S.A.F.E. Alternatives - Self Abuse Finally Ends

Therapist Referrals

The following clinicians are familiar with the S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES^® treatment philosophy and have expressed an interest in working with clients who engage in self-injurious behaviors.  In general, we do not have personal knowledge of each therapist, so your feedback would be most welcome.

24 Hour National Crisis Lines

     800-273-TALK (8255)  www.nmha.org
     800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
     800-334-HELP (4357)
     800-799-SAFE (7233) Domestic Violence Hotline
     866-4-U-Trevor - for GLBTQ youth (www.thetrevorproject.org)
     877-332-7333 Teen Hotline
     800-799-4889 Deaf Hotline

United States

Alabama | Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | District of Columbia | Florida | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Maryland | Massachussets | Michigan | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Oklahoma | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virigina | Wisconsin

Canada

Ontario

ALABAMA

Enterprise:

Keith Ellis, MS, LMFT
1275 James Dr
Enterprise, AL 36330
334-308-2292

Florence:

Bonnie L. Atkinson, Ph.D.
444 Cedar St.
Florence, AL 35630-5406
256-767-6139
BLynn444@aol.com

ALASKA

Wasilla:

Harold Henderson, LPC
Harvest Counseling Center
1075 Check St. #101
Wasilla, AK 99654
907...

CALIFORNIA

Calabasas:

Jenny Matsumura, LCSW
23480 Park Sorrento
Calabasas, CA 91302
310.782.4405
jennymatsu@yahoo.com

Davis:

Teri Drake, RN, MFT
Family Counseling and Educational Consulting
2055 Anderson Road, #5
Davis, CA 95616-0672
Adolescents and Adults
530-758-8670
teridrake@sbcglobal.net

Dixon:

Stephen W. Tessler, Ph.D.
The Counseling Associates
125 North Lincoln, Suite H
Dixon, CA 95620
Ages 10-20 years
530...

Elk Grove:

Eric Branman, LCSW
8841 Wiliamson Dr., Suite 40
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(also in Folsom, CA)
Children, Adolescents and Adults
916-479-6446
Ebranman@yahoo.com

Folsom:

Eric Branman, LCSW
706 Natoma St.
Folsom, CA (also in Elk Grove, CA)
Children, Adolescents
916-479-6446
Ebranman@yahoo.com

Laguna Niguel:

Allison Kress, Psy.D.
28281 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 225
Laguna Niguel, CA 92624
949-235-6636
drallison@southcountypsychotherapy.com
www.SouthCountyPsychotherapy.com

Nevada City:

Marilyn Stahl, M.F.C.C.
Child, Family, Adult Therapy
206 Sacramento Street, Suite 102
Nevada City, CA 95959
530...

Sacramento:

Teri Drake, RN, MFT
Family Counseling and Educational Consulting
Sacramento, CA (See Davis, CA for address)
Adolescents and Adults
530-758-8670
teridrake@sbcglobal.net

Roger Vuilleumier
CHW Medical Group
Behavioral Health
1792 Tribute Rd
Sacramento, CA 95815
916-924-6430 : Clinic Appointments
916-536-2552 : Voice Mail

San Diego:

Stuart Bardach, L.C.S.W.
SHARP Mesa Vista Hospital
7850 Vista Hill Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
858...

Temecula

Cathryn L. Leff, M.A., LMFT
Teens, Families and adults
Temecula, CA
951-296-9460
CathrynLeffLMFT@roadrunner.com
http://therapist.psychologytoday.com/53738

COLORADO

Avon/Edward:

Deborah Zwick, Ph.D
  Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 2870
Edward, CO 81632-2870
  Practice Location:
48 Benchmark Plaza
Avon, CO 81620
970...

Denver:

Jennifer Finger
Individual and Family
6300 E. Hamden Ave
Denver, CO 80222
303...

Kathleen Robinson, Psy.D.
1720 S. Bellaire Street, Suite 805
Evergreen, CO 80439
303-782-0433
robinsontk@msn.com

CONNECTICUT

Eric B. Nicholson, MD, PhD
Board certified in child, adolescent, adult and addiction psychiatry*
16 River Street
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
ENicholsonMDPhD@aol.com 
203-838-8168
* Payment is expected at time of service. Patients must submit their
  own insurance forms if they would like reimbursement

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Christine A Courtois & Associates
3 Washington Cir NW # 206
Washington, DC 20037
202-362-2776
*Will refer to someone in the area based on your needs.

