Who Are Human Resource Associates?

HRA began in 1972 as a small group of mental health professionals. New services and staff have been added each year until we now number fifteen professionals with over 200 years of collective experience covering the fields of psychology, psychiatry, social work, education, wellness and business management.

Our years of experience are backed by appropriate licensure and certification. Confidentiality and professional services are ensured by our commitment to the professional ethical standards of the American Psychological Association, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Psychiatric Association.

Robert Baird , Curt J. Cunningham , Kathryn DenHouter , Mark E. DeVries

Thomas Fuller , Jeffery T. Kieliszewski , Omar Mangrum

Linda Z. Morton , Robert J. Shaffer , Thomas Spahn , Ronald Vanderbeck

Karen VanDeusen , Don L. VanOstenberg , Donna M. Warber

Robert J. Baird
Degree: M. Div., M.S.W. Ph.D. Education: Hope College Western Theological Seminary Grand Valley State University		Licensure: Licensed Social Worker, State of Michigan Ordained Minister, Reformed Church in America
Experience: After serving in the parish ministry for fifteen years (with congregations from the Reformed, Congregational, and Lutheran traditions), Bob earned a second graduate degree to gain license for clinical psychotherapy. With the unique combination of degrees Bob provides Christian counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Areas of interest include: grief and loss (workng particularly with families struggling with terminal illness or sudden loss); pre-marital evaluations; marital therapy; divorce counseling (including child/adolescent adjustment concerns); parenting issues (including conduct disorder;sibling relations); issues of sexual orientation; stress management; adjustment disorders; anxiety disorders; depression; conflict management; and consultant to churches.

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Curt Cunningham
Degree: D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Education: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine		Licensure: Licensed Physician, State of Michigan
Experience: Psychiatry. General adult and child psychiatry; eating disorders; case management; medication management.

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Kathryn V. DenHouter
Degree: Ph.D., Educational Psychology Education: Calvin College Michigan State University		Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan Certified to Administer Fast Forward One and Two
Experience: Individual, marital, child and family therapy, psychoeducational, learning disability assessments; helping children and families as they interface with the school system; learning and school behavior problems; women in transition; mothers of young children; adoption issues; adolescent adjustment issues. Twenty years of prior experience with students and parents in the school setting. Stress management classes and women's self-esteem groups. Has worked extensively with depression and anxiety. Trained in cognitive therapy.

E-mail Dr. DenHouter at kdenhou@netscape.net

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Mark E. DeVries
Degree: Ph.D. Clinical Psychology M.A. Theology M.A. Counseling Education: Fuller Theological Seminary Western Michigan University Calvin College		Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan
Experience: Psychological assessment and neuropsychological assessment with adults and older adults; individual and group psychotherapy with adults; clinical supervision; counselor training. Special interests: assessment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Adjunct faculty at Western Michigan University.

E-mail Dr. DeVries at mark.devries@wmich.edu

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Thomas C. Fuller
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology Education: University of Michigan Western Michigan University Michigan State University		Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan Diplomate: American Board of Psychological Specialties - Forensic Neuropsychology
Experience: HRA Clinical Coordinator. Problems of adjustment for adults and adolescents; therapy for depression; medical psychology, e.g., coping with illness/disease/disability; stress management, eating disorders; marital and divorce counseling; grief and loss counseling; anxiety disorders; reproductive medicine; neuropsychological, intellectual, learning disability, and personality assessment. Hospital privileges at Metropolitan and Forest View.

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Jeffery T. Kieliszewski
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology M.A., Clinical Psychology Education: University of Iowa Roosevelt University Grand Valley State University		Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan
Experience: Dr. Kieliszewski offers a full range of forensic psychological services including evaluations for competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, sex offending risk assessment, potential for violence risk assessment, juvenile competency, and family court issues/child custody/parental rights. Other areas of practice: Individual and group psychotherapy with adults and adolescents, psychological testing and evaluation, ADHD testing, staff training, clinical supervision, consultation to criminal justice agencies and attorneys. Special interests: forensic records review and consultation, occupational related stress and adjustment, psychotherapy with substance abusers in recovery, correction officer stress, mental health disability.

