He is an active member of Phi Delta Kappa International. He is also an active member and past president of the Pontiac Lions Club.
Educational Staff
Lynn Prince, M.A.
Lynn Prince is a Michigan Certified Teacher, celebrating twenty-seven years of teaching experience. Being highly committed to student success, she believes in teaching the necessary skills and strategies to promote lifelong learning. Because of a wide range of professional assignments, Lynn has developed a strong ability to work with students of all ages. Besides general classroom teaching, she has served as a math and reading learning support teacher for elementary and middle school students. In addition, Lynn assisted in writing curriculum, determining textbook adoptions, planning and implementing professional training, and preparing state and federal reports. Lynn has received numerous recognition awards for her outstanding teaching, leadership, professionalism, and dedication. Since earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Spring Arbor College, and a Master of Arts in Education from Michigan State University, Lynn has enhanced her own professional skills through seminars, workshops, and professional readings.
Lisa Swiecki, M.S.P.
Lisa has been involved in education since 2005. She holds a Bachelors in Education and a Masters in Psychology from Wayne State University. Although she is a Michigan native, Lisa has spent the last several years as a 7th grade reading teacher in Arizona and as a tutor in North Carolina. Lisa relocated back to Michigan to be closer to her family. She is currently a tutor at Keller Clinic, where she shares her years of experience in teaching students both one-on-one and in a classroom setting. She has worked with students of all ages and has been an academic advisor for college students and a liaison for faculty members.
George Willobee, M.Ed.
George Willobee came to the Keller Clinic as a tutor in November of 2008 after completing a 30 year teaching career. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State College, majoring in Biology and Education with minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. George earned his Masters of Education degree from Wayne State University in 1987. He currently is certified in mathematics and science grades 7-12 and highly qualified in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science by the State of Michigan Standards.
Lois Schwarz, M.Ed
Lois has an M.Ed in Special Education and holds a B.A. in Psychology from New York University. She is a Michigan Certified Teacher with an endorsement in Learning Disabilities. Lois has taught in special education public school classes as well as in private practice. She has training in providing a multi-sensory approach to remediation. Lois is also a certified Relationship Development Intervention consultant for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At the Keller Clinic, Lois works with elementary to college students primarily within the areas of study skills, math, reading, and writing.
Aimee Kotrba, Ph.D.
Aimee attended undergraduate at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri and received her masters and doctorate degree in clinical psychology (with a specialization in child psychology) at Wayne State University in Detroit. Her masters thesis focused on the effectiveness of using parents as paraprofessionals for treatment of their autistic children, while her doctoral dissertation researched the development of gender roles and identities in normal adolescents. She completed her internship at University Psychiatric Center in Detroit. She plans to begin a one-year postdoctoral fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital's Center for Human Development in September, and also plans to continue assessments and begin taking on therapy cases on a part-time basis at Keller Clinic. Aimee lives in Brighton with her husband, Jeff (who works as an architect in Livonia), and their two dogs (a Siberian husky and a mini-beagle).
 John McClain, M.A.
John has been teaching since 1981. He currently is a resource teacher at a private school as well as tutor at Keller Clinic. John started working at Keller Clinic when he got out of college as a full time tutor. He has worked as a fifth and sixth grade teacher prior to his resource teaching position. John prides himself as strictly a one-on-one tutor at the clinic.
 Claudia Pearson, M.A.T.
Claudia began working with children in 1972 when she had the wonderful opportunity to be an au pair in France for a family with seven children. After a year in Paris, she returned to the states to continue working with children as a teacher's aide with Severely Mentally and Physically Impaired children and later with Emotionally Impaired at Fairlawn Center, a state psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents. Working as a teacher's aide inspired Claudia to complete a BA in English and Masters Degree in Education. At Keller Clinic, Claudia works with elementary to college students primarily within the areas of English, writing, reading, study skills and ACT/SAT prep.
 Steven M. Portnoy, M.A., LLP
Steven has been doing psycho-educational evaluations for Keller Clinic for the past three years. He is a Limited Licensed Psychologist with a Masters+ 30 from Wayne State University's College of Education, School and Community Psychology program. He is also a proud graduate of the University of Michigan's undergraduate psychology program. In addition to Keller Clinic, Steven is a veteran school psychologist with the Detroit Public Schools. He has been employed by DPS for the last seventeen years, honing his skills by working with a myriad of challenging regular and special education students. Over the years Steven has done individual, family and group counseling, as well as ADHD research at Children's Hospital of Detroit. As a hobby, Steven is researching the mental aspects of amateur golf. He is happily married and has two great children.