FLORIDA

Milton

Christina Hauth Munguia, MSW
Milton, FL
CHMunguia@gmail.com

IDAHO

Boise:

Elizabeth Gibson, MS, LCPC
Warm Springs Counseling Center & Training Institute
Works with Adolescents, Children and Families
740 Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83712-6420
208-343-7797
lgibson@childrenshomesociety.com
*Accepts Medicaid

Coeur d'Alene:

Darlene Sorenson, MSW
Treats clients 16 and older
1620 Northwest Blvd. Suite 301C
Couer d'Alene, ID 83814
208...

Moscow:

Kim Martha, Ph.D.
Options Counseling Services
Specializes in Women and Girls
106 E. 3rd St. #6
Moscow, ID 83843
208-883-1842
*Accepts insurance including Medicare and Medicaid

ILLINOIS

S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES^® Clinic
Naperville, IL
S.A.F.E. Choice™ (group psychotherapy)
Individual, couples, and family therapy sessions
800-366-8288

Alton:

Monica Moffet, LCSW, LCP
Certified Trauma Specialist
Transitions Counseling
3550 College Ave. Suite C
Alton, IL 62002
618-463-5927
*accepts insurance, sliding fee scale, grants available.
Mmoffet@riverbendfamilies.org
www.riverbendfamilies.org

Marcus A. Piper, MS, LCPC
513 East Third Street
Alton, IL 62002
618-210-2039
MPiperLCPC@GMail.com
www.MarcusAPiper.com

Leah Rollinson, MSW. QMHP
Child and Adolescent Linkage Specialist
Community Counseling Center
2615 Edwards Street
Alton, IL 62002
618-462-2331 x 162

Angela L. McDowell, MS, LCPC, CADC
Angela McDowell Counseling Service
322 State Street
Suite 200
Alton, IL 62002
618-558-0296 
angela@mcdowellcounseling.com
www.mcdowellcounseling.com

Aurora:

Ann M. Sauer, Ph.D.
West Suburban Psychological Services, Ltd.
3675 Darlene Court, Suite B
Aurora, IL 60504
630-585-0039 

Charleston:

Dave Hunter, MA, LCPC
New Leaf Professional Counseling
506 W. Lincoln, Avenue
Suite 1000
Charleston, IL 61920
217-348-6281
tunzabeads@yahoo.com

Jane Wilson, MA, LCPC
New Leaf Professional Counseling
506 W. Lincoln Avenue
Suite 1000
Charleston, IL 61920
217-348-6281
Ages 12 - Adult

Chicago:

Sidney C. St. Leger, Ph.D., ICADC
30 North Michigan Ave. Suite 1515
Chicago, IL 60602
312...

Downers Grove:

Maleeha Ahsan, M.D.
Chris Rhone, LCPC
412 63rd Street
Downers Grove, IL  60516
630...

Cindy Miller R.N., L.C.S.W.
1105 Curtiss Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-324-8298
www.cindymillercounseling.com

Elgin:

Carol DiDominicis, LCSW
First Baptist Counseling Services
1735 W. Highland Ave.
Elgin, IL 60123
847-695-8710 Ext. 8106

Evanston:

Debbie Sabin, LCSW
2530 Crawford Ave.
Suite 311
Evanston, IL 60201
847...

Amy A. Zann, MSW, LCSW
Adult and Adolescent
1599 Maple Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-491-1122 ext. 19

Glen Ellyn:

Nancy J. Litz, Psy.D.
Life Challenges Psychological Services
45 South Park Blvd.
Suite 355
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630...

Hoffman Estates:

Irena Dubiel MA, LCPC, CADC, CSAT, CDVP
2200 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 105
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-707-7776
IrenaDubiel@aol.com

Gurnee:

Michael G. Allen, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC
David L. Gates & Associates
Windsor Court Office Center
501 N. Riverside Dr., Suite 111
Gurnee, IL 60031
Individual, Marital & Family Therapy
847-625-0606
www.davidlgates.com

Mattoon:

Lorrie A. Bierman, NCC, LCPC
Caring Solutions
1518 Rudy Avenue
Mattoon, IL 61938
217-235-6203

Naperville:

Jane Bodine, Ph.D.
Specializes in OCD and Trichotillomania
200 S. Main Street
Naperville, IL 60540
630...

Laura L. Faynor-Ciha, Ph.D., PC
Adolescents/Adults/ Geriatrics
608 S. Washington St., Suite 303
Naperville, IL 60540
630...

