Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Cruz Clinic Behavioral Health Clinic ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cruzclinic.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Behavioral Health Care & Human Services Accreditation](https://cruzclinic.com/behavioral-health-care-human-services-accreditation/) - [Run 2 Save Our Youth](https://cruzclinic.com/run-2-save-our-youth/) - [Steps Against Suicide](https://cruzclinic.com/steps-against-suicide/) - [Plymouth Canton School District Mental Health Fair](https://cruzclinic.com/plymouth-canton-school-district-mental-health-fair/) - [Meditation Group for Stress & Anxiety](https://cruzclinic.com/meditation-group-for-stress-anxiety/) - [Project Support](https://cruzclinic.com/project-support/) - Helping teens deal with stress during the pandemic. Cognitive, behavioral approach with supportive techniques for those experiencing depression and anxiety. - [iPhone X. Yes or No?](https://cruzclinic.com/iphone-x-yes-or-no/) - [Preparing for Holiday Stress](https://cruzclinic.com/holiday-stress/) - [Keeping Busy this Winter](https://cruzclinic.com/snowstorm/) - [Seasonal Affective Disorder](https://cruzclinic.com/sad/) - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs at the same time each year, usually in the winter months. - [Cruz Helps Puerto Rico Relief Efforts](https://cruzclinic.com/puerto-rico/) - Cruz Clinic teamed with the Johns Hopkins University MD Junior organization and sent medical supplies and medications, along with physicians & students to Puerto Rico to assist the citizens still suffering from the hurricane. The medical mission took place in January 2018, and helped many needy people in Puerto Rico. - [Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)](https://cruzclinic.com/bpd/) - The Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Patient and Family Education Initiative, offers free monthly webinars designed to equip family members with the skills, knowledge and confidence to support a loved one with borderline personality disorder. This series of free online seminars, moderated by McLean. - [Tide Pods - What Are You Thinking??](https://cruzclinic.com/tide-pods/) - Even for a stunt destined to be filed under "dumb things teens do," the Tide Pod challenge raises the bar—to toxic. Teens are eating the laundry detergent pods as part of a viral social media stunt and that's worrying healthcare providers and poison control centers. - [Substance Abuse Among Older Adults](https://cruzclinic.com/substance-abuse/) - This article discusses how to recognize and treat SUDs in older adults. Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among older adults,1 and there is a large body of literature describing the identification and treatment of alcohol-related disorders in these patients. - [Patient Safety Awareness Week](https://cruzclinic.com/patient-safety-awareness/) - This article discusses how to recognize and treat SUDs in older adults. Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among older adults,1 and there is a large body of literature describing the identification and treatment of alcohol-related disorders in these patients. - [May - Mental Health Month](https://cruzclinic.com/mental-health-month/) - This article discusses how to recognize and treat SUDs in older adults. Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among older adults,1 and there is a large body of literature describing the identification and treatment of alcohol-related disorders in these patients. - [Gearing Up for COVID-19’s Mental Health Toll - Johns Hopkins Medicine](https://cruzclinic.com/gearing-up-for-covid-19s-mental-health-toll-johns-hopkins-medicine/) - Everly estimates that from 20% to 30% of Americans could benefit from some form of psychological intervention because of the pandemic. He expects those numbers to rise. At the same time, Everly cautions mental health professionals to take care of their own emotional health. The three greatest risks the pandemic brings, says Everly, include burnout (mental and physical exhaustion), vicarious trauma and depression. - [5 Reasons Why Giving Thanks is Good for You](https://cruzclinic.com/5-reasons-why-giving-thanks-is-good-for-you/) - Helping teens deal with stress during the pandemic. Cognitive, behavioral approach with supportive techniques for those experiencing depression and anxiety. - [Virtual Adolescent Support Group](https://cruzclinic.com/virtual-adolescent-support-group/) - Helping teens deal with stress during the pandemic. Cognitive, behavioral approach with supportive techniques for those experiencing depression and anxiety. - [Free Suicide Prevention Training Offered In Oakland County](https://cruzclinic.com/free-suicide-prevention-training-offered-in-oakland-county/) - Oakland County Suicide Prevention Task Force offers two ‘Suicide Prevention 101’ virtual trainings in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month in September. - [Addiction and Recovery: How Mindfulness May Help](https://cruzclinic.com/addiction-and-recovery-how-mindfulness-may-help/) - Addiction and Recovery: How Mindfulness