Our Team

Ira Glovinsky, Ph.D.
Psychology

(734) 741-1532

What kind of work do you do at the Glovinsky Center?
I am a fully licensed psychologist specializing in mood disorders in young children and autism spectrum disorder. I do psychological assessments, individual psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, psychological testing.

Where did you get your training and what is your educational background?
I taught in the New York City school system for five years with emotionally impaired children, gifted children, and then in a special program for socially maladjusted children. I then spent two years teaching in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric hospital in Michigan, after which I participated and later coordinated therapeutic preschool program. I spent two years on an NICU follow-up team at Sinai Hospital in Detroit. I received my Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Michigan in 1977 and was licensed as a psychologist in 1982. I then worked with Dr. Stanley Greenspan at the Interdisciplinary Council for Developmental and Learning Disabilities, and was co-lead for the Fielding Graduate University doctoral program in Infant and Early Child Development, based in Santa Barbara, California

What do you like most about what you do?
Helping parents to feel hopeful about children and helping parents to recognize, nurture, and celebrate their child’s strengths.

What will happen at a first visit?
I will see parents for a developmental and family history and discuss their concerns. I will give them a series of questionnaires regarding their child’s sensory functioning, behavior, executive skill development, and other questionnaires related to the referral question. We will then set up an appointment for a video-taped play session in which each parent will have the opportunity to play with their child as they would at home.

How can I get in touch with you?
Phone # 248-538-9070

Christine HOGAN henk, PH.D., CCC-SLP
Speech PATHOLOGY SERVICES

(810) 394-3085
chhenk2@gmail.com

What kind of work do you do at the Glovinsky Center?
I am a certified Speech and Language Pathologist and part of an Interdisciplinary Team for Evaluation of Speech and Language disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I conduct the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule as part of the Interdisciplinary Evaluation. I offer Speech and Language Treatment in areas of articulation, dysfluency and language disorders and disabilities and specialize in treatment of children on the Autism Spectrum.  In order to promote healthy relationships for boys and girls, I provide social skills group treatment. Parents are an integral part of my treatment program, as I extend ongoing support to families throughout the treatment program.

Where did you get your training and what is your educational background?
I received my PHD in Infant and Child Development with an emphasis in Mental Health from Fielding University. I received a Master of Arts Degree from Wayne State University in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Bachelors from Michigan State University in Psychology and Communication Sciences. I am a Clinical Instructor at Wayne State University in the area of Language Disorders, and  previously a clinical supervisor at Wayne State University.  In my early years as a Speech Language Pathologist, I worked in hospital settings with adults who were experiencing neurological disorders and children having Speech and Language Disorders.

What do you like most about what you do?
I love seeing growth in the communication ability of my clients, and thereby improving their self-esteem, familial and peer relationships, and overall quality of life. Observing the ongoing improvement in academic ability as part of a child’s communication improvement, is another area of enjoyment of my work. 

What will happen at a first visit?
At the first visit, I will interview parents regarding the speech and language development of their child and begin conducting the formal Speech and Language Assessment.

How can I get in touch with you?
You may contact me at 810 394 3085 or 248 538 9070.
My email is chhenk2@gmail.com

Nanci Hester M.S., LMSW
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/ PSYCHOTHERAPIST

(248) 310-5097
nlhester@yahoo.com

What kind of work do you do at the Glovinsky Center?
I do individual psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults who struggle with moods, are trying to cope with challenging feelings, understand their behaviors or navigate difficult relationships. I also work with parent-child relationships, provide parent support, and often see family members or care-givers of those impacted by anxiety or mood challenges.

I offer therapeutic groups for adolescent girls, mother-daughter relationships groups, sibling groups and facilitate parent education and support groups.

Where did you get your training and what is your educational background?
I earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Health Studies and Psychology from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. I have a Master’s degree (M.S.) in Behavioral Health from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My Master’s of Social Work degree (MSW, Clinical Specialty) is from Wayne State University in Detroit where I concurrently received graduate certification in Infant Mental Health.

What do you like most about what you do?
I like to see people develop a sense of compassion for themselves, feel connected with their strengths and realize they have the capacity to deal with issues in a way that makes sense to them. It’s wonderful when someone leaves therapy with a sense of how to take care of themselves emotionally.

