Our Team
Dr. Julie A. Galvin, PhD
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Galvin is a Fully Licensed Psychologist in the State of Michigan and she is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). In addition, Dr. Galvin is an Adjunct Specialist at Michigan State University in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education. Dr. Galvin has been a field supervisor, training doctoral students and other graduate students in the field of psychology for more than 20 years. She works with children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of therapy as well as assessment. She works with clients who seek assistance on a variety of issues. spanning the range from those who are adjusting to changes in their life, anxiety, and depression. She also employs life-coaching techniques so that her clients can create a vision for their lives, set goals, and achieve their aspirations, while learning how to maintain balance in their lives.
Dr. Elizabeth Snyder, PhD
Psychologist
Dr. Snyder has experience supporting children and adults with ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, ODD, and more. She is particularly passionate about helping clients who display ADHD-like symptoms and anxiety. Caregiver Coaching is one of her favorite aspects of her job. By working with the caregivers of a child, she helps families create a research-based plan to improve behaviors and reduce family stress.
Dr. Snyder has also completed training in Perinatal Mental Health and specializes in working with persons struggling during pregnancy and parenting young children.
Madelynn “Max” Carney, MA
Psychologist
Max believes that therapy should be as unique as each individual. She collaborates with clients to create a personalized plan that matches their needs and goals. Using a blend of Humanistic, Gestalt, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with Motivational Interviewing, Max helps clients build effective tools for managing stress, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing focus and confidence. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
Talar Bagdasarian, MA
Psychologist
Talar specializes in supporting children, teenagers, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, body-image concerns, and social-emotional well-being. Her therapeutic approach is deeply client-centered, prioritizing individual needs and goals. Talar integrates cognitive and behavioral techniques to create personalized treatment plans, fostering empowerment and active engagement in the healing process. Taking a person-centered approach, Talar’s goal is to provide emotional support and share her professional opinion, while still fostering the idea that the individual knows themselves best and can arrive at their own unique solutions.
Evan Harwood, MA
Psychologist
Evan helps children, teenagers, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral issues, OCD, significant life stressors/changes, and/or outpatient level eating disorders. He enjoys helping clients improve their overall physical, mental, and social well-being. Evan helps clients develop effective coping skills, improve attention and focus, improve emotional stability, and develop self-compassion and acceptance. To do this, Evan incorporates and welds together multiple therapeutic approaches in his practice, encouraging and empowering clients to facilitate the change and growth that they are looking for.
Azari Haygood, MA
Psychologist
Azari began her career in the mental health field working with adolescents and adults with traumatic brain injuries and co-occurring substance use disorders. While obtaining her masters degree, her practicum focused on neuropsychological testing and counseling to families of neurodivergent children. Upon completion of her graduate studies, Azari began her career in testing and providing psychotherapy services. She acknowledges that psychological testing can be an intimidating concept, but in reality, it is a powerful tool designed to help that individual. She views clients as a person first and foremost, while acknowledging their diagnosis for treatment planning purposes. Using a person centered approach allows her to acknowledge a diagnosis, while understanding that the role a diagnosis plays in someone’s life will vary from person to person.
Cindi Lonick, MA
Psychologist
With over 15 years of experience, Cindi specializes in diagnostic assessments of learning disorders, autism, anxiety, and other social-emotional and behavioral difficulties. Her background in School and Community Psychology and Educational Psychology, coupled with certifications as a School Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, equips her to navigate the complexities of education systems and provide tailored interventions to meet individual needs.
Jared C. Bonnici, MA
Psychologist
Jared has a strong belief in the power of clients to make change in their own lives, as well as the integral importance the client-therapist relationship plays in helping make those changes last and thrive. Jared works with individuals, couples, and families. He approaches therapy with a clear sense of integrity, authenticity, and positive intent. He began his career running group therapy sessions for all age groups and a wide array of populations dealing with diverse presenting problems ranging from substance abuse and trauma to personality and eating disorders.
Joyce Kuribayashi MS
Psychologist
Joyce has worked in outpatient counseling providing psychological testing and therapy and patients with with chronic pain. She has also facilitated substance abuse groups and created anxiety groups for mothers.
Her priority as a therapist is to empower her clients by creating a safe environment built on value, respect, and empathy. She uses an integrated approach built on principles of cognitive-behavioral theories (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT), psychodynamic therapy, neuropsychology, and positive psychology.
Joyce is also fluent in Mandarin and speaks conversational Japanese.
Dr. Emily L. Sportsman, PhD
Psychologist
Dr. Sportsman specializes in assessment and treatment of adolescents to promote social/emotional wellness and academic success. She also provides support and guidance for parents.
She has worked with children of all ages and has practiced high school psychology for over 9 years. Her experience has instilled a deep understanding of school systems and the many ways schools support students, including special education processes.
