Dene Berman, Ph.D., ABPP, is licensed as a psychologist in Ohio and certified as a school psychologist in Illinois. A Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, he is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology and has a Certificate of Professional Qualifications in Psychology. He  holds the APA Certificate of Proficiency in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment. He is Clinical Professor at the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University.

 

Jennifer Davis-Berman, Ph.D., is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. She is a specialist in geriatrics, as well as adult and women's issues. When she is not at Lifespan, she is a Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work at the University of Dayton. Her latest book, written with Dene, is The Promise of Wilderness Therapy .

 

Berthold Berg, PhD is a psychologist treating children, adolescent, adults and couples. He has published 13 therapeutic boards games (search "Berg" at www.creativetherapystore.com ) that he uses in his treatment of children and adolescents, including complementary parenting guidance.  In addition to his work with children, he has special interest and expertise in: divorce adjustment for adults and children, child custody evaluations, development of post-divorce parenting plans, harm reduction and relapse prevention training for drug and alcohol problems, and development of anger management skills.

 

Sally Benner, M.A., is a Professional Clinical Counselor who enjoys working with people experiencing situational problems and life changes. such as stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as relationship conflicts, divorce, school adjustment, job changes, and child-rearing. She has extensive training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy which can often facilitate change in just a few sessions.

 

Marlene "Mimi" Sorah, M.S., a Professional Clinical Counselor, has many years of experience in the behavioral health field, and is an Adjunct Instructor at Sinclair Community College. She has special interests in women’s issues and assertive communication. After years of working in a psychiatric practice, she has an understanding of psychopharmacology. She provides individual counseling for adults and adolescents, as well as couple’s counseling.