Dr. Thomas R. Clark is the President and Executive Director of Alpha Psychological Services and is a clinical and police psychologist. He also specializes in addictions - he was once the director of a residential facility for substance abuse treatment - sports psychology, anxiety and mood disorders, sexual dysfunction, as well as stress and trauma-related issues. Dr. Clark has traveled widely in the United States, Canada and Europe presenting research and has published papers in several psychological and psychiatric journals. He is a fellow in the Academy of Family Psychology and the American College of Psychology.

Dr. Mary Franzen Clark is Associate Director of Alpha Psychological Services. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and women’s issues. Dr. Clark has presented research and clinical papers on eating disorders to national and international professional organizations, and conducts in-service programs to clinics, hospitals, dental and medical conferences and school personnel. She and Dr. Thomas Clark draw on their many years of working with couples and relationships to offer relevant and experienced counseling to couples together. Dr. Mary Clark is also the Midwest Regional Director and former International Board Member for the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) and has received their Distinguished Member award. She is a plenary speaker at the CAPS 50th Anniversary Convention in March, 2006 in Cincinnati.

Dr. Anthony (Tony) De Orio joined Alpha in 1999. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church, USA, Dr. De Orio left the ministry to pursue his full-time career in counseling. He has served as an adjunct faculty member in the psychology department at Madonna University and he completed his clinical practicum at Huron Valley Center, a maximum-security psychiatric prison hospital. He helps those seeking counseling to resolve conflict, treat anger and rage behaviors, addictions, marital difficulties and healing for clergy. Dr. De Orio specializes in assisting males who have experienced sexual abuse achieve wholeness.

Dr. Timothy Hogan is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the graduate school of psychology at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA. He is the co-author (with Dr. Archibald Hart) of Finding the Help You Need, a guide to psychotherapy and spiritual development. (see article) His specialties include marital and individual therapy with people struggling with anxiety, depression and compulsive sexual behavior. Check out his work, including downloads, publications, and presentations on healthy sexuality at: www.growinghealthypassion.com

Dr. Karen Yurko is a graduate of the University of Michigan and completed her graduate work at the University of Toledo. She interned at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, with a focus in pediatric psychology, and has been in private practice for more than a decade. Dr. Yurko’s specialties include the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents who are gifted, coping with depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD and OCD. 

Dr. Lauren Kachorek received her Ph.D. and post-doctoral training in Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan. She has received specialty training, presented research, and given talks about the treatment of depression, bereavement, PTSD, eating disorders and women’s health issues on both national and international levels. Dr. Kachorek continues to teach psychology classes, instruct graduate student instructors for CRLT, and is the Principal Investigator for the MReach grant at the UofM Business school in addition to her work at APS. Dr. Kachorek is one of few practitioners in Michigan able to conduct Positive “authentic happiness” therapy.  In addition, she specializes in IQ and ADD testing, CBT for panic disorder and OCD, eating disorders, bereavement, and depression.  She conducts family and marital therapy and also individual psychotherapy for teens and adults.

Joseph Zambo received his Master’s degree in clinical child psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1997. He completed additional training at the University Psychiatric Center in Detroit from 1997-1998 when he began working with adults. Presently he is a Doctoral candidate at Wayne State University and is completing his Ph.D. in educational psychology. His specialty areas include child, adolescent and family therapy, as well as adult and couples therapy. As a former police officer, he also works with police and firefighters.

Dr. Ronald Boardway is a graduate of Hope College and earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wayne State University in 1994. He completed his internship at Henry Ford Hospital with a specialization in working with children and adolescents. Since that time he has been in private practice with a primary office location in St. Clair Shores. He has previously taught in the Wayne State Graduate School of Education and holds an adjunct staff appointment at St. John’s Hospital. Areas of interest include child, adolescent and family therapy dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, behavioral problems and parenting tools; psychological evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities and developmental disorders; and, adult therapy with a special interest in men’s issues.

Dr. Giovanni A. Minonne received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan. In Italy, he studied Philosophy and Clinical Psychology, completed a specialization in Phenomenological-Humanistic Psychotherapy, and had extensive experience in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy and Body-Psychotherapy (Postural Integration). At the Psychological Clinic at the University of Michigan he practiced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, and Couples Therapy. He has conducted extensive research on depression, pluralistic approaches to psychotherapy, and the generation of meaning in the therapeutic encounter. He has numerous publications. He specializes in working with depression, anxiety, bereavement, relational and parenting problems, multi-cultural couples, and adjustment following separation.

Janice Kelly

Our office manager, is the “voice” of Alpha Psychological Services - the one who assists all who call with intake information, scheduling, billing, and every other conceivable need.  She expertly organizes all administrative functions of Alpha and we are pleased to have such an efficient, caring, dependable and professional person on staff.