Our Professional Staff at the
Akron Family Institute
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Steven E. Perkins, Ph.D., Ph.D.
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Western Michigan University, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Social Sciences Graduate: Western Michigan University, Masters of Arts Degree, Counseling; Brigham Young University, Ph.D., Marriage and Family Counseling; Brigham Young University, Ph.D., Counseling Psychology Fellow: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Member: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association Part-Time Instructor: Walsh University |
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Etta C.
Brooks,
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University of Akron, Bachelor of Science Degree, Social Work Graduate: Case Western Reserve University, School of Applied Social Science, Masters of Science Degree, Social Service Administration Certified: Chemical Dependency Counselor III, Licensed Independent Social Worker Member: National Association of Social Workers |
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Karen T. Cimini, Ph.D.Areas of Specialization: relationship and family, sexual function and dysfunction, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered issues, dependency and addiction, eating disorders, chronic illness and grief, coping with HIV, work and life issues
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University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, magna
cum laude Graduate: University of Akron, Masters of Science Degree, Counseling; University of Akron, Ph.D., Counseling Psychology Adjunct Professor: Cleveland State University, John Carroll University Member: American Psychological Association |
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Amy D. Frankel, Ph.D., L.P.C.C.Areas of Specialization: anxiety and panic, depression, clinical hypnosis, grief, divorce, gay/lesbian issues, sexual abuse, co-dependency, couples, adolescents
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Kenyon College, Bachelor of Arts Degree, English Literature, cum laude Graduate: University of Akron, Masters of Science Degree, Community Counseling; University of Akron, Ph.D., Marriage and Family Counseling Certified: Clinical Hypnosis Member: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Counseling Association, American Association for Clinical Hypnosis |
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Marsha Field Jones, M.S., M.S.S.A., L.I.S.WAreas of Specialization: Self esteem issues, depression, chronic illness, parents of children with chronic conditions, existential malaise/spiritual issues, gay/lesbian/sexual identity concerns, post traumatic stress disorder, grief, borderline personality/multiple personality disorder, sexual abuse, relationship/couples work, faith struggles (Christian/Jewish/Muslim/Buddhist)
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Undergraduate: University of Kentucky, BA, English Graduate: University of Kentucky, MS, Education; Case Western Reserve University MSSA, Social Work Post Graduate: Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, Three years Post Graduate training, Specializations in Individual and Group Psychotherapy |
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John W. Leedy, D.MIN, L.P.C.C.Areas of Specialization: children, adolescents, couples, families, childhood disorders, co-dependency, divorce, chemical dependency, grief, geriatrics
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Malone College, Bachelor of Arts Degree Graduate: Asbury Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity; Easton College and Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Former Position Held: Program Manager, Adolescent Chemical Dependency Unit, Edwin Shaw Hospital |
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Rhonda C. Martin, M.A., L.P.C.C., S.P.H.R.Areas of Specialization: Pre-schoolers, children and adolescents, adults, obsessive compulsive disorder, trichotillomania, tourette’s disorder, social phobia, hypochondriasis, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Cognitive Behavioral Techniques with Human Development Focus.
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University of Akron, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology, summa cum laude Graduate: Walsh University, Masters of Arts, Counseling and Human Development Author: The Difficult Hire, Seven Recruitment and Selection Principles for Hard to Fill Positions, Impact Publications (2000) Former Position Held: Senior Human Resources Representative, Diebold, Inc.; Director of Human Resources, Shearers Foods, Inc. Member: Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, Society for Human Resource Management, American Counseling Association, National Employment Counseling Association, National Career Development Association, Association for Assessment in Counseling |
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Christine
McCorkle,
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Ohio University, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology, cum laude Graduate: Case Western Reserve University, Master of Science Degree, Social Administration Certified: Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor Member: Academy of Certified Social Workers |
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Tari-Ann Riley, M.S., L.P.C.C.Areas of Specialization: adolescents, couples, families, step families, co-dependency, divorce, gay/lesbian issues, chemical dependency, grief, women’s issues, geriatrics
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Mount Union College, Bachelor of Science Degree,
Education Graduate: University of Akron, Masters of Science, Counseling Postgraduate Training: Gestalt Institute, Cleveland Ohio Member: Chi Sigma Iota, Professional Honor Society |
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Cynthia A.
Salwan,
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Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology and
Social Work, cum laude Graduate: Case Western Reserve University, School Of Applied Sciences, Master of Science, Social Administration Member: National Association of Social Workers |
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Joseph F. Salwan, Ph.D.
Areas of specialization: Learning and Behavioral Disorders in Children and Adolescents, Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adults and Adolescents, Treatment of Court-Mandated Adolescents and Adults, School Consultations and Functional Behavior Assessments for Special Needs Students, Developmental Disabilities in Children, Adolescents and Adults (individual, family and group therapy), Couples and Family Therapy, Adolescent and Adult Sexual Addiction and, Sport Psychological Services (Performance Enhancement and Treatment).
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Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology Graduate: Miami University, Masters of Science Degree, School Psychology; Virginia Tech, Ph.D., School Psychology and Educational Research and Evaluation Member: American Psychological Association, American Association for The Treatment of Sexual Abusers Affiliations: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry; Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron (including Sports Medicine Center); Akron General Medical Center Consultant: Schools, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Systems, Workers’ Compensation and Developmental Disability Agencies including County Boards and Residential Facilities. Also provide social skills groups for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. Email: jsalwan@akronfamilyinstitute.com |
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Anne
Sanders,
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Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts and Science Graduate: Walsh University, Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development Postgraduate Training: John Carroll University, Cleveland Certifications: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, National Certified Counselor Member: American Counseling Association |
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Larry R.
Schwartz,
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Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Degree, Psychology Graduate: Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work, Master of Social Work Postgraduate Training: Gestalt Institute, Cleveland Ohio; Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work, New York Member: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Ohio Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers |
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Mary K. Schwartz, Ph.D.Areas of Specialization: couples, relationships, divorce, gay/lesbian issues, bereavement, geriatrics, co-dependency, women’s issues, retirement |
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Goshen College, Goshen Indiana, Bachelor of Science Degree, Education Graduate: University of Houston, Houston Texas, Master of Education Degree, Counseling and Guidance; Kent State University, Ph.D., Counseling Psychology Postgraduate Training: Gestalt Institute, Cleveland Ohio |
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Michael S. Smith, Ph.D.Areas of Specialization: forensics, court evaluations, child visitations, custody issues, treatment of court mandated cases, adult psychological testing, chemical dependency, depression, couples, families |
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University of Akron, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology Graduate: University of Akron, Master of Arts Degree, Clinical Psychology; University of Akron, Ph.D., Counseling Psychology Consultant: Ohio Department of Mental Health, Ohio Youth Commission, Summit County Juvenile Court System, Akron Rape Crisis, Summit County Children’s Services Board, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, Community Drug Board, Victim Assistance, Portage County Jail |
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Susan Stocker, M.A., L.P.C.
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Muskingum College Graduate: The University of Akron, Masters Degrees in Communication and Marriage and Family Therapy Part-Time Educator: The University of Akron Email: sstocker@akronfamilyinstitute.com |
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