Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Julie Gordon joined Blue Water Counseling in 2010. Ms. Gordon lived in the Croswell area for 48 years with her husband. Together they raised 4 children and have 9 grandchildren. They also share their home with a 11 year-old Schnauzer, a two-year-old and one-year old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel.
Ms. Gordon was a stay at home mom until she was 41, and then returned to school to earn her associate degree, bachelors degree, and then a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology (in 2007). While completing her master's degree, Ms. Gordon also became a Certified Advanced Alcohol and other Drug Counselor. Her career up until joining BWC was working in inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation. She still really enjoys working with this population. She also enjoys working with women suffering anxiety and depression or weight issues.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, reading, crafting, photography, and traveling.
Kari obtained her teaching degree in Elementary Education, with minors in math, science and Spanish, from Western Michigan University. She worked in education for 5 years prior to obtaining her Master's Degree in Counseling from Central Michigan University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has over 25 years counseling experience. She has experience working with substance abuse and addictions, co-occuring disorders, co-dependency, depression and anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, relationship and family problems, anger management, grief and loss, and working with survivors of abuse. "I went into counseling as I wanted to better help people cope with the many difficulties that life can bring to us all at times." Kari has a 28 year-old married son. She enjoys walking, reading, writing poetry, gardening and spending time with friends and family.
Michelle LaFerle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Michelle has been in the counseling profession since 2009 and has worked as a clinician at Blue Water Counseling since 2017. Michelle earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Counseling from Oakland University. She has experience working with a variety of ages, from children through adults. Michelle currently provides counseling virtually to teens and adults.
Areas of experience & interest:
Anxiety Disorders
Stress Management
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Self Esteem
Depression
Parenting
“I have been with Michelle Laferle for so long I don’t remember how long. She is a great counselor. She is a great listener. She is awesome, amazing, and very knowledgeable of what she is doing. She is amazing!!”
Marilyn A. Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and CAADC from Port Huron, Michigan. Marilyn graduated from Oakland University with a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling in 2005. Marilyn has worked in various settings as an LPC and CAADC, substance abuse rehab, outpatient and day treatment/night watch. She has a passion for helping people with various life challenges (trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship issues) gain hope and establish stability to improve functioning and productivity. Marilyn incorporates various evidence-based therapeutic approaches into her practice including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (Ml). Marilyn encourages her clients to visualize the life they desire. Her motto is "if you can see it, you can achieve it."
“She is the absolute best counselor ever! She saved our marriage! Helps us through our struggles, is very insightful, and nonbiased. She is so kind and funny too.”
Shelby Fey joined Blue Water Counseling in 2021. She received her Master’s in Counseling (2015) and in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism (2018). Shelby has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and parents/families in outpatient and inpatient settings. Shelby believes the client is the expert in their own life. She provides an eclectic, person-centered approach.
Shelby has presented/taught on topics such as: Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, Parent Training, Toileting, Safety Training, and Basic Life Support. Shelby has lived in the Blue Water area, with her husband, daughters, dog, and cats. In her free time, she enjoys riding her bike, going for a run, listening to music, or exploring the beach. She loves to travel spending time and traveling with her family.
Francine joined Blue Water Counseling in August of 2015. Ms. Robinson has worked in the Bluewater area since 2009 as a licensed counselor and is a life long native of the area, aside from the 14 years she resided in the Chicago area in early adulthood. Francine completed her undergraduate studies at Rockford College/University in Rockford, Illinois where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Development while also completing her teaching certification in middle school science, social studies and English language arts. Ms. Robinson formerly taught science in Illinois and Social Studies in the Port Huron area at the middle school level. Francine then completed her Master's Degree in professional counseling at Central Michigan University, followed by obtaining her school guidance counseling certification and professional counseling licensure. Ms. Robinson is passionate and experienced at working with adults, teens and adolescents!
“From my first visit I felt very comfortable opening up and to the fact that I needed
to see a counselor. My appointments are
now by phone since Covid 19. So glad that I have her to talk and listen to me .
Knowing that if I need to see her before my next appointment I just need to call.”
Kelly Aiello has been a clinician at Blue Water Counseling since 2016. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Rochester College in Counseling Psychology and her Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in 2013. She provides counseling services for individuals and families with a variety of concerns, with specialty in children, parenting, and families affected by divorce or domestic violence. She is a certified child-custody evaluator, and utilizes her past experiences conducting these evaluations to help support clients cope with contentious divorce situations. Kelly is a trauma-informed therapist who is certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR); she is skilled at assisting people through big and small traumatic life events and changes. She also specializes in anxiety, and has recently become interested in Emotional Support Animals. Kelly is happily married and resides locally with her husband, two children and three cats.
Bernita Fuller has worked as a clinician at Blue Water Counseling since 2014. She has worked in the field in various clinical positions since 1998. Her wide breadth of experience includes working with individuals of all ages, ranging from children to the geriatric population, in settings as diverse as juvenile/family court, schools, and both inpatient and outpatient mental health. Bernita earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Michigan – Flint in 1979. She went on to earn a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University in 1998 with a Specialization in Child and Adolescent Counseling. In 2005 she earned another Specialization, this time in School Counseling from Oakland University. Bernita is a trauma-informed therapist, who employs cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal strategies in sessions to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals. Her deep compassion for others and genuine authenticity help individuals feel comfortable, respected and seen.
“Well informed and in touch with today’s societal norms. That’s an important factor for a therapist. She is able to relate well with clients. Offers advice for alternative perspectives on many of life’s challenges and introspective’s too. Her availability is selfless. Her empathy is genuine. Her integrity is profound.”
Dr. Shelly Papinaw is a resident of Port Huron, who lives with her husband, two young sons and two Boston Terriers. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has been in the counseling profession for approximately 18 years. She has been employed at Blue Water Counseling since June 2012 and is comfortable working with the various clientele, including adolescents, adults, couples and families. She has extensive experience helping others who are dealing with mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and substance abuse, among other client concerns. Shelly is passionate about helping to empower clients to achieve a healthy state of mind and spirit, which allows them to fulfill their highest potential. She is a graduate from Oakland University with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education. In addition to her work at BWC, she also has experience teaching and supervising. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, crafting, reading, pickleball, jogging, and theater.
“Shelly has helped me in so many ways, I don't know what I would do without her. When we talk it's like talking to a friend and I love that. We laugh, she listens, I listen. I really think of her as a little sister because I'm older.”
Shelly Papinaw, MA, LPC, CAAC
Counselor
1501 Krafft Rd.
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
5.0(7)
Therapeutics, Llc
Addiction / Substance Use Counselor 46.4 mi
