Solid Ground provides a safe and welcoming environment that encourages our clients to learn about themselves and the choices they make, enabling them to change their own lives.
Richard Janka, Psy.D., LP
Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Director
Dr. Janka 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 Moody Theological Seminary. He received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology in 2012. Dr. Janka 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. He also has experience working with police, fire, and other first responders. Dr. Janka has received specialized training in the following areas: hostage & crisis negotiation, law enforcement stress, line of duty death, and critical incident stress management. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Michigan Psychological Association, as well as a member of the International Association of Chiefs or Police and the Fire Service Psychology Association.
Dr. Janka is available for supervision of master’s level psychologists (TLLP or LLP).
Not currently accepting new clients.
Private Pay and Insurances Accepted*:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Complete
Blue Care Network
Carelon
Cigna
HAP
McLaren
Medicare
Medicaid
Meridian
Priority Health
United Health
Works With:
First Responders
Individuals
Couples
Groups
Specialized Training/ Certifications:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CISM
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Exposure based therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Therapeutic Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Humanistic
Specialties:
Anxiety
Burnout
Depression
Stress
Substance abuse
Trauma
More About Dr. Janka…
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Star Wars, because I may be force sensitive and the rebels could use my help.
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Indiana Jones
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Ram/Mountain Goat, because they are Fearless and hard-headed...and a little crazy