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The People at the Samaritan Center

Clinical Staff

Alison Andrews, M.A., Senior Intern 

Education:

Master of Arts in Counseling, Bethel College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, University of Dayton

Credentials:

Pursuing Marriage & Family Therapy License

Experience:

Parent group facilitator, eating disorder support group, behavior management educator for day care providers

Expertise:

Couples & Families, pre-marital, body image, eating disorders, family systems approach, parenting skills

Sandra Carmichael, M.S.W., L.C.S.W, Psychotherapist

Education:

Master of Social Work, Syracuse University (Syracuse)
Post Graduate Training in Family Therapy, Onondaga Pastoral Counseling Center

Credentials:

Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Experience:

Senior counselor in nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities, couple & family therapist at Onandaga Pastoral Counseling Center
 

Expertise:

Depressiong & Anxiety, individuals, couples, & family psychotherapy, geriatrics, women's issues, family systems approach, cognitive approach 
 
George H. Frey, D.Min., Pastoral Psychotherapist
(gfrey@elkhartsamaritan.org)

Education:

Doctor of Ministry, Eden Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
   

Credentials:

Diplomate, American Association of Pastoral Counselors Indiana Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Ordained Minister, Presbyterian Church (USA)
   

Experience:

Pastoral counselor, parish pastor, seminary adjunct faculty, clinical supervisor

Expertise:

Individual, couple and group psychotherapy, E.M.D.R. therapy
Gregory A. Hinkle, Ph.D., Executive Director, Pastoral Psychotherapist 

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy,Boston University
Master of Divinity, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Credentials:

Fellow, American Association of Pastoral Counselors

Indiana Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Indiana Licensed Psychologist (HSPP)

Ordained Minister, United Methodist Church

Experience:

Pastoral counselor, parish pastor

Expertise:

Individual, couple, and family psychotherapy, psychological testing, Post-divorce therapy for individuals

clergy and clergy family member therapy

Karen Maes, M.S.W., Senior Intern
 

Education:

Master of Social Work, Indiana University South Bend 
Bachelor's Degree in General Studies
Minors in Women's Studies and Sociology
 

Credentials:

QMRP, Person Centered Planning Facilitator,           Member NASW
 

Experience:

Teen & Parent Educator, Case Manager for people living with developmental disabilities, Day Program Manager

Expertise:

Future planning for individuals living with developmental disabilities, grief counseling, youth work in multiple settings

Joyce Menchinger, M.S.W., L.C.S.W, Psychotherapist 

Education:

Master of Social Work, Indiana University/Purdue University (Indianapolis)

Credentials:

Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Parenting Instructor

Experience:

Middle School Social Worker, President, Foster Family Development, Inc., Coordinator of Foster Parent Training, Crisis Social Worker, Foster Parenting/Child Welfare

Expertise:

Individual and family psychotherapy, adolescent psychotherapy, women’s issues

Joseph Baunouch, Psy. D., D. Min., Pastoral Psychotherapist 

Education:

Doctor of Psychology, Graduate Theological Foundation
Doctor of Ministry, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Master of Divinity, United Theological Seminary

Credentials:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Indiana Certified Addictions Counselor II
Certified Criminal Justice Specialist
Ordained Minister, United Methodist Church

Experience:

Adjunct Faculty, Calumet College of St. Joseph

Adjunct Faculty, DePaul University
Parish Pastor

Expertise:

Addictions, Marital, Individual, & Group Therapy, Grief Counseling, Pastoral Counseling

Patrick W. Utz, Ph.D., Psychologist

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
Master of Theology, St. Mary's College

   

Credentials:

Indiana Licensed Psychologist (HSPP)
National Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology
Diplomate in Counseling Psychology

 

Experience:

Full-time Director of the University Counseling Center at the University of Notre Dame
   

Expertise:

Clinical consultation
Psychological testing
Therapeutic services

   

Harley Yoder, M.D., Consulting Physician

Education:

M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine

Credentials:

Diplomat, American Board of Family Practice
Member, American Academy of Family Physicians, Indiana Academy of Family
 
  Physicians, American Medical Association, Mennonite Medical Association
   

Experience:

Physician, Concord Family Medicine (current)
Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Family Medicine, Brown University School of Medicine
  San Quintin Hospital, San Quintin, Mexico
  Shirati Hospital, Shirati, Tanzania
  Lar Crianca Feliz, Palmeira, Brazil
  Research Data Assistant, Johns Hopkins Hospital
  Irish Mennonite Movement, Dublin, Ireland

The 2009 Board of Directors of the Samaritan Center

Stephen Arnold
Paula Barb
The Rev. Steve Braden
Joel Duthie
Brad Gilbert
Danny Koester
Jennifer Hiatt-Schuman
Braden McCormick-Vice President
Scott Mereness
Juli Meyer- Treasurer
Holly Troeger
Laura Arauz-Smith
Joan Rhoade-President
Jay Riblet
Joan Vidic
Suzanne Wyatt
Emma Wynn
 

 

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