What will happen at a first visit?
We talk about where someone is in that moment, where they were before, (what things brought them to that place) and where they want to get to. I want people to feel comfortable, hopeful and safe to be themselves. If it’s a child coming to therapy, I meet with just the parents at the initial session.

How can I get in touch with you?
You may reach me by phone at: (248) 310-5097
or email: nlhester@yahoo.com

What kind of work do you do at the Glovinsky Center?
I am an Early Childhood Specialist/Parent Educator focusing on Early Intervention support for parents and children.

Where did you get your training and what is your educational background?
I am available to facilitate PLAY-Support groups for parents and their young children. I am a Home Consultant for the Relationship Based model of Intervention called the PLAY Project. This model is Parent implemented and delivered to families in their home. As a supplemental service for other clinicians in the office I am available to visit a family’s home to see and share my observations of a child in their natural environment.

I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition from Michigan State University and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood and Nutrition from California State University, Northridge. I am a Registered Dietician. I also completed a Post Master’s Certificate in Infant Mental Health from Wayne State University. I have been trained throughout my career in a variety of Early Intervention screenings and assessments such as Ages and Stages, Parents as Teachers, MELD, and others.

I am a Licensed and Certified PLAY Project Home Consultant. I was supervised and trained by Dr. Richard Solomon the Creator and Medical Director of The PLAY Project.

What do you like most about what you do?
I am happy to work with parents to promote the optimal growth and development of their children (with and without developmental challenges) in the early years of life. I enjoy supporting a healthy parent child relationship so parents can maintain a joyful, playful and understanding relationship with their children throughout the early childhood years.

What will happen at a first visit? How can I get in touch with you?
First home visits and first group sessions look very different and expectations are different as well, so please feel free to contact me at 248/330-0309 or email me at Lauriekleeb@gmail.com for specific questions or concerns.

Marsha Mitnick, MS LLP
Limited Licensed Psychologist

(248) 227-5338

What kind of work do you do at the Glovinsky Center?
My therapeutic practice focuses on children and their parents.

I am especially interested in understanding the whole child and their unique learning style. Through play I am privileged to gain an understanding of how your child sees the world. The parent relationship is a crucial part of this process. Working together to understand your child brings stronger success to the therapy process.

Where did you get your training and what is your educational background?
I completed my undergraduate work at Eastern Michigan University and received a BA in Early Childhood Education.

I attended Madonna University and received my Masters in Clinical Psychology.

What do you like most about what you do?
Understanding how a child processes the world around him has always been a passion of mine. The therapeutic process and working with parents provides a continued view into this ever changing development.

I am also the Director of Temple Shir Shalom’s Preschool: The Learning Center. Having a significant understanding of child development and the educational process provides a well-rounded view to the therapeutic process.

What will happen at a first visit?
The first visit to my office is for parents only.  It is important to see if we are a good fit. Parents will share why they have sought out therapy.  For families that are unfamiliar with therapy I will explain the therapeutic process.  Before I will meet their child I will want to schedule an individual session with each parent.  

How can I get in touch with you?
Please contact me at: 248.227.5338

Shelley Krasman
Parent Support/Early Childhood Educator

(248) 255-8727
shkrasman@gmail.com 

What kind of work do you do at the Glovinsky Center?
My work is primarily involved in classroom observation and furthermore as a liaison between the child’s school and their parents, in conjunction with teachers and social workers. I focus on observing and assessing the child’s learning styles and behavioral/social skills so that their parents may better understand their child’s potential for growth. I also specialize in parent support services, such as: short and long term monitoring for current school placement and bullying prevention, research and evaluation of alternative school settings, and in-classroom shadowing to facilitate positive engagement and social connections.

Where did you get your training and what is your educational background?
I earned my Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development from the Department of Family and Consumer Resources at Wayne State University, where I also completed Masters coursework in the School of Social Work. Currently I am seeking the Early Childhood Family Specialist Endorsement from the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health.

What do you like most about what you do?
I am passionate about empowering parents to best navigate the challenges in their child’s school setting.
I believe in honoring and advocating for each child’s unique and special differences by promoting their individuality and emotional development.

What will happen at a first visit?
We can set up a time, either by phone or at the office, to discuss how your child is functioning in school, and to address any concerns and questions. From there I can provide information as to the next steps in their exploration process.

How can I get in touch with you?
I can be reached by phone at (248) 255-8727
or by email: shkrasman@gmail.com