Clinicians
of Berrien Springs
Harold Smith, PsyD
Education​
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Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Adler School of Professional Psychology
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Client Demographic
Couples, Families, Adults, Children
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Clinical Interest
Depression, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, and Neuropsychology
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Dr. Smith enjoys spending his energy investing in the healing of individuals and helping them reach their full potential. As the founder of Life Psychology, he remains dedicated to working with people to overcome life’s obstacles and demands. Now semi-retired, Dr. Smith enjoys travelling to various places across the United States with family, as well as taking frequent trips to Alaska.
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Marlene Rich, MA, LPC
Education
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MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Client Demographic
Adults, Children, Couples, Families
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Clinical Interest
Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, ADHD, Bipolar, Grief, Testing, and Behavioral Problems
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Meeting people and listening to their stories is a pleasure for Marlene. For her, supporting someone through the difficult issues that life can bring is an honor. She is dedicated to working with anyone young or old who desires to make a change in his or her life. Eclectic best describes her treatment approach, as she likes the freedom to choose from various therapies for each person by using his or her individual strengths, goals, and ideas of change.
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Ellecia Hope Cousins, LLPC, NCC
Education​
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Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology – in progress
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MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Client Demographic
Adults, Teens, and Couples
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Clinical Interest
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship/Marital stress, Self-Esteem and Identity, Spirituality, and more.
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Counselor Cousins is dedicated to providing compassionate support as you navigate
life’s many challenges. Using psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and attachment-
based approaches, she helps you explore how past experiences shape your present
emotions and relationships, empowering you to break unhelpful patterns and create
meaningful change. Ellecia has experience working with diverse populations, offering a
culturally responsive and affirming space where you feel heard and supported. She is
passionate about helping couples improve communication, deepen emotional bonds,
and navigate conflict. Counselor Cousins believes therapy is a collaborative journey and
looks forward to walking alongside you as you pursue growth and healing. Committed to
the self-care she encourages in others, Ellecia finds balance by lifting weights and
spending time in nature.​
T. Scott Erich, LLMSW
Education​
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MA in Social Work from Andrews University
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Client Demographic
Couples, Families, Adults, Children
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Clinical Interest
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar, Child Behavioral Problems.
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Scott Erich enjoys working with clients to improve their lives and meet their desired goals. He always tries to equip his clients with the therapy tools they need to recover and continue to perform effective self-care even after therapy sessions end. He often uses cognitive behavioral therapy with clients to help them identify the underlying causes of distress and then crafting treatment plans with them to address their issues. Holistic healing and a fulfilling life being the aim he hopes to reach for each of his clients.
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Phillip Mann, LLMSW
Education​
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MA in Social Work from Andrews University
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B.Sc. in Health Science
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Client Demographic
Children, Teens, Young Adults, Couples
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Clinical Interest
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Interpersonal Conflict, Life Transitions, Marital Stress.
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Phillip is an eclectic therapist that aims to help clients find the source of life’s traumas. With solution-focused methods Phillip helps clients explore their inner thoughts and feelings, while equipping them with tools to help bring those thoughts back into alignment with their desired goals. Working for Andrews University and the Boys and Girls Club of America has given Phillip the necessary experiences to be able to connect with people across different demographics and throughout the various developmental stages of life.
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Yazmik Cantillano, LMSW, M SpEd, CCPT
Education​
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Masters in Social work from Andrews University with a family therapy focus
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Masters in Special Education from Fitchburg State College
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Masters in Education from Atlantic Union College
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
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Client Demographic
Couples, Families, Adults, Children
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Clinical Interest
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Veterans, Divorce Recovery, and Family and Interpersonal Conflict
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Yazmik’s life journey led her to develop a passion for helping others heal and overcome different life struggles. She has experience working with veterans, adults, children and families. Yazmik utilizes different modalities, including CBT, Solution-focused, person-centered therapy, and other trauma-specific modalities. She has a multicultural background and is fluent in Spanish. She enjoys outdoor activities.
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Heather Rosen, LLMSW
Education​
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Master of Social Work from Andrews University
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Client Demographic
Adults, Teens, Geriatric, Families
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Clinical Interest
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Foster Care/Kinship Care/Adoption, Major Life Transitions, Spiritual Support in Therapy
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Heather is interested in being a part of each person’s journey, be it a major life decision with difficulty or working through the internal struggles of living life when you aren’t where you want to be. Having worked with a variety of ages and cultures through the years, Heather enjoys talking through, directing persons to areas of concern, and being a support as you find a new normal and finding tools and resources to assist you in your journey. Heather encourages clients to lean into their protective factors and learn how to navigate through risk factors or struggles they are experiencing. Heather respects the realness of depression, anxiety and grief often being underlying factors in the struggles we sometimes find ourselves. Heather enjoys walking with clients through this journey to find hope and the ability to live life on purpose, finding the ability to take control in what often seem like out of control situations.
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Alina Baltazar, MSW, LMSW, CFLE
Education​
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Doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies from Michigan State University
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Masters in Social Work from University of Michigan
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Certified Family Life Educator
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Client Demographic
Adults, Couples, Families
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Clinical Interest
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Bipolar, Grief, Weight Issues, Divorce Recovery, Disability, Interpersonal Conflict, Parenting, and Child Behavioral Problems
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Dr. Baltazar primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with the aim of working with you to help you meet your goals. She has received training and certification in Gottman’s Method in couples therapy as well as EMDR.
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Education​
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Doctoral Degree in Psychology​​​