No matter who you are, your life is precious. For 35 years, The Center for Counseling has had the joy of listening to, caring for, and helping our patients. In order to create a holistic mental health plan we take into consideration individual values, needs, family situations, and work environments.
No matter where you reside, we will walk with you. Through telehealth and in-person services, your plan can be as unique as you are.
To contact us at our Michigan location, please call 586-273-7095 or to contact us at our Tennessee location, please call 423-220-3822.
Ultimately, what we do together will leave you empowered to overcome and heal.
Meet The Staff
Catie Whiting, LCSW, PMH-C
Catie sees patients in person in Tennessee and virtually in Tennessee, Michigan and Georgia. Seeing people of all ages, Catie is a compassionate therapist, speaker, and podcast host who specializes in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence. While her approach is inclusive of all, Catie is particularly passionate about supporting women through anxiety, OCD, depression, and the transitions that come with womanhood. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, IFS, and Exposure Response Prevention, Catie provides a safe, empowering space for clients to heal, grow, and build lasting resilience.
Sheila C. Cowling, MA, LLP
Sheila is a Christian based mental health provider, who has been practicing for more than 30 years. She has focused her treatment on adults with depression, anxiety, marriage and family issues, and body image issues. Sheila also specializes in traumatic brain injuries, as well as women dealing with issues related to perimenopause and menopause.
Bill Whiting, M.ED, LMSW
Bill sees patients in person in Tennessee and virtually in Tennessee and Michigan. With over 30 years of experience, Bill Whiting, M.Ed., LCSW, offers a dynamic, movement-based approach to therapy focused on physical, mental, and emotional activation. His integrative style supports a wide range of clients—from neurodiverse children to adults navigating trauma—through personalized, action-oriented care that goes beyond the traditional therapy model. By combining therapeutic techniques with active engagement, Bill helps clients build lasting change, empowering them to take charge of their own healing journey.
Joan Ghougoian, LMSW
Joan sees patients in person and virtually in Michigan. Joan is an experienced mental health provider with a background as a community provider. Because of that, she has focused her treatment on adults with mental health issues and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
Christina Lawton, LMSW
Christina sees patients virtually in Michigan. Christina is a highly-trained mental health provider, with extensive experience providing mental health services to a wide variety of age groups, ranging from 8 years of age to geriatric.
Dr. James Hansen, PhD
Dr. Hansen is a professor at Oakland University and does clinical supervision for therapists as well as providing ongoing education for our therapists to ensure high-quality, up to date practices within the clinic.
