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Welcome to Diversity Psychological Services

Our staff has years of experience and the compassion that makes us different. We are proud to offer a wide range of services for all people. That’s what makes Diversity Psychological Services different.

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Meet Our Team

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Mark Hulbert, MA, LLP, CPEH

Old Town

Mark Hulbert, MA, LLP, CPEH, received his BA from Anderson University in Marriage and Family Relations in 1988 and received his MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Counseling Psychology in 1993...

Joe Torres, MA, LLC

Old Town

Joe Torres, MA, LLC received his BA in Community Services in 2016 from Siena Heights University. In 2019, he received his MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Siena Heights’ graduate college. Joe is trained in using Motivational Interviewing...

Selena Lovejoy MA, LLPC

West Lansing

Selena Lovejoy MA, LLPC, received a Bachelor's in Human service from Baker college. Then continued on with a Master's degree in counseling at Spring Arbor University. My desire has always been to help the hurting, to help them to process...

Shirley L. Neal, MA, LPC

West Lansing

Shirley L. Neal, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working with individuals who come from all walks of life since 2008. She received her master’s...

Barbara Thornes, LMSW, ACSW

West Lansing

Barbara Thornes, LMSW, ACSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her Masters Degree in Social Work at Michigan State...

Gayle Stroh

Eastwood

Bio coming soon!

Jalen Toins

Eastwood

Bio coming soon!

Bob Shaw, MSW, LMSW

Old Town

Bob Shaw, MSW, LMSW, has earned his BA in Hospitality Business and his MA in Clinical Social Work, both from MSU. Bob has visited West Africa three times for work and education-related activities and provides refugee counseling and diagnosis...

Stephanie Gogarn MA, LLC

West Lansing

Stephanie Gogarn MA, LLC received her BA in Multidisciplinary Studies in 2011 from Siena Heights University. In 2015, Stephanie received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Siena Heights University Graduate College...

Brigette Thornes, LLMSW

West Lansing

Brigette Thornes, LLMSW, received her MA from Michigan State University. An active member
at Ele’s Place since 2014, she has worked with children and families through the grieving
process in group settings, applying interventions including sand tray. During...

Lori Tagger, Ph.D.

Eastwood

Dr. Tagger has been in practice for over 20 years and has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, a hospital and several universities. She has extensive...

Theresa Abed, M.S.W., A.C.S.W.

Telehealth

Theresa Abed, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., provides a supportive therapeutic space to help facilitate self-growth, helpful coping mechanisms, personal...

Alexa Powell

Eastwood

Bio coming soon!

Michael Skinner

Eastwood

Bio coming soon!

Jan Bidwell, LMSW

Eastwood

Jan Bidwell, LMSW is a licensed clinical Social Worker, an author, front line crisis responder, community activist, and mediation teacher. She has been working with individuals, families, and groups for decades. Jan was the first social worker...

Joanne Giordano, LMSW

Telehealth

Joanne Giordano, LMSW has 30 years experience providing therapy with a masters degree from Michigan State University in Clinical Social Work. She provides a compassionate, supportive, safe and nurturing space to work on issues that are important...

Amy Walker, LLMSW

West Lansing

Amy Walker, LLMSW, became a therapist due to her love for relationships and a desire to understand emotional processes and healing. She specializes in assisting those experiencing anxiety, depression, and domestic abuse situations. She completed her Bachelor's degree in...

Richard H. Thornes, Ph.D.

West Lansing

Richard H. Thornes, Ph.D., provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families with an eclectic approach, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Positive Psychology...

Shameka Jones, LMSW

Old Town

Shameka Jones, LMSW, has a passion for transforming challenging life issues with compassion, self-awareness and self love. Her primary areas of interest include adolescents and adults who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and managing day to day stress. She also has...

Austin Feaster

Eastwood

Bio coming soon!