


Mission Statement
River’s Bend PC will provide the most innovative, evidence-based outpatient behavioral healthcare to all our clients and their families.
Our clinical team provides professional, comprehensive, state-of-the-art mental health and chemical dependency treatment in a respectful and dignified manner. Our clients and their families are our partners in maximizing overall well-being.
Virtual Teletherapy
River’s Bend, P.C. continues to serve the metro Detroit community for over twenty years and now beyond through available technology.
Teletherapy is virtual therapy; we use safe and secure servers to provide you with the highest quality of service during these difficult times. Many of us are scared of what the present and future holds. River’s Bend and all our providers are here for you, you are not alone.
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Office Location
River’s Bend PC is a full-service outpatient clinic that has been serving children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years. We offer comprehensive treatment services for mental health and chemical dependence at several levels of care.
Our office is located in the heart of Metro Detroit in Troy, Michigan:

Metro Detroit's Leading Recovery Clinic



River’s Bend PC is a full-service outpatient clinic that has been serving children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years. We offer comprehensive treatment services for mental health and chemical dependence at several levels of care.
River’s Bend PC provides its cost-effective behavioral health treatment in an outpatient setting. Our overall goal is to stabilize and maximize each client’s well-being through the use of brief psychotherapy and appropriate psychotropic medications, if needed, in a dignified and respectful way. We are recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center and we are accredited by The Joint Commission for Behavioral Health Care Services.
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Our overall goal is to stabilize and maximize each client’s well-being through the use of brief psychotherapy and appropriate psychotropic medications, if needed, in a dignified and respectful way.

Counseling Services

Adolescent Substance Abuse

Psychiatric Services

Health Professional Recovery Program

If you, a loved one, or a client of yours is struggling, please don’t hesitate to call RIVER'S BEND, PC at (248) 585-3239
Testimonials
together to create a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
"A life changing experience in intensive outpatient and early recovery programs. I'm extremely grateful to Bruce and Stephanie for all their help and guidance in my recovery. I've also met wonderful people in both programs who inspire me every day. Sober living is truly a wonderful gift!"
Patricia
“Mental health is so important. So many people avoid this for so many reasons. I’m glad I chose to seek someone to speak with. Scott is very understanding and give solutions to problems you may not know how to handle. He made sure I was really okay. His suggestions are very helpful and it was life a breath of fresh air talking with him. No judgements and no bias. The facility is very comfortable and clean. Very welcoming. I recommend anyone who needs a mental break from the pressures of life or the world to rivers bend.”
Kena
“I cannot think of another place to go to or send someone if you or they WANT to get sober!. Their experience in helping anyone is top notch! Bruce and Stephanie as well as the entire staff will do anything to help those who want it or need to be helped. If you want to get sober, this is your destination. You will not regret it!”
Anthony
“I recently found Rivers Bend PC through a friend. Unlike my past therapy experiences, I found everyone at RB PC to be extremely kind, patient, and most of all - helpful and responsive. I'm not one to write reviews and make referrals often, but I would highly recommend meeting with the staff of Rivers Bend PC.”
Matthew
Helping to Guide Life's Course
Our offices provide a relaxing environment with convenient hours of operation and a wide range of services, from individual to group therapy for a wide variety of situations. River’s Bend PC has a highly qualified and friendly staff that will guide you through your personal wellness journey.
- Hiqhly qualified Therapeutic Staff
- Intensive outpatient program
- Over twenty years of experience
- Full range of treatment services
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Success Stories
Meet River's Bend
Friendly, licensed professionals in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling and Psychiatry.

Stephanie Howey
(248) 585-3239
showey@riversbendpc.com
19 Years Experience

Bruce Goldberg
(248) 585-3239
bgoldberg@riversbendpc.com
27 Years Experience

Paul Kowalski
(248) 585-3239
pkowalski@riversbendpc.com
20 Years Experience

Tara Dupuis
(248) 585-3239
tdupuis@riversbendpc.com
10 Years Experience

Jennifer Felix
(248) 585-3239
jfelix@riversbendpc.com
14 Years Experience

Amy Buchanan
(248) 585-3239
abuchanan@riversbendpc.com
19 Years Experience

Jeffrey Steenbergh
(248) 585-3239
jsteenbergh@riversbendpc.com
20 Years Experience

Scott Steenbergh
(248) 585-3239
ssteenberg@riversbendpc.com
20 Years Experience

Kenzie Timm
(248) 585-3239
ktimm@riversbendpc.com
5 Years Experience

Julie Falbaum
(248) 585-3239
jfalbaum@riversbendpc.com
30 Years Experience

Kathryn Ong
(248) 585-3239
katieo@riversbendpc.com
15 Years Experience

Saba Maroof, MD
(248) 585-3239
smaroof@riversbendpc.com
13 Years Experience

Mark Kauffman
(248) 585-3239
mkauffman@riversbendpc.com
10 Years Experience

Aloha VanCamp
(248) 585-3239
avancamp@riversbendpc.com
30 Years Experience

Megan Safford Nishibori
(248) 585-3239
msafford@riversbendpc.com
10 Years Experience