 Holly A. Aulph, M.A.
Holly is a limited-licensed psychologist who received her Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford in Connecticut in 2000. She has been working in a private practice for five years. Holly conducts psychoeducational evaluations for Keller Clinic.
Mental Health Staff
Monty Davenport, MA, NCC, LLPC
Monty completed a BA in Psychology from Wayne State University and a Master's Degree in Counseling from Oakland University as well as achieving the status of National Certified Counselor. Monty currently serves on the Executive Board of the Michigan Counseling Association. His background in crisis intervention has contributed to various professional presentations that he has delivered. Monty works with adolescents and adults dealing with issues relating to depression, anxiety, grief & loss, HIV/AIDS, cutting, anger management, relationships, sexual identity, and GLBT issues. Although Monty understands the value of many different counseling styles, he practices predominantly from a strength based philosophy.
Becky Love, L.P.C.
Becky Love completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Michigan State University, graduating with honors in 2000. From there, Becky went on to complete her Master's degree in Counseling at Wayne State University. After obtaining her masters in 2006, she began work as a therapist with a focus on counseling adolescent females coping with issues of trauma and abuse. As an employee of a human service agency, Becky spent numerous years working with girls ages 12-18 living in the foster care system. Offering individual, group, and family therapy services, Becky sought to improve the lives of her young clients through the formation of healthy relationships and the instillation of hope. Maintaining an existential viewpoint, Becky has gone on to conduct therapy with a wide variety of clients within the metro Detroit community. She has given trainings on fostering the abused child, trauma recovery, and eating disorders. She continues to develop her own professional skills through her participation in workshops and seminars that address a variety of topics related to the human experience of trauma. Becky currently offers individual, family, and group counseling through Keller Clinic and is active in the clinic's consultation and training department, which is committed to bringing relevant learning opportunities to the community and fellow professionals. Becky is a fully licensed counselor in the state of Michigan.
Dr. Paolo Todesco
Dr. Paolo Todesco obtained his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Windsor. Additionally, he received his Master's degree in School and Community Psychology and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit. His graduate level work focused on child and adolescent development and he has published an article on adolescent risk-taking behaviors. Dr. Todesco has been a Psychologist for several school districts including Detroit Public Schools, Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Warren Woods Public Schools for the past 11 years. He has been an adjunct professor at Wayne State University for 5 years, teaching classes on Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Psychological Testing. Dr. Todesco has also been an Adjunct professor at Macomb Community College for the past 6 years. He also conducts numerous custody and guardianship evaluations for the Macomb County Probate Court System and testifies in court hearings. Dr. Todesco has worked extensively with children and adolescents who have learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers, depression, anxiety disorders and other emotional impairments which negatively impact daily functioning and academic performance. Dr. Todesco is happily married and has two wonderful children.
Sarah Snelling MA, LPC, CAAC
Sarah Snelling is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse, sexuality and relationships, eating disorders, mental illness, suicide, crisis, and trauma. Sarah has a special interest in group work, supervision and training and is part of the training and consultation team at the Keller Clinic.
Heather Calcaterra, M.A.
Heather Calcaterra is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Her professional experiences include over eleven years of clinical case management and counseling of young children, adolescents, adults, and families. In addition, she has extensive experience working with abused, neglected, and delinquent youth, youth with severe behavioral problems, juvenile sexual offenders, and families in need of prevention services or reunification assistance. She is a member of the American Counseling Association.
Heather's academic preparation includes the Master of Arts degree in Community Agency Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, both from Wayne State University. Heather is also a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC). In addition to her academic preparation Heather served as a volunteer for the Macomb County Cooperative Extension Service Parent to Parent program for five years, and the Common Ground Sanctuary for one year. She has also received additional experience in the areas of Play Therapy, HIV / AIDS awareness, Behavior Modification, Career Counseling, and Crisis Intervention.
 Anahid Lisa Derbabian, M.A.
Anahid is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) in private practice at Keller Clinic, P.C. Anahid earned her masters degree in counseling at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and is a member of the Chi Sigma Iota national honors fraternity. In addition to her counseling career, she has enjoyed a successful business career in Marketing and Public Relations, where she is Nationally Accredited in Public Relations.