May Help | Cruz Clinic - [Kids and the Covid-19 Crisis](https://cruzclinic.com/kids-and-the-covid-19-crisis/) - In talking with some children at this time in crisis I learned that when you ask them what is happening and if they have any concerns - [Coping with Uncertainty in Troubling Times](https://cruzclinic.com/coping-with-uncertainty-in-troubling-times/) - During the quarantine, I recommend getting up at the same time every day, and to have a list of values-consistent activities. Get creative with this. - [Ask the Cruz Clinic Psychologist](https://cruzclinic.com/ask-the-cruz-clinic-psychologist/) - The Mindful Revolution was on the cover of Time Magazine and it is now widely accepted as an important behavioral tool to enhance our ability to cope with our stressful and hectic lives. - [What does boosting the immune system mean and should you do it?](https://cruzclinic.com/boosting-the-immune-system/) - [COVID-19 Resources](https://cruzclinic.com/covid-19-resources/) - As the number of cases of COVID-19 increase, so does the associated anxiety. The mental health effects of are as important to address as the physical effects. - [Mental Health and Leadership](https://cruzclinic.com/mental-health-and-leadership/) - Self-esteem is a powerful asset for our emotional health. By being able to focus on your strengths, you will be more relaxed and less likely to overreact. - [Handling College Stress](https://cruzclinic.com/college-stress/) - College students heading back to school can mean a larger campus, fewer friends, a new place to live. It's understandable that they feel stressed & depressed. ## Pages - [Home](https://cruzclinic.com/) - Mental health clinic providing comprehensive psychiatric and psychological care for a more productive daily life. Call today to schedule a consultation. - [Staff](https://cruzclinic.com/our-staff/) - Mental health clinic providing comprehensive psychiatric and psychological care for a more productive daily life. Call today to schedule a consultation. - [Events](https://cruzclinic.com/events/) - Mental health clinic providing comprehensive psychiatric and psychological care for a more productive daily life. Call today to schedule a consultation. - [Self Evaluation](https://cruzclinic.com/self-evaluation/) - Mental health clinic providing comprehensive psychiatric and psychological care for a more productive daily life. Call today to schedule a consultation. - [Blog](https://cruzclinic.com/blog/) ## Personnel - [Nigel Leslie-Allen, DO](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/nigel-leslie-allen-do/) - [Tehmina Shakir, MD](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/tehmina-shakir-md/) - [Jennifer Kopnick, PMHNP-BC](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/jennifer-kopnick-pmhnp-bc/) - [Ryan Hyun, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/ryan-hyun-pa-c/) - [Christie Flamini, APRN](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/christie-flamini-aprn/) - [Kevin Livingstone, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/kevin-livingstone-pa-c/) - [Maria Ramar, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/maria-ramar-pa-c/) - [Falon Pollifrone, MS, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/falon-pollifrone-ms-pa-c/) - [Tracy Bosanko, PMHNP-BC](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/tracy-bosanko/) - [Sarah Beaulieu, APRN](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/sarah-beaulieu/) - [Samuel Wedes, MD](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/samuel-wedes-md/) - [Kristin Hammoud, APRN](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/kristin-hammoud/) - [Shelly Smith, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/shelly-smith/) - [Autumn Gratz, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/autumn-gratz/) - [Michael Foor, MA, TLLP](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/michael-foor-ma-tllp/) - [Dr. Victor Cruz, MD](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/victor-cruz-md/) - [Olivia Abouna, LLMSW](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/olivia-abouna-llmsw/) - [Jaime Titus, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/jaime-titus/) - [Melanie Moore, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/melanie-moore/) - [Don Daly, Jr., PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/don-daly/) - [Paul Neamonitakis, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel/paul-neamonitakis/) ## Portfolio - [Helen Kanter, LMSW - RETIRED](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/helen-kanter/) - [Carolyn Metz](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/carolyn-metz/) - [Ray Zuppke, PhD](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/ray-zuppke-phd/) - [David Perrotta, LMSW](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/david-perrotta-lmsw/) - [Xochitl Carrasquedo, LLP](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/xochitl-carrasquedo-llp/) - [Grant Ellison, M.S., L.L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/grant-ellison/) - [Iris Proctor](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/iris-proctor/) - [Kailee