Meet the Staff
Director
![Sara Byczek](/sites/default/files/group-library/7036/sara-byczek.jpg)
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](/sites/default/files/group-library/7036/starkman.jpg)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-05/lusine-500x.jpg)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-10/Tracy%20Website%20Photo-500x.jpg)
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
![Photo of El'Verson Mitchell in front of UC windows](/sites/default/files/2024-01/Professional%20headshot%201-500x.jpeg)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Alexa%20Resetar-500x_0.jpg)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Tara%20Pope.jpg)
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.jpg](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Christopher%20Bernardo.jpg)
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.jpg](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Natalya%20Zerka.jpg)
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
Office Staff
![Janet Vasquez](/sites/default/files/2023-05/jasper-500x.png)
Janet Vasquez
Administrative Assistant
Education: BA in Psychology from University of Michigan-Dearborn
Pronouns: she/her/hers