Barbara J. LaHood, Ph.D.

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood Disorders
• Stress Management
• Pain Management
• Marital Conflict
• Family Conflict
• Organizational Conflict
• Workplace Stress
• Bio-psycho-social aspects of Acute and Chronic Physical Disease (e.g. Cardiovascular, Endocrinology, Gynecologic, Pediatrics, Arthritis, Cancer)
• Referrals to Pharmacology, when indicated
• Referrals to other appropriate agencies, when indicated

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Acute and Chronically Physically Ill
• Seniors
• Couples
• Families
• Graduate and Undergraduate Students
• Health Professionals
• Business Executives

     One of the most enriching experiences in life is understanding oneself and others. In consultation, I'll try to offer fresh insights about where your life and relationships are headed. Successful psychotherapy enables you to gain valuable self-knowledge and then to translate those insights into everyday thinking and interactions with others. Whether difficulties emerge from a medical or personal crisis, knowing that there is a trusted therapeutic alliance in which you can explore new ways to overcome stumbling blocks; recover a positive outlook and renewed sense of direction, can be life-sustaining.

     Individuals require unique and individual approaches. As your psychologist, I combine my educational background and experience in Developmental and Medical Psychology with my clinical training and experience to discover the impact of personal, family, and medical illness on your life; and to develop insight oriented results toward the goals you wish to achieve. I am trained in several methods (e.g. Psychodynamic, CBT, etc.) and often take an eclectic approach to create a treatment plan to achieve an in-depth understanding of your problems so we can develop better solutions.

     Additionally, when indicated, I refer to and collaborate with appropriate physicians, lawyers, nutritionists and other health professionals for the overall maximum quality of life for the individual in my care.

Barbara J. LaHood, Ph.D., has been in practice for over 20 years. A former Faculty member of the Schools of Medicine at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y. and The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Dr. LaHood's practice includes a range of acute and chronic medical diagnoses. Dr. LaHood is trained in a variety of modalities and provides an approach best suited to an individual's circumstances. Her area of expertise includes Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, and Loss and Grief. Additionally, Dr. LaHood consults to organizations and businesses regarding management, personnel and conflict resolution issues.

• Post Doctoral Training - Bazini Medical Institute
• Ph.D. - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
• M.A. - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
• MSW - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
• B.A. - College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, New York

Professional Organizations

• American Psychological Association
• Michigan Psychological Association
• Academic Pediatric Association
• American Association for Marital and Family Therapy
• Michigan Association for Marital and Family Therapy
• Society for Adolescent Medicine
• Michigan Society for Adolescent Medicine
• Diplomate, American College of Forensic Examiners

Appointments may be made by calling (734)665-4162. Dr. LaHood will return calls within 24hrs. An attempt is also made to schedule visits, when requested, within 48hrs. of the initial phone contact with Dr. LaHood

The office number of (734)665-4162, is answered 7 days a week, 24 hours.