Madelyn Roop
Madelyn is a Limited License Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University.
Erin Alexander-Bell
Erin Alexander-Bell is a Licensed Practical Counselor through the State of Michigan. She has graduated with a BA from Western Michigan University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She has a passion for assisting families and individuals overcome their barriers to success. She has over 14 years of experience working with the court system, Children Protective Services, Sex Offenders, Parole and Probation Participants, Individuals with a history of Substance and Alcohol usage, the Department of Health and Human Services, Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Survivors.
Rene Askanazi
Rene has enjoyed counseling and mentoring in a variety of community settings since acquiring her B.A. in Psychology from Hope College, Master of Divinity/Pastoral Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University, and MA in Counseling from Cornerstone University. Rene has experience with clients struggling with issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance abuse, and facing difficult life challenges. Rene has assisted with support groups in local jails and has provided counseling in nursing homes, the City Mission, as well as in client’s homes. Rene currently provides outreach counseling through DHHS to support families involved with CPS or Foster Care, as well as those with private insurance.
Rene provides therapy from a Solution-Focused & Strength-Based Approach. Rene utilizes interventions drawn from CBT, TF-CBT, Emotional Regulation, Narrative therapy, and Positive Psychology to increase the client’s level of hope, self-efficacy, and resilience. Clients often comment that they feel comfortable and accepted by Rene and leave with increased levels of hope and confidence to meet their challenges. Rene believes all clients have been given the gift of choice and her goal is to join with them to support their goals and help them gain the skills needed to increase their healthy living.
