Birmingham, MI Local Support & Community Resources

Dr. Kathleen McCarthy, a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, specializes in helping individuals navigate the complexities of life. Whether someone is facing relationship issues, work dissatisfaction, or struggling to realize their potential, Dr. McCarthy is committed to providing support. She understands that many may feel overwhelmed by depression and anxiety, and as a therapist, she respects each person's unique journey while guiding them towards effective solutions. Her goal is to empower clients, fostering self-understanding and equipping them with the tools to craft new resolutions. With experience working with adults of all ages, she brings expertise in treatment for depression, anxiety, addiction, women's issues, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. Currently, Dr. McCarthy is expanding her knowledge through post-doctoral training at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, focusing on adult psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. She looks forward to the opportunity to support you on your path to healing and growth.

Melinda Abernathy-Pippel is a licensed counselor with extensive experience dedicated to transforming the lives of her clients. With a focus on adult and elder populations, she supports those battling anxiety, depression, and grief while navigating life's intimate relationship challenges. Melinda approaches therapy from a deeply caring and attuned perspective, believing that everyone has a unique story that deserves to be heard in a safe space. Her mission is to foster positive change and restore balance, drawing upon her training in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR for trauma, mindfulness-based approaches, and family systems therapy. Melinda's clinical experience with St. Joseph Mercy's Palliative Team further enriches her ability to support families and individuals in crisis. She is particularly passionate about assisting those experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety due to life transitions, and caregiver support. With a wealth of expertise in bereavement, panic attacks, OCD, sexual abuse, and LGBTQ issues, Melinda is committed to helping her clients identify and overcome the roadblocks that hinder them from living fulfilling lives. Her genuine dedication to the well-being of her clients drives her to work diligently towards helping them achieve their personal goals.

Dr. Michael Abramsky is a dedicated psychologist with over 40 years of experience in the field. His primary goal with clients is to enhance their overall quality of life, which includes alleviating debilitating symptoms such as depression, anxiety, stress, and obsessions. Furthermore, he is committed to helping individuals achieve positive outcomes like life satisfaction, curiosity, creativity, open-mindedness, and relational capacity for love. Dr. Abramsky believes that to function as a complete person, it is essential to cultivate health in body, mind, and spirit. Through his empathic approach, he recognizes the immense potential in those he works with, forming caring partnerships that ignite their possibilities. He identifies as a therapist, teacher, and coach, specializing in Contemplative Psychotherapy—a synthesis of psychoanalytic techniques and over twenty-five years of study in comparative religions, including Buddhist meditation, Kabbalah, and mystical traditions. As a lifelong athlete, hiker-climber, and nutrition enthusiast, Dr. Abramsky applies a holistic perspective to healing. He holds both an MA and a PhD in Clinical Psychology, as well as an MA in Comparative Religions. He is nationally board certified in Clinical and Forensic Psychology (ABPP) and has published more than 20 works. Additionally, Dr. Abramsky has taught Psychology and Comparative Religions at a university level, further emphasizing his passion for education and personal development.