Specialized Forensic Psychology Services Brochure

E-mail Dr. Kieliszewski at jtkiel@sbcglobal.net

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Omar L. Mangrum
Degree: Ed.D., Counseling Psychology Education: Western Michigan University		Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan Certified Biofeedback Practitioner, State of Michigan Diplomate: American Board of Psychological Specialties
Experience: Individual, Marital & Family Therapy. Extensive experience with health related issues, including anxiety disorders, depresion, stress management, chronic pain and smoking cessation. Treatment strategies include traditional and behavioral psychotherapy techniques, biofeedback, and hypnosis. Testing and evaluation services are also available. Practicing in West Michigan since 1978 with downtown offices in Grand Rapids and Big Rapids.

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Linda Z. Morton
Degree: M.S.W., A.C.S.W., Clinical Social Worker Education: University of Illinois Central Michigan University		Licensure: Academy of Certified Social Workers, State of Michigan Accredited for Fundamentals of Substance Abuse Counseling, Office of Substance Abuse Services
Experience: Individual, marital, and family therapy. Treatment of depression, anxiety, chemical dependency, adjustment to illness/disease, infertility struggles, peri-menopause and menopausal changes, grief and loss issues, post-trauma work with sexual abuse survivors, divorce adjustment & family communication. Available for substance abuse assessments. Coordination of employee assistance programs. Mediation for divorce, custody, and visitation. 12 years' experience post-Masters.

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Robert J. Shaffer
Degree: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology Education: Monteith College Wayne State University Michigan State University		Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan
Experience: Child psychology, school issues, children with serious medical problems, adolescent behavior issues, learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, assessment and therapy, and family counseling. Individual and marital counseling. Past president of West Michigan Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Human Development, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University. Hospital privileges at Butterworth, Blodgett, and Forest View. 20 years of experience.

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Thomas M. Spahn
Degree: M.S.W., Ed.D., Counseling Psychology Education: Notre Dame University Western Michigan University		Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan College of Forensic Examiners Diplomate: American Board of Psychological Specialties
Experience: Emotional problems such as post-traumatic stress reactions, depression, anxiety reactions, relationship, family and divorce issues. Industrial psychology: including employee evaluation, organizational consulting, employee assistance, and outplacement services. Forensic psychology with special emphasis upon family law. Adolescents and adults. 25 years of experience.

E-mail Dr. Spahn at: tspahn@earthlink.net

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Ronald L. Vanderbeck
Degree: Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist Education: Hope College Illinois School of Professional Psychology		Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan Accreditation in Child Protective Services
Experience: Problems related to sexual mistreatment, sexuality, and traumatic life events; child, adolescent, adults; individual and family therapy; victims and sex offenders. Consultant to attorneys, therapists, etc. Formerly with Pine Rest and YWCA. 17 years of experience.

Also see Dr. Vanderbeck's Website @ www.helpvideo.com

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Karen M. VanDeusen
Degree: M.S.W., A.C.S.W., Clinical Social Worker Education: Western Michigan University Grand Valley State University		Licensure: C.S.W., Certified Social Worker, Michigan Dept. of Licensing & Regulation
Experience: Individual, marital, and family and group therapy. Treatment of victims of sexual abuse and their families, adult survivors of sexual abuse or other family dysfunction. Individual counseling and family therapy. Treatment of adult survivors of sexual abuse or other family dysfunctions, post traumatic stress, and couples communication, depression, and anxiety.

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Don L. VanOstenberg
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology Education: Calvin College Michigan State University		Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan Certified Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology Diplomate: American Board of Psychological Specialties
Experience: 30 years of experience with the last 24 in private practice as an individual and marital counselor; consultant to churches, social agencies, courts, and private industry. Now accepting marital therapy in special cases, consulting to management on personnel and organizational questions, and to attorneys on forensic issues.

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Donna M. Warber
Degree: M.A., Counseling Psychology Education: Michigan State University Aquinas College Western Michigan University		Licensure: Limited Licensed Psychologist
Experience: Child psychology, behavioral issues, school issues, learning disabilities, assessment and therapy. Adolescent adjustment issues. Individual and Family Counseling. Grief and loss counseling for children and adults. Women in transition. Adjunct instructor, Human Growth and Development, and Assessment of Learning Disabilities, Aquinas College. Fifteen years experience with students and parents in school setting. In private practice since 1992.

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