telka's mental Health Services

• Teletherapy only, no in-person sessions. Brief, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral therapy is highly adaptable for service delivery over the telephone or Zoom. Telemedicine maintains high rates of mental health success and patient satisfaction.
• Sorry, not accepting new referrals. Because Telka's planned retirement is set for the fall of 2024, Telka is not accepting new clients. You may use the tools on this website with the therapist of your choice. To find a local provider who meets your individual needs by location, insurance coverage and specialty area visit www.PsychologyToday 

Telka's limited telehealth services are available for former clients only. If you have worked with Telka within the past 5 years and are currently between the ages of 21 and 62, highly motivated, insightful, and interested in resuming Telka's  brief, solution-focused treatment model, read on for addition info. 

Restrictions: Due to limited hours and pending retirement, Telka has restricted her services to only working with those who could benefit from brief therapy. Her brief therapy model is not compatible treatment for psychiatric emergencies, case management, legal issues, active addictions, severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) including episodes of suicidal or self-injurious behavior, psychotic disorders nor for those with histories of recent inpatient hospitalizations. Maternal health, eating disorders, disabilities and geriatric concerns are referred to agencies specializing in those treatment specialties. Check out Telka's Resources  on this site for specific community assistance. 

Service Hours:  By appointment only, weekdays between the hours of 9a and 3p.

Scheduling: Former clients may email Telka directly to inquire about resuming services. Couples and family therapy are no longer offered, as those services benefit from in-person treatment.  

• Telka is a fully licensed Masters level clinical social worker in the state of Michigan.  Telka is an "in-network" provider for  Blue Cross Blue Shield*, Blue Care Network, Cigna*, Cofinity*, HAP, Health Plus, McLaren, Messa, PHP and SPN. 
• Telka is out of network for Priority Health, UHC and Aetna.  
• Locate Telka Arend-Ritter LMSW in your mental health provider directory using her NPI # 1013066067. BCBS provider ID is 0897979
• Please note that because Telka's services are not specifically designed for geriatric or disability concerns, she is not a Medicare provider.

Cancellation Policy

Although Telka does not charge cancellation fees, repeated cancellations indicate that current scheduling practices are not working. Repeated cancellations may result in referral for services elsewhere.