Barnes](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/kailee-barnes/) - [Julia Lange](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/julia-lange/) - [Lori Gartenberg](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/lori-gartenberg/) - [Sally Kafelghazal, PhD](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/sally-kafelghazal-phd/) - [Tatianna Flowers, M.S., T.L.L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/tatianna-flowers-m-s-t-l-l-p/) - [Noressa Keglar, M.S., T.L.L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/noressa-keglar-m-s-t-l-l-p/) - [Emily Sokol, M.S.. T.L.L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/emily-sokol-m-s-t-l-l-p/) - [Jamie Tauber, M.S., T.L.L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/jamie-tauber-m-s-t-l-l-p/) - [Leah Welton, L.M.S.W.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/leah-welton-l-m-s-w/) - [Samuel Wensley, LMSW](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/samuel-wensley-lmsw/) - [Shannan Lustig, LMSW](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/shannan-lustig-lmsw/) - [Megan Kub, TLLP](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/megan-kub-tllp/) - [Maria Ramar, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/maria-ramar-pa-c/) - [Anna Millard, LMSW](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/anna-millard-lmsw/) - [Mike Mogan, LMSW](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/mike-mogan/) - [Gabriel A. DeLong, DTLLP](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/gabriel-a-delong/) - [Daniel Figueredo, MA, LLP](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/daniel-figueredo-ma-llp/) - [Luna](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/luna/) - [Dana Devine, MS, TLLP](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/dana-devine/) - [Kelsey Miller, M.A., T.L.L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/kelsey-miller-m-a-t-l-l-p/) - [Gerri](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/gerri-yarmak/) - [Ida](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/ida-goutman/) - [Denise Sole, PhD, LLP, BSN](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/denise-sole/) - [Orlando Villegas, PhD, LP, LPC](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/orlando-villegas/) - [Riley Halek, M.S., L.L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/riley-halek/) - [Stephen Smith, LMSW, CPC](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/stephen-smith/) - [Taylor Jones, M.A., L.L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/taylor-jones/) - [Amanda Stout, L.M.S.W.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/amanda-stout/) - [Michael Foor, MA, TLLP](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/michael-foor-ma-tllp/) - [Nancy Mihalik, M.A., L.L.P](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/nancy-mihalik/) - [Carie McGauley, Ph.D., L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/carie-mcgauley/) - [Lilah Clevey, Ph.D., L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/lilah-clevey/) - [Tyler Barber, M.A., T.L.L.P](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/tyler-barber/) - [Andrea Karagosian, LPC](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/andrea-karagosian-lpc/) - [Donald Zaksek, Psy.D., L.P.](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/donald-zaksek/) - [Megan Grace Peoples, MA, TLLP](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/megan-peoples/) - [Autumn Gratz, PA-C](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/autumn-dobies/) - [(Peggy) Costello, MA, JD](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/margaret-costello/) - [Tehmina Shakir, MD](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/tehmina-shakir/) - [Victor Cruz, MD](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/victor-cruz/) - [Susan Duart-Digon](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/susan-duart-digon/) - [Miriam Svidler, LMSW](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/miriam-svidler/) - [Ashley Burton, MSW, LLMSW](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/ashley-burton/) - [Robert Graham, ACSW](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/robert-graham/) - [Christine Williams, MS, LLP](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/christine-williams/) - [Monica Villa, LMSW](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/monica-villa/) - [Matthew Sokol, PhD, LP](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/matthew-sokol/) - [Ricky Jentons, MA](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/ricky-jentons/) - [Janis Haggerty, MS](https://cruzclinic.com/staff/janis-haggerty/) ## Events - [The Conversation](https://cruzclinic.com/event/the-conversation/) - [Parent Group](https://cruzclinic.com/event/parent-group-2/) - [Couples Group](https://cruzclinic.com/event/couples-group/) - [2026 Mental Health & Wellness Fair](https://cruzclinic.com/event/2026-mental-health-wellness-fair/) - [Parent