Child and Family Solutions Center

12/20/2024

At this year's holiday party, the CFSC staff merrily celebrated a successful year in serving our community. Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at Child and Family Solutions Center! We look forward to another great year ahead supporting you and your families 💙

09/20/2024

Please welcome the newest additions to the CFSC Counseling staff! From left to right we have Shayna Hillenberg, LLMSW, Jess Xerri, LLMSW, and Julia Dudewicz, LPC joining our team. They are all open for new clients!

If you or a loved one is seeking counseling services and need assistance in finding the right fit, we are here to help. Our office can be reached during normal business hours at 248-851-5437, or you can submit an inquiry online at https://www.childandfamilysolutionscenter.com/make-an-appointment/ and one of our intake team members will reach out to you directly!

03/08/2024

Families! The Oakland Community Health Network is still providing insurance reimbursement to Oakland County students seeking or currently attending mental health services. Scan the QR code on the flyer below to apply today!

02/27/2024

Trust the therapeutic process! Check out this new article by our therapist Dominic Landini, L.M.S.W.

"Failure is hard, overwhelming and can feel isolating. Although it can seem odd, your therapist is often excited to see it. It means you went out and tried to practice for the week or came back with more insight than you had before. Embracing failure can feel uncomfortable, but that is exactly what we hope you do."

By Dominic Landini, L.M.S.W. Making sustainable changes in your life is a journey. It can be rewarding, taxing, and beautiful all at the same time. Some of life’s biggest payoffs come with a lot of discipline. As a therapist, we want you to know that we see you working so hard. You already jumped ...

02/21/2024

Does your family struggle with a case of the Mondays.... every Monday? Check out this article by our therapist Laura Johnson-Hughes, L.M.S.W. on tips and tricks to naviagate some of the challenges that come with transitioning into the school/work week.

"Are some days a rough start? Are you running late despite efforts? For many families, the morning transition is a challenging time that can lead to frustration, tears, and complications.What are some best practices? Let us revisit your routine and explore adjustments that fit your family and your needs."

Mental Health therapist Laura Johnson Hughes discusses ways to take on Mondays and the week ahead.

02/13/2024

Check out this new article by our therapist Hillary Hamilton, L.M.S.W. on encouraging a school resistant child and what factors might be contributing to their refusal to go to school.

"Some ways to help give your child a sense of control at school is to allow them to make choices and have a voice about different aspects of their day at school. "

Therapist Hillary Hamilton discusses ways to support a school resistatnt child.

11/29/2023

The Oakland County Community Health Network is offering a program that allows qualifying families to apply for possible reimbursement (up to $2000 per household) towards the costs of mental health services. If your child is an Oakland County student and your family may benefit from this assistance, please consider utilizing this resource! You can scan the QR code on this flyer for more information. Flyers will also be posted in our main office lobby.

08/31/2022

https://mailchi.mp/childfsc/resiliency-15507425
Check out this edition of our newsletter for many resourceful back to school articles, brought to you by our fabulous clinicians!

It is the time of year for firsts - first day of school, first cool morning, first colored leaf. There is a  dichotomy between the excitement of these firsts and what they have to offer, along with a sadness in what is being left behind- vacations, warm weather, trips to get ice cream. During this...

08/26/2022

CFSC enjoyed the summer with some fun outings together. An awesome time around Detroit on pedal pubs with The Michigan Pedaler and a family BBQ at the pool! Stay tuned for more exciting updates...🙂

08/26/2022

Julie Hoffman is our spectacular practice support specialist who helps ensure CFSC excellence in all aspects of practice administration. She brings over fifteen years of administrative experience. Previously, she worked as a ABA behavior technician and as an office manager in Ohio. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology from Lourdes University in Sylvania, OH.

08/26/2022

Renee Ragona, M.A., L.L.P. is a limited licensed psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has 30 years of experience meeting the psychological and social-emotional needs of individuals in the educational, outpatient, hospital, and community mental health settings. Renee utilizes the principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), as well as mindfulness, psychoeducation, and additional evidence-based strategies to address the individualized needs of her clients. She specializes in the areas of anxiety, depression, self-esteem deficits, social skill training, gender identity, LGBTQ related issues, oppositional and defiant behavior, cognitive impairment, autism spectrum disorders, school truancy, bullying, parenting strategies, divorce, trauma, grief and loss, and issues relating to adjustment.

Renee is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Michigan Association of School Psychologists (MASP), and the Macomb-St. Clair Psychological Association.

Renee is a graduate of Oakland University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. She received her Master’s Degree in 1990 from Wayne State University in School and Community Psychology. Additionally, Renee is a certified school psychologist in the State of Michigan.

In her 30 years of practice, Renee attributes her passion for psychology to the therapeutic journey she shares with her clients. In her down time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three sons, and her large extended family.