✯ Holiday message, new offering, & November 2025 Events ✯

Dear MMHCA Members,

As we pause for Thanksgiving and reflect in gratitude, we want to thank you—our members across Michigan—for your continued support. Your membership directly funds our lobbying efforts, helping us protect and advocate for the counseling profession. More than that, your presence in MMHCA strengthens our shared mission to bring healing and hope within our communities.

This year’s news cycle and social media landscape have been intense, and many of us are feeling the weight of the world as we support others through challenging times. In the midst of this, we encourage you to also hold space for yourselves. Rest, renewal, and self-compassion are not luxuries—they’re essential for sustaining the care we offer others.

MMHCA is here to support you, and we welcome your involvement in whatever way fits your life. Whether you’re interested in offering trainings, attending board meetings, or simply staying connected, your engagement is always valued.

We hope this holiday season brings you moments of peace, joy, and meaningful connection.

Following are MMHCA exclusive member events for November 2025 including a new offering. Please join us!

✯ Peer Consultation Group ✯

Our monthly Peer Consultation Group for all members is led by our Treasurer, Krystin Sankey, and available as a free benefit to MMHCA members. This group will meet next on Tuesday, November 11th, 12-12:45pm. Those planning to attend must register for the session in advance. Register here.

✯ Supervisor Consultation Group ✯

Our monthly Consultation Group for Counseling Supervisor members meets Thursday, November 20th, 12-12:45pm. This group is available as a free benefit only for MMHCA Supervisor and Counselor Educator members and is led by Dr. Larry Pfaff. Those planning to attend must register for the session in advance and must be a Supervisor Member. Register here.

✯ Medicare Q & A and Starting a Private Practice ✯

Dr. Elizabeth Teklinski will be conducting an “Ask Me Anything: Medicare & Private Practice Billing AND Starting a Private Practice." This workshop will be held Tuesday, November 18th, 12-12:45pm. Ask questions about Medicare billing, private practice and incident-to billing, EMDR 90837 CPT Code use, documentation requirements, Medigap, Advantage, Enrollment and more! Members planning to attend must register for the session in advance. Register here.

✯ Holiday Support Group ✯

Gearing up for the holidays can be a challenge for many people, including therapists. Not only are we supporting our clients through their holiday issues - we may find ourselves impacted with our own issues, both personal and professional. This group will be structured to support therapists weekly through early January. You are welcome to attend any or all of the meetings each Wednesday, starting 11/12/25 at 8am. Board member Lauri Rowe will be leading this group. Lauri is in private practice and has 40 years of experience. Participants must be a MMHCA member and register in advance for this group here. Welcome to this new group!

If you have questions please email us at MMHCABOARD@MMHCANOW.ORG.

With appreciation and warm wishes,

MMHCA’s Board of Directors

Christopher DeBoer, President

Krystin Sankey, Treasurer

Carol Berger, Secretary

Members at Large:

Dr. Stephanie Burns

Dr. Joy Creel

David Flowers

Dr. Katherine James

Dr. Larry Pfaff

Lauri Rowe

Amy Szaraz

Dr. Elizabeth Teklinski

Steve Wheeler

Links you may find useful:

Our website MMHCANOW.org

Counseling Compact Website

MMHCA’s LinkedIn group

MMHCA's YouTube channel

MMHCA's FaceBook page. Please follow us!