Troy Marks II, MA
Psychologist
Troy’s therapeutic approach is characterized by a blend of humanistic and psychopathological methodologies, rooted in empathy, acceptance, and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human psyche. By employing a holistic framework, he endeavors to create a supportive and empowering environment wherein children, teenagers, and adults can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with authenticity and trust.
Driven by a genuine passion for facilitating positive change and personal growth, Troy is dedicated to guiding individuals of all ages towards greater self-awareness, resilience, and well-being.
Angela Davis-Moore
Practicum Student Psychologist
Angie works with children, adolescents, and adults using a strength-based approach to support growth and positive change. She is dedicated to empowering individuals; using a collaborative approach, and by helping to build practical skills for managing stress & life challenges. She guides individuals in practicing adaptive coping mechanisms, and enhancement in self-confidence and self-esteem. Angie creates a compassionate space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotional and behavioral responses while gaining the tools they need for personal progress.
Connor O’Keefe
Practicum Student Psychologist
Connor specializes in working with children and adolescents experiencing anxious feelings, depressive moods, low motivation, poor emotional regulation, and difficulties navigating social lives. His therapeutic approach blends cognitive-behavioral theories with humanistic approaches in order to best work alongside his clients with positive guidance and reason. He aims to guide clients toward emotional stability and resilience by helping them develop effective coping strategies and gain a more compassionate, nuanced understanding of themselves. Connor also utilizes his background in ABA to support children and teens with autism, but he also finds that ABA approaches can benefit children and teens experiencing a variety of challenges.
Suzanne Biermann
MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mrs. Biermann is a fully licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Michigan and she is
nationally certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings in Kansas, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Michigan. Mrs. Biermann has been a clinical fellow supervisor for the past 5 years.
She loves spending time with her family including her grandson hanging out or traveling. In her free time, she is an avid reader and active genealogy researcher.
Sarah Rea, MA, MEd, TLLP
Psychologist
Sarah has more than 25 years of experience working in the educational setting, initially as a teacher and currently as a school psychologist. Sarah specializes in the diagnostic assessment of learning disorders and autism, as well as helping families navigate the confusing and often frustrating process of obtaining help for their children at school. She is well-versed in school procedures, practices, and special education laws. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and four daughters, their cat Max, and close friends.
Christina DeGrand
MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Christina uses evidence-based practice and explicit instruction to address language and articulation deficits. She strives to make therapy fun and engaging, while still challenging the client to make progress.
Supporting Team Members
Flavia Reva
HR Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Flavia is from Brazil and graduated in Architecture/Urbanism from the Federal University of Paraná. She speaks Portuguese, English, and advanced German, thanks to her travels around the world with her family, such as her move to Germany and the US. She is a bright and adventurous person who loves to travel and learn new things. In her free time, she loves to play with her children and do fun family activities, such as hiking and exploring nature.
Iyana Cobbs
Client Connection Coordinator
Iyana is a current graduate student in Counseling Psychology at Wayne State University. Her academic interests center on promoting mental wellness, particularly in underserved populations. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Michigan State University and worked with a nonprofit, IkamvaYouth, in South Africa to create self-care and academic support resources for students. Iyana is passionate about building self-esteem and mentoring youth and adolescents in marginalized communities. Within the first year of the master’s program, Iyana has accumulated experience at Wayne State’s Mental Health Clinic. Iyana participated at the Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference organized by the American Psychological Association, learning about the integration of VR/AR technologies into therapy. Iyana’s personal and professional mission is to be a resource and advocate for youth facing systemic barriers in education and mental health.
Lexie the Therapy Dog
Certified Therapy Dog
Lexie is G3’s Certified Therapy Dog. She is a Mini Bernedoodle and was born in the Spring of 2021. She is a 24 pound ball of happiness. She is certified as a Therapy Dog by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and has also been awarded the credentials of Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine (CGCA) by the American Kennel Club.
Brenda Snellenberger
Medical Billing
Brenda is the Owner of Lakeshore Medical Billing LLC and provides insurance billing services to Galvin Growth Group. She has worked in the healthcare industry for 27 years and owned her Billing Service business for over 20 years. Brenda has extensive behavioral health billing experience and a strong accounting background. In her spare time she enjoys the beach, reading, walking/hiking and traveling with her husband and children.
Kara Ferreira
Website & Marketing Support, G3 Contributing Writer
Kara is the owner of Kara Co Creative, where she helps women-led companies establish their websites and everything they need to run their businesses online. She enjoys helping G3 to reach more people and provide resources to the local community through blog posts and social media content.
Barbara Stump
Art Education Consultant, G3 Contributing Writer
Barbara Stump is an artist and an art educator currently residing in Traverse City, Michigan. She has over 30 years of art teaching experience kindergarten through 12th grade. Barb earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University and her Master’s Degree is from Michigan State University. She taught dual enrollment art classes for Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University; Drawing and Painting at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp; portfolio workshops; and other art events for adults.
