Counselors

Rick Janka MA, LLP
Rick attended the University of Detroit Mercy for his undergraduate studies. There he received a double major in sociology and religious studies. He later went on to earn his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Michigan Theological Seminary. Rick is currently studying for his Doctorate in Psychology. Rick is experienced in working with a wide range of clients and issues. He has worked with individuals ranging from age 15 to late adulthood as well as couples. He has experience working with anxiety, depression, ad/hd, sexual issues (including addiction and sexual disorders), PTSD, and premarital counseling. Rick was born and raised in the metro-Detroit area and is passionate about helping the community.

Ryan Delvecchio MA, LLP
Ryan attended Madonna University for his undergraduate studies. There he received a BA in Psychology. He later went on to earn his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Michigan Theological Seminary. Ryan is experienced in working with a wide range of clients and issues. Ryan has extensive experience working with married and non-married couples, improving the satisfaction and joy of their relationships. He also enjoys working with addictive disorders including substance abuse and gambling, as well as anger management, grief and loss, and a variety of other conditions.

Debbie Little MA, LLP
Debbie attended William Tyndale College for her undergraduate studies, where she received a BA in Psychology. She later went on to earn her Master's in Counseling Psychology from Michigan Theological Seminary. Debbie has been trained in Restorative Practice Conferencing and has used that training in her work for the South Lyon School district over the past seven years. Debbie has extensive experience working with children, adolescence, adults, couples and families.

Tara Reed MA, LLP
Tara attended William Tyndale College for her undergraduate studies, where she received her BA in Psychology. She later went on to earn her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Michigan Theological Seminary. Tara is experienced in working with a wide range of clients and issues. She has worked with individuals who range from age 6 to late adulthood as well as couples. She has experience working with addictions, depression, cutting, anger management, foster care, substance and sexual abuse, premarital and marital counseling. She incorporates art and play therapy in her sessions with adolescents. Tara was born and raised in the metro-Detroit area and has a passion for helping the community.

Allison Parliament MA, LPC NCC
Allison attended Cedarville University for her undergraduate studies. There she received a BA in Secondary English Education and a State of Michigan Teaching Endorsement. She later went on to earn her Master’s in Counseling as well as a Michigan School Counselor Endorsement. Allison is experienced in working with a wide range of clients and issues. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents, most of which came from her time as a high school guidance counselor in the Birmingham Public School District. Allison also works with clients who suffer from marital and family conflicts, low self-esteem, anxiety and stress, and career development struggles.

Crystal Strickland, BA
Crystal attended the University of Michigan for her undergraduate studies. There she received a BA in psychology. At this time, Crystal is earning her Master’s in Counseling at Spring Arbor University. She is a graduate level intern providing counseling services while receiving training and supervision from our licensed therapists. Crystal has experience working with adolescents and families, most of which comes from her position running an after-school program for at-risk youth. She also has experience working with couples and clients struggling with anxiety, stress, family conflict, and a variety of other conditions.

Kimberly Cooper, MA, TLLP
Kimberly attended Madonna University for her undergraduate studies. There she received a dual major in psychology and sociology. She later went on to earn her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Michigan Theological Seminary. Kimberly has experience working with a wide range of clients and issues. She has worked older adolescents, couples, and families. Her areas of concentration are enhancement of interpersonal relationships in the order of improving states of communication and conflict resolution, premarital and marital counseling, women’s issues, depression, anxiety, addictions, financial and career guidance, stress/coping mechanisms in daily living and a variety of other conditions.

 
 
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