Raye Isenberg, LCSW Isenberg & Associates
236 S. Washington St.
Naperville, IL 60540
Older adolescents/ Adults
630-355-8410
*no managed care

Geraldine M. Jender, LCSW
800 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 100I
Naperville, IL 60540
Child/ Adolescent/ Family Therapy
630-527-0416
(HMO1-Rush, BC/BS PPO, UHC, Magellan, Aetna)

Sandra Messina, MSW, LCSW
800 W. 5th Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563
630-728-2421
Adolescents and Adults
Individual, Family or Group Therapy
Self injury, depression, anxiety, PTSD,
eating disorders, sexual abuse, gay & lesbian issues,
relationship issues

Diane F. Mittelhauser, M.Ed, Psy.D.
Educational & Psychological Services, Ltd.
847 Center Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Child & Adolescent
630-527-6322 x 103
*accepts managed care

Lisa Storto-Featherston, LCSW
Spalding Clinical Services Bay Scott Center
1831 Bay Scott Circle, Suite 10
Naperville, IL 60540
630-305-0464 x 306

Debby Tang, Ph.D.
Adolescent and Adult Individual/ Marriage/Family
40 E. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
630-637-3884
*accepts insurance

New Lenox:

Linda Jo Martin, LCSW
114 Church St., Suite 106
New Lenox, IL  60451
773-404-0168

Northbrook:

Larry Brooks, LCSW, ACSW
633 Skokie Blvd., Suite 260
Northbrook, IL 60062
Individual, Marital, Group & Family Therapy
847-362-4977
*Can also service Spanish speaking clients

Northfield:

Josselyn Center for Mental Health
405 Central Avenue
Northfield, Illinois 60093
847-441-5600
e-mail: josselyn@josselyn.org
web: www.josselyn.org

Lynn Zakeri, L.C.S.W.
Child and Adolescent Counseling
847-933-9220  (Skokie, IL and Northfield, IL)
lzakeri@gmail.com

Oak Park:

Heather Witthoff, LCSW
1010 Lake Street, Suite 616
Oak Park, IL 60301
773...

Palatine:

David V. Carrillo and Associates
675 N. North Court Suite 260
Palatine, IL 60067
847...

Rockford:

Debra Prichard-Hurt LCSW
The PsychCare Center of Rockford
5702 Elaine Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
815...

Tinley Park:

Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, LCSW, ACSE, CADC
Professional Counseling Services
17732 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Children, Adolescents, Adults, Marital, Family Alcohol & Drug Abuse
708...

Yorkville:

Jennifer McKay, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
106 Countryside Parkway Suite 3
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-553-1600 x116
www.centennialcounseling.com

INDIANA

LaGrange:

Roxanne J. Watts, MA
Marriage & Family Therapy
Me and My House Counseling Center
First Church of God
777 N. Detroit
LaGrange, IN 46761-1111
Church:  260-463-3700
Cell:  574-370-7934
rjk1736@yahoo.com

Mishawaka:

Susan Young, LCSW
The Lincoln Therapeutic Partnership
113 Lincoln Way East
Mishawaka, IN 46544
574...

Muncie:

Kent W. Bullis, M.D.
Medical Director
Ameilia T Wood Health Center
Ball State University
1500 Necley Ave.
Muncie, IN 47306
765...

IOWA

Ankeny:

R. James Thorpe, Psy.D.
Center for Interpersonal Effectiveness
2525 N. Ankeny Blvd., Suite 113
Ankeny, IA 50023-4703
515-289-9136
jimthorpe@cie-ankeny.com
www.cie-ankeny.com

Boone:

William L. Martin Jr., Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology PLC
1015 Union Street
Boone, IA 50036-4821
515-433-0343
*In most insurance panels

Cedar Rapids:

Keri Christensen
Family Psychology Associates
1221 Center Point Rd
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
319-378-1199
keri@familypsychologyassoc.com

Decorah:

Ronald Hougen, Ph.D.
Decorah Clinic Physicians, Mayo Health System
Winneshiek Medical Center
907 Montgomery Street
Decorah, IA 52101
563...

Theresa O'Connell, LISW
Works with ages 12 - 18 yrs and young adults
Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, Inc.
905 Montgomery Street
PO Box 349
Decorah, IA 52101
563...

Grinnell:

Harriett Dickey-Chasins, Ph.D.
Individual, couples and group
Young adults and adults
815 ½ 5th Avenue
P.O. Box 251
Grinnell, IA 50112-0251
www.grinnelltherapy.com
641...

