Who We Are
“I felt it shelter to speak to you.”
–Emily Dickinson
How could something as simple as being truly heard and honored by another be so profoundly healing? This is what we as counselors strive to offer in every conversation. We draw from evidence-based sciences, humanistic and positive psychology, family systems theory, organizational psychology, and philosophies of compassion and forgiveness. We are a team that believes in human goodness. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.
- Whitney J. Begeman, PsyD, LP, Director
- Jillian Dronfield, LMSW, Faculty and Staff Counselor
- Erik Anderson, LMSW, CAADC, Faculty Counselor
- Cassie D. Garety James, PhD, LP, Workplace Mental Health Interventions Program Manager
- Ari Levy-Hussen, MS, LPC, PhD, Faculty and Staff Counselor
- Paris Palmer, MSSW, LMSW, Faculty and Staff Counselor
- Victoria Guster-Brown, LMSW, Medical Student Mental Health Therapist
- Whitney Hagen, PhD, LP, Medical Student Mental Health Therapist
- Nidaa Shaikh, PsyD, LP, Medical Student Mental Health Therapist
- Danielle Zohrob, PsyD, LP, Medical Student Mental Health Therapist
- Rachel Colby, Administrative Assistant, Medical Student Mental Health Program
- Ann Scott, Administrative Assistant
"In partnership there is nothing that we cannot achieve together."
— Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience
Values
- Compassion
- Hope
- Community
- Fulfillment
Core Beliefs
- We can grow happiness, meaning, and resilience in our lives.
- Compassion, understanding, hope, and gratitude are cornerstones of our community.
- Community support helps us maintain a high level of personal and professional health and fulfillment.
- We recognize that it takes courage and commitment to increase the quality of our lives.
- We can thrive through understanding, protecting, and sustaining our mental health.