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)
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
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)
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
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
Drew Stapleton, LLMSW
Staff Therapist
dstapleton@melbornsteinclinic.org
Drew received his master's degree in social work from Wayne State University with a specialization in psychodynamic theory and technique. He has worked with adolescents, young adults, and adults from a wide array of cultural, socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, and religious backgrounds. He works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and interpersonal and family challenges.
Drew’s approach is rooted in the understanding that much of our behavior, emotional responses, and overall well-being are influenced by earlier past experiences, the impacts of which often escape our awareness. He aims to provide a space that allows people to momentarily take time away from the busy demands of day-to-day life, so they can begin the challenging work of uncovering unconscious patterns from a place of calm and stability. It is through this process of developing insight and clarity that we can start living a purposeful life, and ultimately reveal our innate potential.
Drew believes that we are complex beings, and as such, he works to help people understand their individual experiences from a place of non-judgement. He views the therapeutic relationship as important, unique and collaborative. Drew is committed to ongoing professional development and regularly engages in supervision and training to stay updated on the latest advancements in psychodynamic theory and practice.
Danielle Duclos, MA LLC
Staff Therapist
dduclos@melbornsteinclinic.org
Danielle received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Oakland University. She works individually with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, fluctuations in mood, relationship challenges, and trauma.
Danielle’s approach to therapy is person-centered and psychodynamic. She works closely with clients to create an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and discovery. She regards therapy as a method of empowerment through which clients can come to know themselves more deeply. It is her hope to foster a safe and supportive environment so that each client can uncover a new level of awareness and understanding that informs their own unique healing process. Danielle views relief from distress as not just a goal, but a turning point as clients increase their self-knowledge and experience greater freedom to embrace happier, healthier lives.
Telehealth
Ellie Sutton, LLMSW
Ellie provides a personalized compassionate and judgment-free space dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive. Combining a psychodynamic and social work approach, Ellie believes that people are wired for connection, and understanding how we connect helps uncover patterns, resolve conflict, and build healthier relationships. She works with adults, adolescents, and children, supporting clients through life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and self-esteem issues. Ellie’s gentle and creative approach focuses on empowering clients to create meaningful change and lasting emotional well-being. Whether helping individuals navigate challenges or partnering with families to strengthen bonds, Ellie tailors her work to each client’s unique needs.
Dr. Cassie Garety James
Dr. Garety James is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of clinical experience practicing from a psychodynamic framework. She is available to work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity development, and perinatal mental health issues. Her approach to therapy centers on working with clients to understand their deeply meaningful inner experiences and how those experiences shape their interactions with the world around them. She sees emotional pain and distress as an expression of a person’s unique story and unmet needs. Dr. Garety James offers a therapeutic space in which to engage in a process of meaning-making that can help clients navigate painful and confusing experiences more easily and allow them to move toward more alignment with the life they desire. She also centers multicultural frameworks, intersectional identities, and understanding the effects of systemic oppression in her work with clients.
In addition to her general practice, Dr. Garety James has cultivated two areas of clinical focus: She has extensive experience supporting healthcare professionals as they navigate the unique demands of their work and life such as moral distress, compassion fatigue, administrative and research expectations, and burnout. She also has a career-long focus on supporting individuals navigating unusual experiences such as hearing voices, seeing visions, and having strong beliefs others do not understand- experiences commonly referred to as psychosis. Dr. Garety James integrates various recovery-oriented approaches in working with these clients.