Keokuk:

Patrick Ewing, M.S.
Adolescents and Adults
1522 Morgan Street
Keokuk, IA 52632-4028
319...

West Des Moines:

Dr. Jorie Edwards
Glen Haven Counseling Resources
3408 Woodland Ave., Suite 209
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-225-2015
info@glenhavencounseling.com
www.Glenhavencounseling.com

KANSAS

Karyn B. Perry, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
8645 College Blvd., Ste 270
Overland Park, KS 66210
913-663-1502
DrPerry@midwestpsych.org
www.midwestpsych.org

KENTUCKY

Lexington:

Janet Vessels, M.S.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor (RPT-S)
501 Darby Creek Rd., Suite 11
Lexington, KY 40509
859-913-9899
Fax:  859-294-0802
JanetVessels@hotmail.com
http://www.yourkycounselor.com

MARYLAND

Baltimore:

John D. Gartner, Ph.D.
6525 N. Charles St
Gibson Building, Suite 143
Baltimore, MD 21204
410-337-8207
johndgartner@comcast.net
http://johngartner.com/

MASSACHUSSETS

Northampton:

Efrosini Kokaliari, Ph.D., LICSW
8 Trumbull Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Efi.Kokaliari@gmail.com
413-320-9790

Worcester:

Barry Walsh, D.S.W.
The Bridge
4 Mann St.
Worcester, MA 01620
508-755-0333
Barryw@thebridgecm.org

MICHIGAN

Grand Rapids:

Valencia Agnew, MA, LLP
North Kent Guidance Services LLC
5250 Northland Dr., Suite A
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
VLAgnew@comcast.net
www.valenciaagnew.com
616...

Greenville:

Valencia Agnew, MA, LLP
North Kent Guidance Services, LLC
106 S. Greenville West Drive
Greenville, MI 48838
VLAgnew@comcast.net
www.valenciaagnew.com
616...

Holland:

Lorene C. Geary, M.Div., L.M.S.W., CAC II, SAP
Client Centered Counseling, Inc.
P.O. Box 2611
Holland, MI 49422
616...

Kalamazoo:

Patti Criswell, ACSW
Child & Family Psychological Services, P.C.
5340 Holiday Terrace
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-372-4140 Ext. 209

Midland:

Judy McAtee, MSW, ACSW
Behavioral Medicine Assoc.
1108 Ashman St.
Midland, MI 48640
989-832-9161

Tom Olson, Psy.D.
Partners in Change:  Psychological and Community Services, PLC
720 W Wackerly Ste.4
Midland, MI 48640
989...

Heidi Wale, MS
Limited License Psychologist
Partners in Change:  Psychological and Community Services, PLC
720 W. Wackerly, Ste. 4
Midland, MI 48640
989...

Morenci:

Sharon Turnbull, MA, LLPC
Life Connections
229 W. Main
Morenci, MI 49256
(also in Onsted, MI)
517...

Muskegon:

William D. Baker, MSW, LMFT, LMSW
1479 E. Apple Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49442
616...

Onsted:

Sharon Turnbull, MA, LLPC
Life Connections
220 S. Main St.
Onsted, MI 49265
(also in Morenci, MI)
517...

Saginaw:

Jill Vary, MSW, LCSW
Westlund Guidance Clinic
3253 Congress Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48602
989...

Wyoming:

Karen Elbert, L.M.S.W.
Emily Ellens, M.A.
Renee Belkin-Lang, LMSW
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Program)
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Wyoming Clinic
2215 44^th St. S.W.
Wyoming, MI 49519
616...

MISSOURI

Ashland:

Carrie Lamberti, MSW, LCSW
Specialty mental health, Child & Adolescent
P.O. Box 313
Ashland, MO 65010-0313
italywmn42@aol.com

Kansas City:

John Burke, LCSW
1010 Canundelet Drive, #427
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-763-6540
johnsbur@gmail.com

St. Louis:

S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES^® Clinic
Michelle Seliner, MSW, LCSW
MSeliner@selfinjury.com                                                                                            7750 Clayton Road, Suite 210                                                                                         St. Louis, MO                                                                                               630-819-9505                                                                                                                         S.A.F.E. Choice group, individual, family and group therapy

Cherie Baetz-Davis, Ph.D.
1121 Olivette Executive Pkwy, Ste. 210
St. Louis, MO 63132
314-989-9449

Louise Kaufman-Yavitz, LPC, LCSW, NCC
1121 Olivette Executive Pkwy, Ste. 210
St. Louis, MO 63132
314-872-9988
Insurance Accepted

MONTANA

Billings:

Jim Bryngelson, Ed.D., LCPC
Children, Adolescents and Parent Coaching
3203 3^rd Ave N., Suite 208
Billings, MT 59101
406...

