Support Staff

Becky Mesman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).  She has been providing counseling since 2003. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Marital and Premarital Prepare and Enrich for Couples.

Becky specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Marital/Premarital Therapy, Divorce Recovery, Grief/Loss, Anger Management, Trauma, and Sports Counseling. Becky works with adults via in-person or telehealth sessions.

bmesman@elitecounseling.net

Stacy Buckingham is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing since 2012. Stacy is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Faith-based counseling, Mindfulness, Group therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Stacy works in our Spring Arbor location providing both in person and telehealth appointments. Stacy works with all ages and specializes in Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family/Marital Therapy, Christian Counseling, and Spiritual/Emotional Abuse issues

Robert Griffith is a licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who has been in practice since 2014. He is trained in counseling and works within the framework of multiple therapeutic modalities. Robert has a background in working with disadvantaged populations and mental illnesses including depression and anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis. He prefers to work with individuals using a strengths-based approach and collaborative problem solving while also providing a safe space to share.

Robert works with individuals of all ages and is specifically trained in working with the elderly population. He is available for in-person sessions and via telehealth.

rgriffith@elitecounseling.net

Kate Sparks is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC). Kate specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Centered Therapy (FT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFT).

Kate has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specific areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, and solution-based work. Kate works with adults via in-person or telehealth sessions.

Ashley Adebiyi has been counseling clients from various backgrounds and needs since Fall of 2024. She is trained in ADHD, Autism/neurodivergence, PTSD, and knowledgeable on anxiety and depression. Ashley likes to work from a holistic, person-centered, non-judgmental approach. She primarily uses talk therapy, along with other therapeutic modalities, custom to the clients needs. 

Ashley specifically specializes in helping others establish healthy boundaries, identifying and finding freedom from people pleasing tendencies, and recognizing one’s worth and value in this world. She is also certified in Brainspotting.

Appointments can be made in-person and through Telehealth.

During her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband and children, exercising, and practicing self-care.

aadebiyi@elitecounseling.net

Stephanie Ellis is a Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LMSW) trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), TF-CBT, DBT skills, Mindfulness Skills, Grief & Loss support, and Motivational Interviewing.

Stephanie works with children, adolescents, adults, and families via Telehealth, In-person, or hybrid sessions. Stephanie specializes in Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Grief & Loss, OCD, Phobias, & Trauma. Stephanie works with adults via in-person or telehealth sessions.

sellis@elitecounseling.net

Katie Kyzar is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW). Katie has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, the Gottman Method for couples therapy, and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) for individuals with tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome. She works with adolescents, adults, couples, and highly sensitive individuals, as well as those seeking support with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem.

Katie also offers Christian counseling for clients who wish to integrate their faith into the therapeutic process. She specializes in helping clients develop healthy coping skills, build self-confidence, improve relationships, and heal from past wounds.

Katie offers in-person and telehealth appointments.

kkyzar@elitecounseling.net

Ella Moomey is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, working closely with individuals struggling with immigration & acculturation related challenges.

Ella works with adults via in-person or telehealth sessions. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT).

emoomey@elitecounseling.net

Aubrey Barba is a Limited Licensed Counselor (LLC). She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman certified for couples counseling. and faith-based counseling for Christians. 

Aubrey specializes in anxiety, depression, body image, marital therapy, trauma, phobias, and faith-based counseling. Ella works with adults via in-person or telehealth sessions.

abarba@elitecounseling.net

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