Julia Greenbaum
(248) 585-3239
jgreenbaum@riversbendpc.com
12 Years Experience

Yolanda Giles, MD
(248) 585-3239
ygiles@riversbendpc.com
20 Years Experience

Gwendoyln Brimble
(248) 585-3239
gbrimble@riversbendpc.com
14 Years Experience
Suicide Epidemic
Statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show an overall increase of 25% in the number of suicides nationally. Closer to home, the rate of suicides in the State of Michigan has increased by nearly 33% between 1999 and 2016!
“Health and behavioral healthcare providers have an important role to play in suicide prevention so that nobody falls through the cracks,” Anne Schuchat, MD, principal deputy director of the CDC, said at a recent press briefing. As a behavioral healthcare provider, River’s Bend PC is committed to providing our clients with the best preventative and therapeutic services, delivered by licensed and qualified staff, so that no client “falls through the cracks.”

If you, or a loved one, or a client of yours is struggling with depression or suicidal ideations, please don’t hesitate to call: RIVER’S BEND, PC at (248) 585-3239.
National Resources:
If you are in crisis, reach out for help:
Text REASON to 741741 http://www.crisistextline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Call (800) 273-8255
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
Call (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
FAQ
It isn’t always easy to know if you are dependent on alcohol or drugs. In fact, many people don’t believe they’re addicted even after it’s clear to those around them, and there is no single factor. Addiction is a combination of factors, and only a trained counselor can determine if someone is alcohol- or drug-dependent.
Addiction counselors look for a pattern of behaviors that point to substance abuse. That pattern usually includes:
- Negative consequences of alcohol or drug use
- An inability to quit or control alcohol or drug use
- Increasing amounts and/or frequency of use of alcohol or drugs
If you think someone has a problem, it’s important to approach that person in a non-confrontational way—at least at first. And it’s always a good idea to get the advice of a qualified professional counselor before talking with someone about their substance use.
We do not recommend talking with a loved one when you are upset as a result of their drinking or drug use. The best approach is to take a step back and wait until the next day.
When discussing the problem, it’s important to be calm. Express your concern without name-calling, blaming, or accusing. Simply say that you care about them and have noticed that their use is affecting their life. Say that you would like them to see if they can stop their use on their own. If they can’t, ask them to consider getting professional help.
It is normal for those who abuse alcohol or drugs to react angrily when they are approached — even when it’s done in a gentle, caring manner. Arguing with them or becoming angry and lashing out at them will cause them to focus on that instead of their own use.
If your first approach doesn’t work, consider asking close friends and family to help you speak to the person about their use. Again, involving a professional counselor can be very helpful.
Alcoholism and drug addiction are a brain disease, and they can be a lot like a physical disease. And, like many physical diseases, some people are more likely than others to be affected.
Like many other diseases, addiction is:
- Progressive – It gets worse over time if not properly treated
- Fatal – If not properly treated, it ultimately leads to death
- Predictable – Addiction has predictable results, regardless of who it affects
It’s important to realize that, even though addiction is a disease, people need to take responsibility for their health. As with many physical diseases, there is a clear connection between people’s lifestyles and behaviors and their addiction.
You may have a disease called addiction, but you need to be responsible and do everything you can if you want to get healthy. You need to get proper medical care and follow your doctor’s advice about lifestyle and behavior.
Having a substance use disorder doesn’t mean outsiders get to judge you or your value. Just as with a physical disease, judging someone as a moral failure doesn’t help the problem.
If you have an addiction and have stopped that behavior, then you are in recovery. This means you recognize that you:
- Will always be susceptible to alcohol or drugs even though you may not currently drink or use drugs
- Need to make significant lifestyle changes in order to stay in recovery
- Have been so deeply affected that, even when you no longer use or drink, your addiction has left a lasting impact on the way you view yourself and the world around you
So, while never “cured,” our loved one is in recovery and “no longer active” in alcohol or drug use.
All addiction counselors and treatment providers have to keep patient information confidential under federal regulations. No professional counselor can discuss or provide anyone’s health information without that person’s agreement.
Confidentiality is at the core of every counselor’s practice and any organization’s treatment program. That’s why no information about anyone in treatment can be given out by telephone or by any other means without the patient’s signed consent, unless there’s a court order.
Have additional questions about substance abuse or drug addiction? For more info, or to take the first step toward recovery, call River's Bend PC today at (248) 585-3239.
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