Anahid utilizes a variety of counseling techniques to assist clients in sharing, healing, learning, growing, moving forward and creating the life they are meant to live. She works one-on-one with clients, and also conducts groups, couples and family therapy.
Anahid works with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, codependency, shame, bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She has worked with adolescents who self-injure, led codependency/empowerment groups for women, as well as social skills groups for children and adolescents with Asperger's.
Anahid challenges her clients to question their inner goals and promote a safe avenue for change with the following mantra: "Do you want A Life filled with purpose, peace, joy and adventure? You can build a meaningful life." She invites her clients... to Choose To Build A Meaningful Life...Today.
Suzanne Haynes, M.S.
Suzanne Haynes has an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. She has also studied psychology and urban communications at Rutgers University in New Jersey and has a Specialization in Family and Couples counseling from Oakland University. Susanne is a Limited License Psychologist and has been in clinical practice in the Birmingham-bloomfield area for the last 21 years. She focuses on individual and couple psychotherapy and parenting consultation. Suzanne is a member of the Ethics Committee of the Michigan and the Psychological Association. Suzanne is also a current instructor of Psychology at Baker College in Auburn Hills.
 Catherine Johnston, M.A.
Catherine Johnston is a nationally certified counselor with over 25 years of experience in the human services field. At the Family Independence Agency, she worked with individuals and families in a variety of capacities, including caseworker and casework supervisor. While at Oakland County Children's Village, she provided individual, family and group therapy for 13 - 17 year old residents who had been adjudicated by the courts. At HAVEN she performed crisis intervention, monitored high-risk parental visitation exchanges at area police departments, and worked extensively with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Catherine obtained her Master's Degree in Counseling from Oakland University. She has also recently completed training and certification in the Positive Parenting/F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules Program and utilizes this philosophy in her work with families, when appropriate. The goal of this program is to reduce conflict and tension among family members, while improving communication in the home through clarification of the rules, consequences and rewords. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, Michigan Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, and Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society for counseling professionals. She currently treats individuals, couples and families ranging in age from pre-adolescent to senior citizens.
 Alicia C. Mindlin, Psy.D.
Alicia is a native to Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan Dearborn campus, and received her Master of Arts, with honors, in counseling from Oakland University. Alicia received her specialist degree in Humanistic & Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology, and is pursuing her doctorate in Humanistic & Clinical Psychology.
Alicia completed her internship at Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance, where she worked with families and youths of all ages, and was a part of the day-to-day operations. Her caseload included an array of life challenges. Prior to her internship, Alicia worked with emotionally impaired children, children who were abused and neglected, as well as teenagers who were pregnant at The Saint Vincent Sarah Fisher Center Residential Facility. Here, Alicia served as a youth specialist and was part of the treatment planning and its implementation as well as a part of the day-to-day operations.
At this time, Alicia's areas of focus include working with adolescents, adults, families, grief and loss issues, as well as psychological problems related to health issues. Alicia also administers psychological testing.
When Alicia is not working she shares her life with her family.
 Sheryl Nienhaus, M.A.
Sheryl Nienhaus has over 20 years experience working with preschool and elementary aged children and their families. Her experiences include being a classroom teacher and an elementary school counselor. She was named Macomb County's Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year 2004 for her role as a school counselor. Believing in a systems approach, she works closely with classroom teachers and parents in a consultative manner as she advocates for children . Sheryl believes that all children want to do well and succeed, and through a positive team approach, can learn to do so.
Sheryl is a graduate of Oakland University where she earned her Master of Arts in Counseling. She is a Licensed Counselor in the state of Michigan and is also nationally certified. Sheryl is a member of many professional organizations such as American Counseling Association, Michigan Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, Association for Michigan School Counselors and Association for Positive Behavior Support.
 Mitchell Parker, Ph.D.
Mitchell Parker, PhD., is a licensed psychologist specializes in working with the families of children with learning disorders and developmental disabilities. Before moving to the Detroit area Dr. Parker lived in Buffalo, N.Y. where he was first the Director of the Learning Evaluation Clinic at Children's Hospital and later the Director of Psychological Services at Summit Educational Services a school for children with developmental disabilities. Dr. Parker has also been involved in residential summer camping experiences for children with serious learning disorders. Dr. Parker has served has a clinical faculty member in the departments of Psychiatry and Psychology at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
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