Psychiatric Providers
(Scroll down for specialties & awards)

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Lila Massoumi, MD, ABIHM
Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Dr. Massoumi trained at Duke University undergraduate, George Washington University Medical Center for medical school (Washington D.C.), and Henry Ford Medical Center for medical internship and psychiatric residency. 
Dr. Massoumi is Chair of the American Psychiatric Association's Caucus on Complementary & Alternative Medicine; Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Michigan State University; and Past-Chair of Psychiatry of an underserved hospital (Hurley Medical Center).
She is the recipient of Hour Detroit Magazine "Top Doc" award in Psychiatry for 2015, 2016, & 2017, receiving the most votes in her category.    
In addition to providing excellent clinical care, Dr. Massoumi is committed to improving the mental healthcare field through teaching, lecturing, and writing articles & chapters for colleague psychiatrists, medical students, and patients and consumers.  She has meticulously hand-picked, mentored, and continues to supervise the care and professional development of the physician assistants who represent her.  She has full trust in, and is grateful for, her two physician assistants, Marisa Karcz and Daniel Hurley, PA-C. 

Dr. Massoumi was inspired to become a psychiatrist at the age of 18 while she was reading  the book "The Road Less Travelled" by M Scott Peck, MD.  She was drawn to the idea that, as a psychiatrist, she could assist others evolve spiritually via the path of greater self-awareness.

Dr. Massoumi is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM). 

Marisa Karcz, PA-C
Physician Assistant

In addition to being a senior Physician Assistant, Marisa is a certified Intuitive Practitioner, having completed training under psychic medium and author, Lori Lipten.
Marisa is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a Bachelor's of Science in Brain, Behavior, & Cognitive Science, and a Minor in Medical Anthropology.  She is a graduate of the Physician Assistant program at University of Detroit, Mercy.
Marisa was hired by Dr. Massoumi in the midst of rotating with her for Psychiatry clerkship.  Marisa was struck by the consistently positive results patients were reporting when their conventional care was combined with holistic treatments.     
Marisa completed the highly selective Integrative Psychiatry Master Class in April 2016.

Daniel Hurley, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Dan (like Marisa) is a graduate of the  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor with a Bachelor's of Science in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science, and a graduate of the Physician Assistant program at  University of Detroit, Mercy.
Daniel has been interested in Psychology since his high school Psychology class.  As an undergraduate at U of M, he worked as a nursing assistant in a hospital float pool.  
Though Daniel works primarily with Dr. Massoumi, he spends one day per week working at the Integrative Medicine Family Practice center of Dr. Howard Wright in Dearborn.  This additional experience has allowed Dan to become familiar with the use of Low-Dose Naltrexone in the treatment of auto-immune disorders, and with complex cases of Neuro-Lyme's disease.  (Read more about the controversy surrounding Lyme's disease here). 

Psychiatric Specialties

Professional Recognitions

Top Doc: Hour Detroit 2015, 2016, 2017
Patient Choice Award: Vitals 2011, 2012, 2014
Compassionate Doctor Recognition: Vitals 2012, 2014
5 Star Award: HealthGrades 2011, 2012
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Top Doc Psychiatrist

Therapists

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Joelle Levine MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Joelle has over 20 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field.  She believes that client empowerment combined with a safe and supportive therapeutic environment promote positive changes and personal growth.  
Joelle’s clinical experiences include but are not limited to children exhibiting behavioral challenges (ADHD/ODD), teen issues (self esteem, social challenges, separation from parents), individual counseling (depression, anxiety, anger) and family/couples counseling (relationship struggles, divorce therapy).  Joelle has a strong professional interest in parent education. 
Joelle received her B.A. from the University of Texas, Austin, and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from St. Louis University.  She is fully licensed to practice by the Michigan State Board of Professional Counselors.
Joelle is a member of the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association.

Bam-Bam, CGC
Canine Interventionist

Bam-Bam has successfully obtained his American Kennel Club certifications in S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen (CGC).

When he is not working at MIHP, he enjoys playing ball and sniffing around dumpsters.  He is co-parented by Dr. Massoumi and Joelle Levine. 

Support Staff

Kaitlin McConnell, MHA
Office Manager

Kaitlin completed her undergraduate degree in Biology from Oakland University, and her  Master’s in Health Administration from Eastern Michigan University.  Kaitlin has nine years’ experience working in the medical field, including pharmacies, primary care offices, and specialty medical practices. Kaitlin's favorite position -- and final work home (hopefully!) -- is at MIHP, where she has worked since 2013.   Kaitlin will admit that her experience working with Dr. Massoumi has been life-changing in terms of self-growth.  In Kaitlin’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs. 

Marissa Kolde
Executive Assistant

Marissa is a certified yoga instructor, former nanny, and is actively working on completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology.  She plans to pursue a Masters degree in counseling, and to use yoga in the treatment of mental health concerns.