Tiffany M. Garner, MS, LCPC
Adolescent female self-injurers
1004 Division Street, Suite 303
Billings, MT 59101
406-690-1818

Anne Harris, MSW, LCSW, MHPP, MHC
1245 North 29^th Street
P.O. Box 219
Billings, MT 59101
406-252-5658
800...

Robyn Kuhr, LCPC
1004 Division Street #303
Billings, MT 59101
406...

Forsyth:

Alicia Brewer, LCPC
Brewer Counseling
PO Box 1176
Forsyth, MT 59327
406...

Earl Brewer, LCPC
Brewer Counseling
PO Box 1176
Forsyth, MT 59327
406...

Helena:

Laurie Gaffney, MSW, LCSW
Cornerstone Counseling, L.L.P
34 West 6^th Ave., Suite 2C
Helena, MT 59601
406...

Bob Piccolo, LCSW, DCSW
555 Fuller, Suite1
Helena, MT 59601
406...

Laurel:

Kelly R. Kukes, MS, LCPC
Laurel Family Counseling
15 ½ Colorado Ave.
Laurel, MT 59044
406...

NEBRASKA

Omaha:

Alegent Health Behavioral Services
7101 Newport Avenue
Omaha, NE 68122
402...

NEW HAMPSHIRE:

Hanover:

Hilary Coons, Ph.D.
7 Allen Street
Hanover, NH 03755
603-643-9717
Individuals, couples, adolescents, groups
Accepts most insurance * Visa and Mastercard

NEW JERSEY

Princeton:

Robin Fein, LCSW
20 Nassau St., Suite 1313
Princeton, NJ 08542
609...

NEW YORK

HOTLINE: Real Help For Teens
PHONE NUMBER: 1-877-332-7333
CITY: Odessa
STATE: NY
HOURS: anytime

Binghamton

Ronee Brimberg, LCSW
35 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
607...

Harrison:

Jennifer A. Walker, Psy.D.
Individual, Group and Family Psychotherapy for Self-Injuring Adolescents
A New Voice
600 Mamaroneck Ave.
Harrison, NY 10528
914-924-0353
anewvoice1@aol.com

Hastings-on-Hudson

Sharon K. Farber, Ph.D.
142 Edgars Lane
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
914-478-1924
www.DrSharonFarber.com
Author, When the Body Is the Target Self-Harm,
Pain, and Traumatic Attachments.

Huntington:

Pederson-Krag Ctr
Dr. Max Benalivy
55 Horizon Dr.
Huntington, NY 11743
631...

Nassau & Suffolk Counties:

Dr. Mansour (Max) Banilivy, Ph.D.
Director Of Family Wellness Center
Offices in Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Long Island, New York
516...

Nyack:

Jennifer A. Walker, Psy.D.
Individual, Group and Family Psychotherapy for Self-Injuring Adolescents
A New Voice
277 South Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960 (see also Harrison)
914-924-0353
anewvoice1@aol.com

Rachel Hertel, MSW, LCSW

516...

NORTH CAROLINA

Charlotte:

Jean Ayers, LCSW
6817-B Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
704-365-6260 ext 22
704...

OKLAHOMA

Ardmore:

Steve Hayden, BA
Community Children's Shelter & Family Service Center
15 Monroe NE
Ardmore, OK 73401-2025
580-226-1838
Shyden.ccsfsc@swbell.net

Norman:

Bobbie Hildebrant, LPC
330 W. Gray , Suite 206
Norman, OK 73069
405-329-4196
Cell: 405-488-8271
BHildebrantLPC@aol.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Allentown:

Deidre J. Young, M.C.A.T.
726 Church Street
Allentown, PA 18101
610...

Edinboro:

Stuart P. Rothman, LCSW, BCD
201 Waterford St.
Edinboro, PA 16412
(see also Meadville)
814-734-7094

Erie:

Mary Dwyer, LCSW
Director of Outpatient Mental Health
Achievement Center (Children and Adolescents Only)
101 East 6^th Street
Erie, PA 16501