United Psychological Services Staff

Carl Eric Alsterberg, Ph.D.

Dr. Alsterberg, a fully licensed psychologist, has been in practice for 25 years.  He has specialized in working with the aged population, promoting the concept of graceful aging from a spiritual perspective, and providing emotional relief for both the patient and their families.  Dr. Alsterberg has been a tremendous help to patients in nursing homes understanding the process of dementia from both a psychological as well as spiritual point of view.  He also specializes in working with families who are divorced or in process of divorce, providing parenting plans and custody evaluations for the courts, and is highly skilled in working with parents in conflict helping them to work towards the best case scenario for their children.

Dr. Alsterberg has a wealth of experience as a director of clinical services with expertise in chemical dependency and substance abuse. He is dedicated to living life gracefully and with ease, keeping the larger perspective in mind, espousing the view that every day we are provided with a new opportunity for a learning adventure.  On staff at UPS, Dr. Alsterberg provides consult and therapeutic intervention for parents and children, (custody evaluations and parenting plans) diagnosis and treatment for dementia, and consult services for patients undergoing or recovering from major surgeries or life threatening illness.

Dr. Alsterberg is the author of two books: Healing and Transformation: Moving from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary, Elequent Books, New York, NY, 2009, and Life is an Adventure: A Guide to the Path of Joy, Aegina Press, 1999. You can order Dr. Alsterberg’s books by clicking on the following link: Suggested Books.

Shannon L. Cranston
Ltd. Licensed Psychologist

A Michigan limited license permits practice under the supervision of a Michigan licensed psychologist.

Supervised by Dr. Carl Eric Alsterberg/psychologist

Mrs. Cranston holds an MA in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology and is a limited licensed psychologist. She is in the process of completing a doctoral program in psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology with plans to receive her doctorate in June of 2010. Her clinical experiences have brought her in contact with patients of all ages with concerns such as substance abuse disorders, eating and personality disorders, anxiety and depression. She particularly enjoys working with adolescents and adults.

At United Psychological Services, Mrs. Cranston provides psychotherapy and administers neuropsychological testing across the age continuum. She is also very involved in the Brain Training program which is geared toward improving memory, language, visual/perceptual skill and executive reasoning in both children and adults.

Arthur J. Lewandowski, Ph.D.

Dr. Lewandowski received his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1979 after having received a master’s degree in clinical psychology as well four years earlier. In addition to his more than thirty years of private practice, Dr. Lewandowski has served his profession in many significant ways including published research, service on a number of boards and committees, speaking and as an educator. In 2001, he was recognized by his peers at the Michigan Psychological Association with the Distinguished Psychologist Award.

At United Psychological Services, Dr. Lewandowski provides therapy and counseling for patients and their families.

Rene M. Nota

Rene Nota is a Limited Licensed Psychologist involved with our Interactive Metronome (IM) program. As a therapist and school psychologist she has extensive experience, education and practical knowledge in the field of psychology. She holds Master's Degrees in both School and Community Psychology and Human Development from Wayne State University as well as a Graduate Certificate in Infant Mental Health.

Mrs. Nota is a practicing school psychologist in the area, providing comprehensive psychological services to middle and high school students as part of a multidisciplinary team. She utilizes a wide variety of evaluation procedures that measure cognitive achievement and social-emotional abilities.

Her professional experience also includes general therapy in private practice and as a provider of in-home services as a Mental Health Specialist to infants and families for mental health assessment and intervention including infants and toddlers with identified disabilities, developmental delays and at-risk conditions.

Deborah A. Rich, Ph.D.

Dr. Rich is a fully licensed psychologist practicing for almost 20 years with a specialization in the field of neuropsychology.  She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  Her pre-doctoral internship was in Neuropsychology for both children and adults.  Dr. Rich has an excellent reputation teaching graduate and undergraduate students, psychology interns, medical students and residents at local universities and colleges for over ten years in psychological and neuropsychological assessment.

Dr. Rich has maintained a private practice as a neuropsychologist offering treatment and diagnosis for all ages, although specializing in children and adolescents.  More recently she has provided consult services for an alternative high school in the area, identifying and providing treatment services for children "at risk".  Highly published in peer reviewed journals Dr. Rich has presented research at regional and national conferences.   On staff at UPS, Dr. Rich provides neuropsychological assessment, diagnostic and treatment services for all ages ranges with a specialization in pediatrics.

Gary Stuck
Limited License Psychologist

A Michigan limited license permits practice under the supervision of a Michigan licensed psychologist

Supervised by Dr. Carl Eric Alsterberg/psychologist

Gary Stuck is a Limited License Psychologist with extensive experience and special certification in a number of areas related to his work. Among these specialized certifications he is MFPE trained and certified as a Multifamily Psychoeducation group facilitator, an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor(ICAADC) and a certified Advanced Addictions Counselor (CAAC).

At United Psychological Services, Mr. Stuck focuses on providing cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals, families and groups in many areas of concern as well as neuropsychological testing and evaluation.

Gary Stuck is also an adjunct faculty member at Baker College in Clinton Township in addition to his work with United Psychological Services.

Yoshiko Yamamoto-Babcock
Ltd. Licensed Psychologist

A Michigan limited license permits practice under the supervision of a Michigan licensed psychologist.

Supervised by Dr. Deborah Rich/Neuropsychologist and Dr. Carl Eric Alsterberg/psychologist

Ms. Babcock has extensive experience in therapy and neuropsychological testing. Therapeutically, she works particularly well with the young adolescent or teen. She has a keen understanding of the autistic child in regard to testing and evaluation, drawn on years of experience and a targeted internship with autistic children.

Ms Babcock has an M.A. in Humanistic Clinical Psychology and holds a State of Michigan Limited License.

Ms Babcock is bilingual in Japanese and English.