Services and Staff
Our Medical team brings over 30 years of combined medical experience and education in healthcare.
We deliver exceptional care through a dedicated team of physicians and nurses- PMHNP's
(Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner), who collaborate closely to ensure the highest quality of
care for each patient.
Psychiatry
Robert Garcia, MD
Dr. Garcia is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Garcia specializes in both Child/Adolescent and Adult population. He received his training in Adult Psychiatry from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and continued his subspecialty in the area of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is an affiliate staff member of the Ascension Health System, a part of the St John Providence Hospital and a member of the following organizations - American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Society of Psychoanalytic Physicians, Michigan Psychiatric Society and the Michigan Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Garcia performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management. He maintains a network of mental health professionals in the practice for referral for child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy and full psychological testing including ADHD, Cognitive IQ and Learning Disorders. Contact Dr. Garcia @ (248) 912-0080 or contact@novipsych.com
Robert Zoltowski, DO
Dr. Zoltowski is an Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Psychiatrist, an independent contractor, with over thirty years of experience and may be an out-of-network BCBS and Medicare provider in certain group plans. He is skilled in psychiatric assessment, outpatient psychoanalysis psychotherapy, consultation, and medication management. He has been employed previously at outpatient psychiatric clinics, other psychiatric hospitals, and independent practice. Dr. Zoltowski provides accessible, comprehensive, diagnostic and treatment services in a compassionate manner utilizing a systematic approach. Dr. Zoltowski is an active member of the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. Contact Dr. Zoltowski @ (248) 912-0080 or contact@novipsych.com
Psychology
Stephen Drake MS, LPC
Stephen Drake is an independent contractor with experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults and seniors. Stephen utilizes an integrated and collaborative approach to work with the individual to identify specific needs. CBT and ACT are often integrated into treatment for individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar depression, ADD/ADHD, addiction, or grief and loss. Stephen also works with individuals and couples who have identified the need to improve communication skills. Contact Mr. Drake @ (248) 912-0080 or steve@novipsych.com
Meredith Merlanti MS, LLP
Meredith Merlanti, an independent contractor, has experience providing therapy to child, adolescents and adult clients, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, eating disordered behavior/body image concerns, relationship/social difficulties, trauma/abuse, obsessions/compulsions, paranoia, impulsivity, sexual concerns, and stressful circumstances. Ms. Merlanti's approach emphasizes adapting treatment to each individual and focuses on addressing concerns by providing insight, support, and behavioral skills to help each client meet his or her goals. Contact Ms. Merlanti @ (248) 912-0080 or meredith@novipsych.com
Fred Sandler, PsyD
Dr. Sandler is a fully licensed Clinical Psychologist in Michigan and Florida and a proprietary psychologist in the office . He treats a diverse population with a wide spectrum of difficulties. Dr. Sandler routinely treats children, adolescents, adults, and couples. His clinical orientation is eclectic. Contact Dr. Sandler @ (248) 962-5754
Elaine Swenson MA, LLP
Elaine Swenson, an independent contractor, has more than 35 years of experience in clinical and school settings and has strong background in special education laws and their implementations. She also specializes in interventions with children, adolescents and adults and their families. Ms. Swenson is skilled in psychological assessments and uses an eclectic approach emphasizing cognitive and behavioral therapies. Contact Ms. Swenson @ (248) 912-0080 or elaine@novipsych.com