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Accepted Insurances
-Aetna
-Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
-Blue Cross Complete (BCBS Medicaid)
-Blue Care Network (BCN)
-McLaren Medicaid
-Medicaid
-Molina
-Molina Medicaid
-Meridian Medicaid
-Priority Health
-Priority Health Medicaid
-United Healthcare (UHC)
-United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid
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Child Psychology
Family & Couples Therapy
Family & Couples Therapy
At Legacy Mental Health, we specialize in child psychology, addressing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns. Our compassionate team of experienced therapists is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where children can feel understood and empowered.
Family & Couples Therapy
Family & Couples Therapy
Family & Couples Therapy
We also offer family and couples therapy sessions designed to foster open communication, strengthen relationships, and resolve conflicts. Our therapists create a nurturing environment where families and couples can explore their dynamics, enhance understanding, and develop healthier patterns of interaction.
Individual Therapy
Family & Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
At Legacy Mental Health, we offer individual therapy sessions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our compassionate therapists provide a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, helping them gain insights and develop effective coping strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress management.
About Dr. Char Newton
Psychologist, Practice Owner
The term Legacy by definition means "something of value transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past." As I reflect upon my life I noticed people who laid up for me a legacy, a promise and hope. The most influential people who have impacted my life and who established a legacy for me were my grandparents. They established a legacy, it was the legacy of care, compassion, and goodwill to mankind. I saw kindness, love, patience, meekness, faithfulness, and gentleness and these are the qualities I bring into the therapeutic relationships.
I am a believer that everyone's birth was triggered in the earth-realm for a purpose. There is a purpose attached to your life. I believe in helping people reach that purpose. Through the work that I do I seek to restore hope, and establish a legacy of abundant life.
My goal as a fully licensed psychologist is to create an environment where you feel safe to be transparent to address whatever issues concern you. I look forward to entering into an alliance with you so you may begin the healing process, create a legacy and fulfill your life purpose.
Dr. Char specializes in working with clients wanting to build positive racial identity, develop self love and heal from racialized trauma. She is also passionate about training, mentoring and supervising students and masters level clinicians.
About Michael Dolan, TLLP
Clinical Psychologist
I believe people have a set of values (what they most care about), and often a lot of our stress and lack of fulfillment in life can be caused by having trouble connecting to those values. I also emphasize building insight during therapy sessions because I believe we can make the best decisions for ourselves and our loved ones when we better understand ourselves and the world around us.
I have a client-oriented approach and treat therapy as a collaborative process where we form a partnership to address your goals. I focus on short-term goals first to help people with what they most would like to work on and then move to long-term goals in hopes of leading to long-lasting health.
I earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan and am licensed as a
Temporary Limited License Psychologist by the State of Michigan. I am trained to work with individuals,
couples, and groups. My expertise includes boundary setting, improving communication skills, enhancing
self-esteem, working with those with ADHD and autism, and addressing anxiety, depression, anger, and
trauma through evidence-based practices.
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Dr. Char's Training approach
Dr. Char uses a model of training she developed called the Bridge Model. The BRIDGE Model for Facilitating Training provides a structured approach to effective learning and skill development.
Building a safe learning environment is a key part of my training. I set clear intentions, establish group norms, and normalize discomfort as part of the learning process.
Reflecting on personal and systemic barriers is another crucial aspect. I encourage participants to explore their biases, discuss societal influences, and analyze real-life case examples.
Introducing and modeling effective techniques is something I prioritize. I teach foundational concepts, demonstrate skills through live or recorded sessions, and encourage observational learning.
Developing practical skills through experiential learning is integral to my sessions. I incorporate role-plays, provide structured feedback, and simulate challenging scenarios.
Guiding reflection and group discussion is also a significant part of my training. I facilitate debriefing sessions, peer discussions, and reflective journaling to help participants process their experiences.
Finally, Equipping participants with resources for continued growth is essential. I ensure they have access to practical tools, encourage ongoing practice, and foster a long-term commitment to integrating new skills into their professional work.
Training Programs Offered
Dr. Char offers training on healing racialized trauma, building positive racial identity, implicit bias, culturally responsive mental healthcare, creating inclusive workplaces, and addressing race, ethnicity, and culture in clinical settings. She also conducts trainings around her co-authored book Black Lives Are Beautiful: 50 Tools to Heal from Trauma and Promote Positive Racial Identity. These experiences can be delivered virtually or in person. Dr. Char has worked with universities, healthcare facilities, mental health practices, K-12 school systems, and corporations.
Dr. Char's Experience
Dr. Char is a fully licensed psychologist, professor, appointed member of the Michigan Board of Psychology, and elected member of the American Psychological Association’s Division 45 the Society for Race and Ethnic Studies and Advocacy Coordination Committee. Dr.
Newton is also co-author of the book, Black Lives Are Beautiful: 50 Tools to
Heal from Trauma and Promote Positive Racial Identity, and author of peer-
reviewed articles that feature the Broaching Readiness Framework and the
Cross-Racial Training Approach: A Practical Training Framework. In 2022 the Michigan Psychological Association awarded her the Distinguished Psychologist of the Year Award. She has conducted trainings for universities, corporations, private practices, K-12th school districts and national organizations such as the American Psychological Association.