Evaluations, therapy, and caregiver and educator support for youth and young adults across the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan

ConVergence Psychological, PLC

Our Vision and Commitment:

We are committed to using scientifically grounded, relevant, collaborative, and client-centered approaches to understand, problem-solve, and promote independence and a clear path forward for youth, young adults, and the communities that support them.

Services:

  • Psychological and Educational Assessments
  • Individual Therapy
  • Parent Support and Coaching
  • Academic Interventions
  • Educational Consultation
  • School-Based Classroom and Group Programming
  • Guardianship Evaluations

Referral Concerns:

  • Academic and School Problems
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Depression
  • Eating Problems
  • Hyperactivity
  • Impulsivity
  • Organizational Skill Problems
  • School Avoidance
  • Sleep Problems
  • Social Skill Problems

Our Clinical Team:

Dr. Kristi Hainstock, Ph. D., NCSP

Dr. Kristi L. Hainstock

Dr. Hainstock is a fully licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. She is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of learning, behavioral, and developmental challenges, including intellectual disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and mood disorders, oppositional and disruptive behaviors, physical and medical limitations, and juvenile delinquency. Additionally, she has a keen interest in supporting and coaching parents in their missions to build and promote social, emotional, and behavioral skills and wellness in their children.

Beyond school and clinical psychology, Dr. Hainstock has a background in nutrition and athletic coaching. Being a wife, mother of three, and athlete, she has a special interest increasing the overall health, wellness, and performance of individuals, families, athletes, and teams.

Dr. Hillary E. Smith

Dr. Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. With a compassionate and developmentally informed approach, Dr. Smith supports young people and their families through a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.
 

Dr. Smith takes an integrative approach to assessment and therapy, looking at the whole person—including their experiences, environment, and relationships—to create thoughtful, personalized treatment plans. She works with young people facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, adjustment issues and life transitions, oppositional or disruptive behaviors, self-harm, relationship struggles, and emerging personality concerns.

Our Administrative Team:

Ethan Volmering

Business and Legal Advisor:

Nathan Hainstock, JD, MBA