Group](https://cruzclinic.com/event/parent-group/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://cruzclinic.com/category/uncategorized/) - [Mental Health](https://cruzclinic.com/category/mental-health/) - [Stress](https://cruzclinic.com/category/stress/) - [Covid-19](https://cruzclinic.com/category/covid-19/) - [Suicide Prevention](https://cruzclinic.com/category/suicide-prevention/) - [Gratitude](https://cruzclinic.com/category/gratitude/) - [Community](https://cruzclinic.com/category/community/) ## Tags - [iphone](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/iphone/) - [holidays](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/holidays/) - [psychology](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/psychology/) - [seasonal affective disorder](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/seasonal-affective-disorder/) - [SAD](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/sad/) - [puerto rico](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/puerto-rico/) - [relief efforts](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/relief-efforts/) - [hurricane relief](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/hurricane-relief/) - [charity](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/charity/) - [Tide Pod](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/tide-pod/) - [health risks](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/health-risks/) - [BPD](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/bpd/) - [Borderline Personality Disorder](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/borderline-personality-disorder/) - [substance abuse](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/substance-abuse/) - [patient awareness](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/patient-awareness/) - [safety](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/safety/) - [mental health month](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/mental-health-month/) - [college stress](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/college-stress/) - [mental health](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/mental-health/) - [coronavirus](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/coronavirus/) - [behavioral health](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/behavioral-health/) - [accreditation](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/accreditation/) - [adhd](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/adhd/) - [bipolar](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/bipolar/) - [parent support](https://cruzclinic.com/tag/parent-support/) ## Personnel Category - [MD](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel_category/md/) - [Physician Assistant](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel_category/physician-assistant/) - [Medical Director](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel_category/medical-director/) - [Nurse Practitioner](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel_category/nurse-practitioner/) - [Therapist](https://cruzclinic.com/personnel_category/therapist/) ## Portfolio Category - [Doctors](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_category/doctors/) - [Physician Assistant](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_category/physician-assistant/) - [Therapist](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_category/therapist/) - [Aministration](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_category/aministration/) - [Ann Arbor](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_category/ann-arbor/) - [Medical Director](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_category/medical-director/) - [Consultant](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_category/consultant/) ## Portfolio Tag - [Physician Assistant](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/physician-assistant/) - [Therapist](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/therapist/) - [Chief Executive officer](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/chief-executive-officer/) - [Psychiatrist - Clinical Supervisor of Psychiatric Services](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/psychiatrist-clinical-supervisor-of-psychiatric-services/) - [Therapist - Clinical Supervisor of Social Work Services](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/therapist-clinical-supervisor-of-social-work-services/) - [Psychiatrist – Executive Medical Director](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/psychiatrist-executive-medical-director/) - [Therapist - Ann Arbor](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/therapist-ann-arbor/) - [Administrator](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/administrator/) - [Social Worker](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/social-worker/) - [Senior Therapist](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/senior-therapist/) - [Consultant](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/consultant/) - [Support - Ann Arbor](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/support-ann-arbor/) - [PhD](https://cruzclinic.com/staff_tag/phd/)