Our Staff

Kathy has years of experience as a Mental Health therapist.

She is currently accepting new patients.

Her schedule is Tuesdays’ and Thursdays’ via telehealth or in person. She is currently treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief and loss.

Kathy looks forward to continuing you journey of healing.

Carrie Laura is accepting new clients! Do you feel as though you’ve been struggling, carrying the weight of fears and burdens, alone? Are you battling an addiction, anxiety, depression, traumatic/post traumatic stress, or grief and loss? Perhaps you’re the parent or guardian of a school-aged child who’s struggling with behavioral or emotional challenges, or an older-adult feeling isolated and lonely? I want you to know that you are not alone.

She is currently working with clients from 5 to 80 years old, utilizing strengths-based, solution-focused and self-empowerment models. It is her belief that every individual holds the innate power within themselves to heal, grow and thrive; Carrie’s passion is: compassionately and patiently meeting the client where they are, while supporting them towards finding their power. Carrie offers a compassionate and safe-space Monday through Thursday for morning, afternoon and evening sessions, in person and/or by telephone at Apex Behavioral Health Western Wayne P.L.L.C.

She looks forward to meeting you and hearing your story.

Marie has 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health, community based and private organizations. Her work is informed by personal mental health challenges and healing.

She has an interactive, supportive behavioral coaching style that encompasses integrative, holistic principles of mental health, trauma and nutritional psychology.

She is currently accepting new clients Monday through Friday in person, if preferred Telehealth is available.

She prefers to meet with clients in person to gather a thorough bio psychosocial assessment, getting all the different aspects of your history to help her understand your experience.

Marie utilizes evidence based techniques and therapeutic approaches to help guide you towards your goals with mindfulness training, behavioral analysis, behavioral coaching, family systems, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior skills to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, adjustment to lifecycle challenges, grief/loss and trauma. She offers a safe supportive sounding board to help process various challenges. Marie is passionate about her work and is excited to be able to assist you in your healing journey.

Stacey currently works Monday through Friday via telehealth or if preferred, in person is available.

She is currently accepting new patients.

She is looking forward to meeting you.

Michael Tucker received his Master of Social Work degree and his Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).  Mr. Tucker is a licensed MSW, ACSW with certifications in Clinical Macro.  He is also a holder of an MA degree in Counseling with specialty in Mental Health/Substance Abuse Disorders Crisis Intervention.

He is currently accepting new patients.  Michael is available Monday through Thursday; Saturday as well via telehealth.

Mr. tucker has been a licensed professional counselor in the State of Michigan since 1992.  Mr. Tucker is a Clinical Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist receiving his training from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015.  Michal has been on staff at Apex Behavioral Wester Wayne location for 19 years.  Mr. Tucker has provided outpatient mental health and substance services at numerous clinics throughout the Wayne Metro Tri County areas.  With combined professional clinical community experience expanding 48 years.  He has worked for the Dept. of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Detroit servicing Veterans/Military Families.  The department of Human Services State of Michigan and DPSCD the largest school district in the State of Michigan.  He has worked with individuals/couples, groups, geriatric, adolescent population.

Racial Composition African American.

Diane holds a Master degree in Clinical Psychology starting in 1983 as well holds a Master degree in Social Work starting 2005.  She has been practicing psychotherapy for over 41 years and clinical social work for over 20 years.  Diane has work for Apex Behavioral Health for over 25 years.  She works with adults and children.  Her current availability is on Wednesdays for now via telehealth or in office.

She is currently accepting new patients.

Therapy to her is a healing relationship with mutual respect between the client and therapist.  Diane works with multiple issues affecting people ranging from adults to children.  helping people to resolve internal conflicts and to restore well being.  Furthermore, she can work with people who are dealing with serious health issues.

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Dr. Dlugokinski graduated with his Ph.D. from the University of Detroit. He received his M.S. from Eastern Michigan University.

Dr. Dlugokinski sees adolescent and adult clients every Monday in Westland.

Dr. Dlugokinski specializes in adolescent mood and behavior problems, and adult psychotherapy.

Dr. Dlugokinski has previously worked at local in-patient psychiatric hospitals.

Dr. Keith is in network with: Aetna, BCBS, BCN, Priority Health, HAP, Magellan, Medicare, Cofinity, Value Options, and Total Health Care.

Facility Location: Westland

Certifications/Licensures: Dr. Dlugokinski is a licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan.

Languages Spoken: Dr. Dlugokinski works with the hearing imparied.

Contact Info:
Phone: 734-729-3133

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Alicia graduated with her MSW from Wayne State University and received with her BSW from Michigan State University.

Alicia sees adult clients.  She is currently accepting new patients.

She works Monday and Thursday in person and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday via telehealth at Apex Westland.

She specializes in: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management, and grief or loss issues.

Alicia previously worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker at Oakwood Hospital in the Partial Hospitalization Program.

Alicia is in network with: Aetna, BCBS, BCN, Priority Health, HAP, Magellan, Cofinity, Value Options, and Total Health Care.

Facility Location: Westland

Certifications/Licensures: LMSW

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Info:
Phone: 734-729-3133

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Dr. Tae Park graduated with his M.D. from Kyungpook Medical School in Korea.

Dr. Park sees adult clients. He works in Westland on Mondays through Saturday.

Dr. Park specializes in general psychiatry including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Dr. Park is in network with: Aetna, BCBS, BCN, Priority Health, HAP, Humana, Magellan, Medicare, United Behavioral Health, Cofinity, Value Options, Tri-Care, and Total Health Care.

Facility Location: Westland

Certifications/Licensures: Dr. Park is a certified Physician in the State of Michigan. He completed his residency at the Wayne County Psychiatric Hospital.

Languages Spoken: English, Korean

Contact Info:
Phone: 734-729-3133

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Dr. Chang graduated from the Catholic Medical College in Seoul, Korea.

Dr. Chang sees adult clients.  Currently not accepting new patients.  He works Monday and Tuesdays via telehealth.

Dr. Chang specializes in general psychiatry, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Dr. Chang works Monday and Tuesday in Westland.

He served in the Republic of Korea Army as a medical officer.

Dr. Chang is in network with: Aetna, BCBS, BCN, HAP, Magellan, Mediare, Cofinity, Value Options, Tri-Care and Total Health Care.

Facility Location: Westland

Certifications/Licensures: Dr. Chang is a certified Physician in the state of Michigan.

Languages Spoken: English, Korean

Contact Info:
Phone: 734-729-3133