All Renewal Center clinicians are Master's level practitioners who are state licensed, accredited, and insured to offer you the highest quality professional counseling services. Our fully licensed psychiatrists are also available for further diagnosis, medication evaluations, and follow-ups. In your first session, your counselor will assess your mental health needs, give recommendations, and set treatment goals with you. Renewal Center clinicians are Bible believing Christians equipped to incorporate your faith into your treatment plan.

 
Steve Fair, Director
LMSW, ACSW

Port Huron and Clinton Township

Mr. Steve Fair has been in practice for ten years, working with individuals young and old, specializing in working with marriages and families. He has also worked extensively with teenagers and children, and with adult disorders such as depression and anxiety. Mr. Fair has his Bachelor's degree in psychology and his Master's degree in social work, both from the University of Michigan. Mr. Fair has been licensed in the state of Michigan, and accredited nationally with the highest credentials in Social Work. Mr. Fair also has a degree in Christian Ministry and advanced training in Theophostic Ministry. Mr. Fair has a biblical approach to Christian Psychotherapy.
     
    Dr. Robert BaueR, MEdical Director
D.O.
Port Huron

Dr. Robert Bauer D.O has been a lifelong resident of Port Huron and Graduated from Michigan State University with his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bauer then went on in Post Doctoral work to specialize in Psychiatry through Wayne State University, and became the staff Psychiatrist at Kingswood Hospital working with disorders of all types. Dr. Bauer has a caring demeanor, is knowledgeable in Clinical and Psychopharmacologic interventions, and is the Medical director overseeing patient care at Renewal Center. Dr. Bauer will help you discern if there are medical issues that need to be addressed, and give feedback regarding any medication interventions that may be helpful in your healing process. Dr. Bauer is a member of the Michigan Psychiatric Society and the American Psychiatric Association, and is here to serve you.
     
    Dr. Phillipa Zylanoff
MD
Clinton Township

     
    Dr. Cheryl Mazzara
MD, Board Certified Child Psychiatrist
Clinton Township

     
  Mrs. Marya Drygalski
LMSW, CEAP
Clinton Township

Mrs. Marya Drygalski has been in practice for more than 16 years working with individuals, couples, families and work organizations. She specializes in solution-focused brief therapy, addictions, and adult disorders such as anxiety and depression. Mrs. Drygalski has her Bachelor's degree in Buisness and Psychology from Central Michigan University and her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She has been licensed in the state of Michigan and accredited nationally with the highest credentials in Social Work. Mrs. Drygalski has received certifications as an Employee Assistance Professional, Gambling Addictions Counselor and in Industrial Relations.
     
 

Tom Kennedy
LPC
Port Huron

Mr. Tom Kennedy comes to Renewal Center having a background of invaluable experiences, education, and life skills that he openly shares with his clients.  Tom has worked in a public school setting for over 30 years, overseeing other mental health workers and dealing with some of the most difficult behavioral and emotional symptoms in children and adolescents in St. Clair County.  Tom has traveled and spoken to large groups about men’s issues, family life skills, and many other mental health issues.  Tom has experience in psychological testing, and uses these skills to quickly assess the root issues of your problems, and utilizes a family systems approach in dealing with children, adolescents, marriages, and individuals from all walks of life.  

     
 

Lisa Brooks
LLP
Clinton Township

Lisa Brooks is a Limited License Psychologist licensed by the State of Michigan. Her undergraduate study was at Michigan State University. Her graduate education came from Eastern Michigan University and she received a Master of Science in Behavioral Psychology.

In the field of mental health she has a variety of experiences including: work with severely mentally ill and medically fragile children, developmentally disabled, prison ministry and youth at risk of adjudication. She has been practicing for approximately six years clinically, and working in the people serving field for over 20 years. Lisa serves as a pastoral counselor in a local church, and has almost completed her Doctoral degree in Christian Ministry. Lisa loves working with children and teens, as she has children of her own. Lisa is effective in working with people of all ages, races, and walks of life.

     
  Ms. Marlaina DesRosiers
LLPC, LPN
Clinton Township

Ms. Marlaina DesRosiers, LLPC, LPN works with all age clientele and has a heart for anyone hurting, afraid, or feeling overwhelmed. She specializes in anger management, grief and loss, self-esteem, depression, and family strengthening. Marlaina received her bachelor’s degree in Family Life Education and her master’s degree in Counseling; both from Spring Arbor University. She is licensed in the State of Michigan. Ms. DesRosiers is trained in inner healing prayer models of treatment and has a background in the medical field where she has served as a nurse for over 16 years. Serving in the inner city of Detroit has given Marlaina experience with all types of disorder, mental health symptoms, and life difficulties and has worked well in helping manage crisis of all types in families and individuals.
     
    Brad McDonald
LMSW

     
    Karlene Harbour
LMSW
Port Huron

     
    Karen Owens
LLP
Clinton Township

     
    Dan Hitz
LLPC
Clinton Township

     
    Jolene Pemberton
LLMSW
Port Huron

     

 

 


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