WELCOME

Midwest Behavioral Clinic (MBC) is a multidisciplinary clinic of behavioral health providers. Services include pediatric, adolescent and adult counseling, and speech therapy. You will find the amazing staff of MBC ready to assist you and those you care about.

Our staff are licensed and we accept most insurance providers!

Getting started is easy, simply call or submit an online form. We’ll match you up with a therapist that fits you and your goals, and assist you with your insurance provider. Your best life is right around the corner!

THERAPY SUPPORT CENTERS (TSC)

If you found us through the name Therapy Support Centers, you are in the right spot! We provide the same professional therapy under a new name.

Cherrisse Benwell, L.M.S.W.
Fenton

Cherrisse is a strength based, respectful and collaborative counselor with extensive clinical experience.

Her experience includes working with children, teens and adults on a wide variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief and loss issues, relationship, school behavior, autism and substance use problems. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health, hospital and school settings.  

Cherrisse is trained in trauma informed therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, play therapy, family therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and solution focused brief therapy.

She looks forward to an opportunity to be of assistance to you regardless of the challenges you are facing, and believes strongly that when working together as a team most challenges can be overcome.

Lyndsay Caldwell, M.S., CCC-SLP
Fenton

 Lyndsay has nearly 20 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.  Lyndsay is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and holds licensure by the State of Michigan.  She has worked with children of all ages in the public school setting for nearly 20 years. 

 Her specialties include:  apraxia and articulation/phonological speech disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, and stuttering.  She loves working one on one with children in a clinical setting and counseling parents regarding communication disorders. 

Jennifer Chapuseaux, LMSW
Highland, Fenton

Jennifer is a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan. She has over 20 years of mental health experience within the outpatient treatment setting. Jennifer obtained her Master’s Degree from Wayne State University in 1999 with a focus on Clinical Social Work. She is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Jennifer strives to create a safe, non-judgmental and confidential therapeutic environment in order to promote, empower and motivate clients towards self-awareness, healing, growth, and overall well-being.

She utilizes an eclectic treatment approach based on each individual, their circumstances and treatment goals. Jennifer introduces a variety of treatment approaches and techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based and Humanistic Therapy. Jennifer’s special areas of interest and experience include depression, anxiety, oppositional defiance, self-esteem, coping skills, stress management, grief/loss, and life stage transitions.

Kathy Cramner, MA, LPC, CAADC
Fenton

When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. That’s why I am passionate about helping them heal and recover to live safe, happy,and productive lives. I empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome personal pain, suffering, and  obstacles to improve their relationships because seeing people whole and healed matters to me. 

I am passionate about helping people heal and recover to live safe, happy, and productive lives through child, individual, and couples counseling. Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples, and families since 1997 in various settings, i.e. schools (K-12 and Special ed) in-patient and outpatient psychiatric hospitals, therapy centers and in-home therapy and case management.

I have presented to local organizations on the pressing needs of their communities. I am a licensed professional counselor, with a specialty in marriage and family therapy in the state of Michigan. I have a Masters degree in Christian Counseling and close to a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, all from Oral Roberts University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Amir Dababneh, M. Ed., MPH, LPC
Fenton, Highland

Amir Dababneh is a fully licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Education in mental health counseling from Lincoln Memorial University and a Masters of Public Health from Michigan State University.  He is trained in applied behavioral analysis and has three years experience working with autistic children and their families.  

 Amir has extensive knowledge of depression and related comorbid conditions.  He has taken numerous courses in nutrition and exercise science, pharmacology, psychology, conflict resolution and alternative therapies (laughter, mindfulness, integrative/preventative medicine).  Amir has also attended trainings on trauma informed care, mental health first aid, and marriage/couples counseling.  His other areas of interests include stress and stress management, ecotherapy, positive psychology and metaphors/communication.  

 Amir places emphasis on the mind-body connection and whole person treatments. Amir also believes in education and empowerment.  Utilizing a variety of techniques (journalizing, CBT, biofeedback, solution focused thinking, motivational interviewing), Amir works with individuals to identify their short-term and long-term goals and achieve said goals. He also has a specialization in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). EMDR therapy is an effective treatment option for people suffering from anxiety, panic, or trauma. It is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.

Brandy Huyck, LMSW
Fenton

Being a supportive therapist is an important role for those who are seeking guidance with all types of life's struggles. I enjoy working with people who are wanting and willing to make a change for themselves. I have 11+ years of experience with mental health, and have worked with those on the autism spectrum. My main focus is children and teens aged from 5-17. I have also worked in group and individual settings in schools and with the elderly. I am here to service your want or need for change, so lets make you “the better you” together.

Kurtis Lahring, LMSW-C
Fenton

Kurtis is a fully licensed social worker who’s end goal is to give his patients a safe environment in which to heal and grow with mental health education and healthy coping skills.

He has been specializing in helping clients deconstruct harmful thought patterns and behaviors for over 7 years. With 4 years of experience as a behavior technician for both children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, and 3 years of experience as a Medical Social Worker in renal care, he is no stranger to thinking outside of the box when it comes to mental health. Kurtis is experienced in helping clients adapt to new and often difficult living situations by directing them towards constructive coping methods and positive outlooks on life.  

He takes pride in having helped with those who experience Depression, Family Conflicts, Religious Trauma, Anxiety, Anger management, and Marital Issues. 

Michelle Marshbanks, LPC CAADC CCS ACS
Highland, Fenton

Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor and Advanced Counseling Supervisor with 10 years of experience in the field. She specializes in Substance Abuse, PTSD, Life Transition, Depressive Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. While utilizing many theories and approaches, she established foundational work within a Humanistic approach, with emphasis on Post-Traumatic Growth and establishing a foundation for self-empowerment. She strives to create a therapeutic environment that welcomes collaboration and constructive challenging to rebuild productive self-worth.

Michelle believes in the power of the person to achieve their goals and is excited about meeting with you to establish a treatment plan that meets your needs for today’s obstacles and tomorrow's growth.

Jo Miller, MA, LLP
Fenton

Are you struggling with having the kind of life it seems others have and no matter what you've tried, you can only wish to have? Are certain emotions, thoughts, and behaviors getting in the way of your happiness? I believe all behaviors, even troublesome behaviors, serve a function. Sometimes behaviors are helpful and sometimes those behaviors, while helpful in the moment, only cause more problems in future.

Hi! I'm Jo. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Madonna University, a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology degree from Eastern Michigan University, and I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am licensed as a Masters Limited Psychologist in the State of Michigan with over 30 years experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My first approach in working with clients is to establish and maintain a safe and empowering connection, one in which clients feel heard, seen, and understood without judgment. Next, we work  collaboratively to identify those feelings and thoughts (e.g., depression, anxiety, low self worth, self doubt) and behaviors (e.g., suicidal or self-injurious behaviors, substance use, anger outbursts, self-sabotage, school refusal) that are getting in the way of clients having the kind of life they want to have while teaching skills in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. When clients learn skills to effectively get their needs met and improve the quality of their relationships, the troublesome behaviors are no longer needed and that's where change happens and clients can develop their most meaningful lives!