Jonathan Buckman, MSW is a graduate of the University of Michigan and New York University with special interest in narrative informed therapy, play therapy, mindfulness, attachment theory, and psychedelic assisted therapy.   

He has special interests in meditation, chess, philosophy, music, and is a Tai Chi instructor under Yang family lineage holder Master Sang Kim. 

Before becoming a therapist he was employed as a New York City Charter School Teacher, where he was responsible for designing curriculum, tutoring math and reading, and coaching nationally ranked chess teams. He currently practices virtually with some in person availability.

Allen Finkel, M.S.W., L.M.S.W. has been a psychotherapist since 1990. He has worked with a wide variety of adults and teens in individual, couple, family, and group treatment modalities. He earned his Master of Social Degree at New York University, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.

Allen has formal training as Focusing Therapist, helping people to believe and trust in their internal wisdom and self-guidance capabilities.

He has broad knowledge of and extensive experience with Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual people.

Allen is also a Certified Personal Trainer, and has developed a practice model which integrates fitness training with psychotherapy. This model helps people gain a sense of well-being, through feeling good about their bodies by breaking through obstacles which may be holding them back.

Charlotte holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University. She earned a teaching certificate, as well as early childhood and reading endorsements. Charlotte’s passion lies in guiding parents and helping children build self-esteem and problem solve social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. She first realized this passion by spending over five years teaching at one of University of Michigan’s preschool programs.

Charlotte has a special interest in supporting individuals with Autism,  anxiety, and trauma.  She uses a combination of attachment theory, mindfulness, play therapy, narrative, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Charlotte recently moved to south Florida with her husband and provides tele-therapy sessions on a HIPAA-compliant platform. Charlotte loves art, yoga, music, nature, hiking, gardening, reading, and has a passion for working with others.

Alexander received his BSW in 2018 and his MSW in 2021 from Eastern Michigan University, specializing in Mental Illness and Chemical Dependency.

Prior to joining Still Waters Counseling as a therapist, he worked as a Housing and Triage case manager with a homeless shelter and interned in private practice doing outpatient therapy with people of all ages, backgrounds, and culture. He is experienced in working with individuals in recovery.

Alexander is open to working with people of all ages and backgrounds and strives to treat every client with dignity and respect. He is LGBTQIA+ friendly. Alexander uses a client centered approach when working with clients and strives to meet his clients needs with a combination of therapies, methods and approaches based on each individual he works with.

Alexander comes from a humanistic approach implementing styles of Carl Rogers, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler and Abraham Maslow. Alexander grew up around Adrian, MI and spent several years living in Ypsilanti, MI while attending university and working in Ann Arbor.

In his free time Alexander enjoys exercising, reading history and spending time with his family.

Carolyn joined the Still Waters team in September 2019 as a Social Work intern.  Since then, she graduated with her Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan and has stayed on staff as a psychotherapist.  She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and enjoys working with adolescents and adults.

As a therapist, Carolyn believes in using a holistic perspective to consider the interplay of many biopsychosocial factors in clients’ lives.  She uses an eclectic approach to therapy, incorporating different therapeutic techniques depending on the needs of the client.  Her particular areas of interest include depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic illness.  Her goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for processing and healing.

In her free time, Carolyn enjoys figure skating, film, and spending time with her pets.

Shelby joined the Still Waters team in June of 2020 as a Clinical Therapist , working out of the Saline office. She holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology from Lindenwood University and a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. While Shelby’s primary training is in trauma and mindfulness work with children and youth, she also integrates techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strengths-based approaches into her work. Shelby has experience working with parents who are dealing with their child’s difficult and challenging behaviors resulting from trauma or mental health difficulties. She believes in supporting and empowering parents/caregivers to promote positive changes in the child’s life, working with the entire family system when needed to sustain change.

Shelby’s background includes working with individuals, families, and groups from diverse populations across all ages. She believes that understanding the person as a whole is essential for promoting the change that the client desires. Shelby strives to create a therapeutic environment that is safe and supportive for each client in order to encourage them to make positive strides toward their personal goals. Shelby is energetic and motivated by her passion for the field of social work and her desire to promote optimum mental and physical health in the community and the clients she serves.