Mission & Philosophy

In 2012, Sharon Gold-Steinberg, PhD, Carrie Hatcher-Kay, PhD, and César Valdez, LMSW collaborated in forming Partners in Healing in order to offer education and training that integrates psychodynamic and family systems approaches with mind-body centered psychotherapy. Each of us operates an independent psychotherapy and consultation practice in Ann Arbor. In all our endeavors, we share a common mission and philosophy.

About Partners in Healing

Partners in Healing is a collaboration among independent mental health professionals who share a common philosophy and occasionally coordinate programs or community offerings. We are not a legal partnership, professional corporation, or joint practice. Each clinician maintains a separate business entity, manages our own records, and is individually responsible for our own clients and services. The shared website and name are provided solely for ease of access and shared visibility, not as a representation of joint business operations or liability.

Our Mission

Partners in Healing promotes the growth and enrichment of individuals, couples and families by providing services that integrate cutting-edge research in neuroscience and mindfulness. By fostering individual and relational healing and supporting professional development, we create a stronger community.

Our Mentoring Philosophy

Partners in Healing approach to consultation and supervision offers:

  • Attachment and trauma-informed principles and practices supported by interpersonal neurobiology and the wisdom of ancient healing traditions
  • A mix of didactic presentations, experiential learning and case consultation
  • Strength-based learning and a deep respect for students and clients
  • An environment promoting nurturance, guidance, inspiration and a sense of community for mental health and allied health professionals
Our Philosophy of Psychotherapy
  • We offer services that affirm individuals’ inherent wisdom, resources, and strengths.
  • We believe that symptoms or dysfunctions represent individuals’ or families’ efforts to adapt given the resources available to them at points of stress or crisis.
  • We recognize that individuals often seek help when those original survival strategies become problematic or maladaptive.
  • We honor how individuals and families have coped and help them to develop additional insights, skills, and resources to move forward.
  • Empathy, respect, curiosity, and compassion are cornerstones of our practice.

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Partners in Healing is a collaborative of independent mental health professionals. Each of us operates our own private practice and is solely responsible for our own professional services and records.