Brad Messenger
LMSW, CEO
Brad graduated from Michigan State University School of Clinical Social Work with his master’s degree in Social Work, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy. Brad spent time working for St. Vincent Catholic Charities and Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative, where he witnessed the remarkable effects talk therapy has on physically and mentally ill patients. Not long after, Brad joined forces with CCMC and established CCMC Psychological Services and directed his psychology expertise towards an integration of psychology and primary care. Brad now oversees the operations of CCMC Psychological Services, Gratiot Psychological Services, Midland Psychological Services, and Bay City Psychological Services.
Corrie Lovejoy
Regional Manager
After several years in customer service, Corrie Lovejoy graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2012 with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Realizing that she was much better behind the scenes, she decided not to pursue a degree in counseling, but rather came to manage a counseling office in 2014.
Lara Hakamaki
Director of Corporate Development
Lara graduated from Albion College with her Bachelor's in Economics and Management with a dual minor in Psychological Sciences and Cell & Molecular Biology. She has certifications in Spanish and Osteoarchaeology. She is the head of Corporate Development, so she shares her presence with all of our facilities. She grew up in the Upper Peninsula and loves the outdoors. Lara is a very energetic and outgoing person. Her hobbies include makeup, fashion, cooking, cleaning, sports, and playing with her adorable dog, Jordyn.
Jessica Charron, PsyD, LP
Clinical Director
Jessica graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in Psychology and received her master’s from the Center for Humanistic Studies. Jessica then acquired a Doctor of Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology. Following school, Jessica trained at a private practice in Farmington Hills and also performed in-home therapy for foster care in Detroit. Jessica has been with CCMC Psychological Services since they opened their doors in 2010. In her spare time, she enjoys singing karaoke, playing disc golf, cooking and rollerblading.
Amanda M. Patterson, LPC
Clinical Director
I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Masters in Counseling from Central Michigan University. Prior to joining the Gratiot team, I developed my clinical skills providing individual and couples therapy at CCMC Psychological Services and at the Central Michigan University Counseling Center. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I will use a variety of approaches in our sessions in order to understand and treat the root causes, not just the symptoms, of your issues. I prefer cognitive-behavioral, strength-based and relational therapy techniques that are designed to address you as a whole person. I believe that this deeper exploration and understanding allows for meaningful and sustainable healing and growth. I aspire to empower others in finding the path that can lead them to a more fulfilling life and engage them in their journey towards meaningful and lasting change. When I am not in the office providing hope to others I can be found spending time with my husband and two daughters, Tori and Bella. Hobbies of mine include camping, swimming, reading, jogging, dancing, singing, and really anything at all to do with music. I look forward to working with you and hope to help you make a meaningful change in your life.
Christine Shaw, PsyD, LP
Clinical Director
Christine received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Michigan State University. She then moved to Chicago and earned her Master's and Doctoral degrees from Adler University. She has experience in community mental health, residential treatment facilities, hospitals and schools. Christine specializes in working with people who have experienced trauma, mood disorders, relationship problems, and members of the LBGTQIA+ community. Her therapeutic orientation is person-centered and integrative, utilizing stage of change, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior interventions to help people learn skills to live their best life. She also specializes in providing psychological evaluations for children and adults with concerns related to ADHD, cognitive impairment, intellectual and learning disabilities, personality assessments, or pre-surgical evaluations, as well as more general evaluations for diagnostic clarification and therapeutic recommendations. When she's not in the office, Christine enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, traveling to new places, watching movies and reading.
Megan Hodges
Patient Advocate
Cheyenne Mendham
Patient Advoate
Addiston Swarthout
Front Desk Supervisor
Samantha Benson
Care Provider
Mark Caswell, MS LLPC
Care Provider
Paige Doubler
Care Provider
Emma Kahrs
Care Provider
Calli Kreutzberger, MA TLLP, LPC
Care Provider
Jennifer Lantz
Care Provider
Alexia Lunetta
Care Provider
Ainslee McVay
Care Provider
Robin Padilla, LPC
Care Provider
P. Cristy Swarthout, LPC, CAADC
Care Provider
Maggie Valade, MA TLLP
Care Provider
Nina Whitehill, LPC
Care Provider
Kayla Lalk
Patient Advoate
Leon Austin, PsyD LP
Care Provider
Anthony Michael Benedict, LLPC
Care Provider
Tara Hyde, LLMSW
Care Provider
Sara Bruewer, LMSW
Care Provider
Lyndsay Chant, LLMSW
Care Provider
Alesha Dickman, MA TLLP
Care Provider
Michelle M. Harrast, LLPC
Care Provider
Timothy M. Higgins, HCP, HAD
Care Provider
Cherie LaLone, MA LPC, NCC
Care Provider
Lauren Marks, LLPC
Care Provider
Rayna Oswald LLMSW
Care Provider
Morgan Sauve, LLMSW
Care Provider
Kelsie Willsey
Office Manager
Tess Harner
Patient Advocate
Alyssa Cavanaugh, LLMSW
Care Provider
Noele Lucius, LLMSW
Care Provider
Kenneth Mize, LLMSW
Care Provider
Christopher Morabito, LPC
Care Provider
Marissa Ollech, LMSW
Care Provider
Amanda Schulze, LPC
Care Provider
Nicole Trombley, LLMSW
Care Provider