Meet the Staff

Director

Sara Byczek
Dr. Sara Byczek

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

Charles Starkman
Dr. Charles Starkman

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
Lusine Hambardzumyan, LLP

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
Tracy Gallardo

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

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El'Verson Mitchell, LLMSW

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
Alexa Resetar

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
Tara Pope

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

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Christopher Bernardo

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

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Natalya Zerka

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

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Ashwak Alshami

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
Janet Vasquez

Janet Vasquez

Administrative Assistant

Education:  BA in Psychology from University of Michigan-Dearborn

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Counseling and Psychological Services

2157 - James C. Renick University Center
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
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Phone: 313-593-5430
Fax: 313-593-3263