Behavioral healthcare leaders across Michigan and the broader Great Lakes region are navigating a shifting policy environment that will shape access, reimbursement, and compliance for years to come. For clients and families, these changes can feel distant, but they directly affect practical questions like: Can I keep seeing my therapist by telehealth? Will my insurance…
From Intern to Clinical Director At River’s Bend PC, healing isn’t just clinical, it’s deeply human. And few people embody that truth more than Amy Fresch, MA, LPC. As Clinical Director, Amy leads with a rare blend of therapeutic skill, personal wisdom, and unwavering compassion. Her journey from intern to clinical leader is more than…
Championing Relationship-Centered Psychiatry in Metro Detroit A New Era of Psychiatric Care in Southeast Michigan At River’s Bend PC, we believe that great care starts with great clinicians, and Chanel Graham, MSN, PMHNP, is setting a new standard for psychiatric services across Metro Detroit and Oakland County. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,…
Building Recovery, One Relationship at a Time Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, has been called many things: a clinician, a mentor, a leader, but in Southeast Michigan’s behavioral health world, he’s best known as “The Godfather of Mental Health.” For more than 30 years, Bruce has redefined what it means to lead with compassion,…
Leading West Bloomfield’s Healing Mission At the helm of River’s Bend PC’s West Bloomfield clinic is a leader whose approach is both structured and soulful: Jessica Hillen, LMSW. Since joining the organization in 2022, Jessica has transformed a modest office into a dynamic outpatient treatment center offering a full spectrum of behavioral health services, including…
From Recovery to Leadership In the world of behavioral healthcare, few leaders blend clinical excellence with personal courage as seamlessly as Amy Buchanan, MA. As Practice Manager of River’s Bend PC, Amy is the operational force behind the scenes—and the compassionate voice many clients first hear when they reach out for help. Her impact stretches…
