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. 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 volunteers as a trainer and consultant as a means to care for the caregiver in the profession she loves. Contact Telka directly for scheduling a private or small group training, workshop or support group..  Notes from trainings are posted on this site.

• Mental health providers are welcome to use the materials on this site with their clients. Print the handouts, watch the videos, teach the tools! 

Telka's telehealth services are available for former clients between the ages of 21 and 62 who are highly motivated, insightful and interested in resuming Telka's  brief, solution-focused treatment model. 

Service Restrictions: A 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 areas. Check out Telka's Resources for more help. 

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.   
• 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.