Meet the Staff
Director
Dr. Sara Byczek
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Education: Indiana State University PhD in Counseling Psychology
Illinois State University MS in Clinical Counseling Psychology
University of Michigan-Dearborn BA in Psychology
Clinical Interests: Trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, Gender related concerns, Anti-racism work and advocacy
Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal Process Theory/Feminist Theory
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Assistant Director
Dr. Charles Starkman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Education: Adler University, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
University of Michigan BA in Psychology and Art History
Clinical Interests: Eating disorders and body image concerns, PTSD/Trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, Relational concerns, Anxiety disorders, Self-injury, Clinical supervision and training, Psychological testing and assessments
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Cognitive-Behavioral, Third-Wave Behavioral, Interpersonal Process
Pronouns: he/his/him
Clinical Staff
Lusine Hambardzumyan
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Education: University of Detroit Mercy, MA in Clinical Psychology
Yerevan State University, MS in Psychology with Specialization in Medical Psychology
Clinical Interests: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Developmental issues, Adjustment/Life transitions, Multicultural/Diversity issues, Mind/Body connection, Psychosomatic conditions, Mindfulness, Relational concerns
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Culturally Sensitive, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Tracy Gallardo
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Education: Wayne State University-Masters in Social work
University of Detroit Mercy-Bachelors in Social worker, Minor in Women and gender studies.
Clinical Interests: Anxiety, grief & loss, depression, self-esteem, trauma, marginalized/minority populations through a cultural lens, and community outreach and engagement.
Theoretical Orientation: CBT, TF-CBT, Trauma informed, motivational interviewing, psychotherapy, and interpersonal
Pronouns: she/her/hers/ella
Languages: English and Spanish
El'Verson Mitchell
Limited License Masters Social Worker
Education: University of Michigan, MSW Interpersonal Practice Concentration
Albion College, BA in Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology Minor
Clinical Interests: Student-Athletes, Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessions-Compulsions, Stress management, Anger management, Interpersonal, Grief
Theoretical orientation: Adlerian, Rational Emotive Behavioral, Relational Cultural, Cognitive, Positive Psychology, Attachment Theory
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Alexa Resetar
Doctoral Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name and degree/license: Alexa Resetar, MA, TLLP
Education: Master of Arts (Michigan School of Psychology); Doctoral student (Michigan School of Psychology)
Clinical Interests: Anxiety, depression, self-esteem and self-concept, eating disorders, and sports psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Relational-Cultural
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Tara Pope
Doctoral Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name and degree/license: Tara M. Pope, MA, DTLLP
Education: I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology w/ ABA concentration in 2021 from the Michigan School of Psychology (MSP). I am currently enrolled in my third year of the PsyD Clinical Psychology at Michigan School of Psychology.
Clinical Interests: My clinical interests are working with marginalized/minority populations, emerging adulthood challenges and trauma
Theoretical Orientation: My theoretical orientation is foundationally CBT with some psychodynamic aspects
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Christopher Bernardo
Doctoral Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name and degree/license: Christopher Bernardo
Education: City College of New York, B.A. in Psychology, Michigan School of Psychology, M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Michigan School of Psychology, Doctoral Student-Clinical Psychology
Clinical Interests: Depression, anxiety, trauma, relational functioning, men’s issues, multicultural/diversity issues,
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, interpersonal/relational, positive psychology
Pronouns: He/him
Natalya Zerka
Doctoral Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name and degree/license: Natalya Zerka, MA, TLLP
Education: Current- Michigan School of Psychology- PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Michigan School of Psychology- MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan-Flint- BS in Applied Psychology
Clinical Interests: Anxiety, Adjustment/Life Transitions, Depression, Self-Esteem, Body Image, Multicultural/Diversity Issues
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Interpersonal
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Ashwak Alshami
Masters Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name: Ashwak Alshami
Degree/Education: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - University of Detroit Mercy; BS in Psychology- Wayne State University
Clinical Interests: Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression specifically through a multicultural lens. Community outreach and psychoeducation
Theoretical orientation: CBT, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal
Office Staff
Janet Vasquez
Administrative Assistant
Education: BA in Psychology from University of Michigan-Dearborn
Pronouns: she/her/hers